Dolente Leads With Her Voice As Lady Bees Hit Milestone
Upperman Lady Bees guard Taylor Dolente said the biggest plays do not always show up in the box score, but are rather the one that are heard. “Definitely talking on the defensive end,” Dolente said. “Knowing where they’re at on the court, sticking with them on man, knowing your personnel, and I think a big […]
Rooted in Upperman: Ty Cobb’s Rise from the Bench
Upperman Bees guard Ty Cobb said he still remembers when his role on the bench had nothing to do with checking into the game. Instead, he was a young kid, sitting behind the players, handing out water bottles and soaking in every moment of Upperman basketball. “It felt like five years ago or so I […]
Maggie Butler Leads Upperman Into Her Senior Season
Upperman Bees Basketball Player Maggie Butler said she sees the Bees as far more than a group of teammates. As Butler enters her senior season at Upperman, she does so alongside much of a familiar roster, a continuity she said has helped shape the program’s identity heading into the new year. Butler said that familiarity […]
Davis Showing Pride Through Decades of Cheer Leadership
For Cheer Coach Stephanie Davis, Upperman High School has never just been a place to work or coach. It is home. A graduate of Upperman herself, Davis began cheerleading as a freshman, following a family legacy deeply rooted in the school. Her aunts, uncles, mother, brother and sister all walked the halls of Upperman, helping […]
Upperman Bowling Seeks Second Consecutive Sectional
The Upperman High School boys bowling team finished this season sweeping White County and posting multiple dominant wins in early matchups. One bowler even flirted with a perfect game. The Bees head into the playoffs with a record of 13-2, finishing undefeated in their district. Head Coach Brent Green said much of the team’s early […]
Upperman Wrestling Poised For Success After State Wins
The Upperman Bees wrestling team is entering the season with momentum after a standout campaign last season that produced two state champions and a renewed sense of depth across the roster. Last season, the Bees saw Jacob Stinnett capture the state title at 106 pounds, while Grady Phelps secured gold at 126 pounds. Four wrestlers […]
Upperman Girls Basketball Enters With Chemistry, Confidence
After a 24-win campaign that ended in the regional semifinals, the Upperman Bees girls basketball team enters the new season with a strengthened core, a sharpened identity, and a coach who believes her group is only getting better by the day. Head coach Dana McWilliams said the focus this preseason has been simple: Improve daily. […]
Upperman Bee Fitts Emerging As Senior Playmaker, Leader
Upperman Bees football player Elijah Fitts has built a reputation for rising to the occasion, especially when the lights are brightest. Fitts is not only one of the Bees’ most consistent offensive weapons, but also a voice of connection and confidence inside the locker room. “We’re more connected,” Fitts said. “We’re more [friendly,] and we […]
Upperman Bees Set To Defend Title After Historic Season
The Upperman Bees return to the basketball court eager to defend their first state title. Upperman comes off their first state championship win in program history. Last March in Murfreesboro, Upperman captured the Gold Ball after defeating Hume-Fogg, Greeneville, and Tullahoma. Head Coach Bobby McWilliams said last season was a joy to be a part […]
Upperman Bees’ Fitzpatrick Emerging As Two Way Force
When Jude Fitzpatrick first picked up a football in seventh grade, he said he had no idea what he was doing. Now a few years later, the Upperman junior has turned into one of the Bees’ most dependable players. “It really mainly started when I got into high school,” Fitzpatrick said. “Under Coach [Adam] Caine, […]
