Upperman’s Wirsing Powers Bees With Consistent Approach
For Upperman Bees baseball player Chris Wirsing, the sport has been a constant since childhood, something that started as a way to stay active and has grown into a key role on one of the area’s most competitive programs. Wirsing said he first picked up the game at just five years old after being introduced […]
Upperman Angler Brown Hooks Into Tournament Scene
For Hunter Brown, his journey to fishing at Upperman all started with a simple cast into familiar water. Brown said he, along with friends Weston and Tucker, has been fishing for as long as he can remember — learning the sport not on big lakes, but in the quiet creeks and ponds near home. “My […]
Upperman Bees Soccer Embracing Growth, Identity Shift
A year ago, uncertainty surrounded the Upperman boys soccer program. Now, under head coach Mixon Moore, the Bees are starting to build not just a roster, but a culture. Moore said the foundation of this year’s team goes far beyond wins and losses. “I told the boys if they will do the right things, we […]
Senior Braden Green Leading Upperman Through Tradition
For Upperman Bees baseball senior Braden Green, the dream did not start under the bright lights of varsity competition. It started in the backyard. Green said he has been around the game for as long as he can remember. What began as simple games with his brother quickly turned into something more meaningful. “It just […]
Caine Leads Upperman Track And Field’s Individual Rise
At a school known for its physical, team-first identity, Upperman Bees track and field head coach Adam Caine is embracing a different kind of challenge this spring with the team. Caine said track strips competition down to the individual, and that is exactly what makes it unique. “It’s a little more of an individualized deal,” […]
Upperman’s Wilson: From Rainy Debut To Spring Contender
Upperman High School fisherman Ben Wilson is entering his fifth year with the Bees’ fishing team, closing in on the end of a youth career that has taken him from a rain-soaked first tournament to becoming one of the Upper Cumberland’s most consistent high school anglers. Wilson said his love of the outdoors, especially being […]
Three UC Basketball Players Announced As Mr., Ms. Basketball
The Upper Cumberland’s basketball talent took center stage Tuesday night as three of the region’s brightest stars were recognized with the state’s highest individual honor. Jackson County’s Will McCrary, Pickett County’s Zoey Nicolas and Upperman’s Ty Cobb were named TSSAA Mr. and Miss Basketball winners, capping standout seasons that helped define high school basketball across […]
Seven UC Basketball Teams Competing In State Tournaments
The past weekend’s games concluded with boys and girls teams in the Upper Cumberland seeing their seasons continue in Murfreesboro. In girls basketball, four teams advanced to four separate state championships. Van Buren defeated Jackson County Saturday night to advance to the Class 1A state tournament. The Eaglettes will battle Greenfield Thursday night at 8:45. […]
Region Tournament Basketball Action Begins This Weekend
Region tournament weekend dawns across the Upper Cumberland, with district champions being decided and locations confirmed throughout the next week. The girls Class A region tournament will see Van Buren automatically advance to the second round due to District 5 only consisting of three teams. Van Buren will face the winner of CSLA and Whitwell […]
Upperman’s Stinnett Claims 120-Pound Wrestling Title
Upperman Bees sophomore Jake Stinnett brought home the TSSAA 120-pound state wrestling championship, capping a season of hard work, resilience, and redemption. Stinnett said this victory was about more than just a title. Returning to the finals for the second year in a row, Stinnett said he remembered the sting of last year’s loss and […]
