First Round District Matchups Underway In UC Basketball
The first district tournament games took place over the last few games, and the results show some teams advancing to the region tournaments, with other teams in the Upper Cumberland seeing their seasons end. In District 6A, Van Buren defeated Sale Creek Thursday and will play Tuesday night in South Pittsburg for the district championship. […]
Multiple UC Wrestling Teams Advancing To State Championships
The mats have been busy across the Upper Cumberland this week, and the reward is a wave of local wrestlers headed to Franklin. Over the past several days, athletes from across the region punched their tickets to the TSSAA State Wrestling Championships, earning spots in this weekend’s state tournament after strong sectional performances. The Cookeville […]
Multiple UC Basketball Players Named BCAT Finalists
The Basketball Coaches Association of Tennessee announced their class finalists for Girls and Boys Player of the Year Thursday morning. Three Upper Cumberland players were named as finalists in Class 3A. White County Warriorette Gracie Clark, Upperman Lady Bee Gracie Butler, and Cumberland County Lady Jet Sydney Wilhite were named as finalists for Player of […]
No Waiting, No Hesitation: Fitzpatrick Rising On The Mat
For most athletes, balancing two physically demanding sports would be a challenge. For Upperman Bee Jude Fitzpatrick, it is simply part of the process. The Upperman Bees junior has been wrestling since seventh grade, starting at the same time he first stepped onto the football field. Now, Fitzpatrick said he has developed into a key […]
District Tournaments Begin Tonight, All UC Teams In Action
The postseason is around the corner, and the first part begins tonight. District tournaments begin, with everyone eyeing a trip to Murfreesboro in a month’s time. Monday night, the Warren County Lady Pioneers will open district tournament play across the Upper Cumberland in an elimination game as they face Shelbyville. Tipoff is set for 6 […]
Julia Lee Helps Lead New Upperman Tennis Program
When Upperman launched its girls tennis program, it did so with a roster full of unknowns. For senior Julia Lee, that meant stepping onto the court for the very first time in a competitive match without any prior experience. Now, just one season later, Lee has emerged as one of the Lady Bees’ top contributors, […]
Four UC Players Named Mister, Miss Basketball Finalists
TSSAA announced three Mister and Miss Basketball finalists for all six classes Thursday morning. Two different girls basketball players were nominated Miss Basketball Finalists.The Pickett County Bobcats girls basketball team saw senior guard Zoey Nicholas nominated in Class 1A. Cumberland County Lady Jets guard Sydney Wilhite was named one of three finalists in Class 3A. […]
Upperman’s Holroyd Finds His Rhythm On Bowling Lanes
Upperman bowler Kaden Holroyd is concluding his third year of competitively bowling with confidence, focus, and a growing love for the sport that has became part of his family’s story. Holroyd’s journey to the lanes for Baxter began far from Tennessee. The Holroyd family made the cross-country move from California, where both of Kaden’s parents […]
Upperman Fishing Team Ready for SAF, Bassmaster Competition
While most Saturdays at Upperman High School are quiet, the Bees’ fishing team is already chasing sunrise. Tournaments often begin at 6 a.m. and don’t wrap up until the afternoon weigh-in, a full day spent on the water, side by side, learning far more than how to land the biggest bass. Upperman Bees secretary and […]
Snow, Ice Force Moves For High School Basketball Games
Weather conditions this weekend has caused multiple Upper Cumberland teams to postpone their high school basketball games scheduled for this week. White County and York’s game, scheduled for Monday, will be postponed to February 16th. Monday’s scheduled game between Jackson County and Pearl Cohn has been cancelled. The Cumberland County game at home against Coalfield […]
