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 […]
Final Week Of Regular Season Football Begins Tonight
The regular season finale awaits teams across the Upper Cumberland. Some will play games that could affect where and when they play next week as the playoffs loom. Others will play for their seniors in their final game of the football season. All teams will look to give their best as the regular season wraps […]
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, […]
Week Ten Of UC Football Sees Playoff Spots Available
The final stretch of the regular season is underway. As the weather becomes colder and the leaves change color, the path to the playoffs becomes clearer for football teams across the Upper Cumberland. Jackson County battles Cumberland County. Jackson County has clinched a spot in the playoffs, having wrapped up their district schedule last week. […]
Upperman Girls Basketball Gearing Up For State Run
The Upperman Bees girls basketball team is gearing up for what Head Coach Dana McWilliams hopes will be another run in the state tournament. Upperman made the state tournament last season for the second time in the last five years. McWilliams said she used the summer for moving ahead, specifically an eight day camp designed […]
Week Eight Of Football Includes Final Non Region Games
For some high schools, fall break takes place this week. For other schools, fall break will need to wait until next week after they hope to take care of business in critical October match-ups. Jackson County hosts Cannon County. The Blue Devils must win tonight to qualify for the Region 4 playoffs. Cannon County is […]
Upperman Bees Girls Bowling Team Aims For State Run
The Upperman Bees Girls Bowling Team will see tremors in their foundation with a new approach and new two-handed throw being added as the Bees look to defend their district championship. Upperman Girls Bowling Head Coach Brent Green said he has noticed a traditional trend among female bowlers. Green realized that many female bowlers tend […]
Week Seven Of High School Football Sees Playoff Implications
As the high school football regular season enters its final full month, the path to November could become clearer for some teams with playoff spots on the line this week. Clay County hosts Middle Tennessee Christian Thursday night. Clay County looks to increase their six game win streak in the state of Tennessee and in […]
Johnson Balances Brutish Blocking With Receiving Prowess
Upperman Bees football player Colton Johnson has set career highs for both tight end and linebacker this season. Johnson started gravitating towards the tight end role at age five. Johnson said he started playing the position thanks to his love for watching football. “We always liked watching the tight end position,” Johnson said. “My dad […]
Upperman Girls Soccer Battling Change In Starting Lineup
The Upperman Bees Girls Soccer Team will enter their second half of the season with a brand new roster. Only one of the 11 Bees starters is an upperclassman. The other 10 starters on the team include five freshmen and five sophomores. Upperman Head Coach Mixon Moore has utilized a different lineup in every one […]
