Van Buren Eaglettes – The UC Now

Van Buren’s Season Ends By One Point In State Quarterfinals

The Van Buren Eaglettes fell to Greenfield in the quarterfinals of the Class 1A State Tournament Thursday evening, falling by a score of 41-40. The first quarter saw Greenfield jump out to a 15-6 lead. Van Buren opened the second quarrter on a 13-2 run to take the lead, leading by four at the half […]

Eaglettes Aim For Another Title Run With Returning Netherton

After making Van Buren girls basketball history, Abigail Netherton said she has not taken a single break in the gym. The junior guard said she went straight from Murfreesboro’s spotlight to the Van Buren gyms across the region. Netherton has focused on two things: School and basketball. Netherton said the intent is by design. Netherton […]

Van Buren Girls Tennis Eyes Growth Ahead of Season

As the upcoming girls tennis season approaches, the Van Buren County Eaglettes are preparing for a year centered on growth, confidence, and building lasting habits on and off the court. The Eaglettes enter the spring with optimism. Head coach Eian Brown said his team has already taken meaningful steps forward, particularly in how the players […]

Van Buren’s Cara Mills Setting Championship Standard

Van Buren Eaglettes Basketball Player Cara Mills said she has one clear focus in her senior season: dominante the post. Fresh off the first state championship appearance in school history, Mills returns as the centerpiece of an Eaglettes squad that knows exactly what it takes to compete with the best in Tennessee. During last season’s […]

Grissom Aims High After Breakout Season For Van Buren

Van Buren Eaglettes Flag Football Player Ellie Grissom enters the season with clear expectations, and even higher standards for herself. “I want to do better and do more this year,” Grissom said. “So I’ve kind of set goals to help me do better. I want to get over 2,000 yards and 15 or more touchdowns.” […]

Eagles’ Thompson Grows Into Running Due To Support

When Paytyn Thompson first laced up her running shoes in seventh grade, she never imagined she would be competing on the Van Buren Eagles’ cross country team. Thompson’s journey began with a push from her mother, who encouraged her to get into shape and maintain stamina, using videos to teach proper form and pacing. “She […]