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 […]
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. […]
Eagles Soar to Regionals With Cheer Team Leading Charge
When the final buzzer sounded and the student section erupted, it was not just the players in uniform celebrating the Van Buren County High School Eagles’ trip to the regional championships. Front and center, as they have been all season, was the Van Buren Eaglettes cheer team, lifting the energy inside the gym to another […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
More Winter Weather Shakes Up Friday UC Basketball
Another round of snow is scheduled to hit the Upper Cumberland this week. As a result, times and dates have been shuffled before Friday basketball is supposed to start. Cookeville and Shelbyville have moved up their game tonight. It will now be played with the girls tipping off at 5, followed by the boys at […]
Van Buren Teacher Arrested For Inappropriate Touching
A Van Buren County High School teacher has been arrested for allegedly touching students inappropriately. Van Buren County High School Math Instructor Turner Binkley was arrested after being indicted by the Van Buren County Grand Jury for one count of sexual battery and five counts of offensive touching. According to the Van Buren County Sheriff’s […]
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 […]
