York Dragons – The UC Now

York Baseball’s Garrett Leading With Versatility, Drive

For York Dragons baseball player Garrison Garrett, baseball has been about determination. Garrett said he first fell in love with the game around six years old, when his dad introduced him to youth leagues like Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth. From there, he added travel ball to his schedule, building a foundation that has carried […]

Josh Hurst Builds Lasting Legacy With York Dragons

For York Dragons track and field head coach Josh Hurst, success is not measured only by medals or finishes, but measured by the lasting impact on his athletes. Now in his 14th season leading the York Dragons boys track and field program, Hurst has built one of the most consistent small-school programs in the state. […]

Choate’s Steady Approach Fuels York Dragons On Diamond

For York Dragons senior Brody Choate, baseball started the same way it does for many small-town athletes: In the backyard with his dad. Choate said his father introduced him to hitting, throwing and catching before he ever stepped onto a team. From there, he worked his way through rec ball and middle school leagues around […]

York Finding Identity, Leaning On Experience Under Bowden

The York Dragons are still finding their footing early in the 2026 season, but head coach Adam Bowden said he believes that is exactly where his team should be. Through six games, most of them against district opponents, York sits at 3-3, with losses to Upperman and Smith County highlighting both the challenges and opportunities […]

York’s Evans Named Region Wrestling Coach Of The Year

After building a culture rooted in encouragement and extra work, York wrestling head coach Nicole Evans has been named the TSSAA Region 4 Coach of the Year, an honor she said belongs just as much to her athletes and staff as it does to her. “It’s certainly an honor,” Evans said. “I really enjoyed coaching […]

Mental Toughness Fuels Choate’s Return, Rise At York

When York Dragons basketball player Brody Choate first stepped onto the court as a freshman, he helped take the Dragons all the way to the state championship. Now, back on the hardwood after a year away, Choate is writing a new chapter: One built on patience, power and a mindset sharpened by baseball. Choate stepped […]

York’s Beaty Finds Footing On Mat As Junior Year Begins

For York Dragons wrestler Tucker Beaty, the journey to the mat did not start with a lifelong plan, but rather with patience. Beaty said he was pulled into wrestling after waiting around for a practice to finish one day, an unexpected moment that sparked what has become a defining part of his high school experience. […]

York Boys Basketball Aims For Bounce Back Season

The York Dragons boys basketball team is looking to turn things around this season. York will stand as one of the youngest teams in the Upper Cumberland for the second consecutive season, return two seniors and one junior, giving head coach Rodney Pile something to build his fast pace of play around. “We’re wanting to […]

York Football Looking at Depth After State Semifinal Appearance

The York football team comes off one of its deepest runs in program history as the 2025 season approaches. York finished last season two games short of winning the Class 2A state championship. The Dragons fell to the eventual state champions, Marion County. York Head Coach Derwin Wright said he continues to evaluate each position […]