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 Dragonettes Advance To Class 2A State Championship
The York Dragonettes defeated Loretto Friday morning 43-41 to advance to the Class 2A State Championship. York’s first quarter would see the Dragonettes go on an 8-0 run to take the lead. They would win the first quarter by two points, leading 12-10. The second quarter would see York extend their lead to six before […]
York Dragonettes Advance To Class 2A State Semifinals
The York Dragonettes will play in their third consecutive state semifinal after defeating Westview 44-36. The matchup, a rematch from last year’s state championship, saw York lead for the final three quarters. York held Westview to one point in the second quarter to lead at the half 18-14. After a back and forth third quarter […]
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. […]
Raylee Werner Ready To Lead York Girls Into Playoffs
York Dragonettes basketball player Raylee Werner said she wants to do all she can to make a difference, and as she concludes her senior season, that responsibility rests on her shoulders. Werner said the bond between herself and her teammates has only grown stronger throughout her time in Jamestown, something she believes will be critical […]
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. […]
