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. […]
Evans Takes Over Jamestown Wrestling With Early Success
York wrestling head coach Nicole Evans started her career in the sport across the United States with help from her son and daughter. Evans started helping out on her son and daughter’s wrestling team in California. After moving to Tennessee in 2023, Evans started her time in the Agricultural Department of York. Evans saw a […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Second Half Of Football Season Introduces Region Games
Week 6 of the high school football season welcomes many future opponents. The Upper Cumberland will see ten games that could go a long way towards deciding much across the region, including potential playoff talks. Jackson County hosts Gordonsville. Jackson County hopes to score points in bunches after being held to seven points in the […]
York’s Monday Adding Volleyball To Long Coaching Career
York Dragonettes Volleyball Head Coach Shayne Monday began coaching his sixth different team across multiple different schools. Monday began coaching elementary basketball through middle school assistant. Monday went to Clarkrange and became an assistant for girls basketball head coach Lamar Rogers, along with becoming head coach of the Buffaloes baseball team. Monday then traveled over […]
Week 5 Of Football Sees Road Trips Outside Upper Cumberland
Week 5 of high school football sees road travels sweep the Upper Cumberland teams. Those that stay home will face difficult regional challenges. Clay County travels to Trousdale. Clay County seeks their fourth consecutive victory and second straight on the road. Trousdale County enters play 1-3. Upperman hosts Beech. Upperman will play their first home […]
Week 4 Of High School Football Could See Firsts In UC
Week 4 of the high school football season begins on Thursday. All teams across the Upper Cumberland are in action with some looking to bounce back. Cumberland County heads to Kingston Thursday night. The Jets look to get on the scoreboard after being shut out by Stone Memorial last week. Kingston enters play having lost […]
Week 3 HS Football Sees Games Beyond Upper Cumberland
The first week of September sees high school football enter Week 3. All Upper Cumberland teams are in action as some teams look to take the next steps. Upperman plays their home opener Thursday night against Farragut. Upperman enters 1-1 having amassed pver 700 total yards combined in their first two games. Farragut enters play […]
