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MTCS prefers to remain in TSSAA's Division I
MTCS Public-private split debated at TSSAA meetingKreager: Public-private split will open Pandora’s box MURFREESBORO – MTCS president Phil Ellenburg doesn’t know what the TSSAA’s Legislative Council...
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12 rising Rutherford County seniors to track next school year
Madison Louk (10) has committed to Miami (Fla.). Lacie Rinus Siegel’s Liz Bossong has committed to Tennessee Tech. Tanner Owens Smyrna’s Ikenna Okeke, 2, has more than 15 college offers. Oakland’s Ty...
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Dick Palmer ready to hang up coaching cleats
MTSU radio announcer Dick Palmer is retiring from the Murfreesboro Little League after more than 50 years of service as a coach. MURFREESBORO – Just this Friday, it happened again at a neighborhood...
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Oakland names Jessica Garcia new volleyball coach
Jessica Garcia MURFREESBORO – Jessica Garcia received the text from Smyrna High volleyball coach Abbey Thomas. An opportunity to have a “dream job” had opened up. Garcia was named the new Oakland High...
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Oakland football brings in four new defensive coaches
Siegel’s Eleiyah Wade, sliding, is signing with Volunteer State. Former Hillwood football coach Taylor Burks has joined Oakland’s coaching staff. MURFREESBORO – Oakland football coach Kevin Creasy has...
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High school football classic building momentum
Oakland and Blackman will compete in the Middle Tennessee Football Classic on Aug. 22 at MTSU’s Floyd Stadium. MURFREESBORO – A high school football classic scheduled to be played at MTSU on the...
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What would TSSAA public-private split mean?
The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association is set to vote next month on a potential public-private split that would change the landscape of high school athletics in Tennessee. High school...
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Coaches relish chance to instruct their children
Former Riverdale boys basketball coach Kevin Woodson talks with his son Brad Woodson in a huddle during a break in the game against Oakland at Riverdale, on Monday Feb. 9, 2015. Former Riverdale...
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Former Rutherford standouts named preseason All-Americans
Nathan Jernigan LEBANON – Nathan Jernigan has a goal of being an NAIA All-American after the upcoming season. His quest received a kick start earlier this week. Jernigan, a former Eagleville standout,...
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Central Magnet wins First Tennessee All Sports Award
Central Magnet athletes Claudia Smith and McKenzie Jackson accept the First Tennessee All Sports Award from First Tennessee vice president John Allen on Friday. Central Magnet athletes Claudia Smith...
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Bell to be 5th straight different football coach at LCA
Football MURFREESBORO – Shaun Bell is the next in line to lead the Lancaster Christian Academy football team. The former Riverdale player, who was an assistant at the school a year ago, replaced Ryan...
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Recreational briefs, tryouts and camp listings
American Football Sports Scoreboard BASEBALL • MTCS Baseball Camp: The camp will be from 8:30 a.m.-noon June 8-11. Email baseball@mtcscoungars.org for more information. • Siegel High Baseball Camp:...
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JaCoby Stevens not distracted by college offers
Oakland’s John Ralston and JaCoby Stevens celebrate Stevens’ interception in the Smyrna end zone and run afterward on Sept. 19, 2014. Oakland sophomore Jacoby Stevens goes up for a catch over a Beech...
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50 questions for 50 days before high school kickoff
Siegel’s Greedy Howse is the returning rushing leader in Rutherford County. MURFREESBORO – High school football practice is less than a month away. And Wednesday marks 50 days before the opening...
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Recreational briefs and camp listings
American Football Sports Scoreboard BASEBALL • Siegel High Baseball Camp: The camp is for ages 5 through rising eighth-graders and will be 6-8 p.m. July 7-9 at the Siegel High baseball field. Onsite...
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Youth football camp helps provide unity in community
Whitworth Buchanan student Marshawn Scales, 13, tries to miss a defender while going for the end zone. Rockvale’s Damarcus Smalls, 13, tries to miss an opponent during Thursday’s 7-on-7 contest at...
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Former Blackman athlete now protecting country
Josh Patton, a former Blackman two-sport athlete, is a Naval Academy graduate Josh Patton, left, receives his Naval Academy college degree from President Barack Obama. Josh Patton remembers the day he...
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Middleton named to SEC All-Academic Honor Roll
Tennessee freshman Alexa Middleton, left, was named to the SEC All-Academic Honor Roll. Middleton was a four-year starter at Riverdale and Miss Basketball recipient. MURFREESBORO – Not only did Alexa...
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End of dead period means football season closer
Blackman football coach David Watson and the Blaze begin workouts Monday. MURFREESBORO – Footballs will be brought back Monday morning to high school football practice fields across the state. Pads...
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Transfer competing for Riverdale QB job
Riverdale quarterback Brandon Bea throws a pass during Monday’s passing practice as teammate Christian Souffront watches. Bea transferred from Washington state. MURFREESBORO – Brandon Bea met his...
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