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LADY MUSTANG junior Ensley Collins shows off her TSSAA State Singles runner-up medal after finishing play at the Spring Fling Friday in Murfreesboro.

MURFREESBORO — Only one player, or team, in each division ends their season with a victory and unfortunately for a local tennis standout her 19-match unbeaten streak was snapped in the TSSAA … more

By JOE CANNON | 5/26/23

New Lady Raider hoop coach hired

Once again Cleveland High has reached into Rutherford County to hire a new coach for one of its sports teams. Cleveland City Schools announced the hiring of Bianca (Thomas) Hensley as the … more

By JOE CANNON | 5/26/23

LEE UNIVERSITY freshman Malachi Cloud, left, and former Bradley Central standout Riley Black have been named to the D2CCA Baseball All-South Region Second Team.

Black, Cloud named All-South Region

LAKELAND, Fla. – Two Lee University baseball players were recently named to the D2CCA Baseball All-South Region Second Team. Freshman Malachi Cloud was named to the Second Team as an outfielder, … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 5/26/23

LEE UNIVERSITY senior Beck Burnette was named a 2023 Division II PING First-Team All-American by the GCAA following the NCAA Division II Championships Friday.

Lee's Beck PING All-American

WARREN, Ohio — Lee University golfer Beck Burnette was named a 2023 Division II PING First-Team All-American announced today by the GCAA following the NCAA Division II Championship. Joining him on … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 5/26/23

OCOEE MIDDLE School eighth-grader Abram Austin placed sixth in the discus with a personal best 138-feet at the TMSSA State Track and Field Meet, in Clarksville last weekend. Joining Abram OMS head coach Ashley Douglas, left, and throws coach Seaver McMichen.

Five locals earn medals at TMSAA State Meet

Five local middle schoolers earned medals at last weekend's TMSAA State Track and Field Meet at Austin Peay State University's Fortera Stadium, in Clarksville. Earning the top finish was Carter … more

Special to the Banner | 5/26/23

ALL-AMERICAN Beck Burnette wrapped up an stellar career at Lee University Thursday at the NCAA DII National Championships.

Amazing rally lifts Lee to match play

WARREN, Ohio. — Another highly successful season came to an end for Lee Director of Golf John Maupin and his fourth-ranked Flames on Thursday morning in the quarterfinal round of match play in the … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 5/26/23

GETTING READY for another LETS Camp event in July, Bradley Central athletic legends, from left, Alvin Scott, Gloria (Scott) Deathridge and Terry Scott, join Bear head coach Zach Carpenter, second from left, last summer at Jim Smiddy Arena. Registration deadline is nearing for the free hoops camp.

Time to sign up for summer athletic camps

As summer vacations are being worked out, it's also time for local youth athletes to make plans as several camps are being offered locally, but only two are free to the participants. Former … more

By JOE CANNON | 5/26/23

CLEVELAND HIGH freshman Owen Clemons notched his second TSSAA State Championship Thursday, winning the 3200-meter race at the Spring Fling, in Murfreesboro. Last Novmember he also claimed the State Cross Country title.

UPDATED: Clemons claims 2nd TSSAA title

MURFREESBORO — Tabbed as the "fastest freshman distance runner in the nation," Cleveland High's Owen Clemons claimed the second TSSAA Championship of his high school debut year Thursday at the … more

By JOE CANNON, Sport Editor | 5/25/23

WALKER VALLEY junior Ensley Collins fires a forehand return during Friday's TSSAA State Singles Quarterfinals, at the Spring Fling, in Murfreesboro. She has advanced to Friday' Championship Match.

Collins advances to state championship match

MURFREESBORO — Despite showing she isn't always perfect, Walker Valley's Enlsey Collins became the schools's first player to advance to the TSSAA State Tennis Championship Thursday. She is looking … more

By JOE CANNON, Sports Editor | 5/25/23

CLEVELAND HIGH senior Isaac Iosia hops a hurdle at the 2022 Spring Fling in Murfreesboro. He is slated to compete in the event again this evening.

Time to shine at Spring Fling

UPDATE: Cleveland High senior DJ Adams finished 6th in the triple jump, while Lady Raider Ella Webb, who qualified 11th, reached the podium in 8th place in the high jump. Editor's Note: Walker Valley's Ensley Collins won her state quarterfinal tennis match 6-0, 6-0, and advances to the semifinals later this evening. Also, Bradley Central's Brody Morgan placed 7th in the state discus contest at the Spring Fling. ******** more

By JOE CANNON | 5/25/23

WALKER VALLEY senior Conner Crumley wrapped up a postseason tear by going 3-for-3 with a pair of doubles and scored a run in Wednesday's TSSAA State Tournament action, in Murfreesboro.

UPDATED: Mustang diamond season comes to close

MURFREESBORO — Fighting to the very end, Walker Valley saw it's baseball season come to a close today at the TSSAA State Championships, at Oakland High School, in Murfreesboro. After falling to the … more

By JOE CANNON, Sports Editor | 5/24/23

Dream rallies past Lynx

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Allisha Gray scored 26 points, Aari McDonald gave Atlanta it's first lead of the game in the final minute and the Dream scored the last 11 points of the game to rally past the … more

5/24/23

CLEVELAND STATE women's basketball coach Evelyn Thompson has stepped down to take position at Miami of Ohio University.

Thompson leaving CS for Miami (Ohio)

Cleveland State’s head women’s basketball coach Evelyn Thompson has resigned and is leaving to take the position of assistant women’s basketball coach at Miami of Ohio University. Miami of … more

By CSCC SPORTS INFORMATION | 5/24/23

FLAME SENIOR Beck Burnette opened the NCAA DII Nationals with 1-under-par 71, but slipped to a 1-over 73 Tuesday to head into Wednesday's final 18 holes at even par.

Flames struggle in opening rounds

WARREN, Ohio. — It wasn't the type of first two days Lee Director of Golf John Maupin was hoping for from his defending national champion Flames in the first two rounds of the 2023 NCAA … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 5/24/23

Local Notes 5-25

BASKETBALL LETS CAMP REGISTRATION OPEN The fifth LETS Camp put on by the Scott family will be held July 18-21 at Jim Smiddy Arena and once again is free to boys and girls ages 8-15. The event which … more

5/24/23

WALKER VALLEY sophomore catcher Jordan Smith, left, tags out a Centennial base runner trying to score during Tuesday's TSSAA State Championships opener, at Oakland High School, in Murfreesboro.

Mustangs drop state opener

MURFREESBORO — Walker Valley had some opportunities, but couldn't come up the timely hits it needed in a "Battle of the Blondes" Tuesday at the Spring Fling, dropping their opener to 12th-ranked … more

By JOE CANNON, Sports Editor | 5/23/23

LEE UNIVERSITY women's basketball star, Haley Schubert, right, and men's golfer, Beck Burnette have been named Gulf South Conference Top Ten Award winners.

Lee's Schubert, Burnette named Top 10

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—The Gulf South Conference announced its 27th annual GSC "Top Ten" Award winners and Lee University women's basketball star, Haley Schubert and men's golfer, Beck Burnette and … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 5/23/23

BROOKS KOEPKA celebrates after winning the PGA Championship golf tournament at Oak Hill Country Club on Sunday, in Pittsford, N.Y.

Koepka major good for PGA, LIV

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Brooks Koepka now has five major championships, remarkable because he only started playing them on a regular basis 10 years ago. Slightly more than a third of his wins on … more

5/23/23

FORMER BRADLEY CENTRAL standout Rhyne Howard posted a double-double in the Atlanta Dream WNBA season opener Saturday.

Howard nets double-double in WNBA opener

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Despite a double-double from former Bradley Central standout Rhyne Howard, the Atlanta Dream dropped its WNBA season-opener against the Dallas Wings Saturday. Arike … more

5/22/23

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Jared Shuster (45) works against the Seattle Mariners in the third inning of Sunday's game, in Atlanta.

Braves take 2-of-3 from Mariners

ATLANTA (AP) — Jared Shuster kept his emotions in check on the mound and during his postgame interviews following his first major league win. Then the rookie was presented with the lineup card at … more

5/22/23