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LADY MUSTANG junior Madison Bischof (11) netted 20 points in Walker Valley's 78-37 road win at Red Bank Thursday evening.

RED BANK — The Walker Valley basketball programs wrapped up the week with a non-district doubleheader at “The Lion’s Den” Thursday evening.After picking up a District 5-4A win over McMinn … more

By MATT TYSON | 1/20/23

St. Louis Blues' Alexey Toropchenko (13) scores past Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) as Predators' Ryan Johansen (92) and Dante Fabbro (57) defend during the third period Thursday in St. Louis.

Thomas, Saad spark Blues in 5-2 win over Predators

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Robert Thomas and Brendan Saad each had a goal and an assist, sending the St. Louis Blues to a 5-2 victory Thursday night over the Nashville Predators.Jordan Binnington made 24 … more

By WARREN MAYES | 1/20/23

Scoreboard 1-20

Friday, Jan. 20BASKETBALLBradley Central at Howard, 6 (JV, 3:30)Rhea County at Cleveland, 6 (JV, 3:30)Boyd Buchanan at Walker Valley, 6 (JV, 3:30)TRACKLee at Vanderbilt Invitational … more

1/20/23

LEE UNIVERSITY head men's hoop coach Ryan "Bubba" Smith recently notched his career 300th coaching victory, including 100 wins with the Flames. His current squad is ranked nationally and atop the GSC standings.

Nationally-ranked Lee programs continuing success

In a year of milestones for Lee University basketball coaches Ryan "Bubba" Smith and Marty Rowe, the dynamic duo have their nationally-ranked squads currently leading the Gulf South Conference … more

By DREW COOK | 1/20/23

BRADLEY CENTRAL junior Olivia Reddish, second from left, posted the best finish ever for a Bearette bowler Wednesday, finishing in ninth place at the TSSAA State Individual Championships. Also there were, from left, BCHS coaches Ralph Bryan and Chelsea Hancock and classmate Walker Hicks, who finished 30th in the boys' competition.

Reddish earns ninth at TSSAA bowling event

SMYRNA — Turning a middle of the pack qualifying average into a Top 10 finish, Olivia Reddish posted the best finish ever for a Bradley Central female bowler at the TSSAA Girls' Individual State … more

By JOE CANNON | 1/20/23

WALKER VALLEY junior Christian Wilson, right, lifts Cleveland High's Hudson Sims off the mat during Thursday's dual meet at "The Stable."

No. 1 Raiders corral Mustangs

The Cleveland Blue Raiders showed why they are the No. 1-ranked wrestling team in the state Thursday inside "The Stable" with a convincing 52-21 win over Walker Valley.Cleveland picked up five pins … more

By RICHARD ROBERTS | 1/20/23

Members of the Cleveland Youth League at the State Pepsi Tournament, held at Pinnacle Family Entertainment Center in Clarksville Saturday.

Cleveland Youth League bowlers compete in state tournament

This past Saturday, bowlers from the Cleveland Youth League traveled to Clarksville to compete in the State Pepsi Tournament at Pinnacle Family Entertainment Center.Joshua Bomboy, Destiny Chadwick, … more

By STAFF REPORTS | 1/20/23

LONGTIME CLEVELAND STATE head basketball coach Lee Cigliano has been inducted into the TCCAA Hall of Fame.

CSCC's Cigliano enters TCCAA HOF

Dr. Lee Cigliano, retired men’s basketball coach at Cleveland State Community College, has been inducted into the Tennessee Community College Athletic Association Hall of Fame (TCCAA). … more

By CSCC MEDIA RELATIONS | 1/19/23

Cougs split with Motlow State

Cleveland State lost a home conference matchup to Motlow State 74-57 on Wednesday as Motlow pulled away from the Cougars by 12 points in the second half leading to the eventual win. … more

By CSCC Athletics | 1/19/23

Scoreboard 1-19

Thursday, Jan. 19BASKETBALLWalker Valley at Red Bank, 6 (BJV, 4)Polk County at Sequoyah, 6 (JV, 3:30) WRESTLINGCleveland at Walker Valley (B&G), 6Friday, Jan. 20BASKETBALLBradley Central at … more

1/19/23

LEE UNIVERSITY hoop standout Haley Schubert has been named the Gulf South Conference Player of the Week.

Lee duo earn GSC honors

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A pair of Lee University athletes picked up Gulf South Conference Player of the Week honors Wednesday.Basketball standout Haley Schubert and track star Eli Brooks to claimed the … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 1/19/23

Check Into Cash Player of the Week 1-19-23

Congratulations to Walker Valley bowler Jayla Blair for being selected as the Check Into Cash Player of the Week. Leading the team with a 140 average, the senior roller helped the 8-2 Lady … more

1/18/23

BRADLEY CENTRAL junior Caiden Botts (0) drives as senior teammate Trevor Carpenter takes a foul from Cleveland's Alex Hyder (22) while setting a screen during Tuesday evening's heated overtime District 5-4A action, at "The Jim."

UPDATED: Bears upset No. 9 Raiders in OT

After falling by 13 in their early December meeting, Round 2 of the annual Bradley Central-Cleveland hoop rivalry went to the Bears in an overtime upset of the state-ranked Runnin' Raiders Tuesday … more

By JOE CANNON | 1/18/23

San Francisco 49ers Director of Player Personnel Ran Carthon waits for the team's game against the Minnesota Vikings in Santa Clara, Calif., Nov. 28, 2021. The Tennessee Titans have hired San Francisco director of player personnel Ran Carthon as their 14th general manager and first minority for a franchise founded in 1960. The Titans announced the hiring Wednesday morning, wrapping up a search that formally started Jan. 12.

Titans hire 49ers' Ran Carthon as 14th general manager

NASHVILLE (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have hired San Francisco director of player personnel Ran Carthon as their general manager.The Titans announced the hiring Wednesday morning, wrapping up a … more

By TERESA M. WALKER | 1/18/23

LADY MUSTANG Jalaya Lindsey (23) looks to get past McMinn County's Neveah Hjulberg (32) in the first half of Tuesday's District 5-4A battle at "The Stable". Lindsey had 20 points in Walker Valley's 45-40 win.

'Stangs split district showdown with Tribe

A busy stretch of District 5-4A doubleheaders continued for Walker Valley’s basketball teams Tuesday evening.Welcoming McMinn County to “The Stable” after opening district play in Athens on … more

By MATT TYSON | 1/18/23

BRADLEY CENTRAL all-stater Hannah Jones (42) puts up two of her 13 point during Tuesday evening's District 5-4A victory over archrival Cleveland High, at Jim Smiddy Arena.

REVISED: No. 2 Bearettes roll past Lady Raiders

On a special night in Jim Smiddy Arena, the storied Bradley Central girls' program claimed their 120th straight District 5-4A victory in style, with a dominant victory over archrival Cleveland … more

By DREW COOK | 1/18/23

THE STORIED Bradley Central Bearette program honored former standout Brooke (Copeland) Jackson, center, with the retirement of her No. 23 jersey Tuesday evening, at Jim Smiddy Arena. She is joined by family and BCHS administration and coaching staff for the reveal.

UPDATE: Bearettes retire Brooke Copeland's jersey

Getting honored by the state's winningest basketball program is only for the elite, but tonight the century-old, storied Bradley Central Bearettes will exhalt more than just one of their best ever on … more

By JOE CANNON | 1/18/23

Nashville Predators center Mikael Granlund (64) moves the puck away from Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Emil Bemstrom (52) during the first period Tuesday in Nashville.

Lankinen makes 39 saves, Predators beat Blue Jackets 2-1

NASHVILLE (AP) — Kevin Lankinen made 39 saves and the Nashville Predators beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 on Tuesday night.Cody Glass and Yakov Trenin scored for Nashville, winners of … more

By JIM DIAMOND | 1/18/23

Tennessee guard Josiah-Jordan James (30) shoots over Mississippi State forward D.J. Jeffries (0) during the first half in Starkville, Miss. Tuesday.

Zeigler leads No. 9 Tennessee over Mississippi State 70-59

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Following a loss at home against Kentucky and having starters Santiago Vescovi and Tyreke Key out, No. 9 Tennessee was on upset alert at Mississippi State on Tuesday.The … more

By ROBBIE FAULK | 1/18/23

Scoreboard 1-18

Thursday, Jan. 19BASKETBALLWalker Valley at Red Bank, 6 (BJV, 4)Polk County at Sequoyah, 6 (JV, 3:30) WRESTLINGCleveland at Walker Valley (B&G), 6Friday, Jan. 20BASKETBALLBradley Central at … more

1/18/23