Boys Class A-AA 106 Caleb Uhorchuk, Signal Mountain, Fr. Cole Dorsett, Nolensville, Fr. Marcus Smith, Gibbs, Fr. Hunter Gentry, Pigeon Forge, So. 113 LeAndre Dabney Jr., Greeneville, So. Gregory Gomez, Martin Luther King, Fr. Andy Cable, Pigeon Forge, Fr... more

I had about a two-day break between the end of Babe Ruth season and the beginning of another school year in August of 2007. It had been an awesome year and big things were on the horizon. Tiger football was back, Seth Lintz fired away on the mound and on the golf course, David Steely’s Tigerettes were on a mission, and Becky Cheatham’s Lady Rockets sent TCA packing. This week we will talk football. more

With the Governor’s announcement of school closure for the remainder of the school year, all remaining TSSAA events for 2019-20, including all spring sports and the postponed state basketball tournaments, are cancelled. This is an unprecedented time across our state and country, and we do not make this decision lightly. ... more

My first year was a trip, time whirled by in 2006 and before I knew it, the prep sports faucet of live games had turned off. Things were still happening though as a prior May tour by college football coaches coming to Lewisburg to scout Marshall County’s Dont’a Hightower grew to fever pitch when Tennessee Vols coach Phillip Fulmer came and was followed by representatives from Auburn, and finally the big one when Alabama’s Nick Saban touched down in a private jet at Ellington Airport. more

The Marshall County Tigerettes capped off a whirlwind winter sports season as the Class 2A state runnerup in basketball in early March of 2007, sending me outside for my favorite time of the year. Baseball was all I wanted to know growing up. I was one of those kids that literally slept with my baseball glove, I played all the time at the Sunset Park, and making the Nottingham Little League’s “B” League Balgowan’s Bicycle Shop team at eight years old was one of the biggest accomplishments of my early life. more

Boys First team Thomas Borders Wilson Central, Jr. Weight class: 113 pounds Why chosen: Borders won the Class AAA state title, pinning Blackman's Justin Bradford in 5:47. Trey Bates Beech, Jr. Weight class: 120 pounds Why chosen: Bates won the Class AAA state title, beating Cleveland's Jackson Bradford 6-1... more

For the first half of the 2006-2007 high school prep season I began to learn my trade under fire, travelling everywhere to cover games. I was extremely motivated and was searching for games to cover, but by the end of the Christmas season I needed a break really bad. more

Prep sports came to a necessary screeching halt due to the Covid-19 pandemic that encompasses most of the globe and as we wait for this world health emergency to pass, let’s take a look back in time in the history of Marshall County sports to move our minds away from our troubles, if not just for a few minutes. First, let me give you a little background about myself so you can kind of ride along with me during this journey. more

Thursday, March 12 At Reese Hambrick Field, Lewisburg Cornersville 000 000 0-0 5 2 Marshall County 004 300 X-7 11 0 Cornersville: Abbie Woodard 1-for-3, Cora Duke 1-for-3, Clara Thompson 1-for-3, Aleia Childress 1-for-3, Payton Salsman 1-for-3. BB: Reese Worthington... more

The mandated school shutdown until April 6 is hard on everyone with ACT tests delayed, not seeing all your friends, and not participating in any extracurricular activities, including all spring sporting events. “I think for the school, obviously it takes a hit for our class, pride, and tradition,” Forrest Principal Angie Phifer said. “For not only our athletes, but for any of our extracurricular activities is kind of sad for the kids and disappointing, but hopefully this won’t last long and we can get back to it as quick as possible.” more

Suspension of activities should include practices and organized workouts On Monday March 16, Governor Lee released the following statement: As the response to COVID-19 evolves, I urge every school district in Tennessee to close as soon as practically possible, with all schools expected to close by Friday, March 20, 2020 at the latest. ... more

Association leadership will meet via conference call over the next two days The TSSAA Board of Control and Legislative Council will meet via conference call on Tuesday, March 17 and Wednesday, March 18, respectively. The Board of Control meeting will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Legislative Council meeting will start at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday. Both meetings were originally scheduled to take place at the DoubleTree Hotel in Murfreesboro, but due to the postponement of the state basketball tournament and other provisions being made statewide in regards to COVID-19, the decision was made to conduct the meetings via conference call. more

As the situation continues to evolve daily with COVID-19, we have received a number of inquiries from schools/school systems who are considering suspending classes and/or extracurricular activities for an extended period of time. We are also aware that conversations are taking place at the state and federal level which may impact travel, extracurricular activities and the educational system as a whole. more

Marshall County scored 14 points in the first quarter and the Tigerettes led by four at the end of the period before tallying just 13 more points the remainder of the game, suffering a season-ending 56-27 loss at Maplewood Comprehensive School in Saturday night’s Class 2A state sectional round. “I didn’t coach good enough, we didn’t play well enough, and the best team won,” MCHS coach David Steely said. “It hurts, but it’s supposed to hurt and if it doesn’t hurt we weren’t practicing hard enough and didn’t have enough expectations, so this hurts today.” more

Monday, March 9 At Forrest Cascade 100 010 0-2 5 2 Forrest 012 020 X-5 8 3 Cascade: Matthew Pilkington 3-for-4, Keigan Walker 1-for-4, Ryan Inmon 1-for-3. BB: Brennan Whitson, Austin Warren, Inmon, Adam Reeves. RS: Walker, Christopher Brown. 2B: Walker, Pilkington... more

Forrest senior goal keeper Charity Runk recently signed a Letter of Intent to attend Columbia State Community College (CSCC) on a soccer scholarship next year. “I’m pretty excited, I think it’s going to be a really good experience to continue my education and to continue my career in soccer,” Runk said. “It’s going to be really exciting, I was at every one of Jasmine’s games with it being right down the road, so having Mom and Dad and Baylor coming to see me will be very exciting.” more

COVID-19 concerns may impact future games Middle Tennessee State University released a statement earlier today detailing contingency plans they are putting in place out of concern for COVID-19. Many of these changes impact students and class schedules. University offices and services are expected to remain open and operational... more

Tournaments to continue with limited fan attendance due to COVID-19 March 12, 2020 Like many other athletic associations and leagues throughout the country, TSSAA has decided that the health and safety of our student-athletes and spectators alike require that we limit fan attendance at our girls’ and boys’ state basketball championships. more

For the second season in a row, not being one of the top two seeds in the District 12-AA Tournament cost Forrest a chance to extend its season. Just like last year, Forrest had to make the long trek to Dover to take on Stewart County in the Region 6-AA Tournament opener. more

The Forrest Rockets travelled to Fairview High School to open the Region 6-AA Tournament on Saturday night versus the District 11-AA Tournament winners. The Rockets, having beaten Giles County on opening night of district play, were hoping to repeat their success in the region contest, but fell short to a hot-shooting and aggressive defensive Yellow Jackets’ team 57-43. more