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Head coach Thomas Osteen and the Marshall County Tigers welcome Chester County in the opening round of the Class 4A state playoffs on Friday night.

Tigers set to host balanced Chester Co. in playoff opener

One of the goals the Marshall County Tigers had was to win a Region 5-AAAA title and secure homefield advantage throughout the playoffs. While that goal fell a single win short, the Tigers still put … more

By Chris Siers ~ sports@t-g.com | 11/1/22

The Forrest Rockets break it down together for the last time.

Rockets' season ends at Mt. Pleasant

Mt. PLEASANT — It’s no secret the Forrest Rockets (3-7, 1-4) had a tough season, the onslaught of injuries only adding to the hardship. The Rockets’ season ended Friday night … more

By Kacy Kincaid ~ Sports Writer | 10/31/22

Seniors from each school were recognized on Senior Day.

County cross country teams gather for Best of Marshall

CHAPEL HILL — Cross country teams from Forrest, Marshall County, and Cornersville high schools competed in their last regular season meet at Henry Horton on Thursday. Before the clock started, … more

By Kacy Kincaid ~ Sports Writer | 10/31/22

Marshall Co. runners headed to state

On Monday, the Marshall County Tigerette cross country team punched its ticket to the upcoming state meet with a second-place region finish. Kendall Adams took seventh overall, while Karlie Lohr … more

Tribune Staff Report | 10/31/22

Montai Vaughn breaks up a key pass in the second half against Greenbrier on Friday night.

Tigers battle adversity to down Greenbrier on Senior Night

LEWISBURG — In their regular season finale, the Marshall County Tigers (9-1, 7-1) had to overcome a stingy Greenbrier (5-5, 5-3) defense, as well as plenty of adversity, but in the end, the … more

By Chris Siers ~ sports@t-g.com | 10/30/22

Cornersville parts ways with Waddell

Cornersville has parted ways with head football coach Shelby Waddell. "Coach Shelby Waddell has been relieved of his duties as the head football coach at Cornersville School. We appreciate … more

Tribune Staff Report | 10/26/22

Tiger quarterback Silas Teat fires a perfect pass to tight end John Morgan Thomas (42) for a 30-yard touchdown pass.

HOME SWEET HOME

LEWISBURG — It’s been five weeks since the Marshall County Tigers last stepped foot on Preston Hopkins Field for homecoming against Hillwood, which resulted in a 45-7 victory for the … more

By Chris Siers ~ sports@t-g.com | 10/24/22

Liam Bell gives a fierce stiff-arm and barrels forward for a 14-yard gain for the Rockets. He had 71 yards on 17 carries and a touchdown for Forrest.

Indian duo leads charge past Rockets

CROSS PLAINS — A handful of shock plays from their star players allowed East Robertson to knock off the Forrest Rockets in Thursday night’s non-region matchup. The Indians (8-1) scored … more

By Chris Siers ~ sports@t-g.com | 10/21/22

The Forrest football seniors were honored prior to kickoff on Senior Night.

Rockets drop nailbiter in home finale

CHAPEL HILL — The Forrest Rockets (3-5, 1-3) took a tough loss in their last home game of the season on Friday in a region matchup against the Richland Raiders (6-2, 3-1), the nail biter ending … more

By Kacy Kincaid ~ Sports Writer | 10/19/22

The Cornersville Bulldogs take the field in their home finale of the season against Wayne County.

Wayne Co. upends Cornersville on Senior Night

CORNERSVILLE — The Cornersville Bulldogs (2-5, 2-3) find themselves in a must win situation in order to take part in the upcoming TSSAA playoffs, welcomed to Frog Bottom field, the Wayne County … more

By Dennis Holley ~ Sports Writer | 10/19/22

Silas Teat completed 7-of-9 passes for 162 yards and four touchdowns against Glencliff.

Tigers bounce back with monster win at Glencliff

NASHVILLE — A week after a gut-wrenching loss to Pearl-Cohn, the Marshall County Tigers (7-1, 5-1) bounced back in a big way, drubbing Glencliff 69-0.While the final Thursday night showdown of … more

By Chris Siers ~ sports@t-g.com | 10/19/22

Demari Braden picks up a block and scrambles forward for a short gain. He had 90 yards on 23 carries against Pearl Cohn on Thursday.

HEARTBREAKER

Firebirds rally past Marshall County in heartbreaker By Chris Sierssports@t-g.comNASHVILLE — For about two and a half quarters, Thursday night’s Region 5-AAAA matchup between Pearl Cohn … more

By Chris Siers ~ sports@t-g.com | 10/7/22

Liam Bell (6) catches a block and scrambles forward for a short gain against Cascade.

Champs race past Rockets in 5-AA clash

CHAPEL HILL — On a night when virtually nothing seemed to go right for the home team, the visiting Cascade Champions claimed a monster, 49-0 win at the Rock on Friday night over the Forrest … more

By Chris Siers ~ sports@t-g.com | 10/6/22

Autumn Sweatt (14) goes up tall for a block on a shot against Community.

Tigerettes’ season ends in district tourney

UNIONVILLE — The Marshall County Tigerettes never could get the offense rolling in a District 9-AA tournament loss to Community on Monday night. The 3-0 loss marked the end of the season for … more

By Chris Siers ~ sports@t-g.com | 10/6/22

Annabelle Mulliniks turned in a 172 to finish 15th in the Class A state golf tournament.

Browning, Mulliniks compete at state golf tourney

SEVIERVILLE — Marshall County had plenty of representation at the Class A state girls golf tournament, held at Sevierville Golf Club earlier this week.Maggie Browning and Annabelle Mulliniks, … more

By Chris Siers ~ sports@t-g.com | 10/6/22

Khi Canty finds a crease and scrambles forward for a few yards against Fayetteville City.

Powerful Tigers too much for Cornersville

FAYETTEVILLE — The sky was clear Friday as the Cornersville Bulldogs (2-4, 1-2 Region 5-A) travelled to Fayetteville to take on the No. 2 ranked and Region 5-A leader Fayetteville City Tigers … more

By Dennis Holley ~ Sports Writer | 10/6/22

Demari Braden ran for 63 yards and a pair of touchdowns against Lawrence County on Thursday night.

Braden, Teat lead Tigers past Lawrence Co.

LAWRENCEBURG — Following the off week, the Marshall County Tigers picked up right where they left off at the mid-way point of the season, steamrolling Lawrence County, 32-0, on Thursday … more

By Chris Siers ~ sports@t-g.com | 10/3/22

During the moment to honor Chad Franklin, the community released balloons in his honor.

Community honors Forrest football player with moment of silence

CHAPEL HILL — The Chapel Hill community came together during halftime Friday night to remember a late family member, friend, and classmate with an 85-second moment of silence, 85 being the … more

By Kacy Kincaid ~ Sports Writer | 9/29/22

Tayton Swift scores on the two-point conversion for the Rockets.

Rockets come up short in shootout vs. Marion Co.

CHAPEL HILL — It was an all out battle at The Rock Friday night between the Forrest Rockets (3-3, 1-1) and the Marion County Warriors (3-3, 1-1), with the Rockets falling just short, 42-35.Too … more

By Kacy Kincaid ~ Sports Writer | 9/29/22

The Forrest Lady Rockets claimed a key road victory on Tuesday night, beating Cascade in a 1-0 thriller on the road. Jadeyn Stalnecker’s 26th minute goal was the only score of the match as the Lady Rockets held on to claim the district win.

Lady Rockets edge Cascade

9/29/22