UC Basketball Top 5 For Jan. 25, 2024; Sparta Girls Skyrocket Up Rankings
by Rusty Ellis The January 25 edition of the UC Top 5 is here, and it brings a big shakeup to the girls side of…
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UC Basketball Top 5 for Jan. 17, 2024; Cookeville Girls Nab Top Spot, Cavaliers Hold At 1
by Rusty Ellis The January 17 edition of the UC Top 5 is here, and with it comes a new face in the girls’ number-one…
Connor Close Drops 35, Huston Torres 37 As DeKalb Defeats Cumberland County In OT; Lady Jets Earn 54-42 Win Over Tigerettes
By Michael Lindsay Cumberland County traveled to Smithville Tuesday evening as the Jets and Lady Jets split a pair of District 7-3A contests with…
FRANK’S SHOOTOUT: York Institute Boys Earn Championship Following 65-48 Victory Over DeKalb County; Jackson Conatser Named MVP
By Michael Lindsay A perfect 3-0 run in the 2023 Frank’s Shootout for the York Institute Dragons wrapped up Thursday afternoon as they defeated…
DeKalb County Overcomes 17-Point Deficit To Defeat Grace Christian, 53-51; Avery Agee Scores 20 Second-Half Points
By Michael Lindsay The DeKalb County Tigerettes overcame a near 20-point deficit en route to a 53-51 victory over Grace Christian Academy Wednesday afternoon…
York Institute Sweeps Frank’s Shootout Opening Games; Dragonettes Hold Off DeKalb County 47-45 While Dragons Run Away To 74-41 Victory Over TN Heat
By Michael Lindsay Dragonettes Outlast DeKalb County In Frank’s Shootout Opener, 47-45; Reese Beaty Drops 26 Points The York Dragonettes opened their play in…
Frank’s Christmas Shootout Schedule; UCR To Broadcast Every Game Featuring UC Teams
By Michael Lindsay The 2023 Frank’s Christmas Shootout is set for next week at White County High School as 13 basketball programs will converge…
Region 4-4A Football Awards: Harris, Borders Finish As Co-MVPs
by Rusty Ellis The end of the football season means it’s time to hand out region awards, and several Upper Cumberland athletes were honored in…
DeKalb County sweeps Smith County Tuesday night; Connor Close Hits 1,000 Career Points
By Kailee Dick Girls The DeKalb County Lady Tigers defeated the Smith County Lady Owls in thrilling fashion in Smithville Tuesday night, 50-48. “It…
2023-24 BASKETBALL PREVIEW: DeKalb County Tigers, Lady Tigers Looking To Take Next Step In Year 2 Under Alley, Agee
by Rusty Ellis DeKalb County Lady Tigers The DeKalb County Lady Tigers saw their season get off to a promising start in 2022, as wins…