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Cascade poses with its newly-acquired region championship plaque after defeating Forrest on Saturday afternoon. The region title is the first for the Champs since 2015.

REGION CHAMPS

BELL BUCKLE — Before Saturday afternoon’s Region 4-AA championship against Forrest, Cascade coach Travis Sheffield told his son, Jaxon, who was slated to be the starting pitcher against … more

By CHRIS SIERS ~ sports@t-g.com | 5/14/23

Nick Johnson slides in at home plate to score the first run of the game in Shelbyville Central's region tournament match-up with Bradley Central on Friday.

Big hit eludes Eagles in region semis

CLEVELAND — Shelbyville Central had a number of missed opportunities to score but just couldn't come up with a big hit in a 12-2 loss in six innings at host Bradley Central in the Region 3 4-A … more

By GARY JOHNSON ~ Sports Writer | 5/13/23

Jayden Hathcock winds up and delivers a pitch in the first inning against Pearl Cohn. He pitched two innings and struck out five of the six batters he faced.

Champs douse Firebirds to advance to 4-AA title

BELL BUCKLE — The Cascade Champions got a little bit of everything in a 10-run rule limit win over Pearl Cohn in the Region 4-AA semifinals on Friday night. Four different Champion pitchers … more

By CHRIS SIERS ~ sports@t-g.com | 5/12/23

Several Viqueens took home season awards this year, led by Abby Murrill, who was named District 7-AA Defensive MVP. Earning All-Season honors are Zoey Dixon, Abi Brown, Alana Tate, Anna Haskins, and Annie Prince, who was named the Pitcher of the Year.

Viqueens settle for 2nd in 7-AA tourney

CHAPEL HILL —The game plan was simple for the Forrest Lady Rockets heading into the District 7-AA Championship—score at least five runs and keep their opponent under five runs. That … more

By WILL CARTER ~ Sports Writer | 5/12/23

Shelbyville Central’s Golden Eagles defended their district title with a 5-1 win over Franklin County on Thursday night.

Eagles repeat as district champs

WINCHESTER — in a dominating outing, Shelbyville Central’s Golden Eagle soccer team claimed a repeat to the District 6-AAA Tournament with a 5-1 win over host Franklin County on … more

By GARY JOHNSON ~ Sports Writer | 5/12/23

Shelbyville Central’s Caden Thomas suffered a season ending hand injury his senior season but continues to play a major role in the success of the Golden Eagle baseball team.

Bad ‘break’ for Eagles’ Thomas turns into blessing

If the ordinary struggles of being a high school student athlete are not enough of a challenge from time-to-time, throw in a season-ending hand injury late in your senior year, just before the … more

By GARY JOHNSON ~ Sports Writer | 5/12/23

Eagles return to title match

SEWANEE — Shelbyville Central shutout Coffee County 3-0 on Tuesday night at the University of Swanee to advance to the district title match. The Golden Eagles faced Franklin County on Thursday … more

T-G STAFF REPORT | 5/11/23

Eaglettes’ season ends at Warren Co.

McMINNVILLE — Shelbyville Central’s Golden Eaglette softball team closed out the season with a 7-1 loss at Warren County in the District 6 4-A tournament on Tuesday evening. The Eaglettes … more

T-G STAFF REPORT | 5/11/23

Abby Murrill celebrates with Alana Tate after scoring the game’s first run in the first inning.

Viqueens advance to 7-AA title after fighting off Cascade rally

UNIONVILLE — A closely-contested first four innings that left the Viqueens in control of a one-run lead over cross-county rival Cascade in an elimination game in the District 7-AA tournament, … more

By CHRIS SIERS ~ sports@t-g.com | 5/11/23

Coach Jesse Cooper of the Vikings celebrates with Coy Rogers following the Viking win.

Sophomores help Vikings reach district title

UNIONVILLE — With each team winning on its opponent's field in the regular season, Tuesday's District 6-A soccer semifinal tournament match between the Community Vikings and Cascade … more

By RICKEY CLARDY ~ Sports Writer | 5/10/23

Lady Champs boot Grundy Co. from 7-AA tourney

BELL BUCKLE — After falling to Forrest on Monday afternoon, the Cascade Lady Champions rebounded to keep their postseason alive by shutting out Grundy County on Tuesday afternoon, 10-0. … more

T-G STAFF REPORT | 5/10/23

Freshman pitcher Annie Prince winds up and delivers a pitch for the Viqueens against Forrest on Tuesday.

Small ball, errors doom Viqueens in tourney

UNIONVILLE — A handful of untimely errors and Forrest’s execution of the small-ball game plan was more than top-seeded Community could overcome in the District 7-AA tournament on Tuesday … more

By CHRIS SIERS ~ sports@t-g.com | 5/10/23

Addison Pope makes contact in the second inning against Forrest on Monday night.

Lady Champs can’t solve Forrest’s Moreland

CHAPEL HILL — The Cascade Lady Champions just couldn’t solve Forrest’s Taylor Moreland in the District 7-AA opener on Monday night. Moreland kept the base paths clear and tossed a … more

By CHRIS SIERS ~ sports@t-g.com | 5/9/23

Six Community seniors were recognized in pregame ceremonies on Monday night. Seniors honored were (from left) are Abby Murrill, Haley Mitchell, Zoey Dixon, Abi Brown, Abigail Brooks, and Chloe West.

Viqueens hammer Grundy Co. in 7-AA opener

UNIONVILLE — It only took 58 minutes for the Community Viqueens to complete their opening round game of the District 7-AA softball tournament as the Viqueens sent 14 batters to the plate in the … more

By RICKEY CLARDY ~ Sports Writer | 5/9/23

Shelbyville Central’s Nick Johnson rips and RBI single in the top of the seventh inning in the District 6 4-A Tournament championship game on Sunday afternoon.

Eagles settle for 2nd in district tourney

WINCHESTER — Shelbyville Central had the tying run 90 feet away in the top of the seventh, but just couldn’t get the needed hit to score as Coffee County held off the pesky Golden Eagle … more

T-G STAFF REPORT | 5/8/23

Golden Eaglette Lilly Brown has had an explosive District 6 4-A tournament thus far including a grand slam and another home run Friday night against Franklin County.

Eaglettes hammer Franklin Co. in tourney

SHELBYVILLE — Lilly Brown had a five-hit, two home run and seven RBI night to lead Shelbyville Central past Franklin County on Friday night, 16-8. The Eaglettes hammered the … more

T-G STAFF REPORT | 5/8/23

The Champions dogpile on the infield after the final run scored in Saturday night’s championship.

DISTRICT DROUGHT ENDS

CHAPEL HILL — The lights were bright, rally caps were on and tensions were high. With two outs down and a runner on second base in the bottom of the seventh of a tied up district … more

By WILL CARTER ~ Sports Writer | 5/7/23

Marquis Wilson delivers a pitch against Coffee County on Saturday afternoon. Wilson went 4 1/3 innings and gave up four runs on two hits, only one of which was earned.

Coffee Co. strikes back, forces Game 2 vs. Shelbyville

WINCHESTER — Aided by several Coffee County errors, Shelbyville Central was able to tie the game in the second inning. But the Eagles were plagued with several errors of their own throughout … more

By CHRIS SIERS ~ sports@t-g.com | 5/7/23

DISTRICT STUNNER

CHAPEL HILL — Jayden Hathcock delivered when his team needed him most as the Cascade Champions stunned No. 1, and previously unbeaten against district opponents, Forrest in the District 7-AA … more

T-G STAFF REPORT | 5/6/23

Eagles’ offense explodes in semis

WINCHESTER — Two short months ago, Shelbyville Central was staring down an 0-7 start to the 2023 campaign. After Thursday night’s 10-4 win over District 6 4-A host Franklin County, the … more

T-G STAFF REPORT | 5/5/23