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Viqueens right ship for consolation win (2/25/21)By RICKEY CLARDY - For the T-GWhat a difference a game makes. After not scoring for the final five minutes in a semifinal loss to Forrest the night before, the Community Viqueens were clicking on all cylinders as the Viqueens built a 24-point halftime lead en route to a 62-39 victory over the Giles County Lady Bobcats in the consolation matchup of the District 12-AA tournament Wednesday night...
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TO THE FINALS: Vikings reach 12-AA title (2/25/21)By RICKEY CLARDY ~ For the T-GUNIONVILLE After not playing in 11 days, it was rightly a concern for Coach Robbie Davis that his Community Vikings would need to knock off some rust in their District 12-AA semifinal game Tuesday night against the Forrest Rockets. Once the second quarter started, the Vikings were playing at full throttle...
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Late cold spell dooms Viqueens (2/25/21)By RICKEY CLARDY ~ For the T-GUNIONVILLE The Community Viqueens led with 5:30 to play but were held scoreless the rest of the way as the Forrest Lady Rockets scored the final 11 points of the game to defeat the Viqueens 49-41 in the semifinals of the District 12-AA tournament Tuesday night...
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Vikes finish regular season with momentum (2/17/21)By RICKEY CLARDY ~ For the T-GMURFREESBORO The Community Vikings ended their District 12-AA regular season with their seventh-consecutive win and a tie for first place in the standings as the Vikings used a swarming defense to defeat the Central Magnet Tigers 48-38 Friday night...
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Late rally lands Viqueens No. 2 seed (2/17/21)By RICKEY CLARDY ~ For the T-GMURFREESBORO The Community Viqueens trailed by seven points in the fourth quarter, but rallied in the last minute with a pressure defense and clutch free throw shooting by Breanna Whitaker to defeat the Central Magnet Lady Tigers 50-47 in a District 12-AA basketball contest with huge playoff implications Friday night...
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Vikings rally to win OT thriller (2/14/21)By RICKEY CLARDY ~ For the T-GUNIONVILLE The Community Vikings trailed by five points with just over a minute to play in regulation, but five consecutive free throws tied the game and a 10-of-11 performance at the foul line in the overtime sealed the deal as the Vikings defeated the Nolensville Knights 61-57 in a District 12-AA basketball contest Friday night...
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Viqueen defense dominates as Community knocks off Nolensville (2/14/21)By RICKEY CLARDY ~ For the T-GUNIONVILLE In their contest against the Nolensville Lady Knights, Coach Cody Pierce's Community Viqueens put on a defensive performance that most coaches can only dream about. Community (9-10, 4-4) held the district-leading Lady Knights to 14 points after three quarters and only 24 points for the game as the Viqueens defeated Nolensville 36-24 in a District 12-AA basketball matchup Friday night...
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Middle quarters make difference in Viking win (2/11/21)By RICKEY CLARDY - For the T-GPULASKI The Community Vikings erased a first-quarter deficit with 20 points in each of the second and third quarters and went on to defeat the Giles County Bobcats 64-55 in a District 12-AA basketball contest Tuesday night. The win was big for the Vikings in the district standings. Community (16-7, 7-2 D12AA) clinched at least second place and a bye in the opening round of the District 12-AA tournament. The Vikings also secured a spot in the Region 6-AA tournament...
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Viqueens finally stop Lady Bobcats (2/11/21)By RICKEY CLARDY - For the T-GPULASKI In their last four games against the Giles County Lady Bobcats, the Community Viqueens played down to the wire in all of the games, but could not claim a win in any of the contests. That statistic changed after Tuesday night. Community (10-10, 5-4 D12AA) used a late third-quarter run to take the lead for good and held on for a 48-43 win over the Lady Bobcats in a District 12-AA basketball matchup...
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Vikings' defense reigns vs. Rockets (2/4/21)By RICKEY CLARDY ~ For the T-GUNIONVILLE The Community Viking offense was sluggish at times, but the defense was lights out as the Vikings kept the pressure on and defeated the Forrest Rockets 58-39 in a District 12-AA basketball contest Tuesday night. It was the fourth consecutive district win for Community (12-9, 5-2)...
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Viqueens' comeback bid falls short (2/4/21)By RICKEY CLARDY ~ For the T-GUNIONVILLE The Community Viqueens cut a Forrest Lady Rocket 8-point fourth-quarter lead to three in the final minute, but could not get closer as the Viqueens fell 45-42 in a District 12-AA basketball game Tuesday night. M.J. Simmons scored four points as Community (8-10, 3-4) fell behind in the first quarter and was forced to play catch-up the rest of the night. The Lady Rockets took the lead for good at 9-6 and ended the quarter with an 11-8 advantage...
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Vikes upend 12-AA leaders (1/30/21)By RICKEY CLARDY ~ For the T-GLEWISBURG The Community Vikings could never get comfortable with their lead against the Marshall County Tigers Friday night. But the Vikings responded to each Tiger rally with a run of their own and used a great night at the free throw line to defeat the Tigers 65-56 in a District 12-AA basketball contest...
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Viqueens hold on in low-scoring affair (1/30/21)By RICKEY CLARDY ~ For the T-GLEWISBURG It wasn't always pretty for the Community Viqueens in their District 12-AA basketball game against the Marshall County Tigerettes Friday night, but it goes down as a win in the record books. Community (8-9, 3-3) used a stingy defense and three huge runs to survive a couple of scoring lulls as the Viqueens defeated the Tigerettes 32-24...
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It's Walters State for Community's Beech (1/30/21)By CHRIS SIERS ~ sports@t-g.comBrianna Beech doesn't recall a time she wasn't playing softball. Her life's passion has been a highlight for the Community Viqueen softball program and even after being sidelined last season due to the COVID-19 pandemic canceling the season, Beech was able to secure a spot on a college roster as she signed her letter of intent to play for Walters State, following her senior season with the Purple and Gold...
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Vikings' defense dominant in win (1/29/21)By RICKEY CLARDY ~ For the T-GUNIONVILLE The Community Vikings used a relentless defense to go along with a huge offensive first half to defeat the Central Magnet Tigers 60-38 in a District 12-AA basketball matchup Tuesday night. "The defensive effort was amazing from all the guys that played tonight," Coach Robbie Davis of the Vikings said...
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Simmons' shots not enough for Viqueens (1/29/21)By RICKEY CLARDY ~ For the T-GUNIONVILLE Sometimes the best laid plans go awry. M.J. Simmons scored 35 points as the Community Viqueens led for most of the game, but the Central Magnet Lady Tigers used a fourth quarter run and a couple of huge treys to take the lead and defeat the Viqueens 52-48 in a District 12-AA basketball game Tuesday night...
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Lovvorn, Bailey have career nights in Vikes' win (1/23/21)By RICKEY CLARDY ~ For the T-GUNIONVILLE Jackson Bailey and Stratton Lovvorn both set career highs as the Community Vikings used a 21-2 second quarter run to take control and defeat the Giles County Bobcats 75-58 in a District 12-AA basketball contest Friday night. Bailey scored 30 points while Lovvorn added 26 as Community (9-9, 2-2) erased a 7-point deficit to even up its district record on the season...
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Viqueens lose lead late (1/23/21)By RICKEY CLARDY ~ For the T-GUNIONVILLE The Community Viqueens led for most of the fourth quarter, but a 6-0 run by the Giles County Lady Bobcats in the final 29 seconds spoiled the night for the Viqueens as the Lady Bobcats took a 66-63 win in a District 12-AA basketball game Friday night...
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Vikings fall in closing seconds against Knights (1/21/21)By RICKEY CLARDY ~ For the T-GNOLENSVILLE The close games have not gone in the favor of the Community Vikings so far this season. Community (8-9, 1-2) took a 10-point lead in the third quarter, but the lead evaporated as the Knights fought back and used a field goal by Davin Watkins with five seconds to snatch a 47-45 District 12-AA basketball victory over the Vikings Tuesday night...
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Viqueens close in, but can't finish run at Nolensville (1/21/21)By RICKEY CLARDY ~ For the T-GNOLENSVILLE The Community Viqueens outscored the Nolensville Lady Knights in the final three quarters, but the Viqueens could not overcome a first quarter deficit as the Lady Knights took a 57-50 win in a District 12-AA basketball contest Tuesday night...
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Bench sparks Viking turnaround in win (1/19/21)By RICKEY CLARDY ~ For the T-GCHAPEL HILL It's not often that a basketball game has a 39-point swing. The Community Vikings fell behind 13-0 out of the gate, but the Viking bench sparked a comeback as Community took the lead at the half and used a dominating third quarter to go up by as many as 26 points en route to a 61-37 win over the Forrest Rockets in a District 12-AA game Friday night...
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Viqueens pull away in district win over Forrest (1/19/21)By RICKEY CLARDY ~ For the T-GCHAPEL HILL After taking the lead for good late in the third quarter, the Community Viqueens used a big fourth quarter to supplement a strong defensive effort as the Viqueens defeated the Forrest Lady Rockets 51-38 in a District 12-AA basketball game Friday night...
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Fourth quarter costly for Vikes (1/14/21)By RICKEY CLARDY ~ For the T-GVIKINGS LOSE FOURTH QUARTER LEAD IN LOSS TO TIGERS By Rickey Clardy UNIONVILLE The Community Vikings committed crucial turnovers and missed rebounds on the defensive end that spoiled an eight-point fourth-quarter lead and the Marshall County Tigers responded with the game-winning field goal with three seconds left as the Vikings lost 71-70 in the District 12-AA opener Tuesday night...
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Viqueens ride fourth quarter to win (1/14/21)By RICKEY CLARDY ~ For the T-GUNIONVILLE The Community Viqueens erased a 5-point fourth quarter deficit to take the lead and held on for a 54-49 victory over the Marshall County Tigerettes in the District 12-AA basketball opener Tuesday night. "That was our goal. We want to be 1-0 in the district," Coach Cody Pierce of the Viqueens said...
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Viqueens pull away to beat Eagleville (1/5/21)By RICKEY CLARDY ~ For the T-GEAGLEVILLE The Community Viqueens got untracked with an 18-point fourth quarter to defeat the Eagleville Lady Eagles 40-34 in a basketball contest Monday night. Community (5-6) came out of the gates slow as the Lady Eagles took a 10-7 lead after one quarter...
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Viking comeback falls short at Eagleville (1/5/21)By RICKEY CLARDY ~ For the T-GEAGLEVILLE The Community Vikings trimmed a 17-point third quarter deficit to three points in the final minute, but the Vikings could not get closer as the Eagleville Eagles took a 55-51 victory in a basketball contest Monday night. Will Reed led the way with five first quarter points as Community (7-7) scored the final five points of the quarter to cut the Eagle lead to 14-12 heading to the second quarter...
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Eaglettes pull away from Community in 4th (1/5/21)By RICKEY CLARDY ~ For the T-GSHELBYVILLE The Shelbyville Central Golden Eaglettes led by only four points after three quarters, but used a late fourth quarter run to pull away and defeat the Community Viqueens 40-27 in an intra-county basketball contest Saturday night. The Eaglettes held the Viqueens to single digits in all four quarters and never trailed in a game where points were at a premium for most of the night...
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Heath's late shot gives Eagles 2nd win over Vikings (1/5/21)By RICKEY CLARDY ~ For the T-GSHELBYVILLE It would be hard-pressed to match the excitement a few weeks ago after the Shelbyville Central Golden Eagles defeated the Community Vikings with the help of a late trey by Damon Heath. But the drama was matched as brother Devyn Heath connected on a field goal with one second left to give the Eagles a 60-58 win over the Vikings in a basketball contest Saturday night...
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Top stories of 2020, Part 1 (12/31/20)By CHRIS SIERS ~ sports@t-g.comThe 2020 sports calendar was unlike anything anyone has seen during our lifetimes. From outright cancellations of seasons to postponements, bubbles and more, this calendar year certainly marked one of the most unique in history. Still, highlights were made and stories were told. This is the list of the top sports stories from 2020...
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Heath's OT trey lifts Eagles past Vikes (12/19/20)By RICKEY CLARDY ~ For the T-GUNIONVILLE The fans in attendance at Friday night's intra-county basketball game between the Shelbyville Central Golden Eagles and Community Vikings were treated to a battle that took four extra minutes to decide. When it was all said and done, Damon Heath connected on a three-pointer with 16 seconds left in overtime to give Shelbyville the lead and spoiled a fourth quarter Community comeback as the Eagles edged the Vikings 75-73...
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Viqueens struggle in middle quarters at Westmoreland (12/19/20)By RICKEY CLARDY ~ For the T-GWESTMORELAND The Community Viqueens could not recover from a scoring draught in the second and third quarters as the Westmoreland Lady Eagles defeated the Viqueens 51-20 in a basketball contest Tuesday night. A Zoey Dixon trey was the highlight as Community (2-5) scored eight points in the opening quarter, but the Lady Eagles were hot and took a 20-8 lead...
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Late run ensures Viking win (12/19/20)By RICKEY CLARDY ~ For the T-GLYNCHBURG The Community Vikings pulled away with a 10-0 run in the fourth quarter and used a strong defensive performance to defeat the Moore County Raiders 49-35 in a basketball contest Tuesday night. Community (6-3) used five points each from Stratton Lovvorn and Will Reed to offset three Raider treys in the opening quarter...
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Second half surge carries Vikes past Eagles (12/19/20)By RICKEY CLARDY ~ For the T-GUNIONVILLE The Community Vikings trailed briefly in the third quarter before using an 8-0 run and a strong fourth quarter to pull away as the Vikings defeated the Eagleville Eagles 70-60 in a basketball contest Thursday night. Jackson Bailey scored eight points while Will Reed added six as the Vikings went on a 6-0 run to take a 15-7 first quarter lead...
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Viqueens comfortable in home win over Lady Eagles (12/19/20)By RICKEY CLARDY ~ For the T-GUNIONVILLE After a couple of lopsided losses on the road, the Community Viqueens found the friendly confines of the Roger K. Brothers Gymnasium to their liking as the Viqueens used a strong offensive effort to defeat the Eagleville Lady Eagles 65-62 in a basketball matchup Thursday night...
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Sharp shooting Vikings outlast Champs (12/12/20)By CHRIS SIERS ~ sports@t-g.comUNIONVILLE It's no secret the Community Vikings are going to score points some points with a veteran-laden squad. For the third time in four games, the Vikings eclipsed the 80-point barrier and finished off the season sweep of Cascade with an 83-67 win on Friday night...
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Viqueens ride hot start past Cascade (12/12/20)By RICKEY CLARDY ~ For the T-GUNIONVILLE The Community Viqueens established an inside game to mount a big lead and used a strong defensive effort to defeat the Cascade Lady Champions 74-34 in an intra-county basketball matchup Friday night. Cascade (0-5) stayed close for the first four minutes of the opening quarter as Abrielle Presley connected on two field goals to keep the Lady Champs within four points of the lead as the Viqueens took a 10-6 advantage...
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Wilsons trey gives Viqueens close win (12/10/20)By RICKEY CLARDY - For the T-GUNIONVILLE It was anybodys guess how the script would be written after the Community Viqueens played their first basketball game after a 2-week quarantine. It did not look promising after the Viqueens fell behind 62-54 with 2:30 remaining, but Community changed the narrative and the outcome as Aleah Wilson canned a three-pointer at the buzzer to give the Viqueens a 66-65 victory over the Huntland Lady Hornets Tuesday night...
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Vikes pour on second-half points in win over Huntland (12/10/20)By RICKEY CLARDY - For the T-GUNIONVILLE The Community Vikings used a 59-point second half to widen their 8-point halftime lead and went on to defeat the Huntland Hornets 91-57 in a basketball contest Tuesday night. After defeating Huntland by 33 points earlier in the season, the Vikings had a tough time with the Hornets through the first 22 minutes of the game...
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Viking offense goes off at Huntland (12/3/20)By RICKEY CLARDY ~ For the T-GHUNTLAND The Community Vikings scored early and often and set a season high-water mark for points as the Vikings downed the Huntland Hornets 83-50 in a basketball contest Tuesday night. Community (3-2) wasted little time gaining the upper hand in the opening quarter. Jackson Bailey scored 11 points from around the basket while Stratton Lovvorn canned three treys as the Vikings took a 26-14 lead after one quarter...