Shelbyville Central Athletics

Eaglettes get act together, stop Lady Lions (01/07/09)
COLUMBIA -- In their most productive offensive performance of the season, Shelbyville Central's Eaglettes returned to their winning ways with a huge 71-54 District 8-AAA victory at Columbia Tuesday night. The Eaglettes (10-6, 4-0 8-AAA) took control of the game early and never looked back to remain undefeated in district play...

Eagles knock off No. 3 Columbia (01/07/09)
COLUMBIA -- For the past several years Shelbyville Central has dominated District 8-AAA. After an upset loss to Tullahoma earlier in the season. some might have wondered if that dominance was a thing of the past. If the Eagles' 58-53 win over third-ranked Columbia is any indication, don't shut the door on them yet...

Central students ask: Why no volleyball? (01/04/09)
Shelbyville Central High is known for its strong athletic programs, not only in district play, but also on a state and national level. However, there is one sport missing -- volleyball. Shelbyville is the only school in District 8-AAA that does not have a volleyball program...

Second-half slump costs Shelbyville (01/02/09)
GREENEVILLE -- Entering the game with back-to-back wins in the GreenBank Ladies' Classic, Shelbyville Central played their best half of basketball in recent memory in the first half but totally fell apart in the second. The Eaglettes totally dominated talented Cocke County in all phases of the game in the first half, leading 34-17 at intermission, while holding a 20-11 edge in rebounds and forcing their opponent to 14 turnovers...

Defense steps up in Eaglette win (12/31/08)
GREENEVILLE -- The Shelbyville Central defense continues to dominate while the offense looks to be starting to click as the Eaglettes defeated Knoxville Farragut 59-48 in an elimination game to advance in the 20th annual GreenBank Ladies' Classic Tuesday afternoon...

Fast burst keeps Eagles ahead (12/30/08)
MURFREESBORO -- Shelbyville Central came out stroking the rock in their final floor appearance of 2008 to a tune of 23 first-quarter points and pulled away late for a 57-44 win over Bradley Central on Monday night. The Golden Eagles (11-3) picked up fifth place at the Venture Express, Inc. Great 8 Holiday Tournament in a Riverdale High School gym with plenty of good seats available...

Eaglettes teach lesson in Southern basketball (12/30/08)
GREENEVILLE -- Shelbyville Central showed a West Coast team how basketball's played in Tennessee on Tuesday. The Eaglettes turned up the defensive pressure in the second half to claim a 58-48 win over Buena, Calif., in second round action of the 20th annual GreenBank Ladies' Classic Tuesday afternoon...

Seniors' scoring sprees spark Eaglettes (12/29/08)
GREENEVILLE - Seniors Hannah Dawson and Ceny Phelps combined for 52 points in Shelbyville Central's 58-48 win over Buena, Calif. Monday afternoon in the 2008 GreenBank Ladies' Classic. Dawson scored 32 while Phelps added 20. The Eaglettes (8-5) return to action Tuesday at noon CST against Knoxville Farragut...

Shelbyville boys bounce back (12/29/08)
MURFREESBORO -- The Shelbyville Golden Eagles, coming off of an emotional loss less than 24 hours before, wasted little time establishing that they have very short memories by defeating Wilson Central handily 66-52 in a rare Sunday afternoon contest...

Dismal shooting costs Eaglettes (12/29/08)
It wasn't the start after the Christmas break they had expected as Shelbyville Central's Eaglettes fell 54-33 to undefeated Morristown West in opening round action of the GreenBank Ladies' Classic on Saturday in Greeneville. The Eaglettes (7-5) were to take on Buena High from California today at noon CST...

Eagles learn from loss to Siegel (12/29/08)
MURFREESBORO -- What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger. Shelbyville Central continues to test themselves throughout the holiday season in preparation for the stretch run of district play and the postseason. The Golden Eagles got a glimpse at one of the top teams from the other half of Region 4-AAA when they battled Siegel on Saturday in the first night of the Ventures Express, Inc. Great Eight Holiday Tournament...

Eaglettes earn third at Classic (12/22/08)
COOKEVILLE -- Quality basketball teams have a tendency to smack adversity across the face when it strikes. Shelbyville Central took a quantum leap forward in their maturation process on Saturday afternoon against Livingston Academy. Sandwiched around a pair of blown Golden Eaglette layups, Lady Wildcat Mallory Mahaney drained a 3-pointer to put the underdogs ahead 41-40 with 4:51 to play. The folks from Overton County synchronized their cheers and spurred on their girls' 10-0 run...

SC takes tale of two halves (12/22/08)
GAINESBORO -- Shelbyville Central's boys looked like two completely different teams from half to half. After looking to the 3-point arc to accumulate points in the initial stages, the Golden Eagles became the aggressor in the third and fourth quarters to rally from nine points down to defeat Clarksville 59-57, which placed them in fifth at the Mid-South Classic...

Eagles give coach win over alma mater (12/21/08)
GAINESBORO -- Who says you can't go home again? Coach Kevin Thomas took his Shelbyville Central Golden Eagles north to face his alma mater Jackson County on Friday night and came out with an 86-49 victory in the losers bracket of the Mid-South Classic...

Riverdale gets revenge on Eaglettes (12/21/08)
GAINESBORO -- Shelbyville Central and Riverdale hooked up in the semifinals of the Mid-South Classic on Friday night in a battle between Region 4-AAA foes. The Eaglettes took the first showdown between the two by 11 back on Nov. 25 but a repeat performance wasn't meant to be as the Warriorettes topped this matchup 55-47...

Dawson, Phelps lead Eaglette scoring parade (12/19/08)
GAINESBORO -- Shelbyville Central got 40 combined points from Hannah Dawson and Ceny Phelps to help down Brentwood Academy 59-37 in opening round action of the Mid-South Classic on Thursday afternoon. Ten different Eaglettes (6-3) saw the floor in the first half, which is most beneficial for any team trying to win three road games in 48 hours...

Powerful Northeast too much for Eagles (12/19/08)
GAINESBORO --The good thing about non-district basketball games in December is that you live to see another day regardless of the outcome. With that in mind, the top programs typically try to test themselves before heading into the stretch run of their league games in January and February...

Shelbyville teams open Mid-South play tonight (12/18/08)
High school basketball teams heading out to tournaments before and after Christmas are looking for some team chemistry while competing in environments far less stressful than the grind of district play. Both Shelbyville Central teams step out of District 8-AAA action to compete in the Mid-South Classic this week in the greater Cookeville area...

OT proves unkind to Eaglettes (12/17/08)
Shelbyville Central coach Lynn Burkey stacks the Eaglettes' schedule with the best teams around for a reason…to make his team better by the end of regular season. Even though Burkey always prepares his team with the mindset of winning each game, he also values a loss as a lesson learned...

Eagles take control in 2nd half (12/17/08)
Shelbyville Central couldn't land the knockout punch early but managed to walk away with a 51-42 victory in a non-district basketball matchup Tuesday night over visiting Wilson Central. The Eagles (7-1) were in control 11-3 at the end of the first quarter and led as much as 24-5 midway through the second quarter before Wilson Central closed out the first half with a 15-4 run to cut the lead to 28-20 at halftime...

Eaglettes heat up defense in winning effort (12/14/08)
WINCHESTER -- It takes points to win a basketball game, but it takes defense to make sure you have more points than your opponent. Shelbyville Central held host Franklin County to five field goals through three quarters to give them plenty of cushion to cruise to a 51-37 victory on Friday night...

Thomas, Eagles celebrate coach's 200th win (12/14/08)
WINCHESTER -- Coach Kevin Thomas picked up career victory No. 200 in fine fashion on Friday night as his Shelbyville Central Golden Eagles torched the twine en route to a 79-67 victory over District 8-AAA host Franklin County. Three days after their 42-game district winning streak came to an end thanks to Tullahoma, the Eagles showed that they're not exactly fading off into the distance by jumping out to a quick 7-0 advantage and never looking back while leading from start to finish...

Three Eagles tabbed All-Region 5-4A (12/11/08)
Some of the best athletes from across the mid-state were gather inside the Hall of Fame Club at the Calsonic Arena Monday night for the annual Region 5-4A football Banquet. Hillsboro won the region title and went on to claim the state championship on Saturday...

Burkey's bunch smothers Tullahoma (12/10/08)
The Shelbyville Eaglettes held the Tullahoma Wildcats to one basket and a free throw in the first and second quarters and swung that momentum into a 43-23 victory on Tuesday night. "We try to hang our hat on our defense every night," Shelbyville coach Lynn Burkey said. "We held them to three points in two of the quarters. With a good team like Tullahoma that plays hard, that's tough to do."...

Eagles see district streak come to an end (12/10/08)
Shelbyville Central fans were in awe as their beloved Golden Eagles fell 66-64 to visiting Tullahoma on Tuesday evening, snapping a 42-game District 8-AAA win streak. It was a fight till the very end. "I thought offensively when you shoot 64 points, we didn't play bad," Eagle coach Kevin Thomas said. "Defensively we just let them get off too many shots too early in the first half."...

Johnson: Thomas cooking up milestone mark (12/09/08)
Shelbyville Central coach Kevin Thomas has guided the Golden Eagle basketball program to being one of the most successful in the mid-state over the past 10 years and the next win will be his 200th as a head coach. Thomas, one of the most talented young coaches in the state, came to Shelbyville 12 years ago as an assistant coach in both football and boys basketball then helped former Eaglette coach Rick Insell as an assistant his second year before taking over as head coach of the Eagles...

Eaglettes charge ahead in 4th quarter (12/07/08)
LAWRENCEBURG -- The Lawrence County High School gym had an intense atmosphere Friday night as the Shelbyville Central Golden Eaglettes traveled there for both teams' first District 8-AAA matchup of the season. "Lawrence County is one of the toughest places to play," Shelbyville coach Lynn Burkey said. "We came in knowing the pep band was going to be playing, the student section was going to be yelling. We had to overcome that home court advantage."...

Eagles claim district opener (12/07/08)
LAWRENCEBURG -- The Shelbyville Golden Eagles captured their first District 8-AAA basketball battle of the season Friday night, 60-52 at Lawrence County. "Anytime you go to Lawrenceburg and come off with a win, it's big," Eagle coach Kevin Thomas said. "It's a tough place to go play. We came into the game really and truly wanting to play Eagle basketball and we did that."...

Golden Eagles remain undefeated (12/03/08)
Shelbyville Central remains unbeaten on the season after taking down visiting Mt. Juliet 58-49 Tuesday night. The Eagles (4-0) now travel to Lawrence County Friday night for their District 8-AAA opener. "I like where this team is at right now and I think we're prepared for our district schedule," Shelbyville coach Kevin Thomas said. "We've played four good teams and we have really come together as a team...

Mt. Juliet narrowly escapes Eaglettes (12/03/08)
When you play an extremely challenging schedule like the Shelbyville Golden Eaglettes', you have to bring your "A" game every outing. Undefeated Mt. Juliet slipped away with a 42-40 win Tuesday night at SCHS Gym. The Lady Bears (6-0) saw a lead diminish, only to regroup down the stretch...

Eaglette history up for highest bidders (12/02/08)
Shelbyville Central basketball fans now have a chance to own a piece of Eaglette history. The Eaglette basketball program will have a silent bid auction on a number of banners and basketballs at three upcoming Tuesday home games. Nine banners and 12 basketballs will be up for bid tonight, against Mt.Juliet; Dec. 9, against Tullahoma; and Dec. 16, against defending AAA state champion Wilson Central...

Marable's treys hammer Riverdale (11/26/08)
It was a career night for senior Quinn Marable as he drilled home eight 3-pointers and scored 26 points to lead Shelbyville Central to an impressive 52-47 win over visiting Riverdale Tuesday night. Marable hit a remarkable 8-of-10 treys, including his first eight...

Defense stands out in Eaglette win (11/26/08)
It was a another tough test early for Shelbyville Central, but the Eaglettes prevailed nicely with a 52-41 victory over visiting Riverdale Tuesday night. An aggressive defense and clutch free throw shooting made the difference for the Eaglettes (2-1)...

Eaglettes bounce back to down Cookeville (11/23/08)
After a disappointing outing against McGavock Tuesday night, Shelbyville Central exhibited the brand of Eaglette basketball that's known across the state with an impressive 57-43 win over visiting Cookeville Friday night in a TSSAA Hall of Champions game...

Eagles fall behind, then blow past Cavs (11/23/08)
For the second straight game, Shelbyville Central fell behind early but recovered quickly to claim an impressive win. Cookeville jumped out to an 8-0 lead but the Golden Eagles erased that deficit with ease on the way to a 59-52 win over the Cavaliers in a TSSAA Hall of Champions game Friday night...

Shots don't fall for Eaglettes in opener (11/19/08)
It's not how you start…it's how you finish. Shelbyville Central's Golden Eaglettes hope that statement is true after dropping a 41-38 decision to visiting McGavock's Lady Raiders in a TSSAA Hall of Champions game Tuesday night. It was the same start of the season as last year, when the Eaglettes lost to Cookeville in the Hall of Fame opener but eventually advanced to the state tournament...

Andrews unstoppable in Eagle victory (11/19/08)
After a slow start out the gate, Shelbyville Central kicked in into overdrive, highlighted by a 26-2 run in the first half in the Eagles 71-61 victory over visiting McGavock in a TSSAA Hall of Champions game Tuesday night. After falling behind 14-3 midway through the first quarter, the Eagles (1-0) closed out the first quarter with a 17-2 run, then scored eight unanswered points to start the second to take a 29-16 lead...

Eagles' Cooper signs with Kentucky (11/18/08)
Shelbyville Central right-hander Jordan Cooper has signed a letter-of-intent to play baseball at the University of Kentucky. A product of the local youth leagues, the talented senior features a 90 mph-plus fastball along with a variety of other pitches...

Johnson: Embry truly earned TSSAA award (11/16/08)
Kudos go out to a close friend of mine for a job well done. Shelbyville Central principal Don Embry was recently named Principal of the Year in Athletic District 4 of the TSSAA, part of the A.F. Bridges Awards program that recognizes the School System Administrator of the Year, Principal of the Year, Athletic Director of the Year, Female Coach of the Year, Male Coach of the Year, Official of the Year, and Contributor of the Year for each district across the state...

TSSAA changes affect local schools (11/14/08)
The Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association held their Board of Control meetings on Wednesday and Thursday in Murfreesboro. The hot topic on the agenda was the classification setting for 2009-13. Schools will now compete in the same district in baseball, basketball, football, softball and volleyball. Football's postseason now consists of six classes...

SC's Dawson takes next step (11/13/08)
Shelbyville Central senior basketball standout Hannah Dawson has had two dreams over the past few years. One became a reality Wednesday morning before a large number of family, close friends and Eaglette fans, as Dawson signed a letter of intent to play basketball and continue her education at Samford University in Birmingham, Ala...

Eaglettes debut at Play Day contests (11/07/08)
As the start of high school basketball season nears, teams across Tennessee are working hard preparing for the season opener. Shelbyville Central will host its annual Eaglette Play Day Saturday with 35 teams playing in six gyms across the county. Cascade and Community are also participating...

Burros spook Golden Eagles (10/31/08)
Shelbyville Central closed out the season with a painful 56-0 loss to fourth-ranked and Region 5-4A champion Hillsboro on Senior Night at Eagle Stadium Thursday night. The game was moved up one day due to Halloween and the Eagles got tricked instead of treated...

Tough task: Burros challenge Shelbyville (10/30/08)
It's fair to say that Shelbyville Central saved the best for last when it comes to their schedule, as the Eagles will play a Top 10 team for the second straight week. The Golden Eagles (3-6, 1-4 5-4A) close out the season tonight at home against fourth-ranked Hillsboro (7-2, 5-0) on Senior Night at Eagle Stadium...

Eaglettes reach end of the road (10/29/08)
It wasn't the finish they had hoped for as Shelbyville Central closed out the season with a 2-0 loss to visiting Siegel in the semifinals of the Region 4-AAA tournament Tuesday night. The Lady Stars (14-4-1) scored a pair of goals in the second half to claim the victory and advance to play Riverdale on Thursday night for the championship...

Eaglettes lay it on the line (10/28/08)
Shelbyville Central's soccer season and the high school careers of four seniors are on the line this evening. The Golden Eaglettes (12-4-4) host Siegel (12-4-1) in the semifinals of the Region 4-AAA tournament at 7. The District 8 regular season and tournament champions will lean on the guidance of seniors Cara Fite, Whitney Gordon, Kayla Warren and Jasmine Grajales as they look to advance to Thursday's region title match and Saturday's sectional...

Powerful Panthers pounce on Eagles (10/26/08)
NASHVILLE --Speed and size are two very important factors in the makeup of a successful football team. Shelbyville Central witnessed that firsthand Friday night at Maplewood against the sixth-ranked Panthers in a Region 5-4A matchup, returning home with a 47-20 loss...

Eagles will attempt to knock off Maplewood (10/24/08)
Shelbyville Central faces its toughest challenge of the year when they travel to Nashville to face sixth-ranked Maplewood in a Region 5 4-A matchup tonight. The Eagles (3-5, 1-4 5-4A) claimed their first region win last week at home against Stratford while Maplewood (6-2, 3-1) enters the contest with a four-game win streak...

SC caps run through 8-AAA with tourney crown (10/23/08)
Any time a team's accomplishments include the phrase "first time ever" in a positive light, they've passed adjectives like solid and quality into the realm of great and special. For the first time ever, Shelbyville Central swept both the regular season and tournament District 8-AAA championships after taking down visiting Columbia 2-1 on Wednesday night...

Eaglettes roar into district finals (10/21/08)
It didn't take Shelbyville Central long to realize the regular season was over and they were in for a dogfight versus visiting Franklin County on a cool Monday evening. Maghan Belcher's goal in the first few minutes of the District 8-AAA tournament semifinal was an eye-opener for the Rebelettes, who were out to prove something after being scorched 8-1 on their home field by the Golden Eaglettes earlier in the year...