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HUNTLAND — The Community Viqueens were able to overcome a sluggish start on Thursday night at Huntland and escape with a 4-1 District 6-A win. While the Viqueens played well at times throughout the first half, offense was an absolute struggle and the first half ended in a 0-0 stalemate...

The Shelbyville Central Golden Eaglette volleyball team dropped two sets with Franklin County in a District 8-AAA matchup on Thursday evening. Franklin County won the match 25-11, 26-24, 25-12, 24-26. The Eaglettes were led by Lilly Brown who had one block, one ace, one dig and nine kills, while chipped in Hannah Burks two blocks, three aces and three kills...

FAYETTEVILLE — Shelbyville Central’s Golden Eaglette soccer team claimed a big win on the road with a 2-0 victory over Lincoln County in a District 8-AAA contest on Thursday night. Abby Hittle scored off a quick passing combo about 13 seconds into the match...

All season long, the Community Viqueens have dominated their schedule, having not lost a single set. Cascade was the latest team to fall victim to the Viqueens’ 2020 domination on Thursday night, with the Purple and Gold recording their 10th straight shutout victory of the season...

CHAPEL HILL — The District 11 golf tournament had a strong showing from Bedford County athletes, several of whom punched their tickets to the upcoming Region 6-A tournament. Monday's tournament was highlighted by defending state champion, Evan Woosley-Reed, adding another title to the resume...

Liberty Middle School continues to show improvement despite a 28-16 loss to visiting Huntland Middle School on Thursday evening. Liberty didn’t have a team last year and has shown inexperience during this year’s restart. Quarterback Mason Shavers threw two touchdown passes, one to Jack Conditt then hooked up with Cohen Abernathy for the two-point conversion...

DECHERD — Harris Middle School's Golden Eagles continue to roll, winning their third-straight game after dominating Franklin County North 48-14 in a Central Tennessee Conference matchup on Tuesday evening on the road. Zyon Bonner threw three touchdown passes, including a 40-yard strike to Chris Tolliver and a 60-yard completion to William Bobo...

A strong first half was more than the Community Middle Vikings needed to down cross-county rival Cascade on Thursday night. The Vikings scored early and often en route to a 32-0 blowout win over the Champions. The Purple and Gold wasted little time posting points on the scoreboard...

Typically, by the time the calendar flips from late July to early August, the excitement is at a fever pitch while everyone prepares for the opening football kickoffs. From the Pop Warner leagues, to high school, college and the NFL, excitement is buzzing around here...

In recent weeks, sports fans have been treated to a slow return to action, including golf, NASCAR, the MLB, NHL and NBA. With those various leagues able to return to play, all eyes have been patiently waiting to see how a possible return to college football could happen...

We’re nearly two weeks into a return to sports since the coronavirus pandemic began in March and it’s quite honestly been a bag of mixed results for the various leagues that have tried to begin a return to action. The MLB got off to a solid start during opening weekend, but has since showcased the flaws of not playing in a controlled “bubble” like the NBA and NHL have opted for...