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Community's Alana Tate (pictured) went a perfect 3-for-3 at the plate in Monday's win over Chapel Hill.

Viqueens Ground Lady Rockets in First Round of District 9-AA Tournament

UNIONVILLE, Tenn. – The No. 1 seeded Community Viqueens (24-6, 7-0) used 14 hits at the plate to outscore No. 4 seed Chapel Hill (14-17, 3-5), 7-2, in the opening round of the District 9-AA … more

Noah Maddox | 5/5/26

The Cascade Champions (pictured) won the 2026 District 9-AA Tournament with a 9-1 victory over Summertown on Saturday. The Champions also punched their ticket to the Region 5-AA Tournament.

“This is by far one of the toughest districts in the state" – Cascade Tops District 9-AA Tournament With Wins Over Summertown & Loretto

LORETTO, Tenn. – After finishing as the No. 3 seed in the District 9-AA regular season, the Cascade Champions (20-8, 5-3) upset No. 2 seed Summertown twice and No. 1 seed Loretto once on the road … more

Noah Maddox | 5/4/26

Shelbyville Central's Brody Thomas (16) came up with the goods in game three of the series at Lincoln County on Saturday. Thomas went a perfect 3-for-3 at the plate with three RBIs while also pitching a complete-game shutout in 5.0 innings to secure the run-rule win. He gave up just one hit and three walks with two strikeouts on 75 pitches.

Golden Eagles Punch Ticket to Region 3-4A With District 6-4A Tournament Series Win At Lincoln County

FAYETTEVILLE, Tenn. – The No. 3 seeded Shelbyville Central Golden Eagles (26-9, 5-3) persevered over the No. 2 seeded Lincoln County Falcons (26-10, 5-3) with a best-of-3 series win in the District … more

Noah Maddox | 5/4/26

The Golden Eagles Tennis team won their first District Championship since 2014 after taking down Lawrenceburg on Monday.

“They knew what they had to do to get it done” – Golden Eagles Tennis Punch Ticket to Regionals With First District Title in 13 Years

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. – No. 1 overall seed Shelbyville Central (16-0, 10-0) punctuated a perfect regular season with a District 9-AA Championship over No. 2 seed Lawrenceburg, 4-1, on Monday. … more

Noah Maddox | 4/28/26

Community seniors (From left to right) Alana Clark, Kailani Allen, Anna Haskins, Haylee Webb, Alana Tate, Kenzie Tucker, and Annie Prince were honored for Senior Night before Monday's dominant win over Loretto.

Viqueens Run-Rule Loretto on Senior Night

UNIONVILLE, Tenn. – The Community Viqueens (23-6, 7-0) picked up their 14th-consecutive victory in a run-rule win over Loretto (3-16, 0-7), 11-0 after five innings, on Monday’s Senior Night. … more

Noah Maddox | 4/28/26

Community's Wes Haley (6) begins to celebrate after hauling in the final out of Monday's upset win at Chapel Hill.

"I’m super proud of them" – Community Upsets Chapel Hill in District 9-AA Play-In

CHAPEL HILL, Tenn. – After jumping out to a 7-0 lead in the first two innings, the No. 5 seeded Community Vikings (5-24, 0-8) held on for dear life to close out No. 4 seed Chapel Hill (15-10, 3-5), … more

Noah Maddox | 4/28/26

Shelbyville Central's Tae'Shawn Shelton (middle) signed with Vol State on Friday to continue his playing career at the next level.

Shelbyville Central’s Shelton, Taylor Sign With Vol State

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. – Shelbyville Central basketball stars Tae’Shawn Shelton and Jordan Taylor both recently signed with Vol State to continue their playing careers at the collegiate level. … more

Noah Maddox | 4/27/26

Shelbyville Central's Kyrianna Ward (middle) signed with Bryan College on Friday afternoon to continue her playing career.

Kyrianna Ward Signs With Bryan College

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. – Shelbyville Central’s Kyrianna Ward signed with Bryan College to continue her volleyball career at the collegiate level on Friday afternoon outside of the Rick Insell … more

Noah Maddox | 4/27/26

Cascade's Sydney Neal (middle) after signing with Bryan College on Friday morning.

Sydney Neal Signs With Bryan College

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. – Cascade’s Sydney Neal signed with Bryan College on Friday morning to continue her volleyball career at the collegiate level. Neal was surrounded by dozens of … more

Noah Maddox | 4/27/26

Shelbyville Central's Tanner Johnson (front) returns a Tullahoma shot while Carter Watson (back) looks on. The pairing won their doubles match, 8-4.

Golden Eagles Into District 9-AA Final After Downing Tullahoma

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. – The No. 1 overall seeded Shelbyville Central Golden Eagles (15-0, 10-0) punched their ticket to the District 9-AA Team Final with a 4-1 win over rival Tullahoma. In the … more

Noah Maddox | 4/27/26

The Community Viqueens (pictured) outscored their opponents a combined 40-16 en route to a perfect 5-0 record over the weekend to win the Griffin Classic Championship.

Viqueens Go 5-0 Over Two Days to Win Griffin Classic

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. – The Community Viqueens (22-6, 6-0) picked up five consecutive victories on Friday and Saturday to take home first place in the Griffin Classic. Community outscored its … more

Noah Maddox | 4/27/26

Shelbyville Central's Kena Dotson (17) and MG Marshall (16, right-center), were honored for Senior Night before Friday's contest against Boyd Christian.

“This was extremely special” – Eaglettes Hold First-Ever Flag Football Senior Night

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. – The Shelbyville Central Golden Eaglettes (0-8, 0-5) held the program’s first-ever Senior Night against Boyd Christian (9-5), falling in a heartbreaker, 19-18, on Friday. … more

Noah Maddox | 4/27/26

Viqueens Secure Top Seed in District 9-AA Tournament With Shutout Win in Chapel Hill

CHAPEL HILL, Tenn. – After late-inning heroics in the first matchup on Apr. 7, the Community Viqueens (17-6, 6-0) took care of business early and often to complete the season sweep over District … more

Noah Maddox | 4/24/26

Shelbyville Central's Ashton Whorley (pictured) threw a complete 7.0 innings on the mound while going a perfect 2-for-2 at the plate in Thursday's win over Franklin County.

Golden Eagles Wrap Up Home Regular Season Slate With Win Over Franklin County

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. – The Shelbyville Central Golden Eagles (23-8, 5-3) secured game one of a two-game non-district series against Franklin County (12-14, 4-4), 8-3, on Thursday. With the win, … more

Noah Maddox | 4/24/26

Shelbyville Central's Janiya Leslie (3) went 3-for-4 at the plate in Thursday's win at Cornersville. Leslie launched a home run, smacked two doubles, and drove home three runs in total against the Lady Bulldogs.

Eaglettes Launch Three Homers in Win At Cornersville

CORNERSVILLE, Tenn. – The Shelbyville Central Golden Eaglettes (5-19, 1-7) fended off a furious late push from the Cornersville Lady Bulldogs (2-16, 0-5) in a 7-5 road victory on Thursday. … more

Noah Maddox | 4/24/26

Shelbyville Central's Henry Stone with his first-place medal after winning the District 6-AA Individuals Tournament on Thursday.

“Consistency is what got me through” – Stone Repeats As District 6-AA Champ, Smith Finishes as Runner-Up

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. – Shelbyville Central’s Henry Stone defended last year’s district title while Lilly Smith finished in second place at the District 6-AA Individual Tournament on Thursday. … more

Noah Maddox | 4/24/26

Community HC Cam Farrell (left) and Gracie Daniel (4) celebrate after Daniel's two-out go-ahead 3-run home run in the bottom of the 6th inning of Tuesday's win over Summertown.

“If you want it, hit it” – Viqueens Complete Season Sweep Over Summertown Behind Daniel’s Late Home Run

UNIONVILLE, Tenn. – In an emotional District 9-AA matchup on Tuesday, Gracie Daniel launched a two-out, go-ahead sixth-inning 3-run home run over the centerfield wall to put the Community Viqueens … more

Noah Maddox | 4/22/26

Shelbyville Central's Blake Bone (14) went 2-for-4 with three RBIs in Tuesday's win over Cookeville.

‘Cardiac Central’ Scores Seven Unanswered to Shock Cookeville in Game Two of Final District 6-AAAA Series

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. – After falling behind 6-0 in the top of the third inning, the Shelbyville Central Golden Eagles (22-8, 5-3) mounted yet another furious rally in the fourth and fifth … more

Noah Maddox | 4/22/26

Cascade's Jordan Childress (1) went 3-for-5 with a 2-RBI home run - his fifth of the year - along with a double while batting leadoff in Tuesday's win at Community.

Champs Pull Away Late to Spoil Vikings’ Senior Night in ‘Battle of Bedford’

UNIONVILLE, Tenn. – Despite trailing 3-2 entering the top of the sixth inning on Tuesday night, the Cascade Champions (17-7, 5-3) rallied for 10 unanswered runs over the final two innings to secure … more

Noah Maddox | 4/22/26

Cascade's Jayden Hathcock (14) was dominant on the mound once again, pitching a complete 7.0 innings and giving up just one unearned run on one hit and two walks with 11 strikeouts on a season-high 107 pitches to pick up the win on Monday.

Champs Down Vikings in Game One of ‘Battle of Bedford’

BELL BUCKLE, Tenn. – Jayden Hathcock pitched yet another complete game, Wickey Parker launched his fifth home run of the season, and the Cascade Champions (16-7, 4-3) outlasted the Community … more

Noah Maddox | 4/21/26