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Shelbyville Central senior Jaquai Beverly got the win on the mound on Thursday night. He fanned six batters in four innings of work in his first outing of the season.

Shelbyville Central claimed a nice 12-6 win over Heritage Christian at home on Thursday night. Left-hander Jaqual Beverly got the start on the mound and the win, allowing four runs off six hits … more

By GARY JOHNSON ~ Sports Writer | 4/3/23

Brayden Dennison struck out two batters in his first competitive outing since returning from an elbow injury.

Champs wrap up Viking Classic with win

BELL BUCKLE — Despite a comeback bid by the Canton Little Giants (Ill.), the Cascade Champions held on to secure an 11-9 victory after scoring 11 runs in the first frame of their final game of … more

By WILL CARTER ~ Sports Writer | 4/3/23

Maki Fleming connects for a base hit during the Viking Classic.

Vikings get mixed results in ‘Classic

4/3/23

Shelbyville Central”s Golden Eagle soccer team had a successful run in the Smokey Mountain earlier this week.

Eagles wrap up successful run in Smoky Mountain Cup

Shelbyville Central’s Golden Eagle soccer team has a successful run in the Smoky Mountain Cup with a second place in their bracket this week. The Eagles claimed a pair of wins to go with one … more

T-G STAFF REPORT | 4/3/23

Sawyer Lovvorn makes the play in right field to record the out for Cascade.

Champs drop district series to Rockets

CHAPEL HILL — A four-run second inning by the Rockets was more than Cascade could overcome on Tuesday in the 7-3 loss to Forrest. Forrest took advantage of a pair of walks in the fourth and … more

T-G STAFF REPORT | 3/30/23

Brianna Horn struck out 13 batters while giving up only one run after taking the mound in the second inning for the Lady Champions on Tuesday night.

Lady Champs battle back for win over Lady Knights

BELL BUCKLE — After surrendering six runs in the opening frame on Tuesday night, the Cascade Lady Champions tightened up defensively and found their rhythm at the plate to battle back for a … more

By WILL CARTER ~ Sports Writer | 3/30/23

The Community Viqueens made the most of their spring break as they participated in the Gulf Shores Tournament over the course of the week. Community competed in six games in the tournament and posted a record of 2-3-1, with wins coming coming against Colbert Co. (Ala) in an 8-0 victory and Wicksburg (Ala.) in an 8-6 victory. The Viqueens get a bit of a break before diving into more familiar opponents against Cascade on Thursday in Game 2 of the series.

VIQUEEN SOFTBALL HITS GULF SHORES

3/30/23

Shelbyville Central sophomore right-hander Palmer Edwards turned in a stellar performance on the mound against Franklin County on Tuesday night, scattering four hits, two earned run while fanning six batters with no walks in 5 1/3 innings to claim the win.

Eagles notch 1st district win

A combination of timely hitting and outstanding pitching led to Shelbyville Central’s Golden Eagles picking up their first District 6 4-A win of the season. The Eagles (2-8, 1-3) banged out 11 … more

By GARY JOHNSON ~ Sports Writer | 3/30/23

Corey Paterick of the Vikings dives back to first in the opening inning. Paterick was the winning pitcher and struck out five over three innings of work.

Vikings comeback twice to sweep Grundy Co.

UNIONVILLE — The Community Vikings twice came back from deficits with the help of some clutch hitting and went on to defeat the Grundy County Yellow Jackets 9-5 in a District 7-AA contest … more

By RICKEY CLARDY ~ Sports Writer | 3/29/23

Win slips away from Eagles at Franklin Co.

WINCHESTER — Shelbyville Central let one slip away as the Golden Eagles lost a 4-3 decision to Franklin County in a District 6-4A contest on the road on Monday. The Eagles (1-8, 0-3) … more

T-G STAFF REPORT | 3/28/23

Champion starter Walker Craig fires a pitch towards home plate against Forrest on Monday night. Craig struck out three batters in four innings of work.

Champs fall to Rockets in 7-AA opener

BELL BUCKLE — In a grind-it-out District 7-AA opener with the Forrest Rockets on Monday night, the Cascade Champions rallied to make it a one-run game heading into the seventh inning, but … more

By WILL CARTER ~ Sports Writer | 3/28/23

Russell pitches Vikes to district win

COALMONT – Mason Russell pitched a 3-hit shutout and provided the only run of the game with a third-inning home run as the Community Vikings opened their District 7-AA schedule with a 1-0 … more

By RICKEY CLARDY ~ Sports Writer | 3/28/23

Viqueen freshman Annie Prince commanded the game on the mound by allowing only two hits and striking out 14 Lady Champions throughout the game on Friday night.

Viqueens edge Lady Champs in county clash

BELL BUCKLE — In what was a defensive battle on the diamond between the Community Viqueens and the Cascade Lady Champions on Friday night, freshman pitcher Annie Prince shined on the mound by … more

By WILL CARTER ~ Sports Writer | 3/27/23

Ryann Samons slaps a shot back across the net for the Eaglettes in doubles.

Shelbyville splits matches with Tullahoma

SHELBYVILLE — Shelbyville Central got a strong outing against Tullahoma on Friday afternoon as the Eaglettes beat arch-rival Tullahoma, 5-2. The Eaglettes had a stellar showing in singles, with … more

By CHRIS SIERS ~ sports@t-g.com | 3/27/23

Jaquai Beverly makes contact on a first-inning single against Forrest on Friday night.

Eagles hammer Rockets for 1st win

SHELBYVILLE — After knocking on the door of finding a win for several games now, the Shelbyville Central Golden Eagles brought out the heavy lumber and shelled the Forrest Rocket pitching staff … more

By CHRIS SIERS ~ sports@t-g.com | 3/25/23

Logan Green pushes hard off the mound for a strikeout in the second game of the doubleheader against Davidson Academy on Thursday night.

Davidson Acad. sweeps twinbill vs. Champs

BELL BUCKLE — While the Cascade Champions made a strong comeback effort in their second game of a doubleheader against the Davidson Academy Bears on Thursday night, they ultimately fell short … more

By WILL CARTER ~ Sports Writer | 3/25/23

Ivan Draine takes a free kick from near midfield in the second half against Lincoln County. Draine notched an assist earlier in the match.

Champs bounce back with win over Lincoln Co.

BELL BUCKLE — Coming off a loss and a scoreless draw earlier in the week, the Cascade Champions were due for a proper performance, and they achieved that in a 2-1 victory over the Lincoln … more

By WILL CARTER ~ Sports Writer | 3/25/23

Horn’s no-hitter delivers Lady Champs’ 4th straight

BELL BUCKLE — It was an all-around effort from the Cascade Lady Champions in their 13-0 mercy rule win against the Moore County Raiderettes on Thursday night with starting pitcher Brianna Horn … more

By WILL CARTER ~ Sports Writer | 3/24/23

Shelbyville Central’s Luis “Yahir” Cervantes races past a defender in the Eagles match against Nolensville on Thursday night.

Eagles fall to Nolensville

Shelbyville Central dropped a close 2-1 decision to visiting Nolensville on Thursday night. “Again, we struggled to generate any momentum early in the game. One of our goals this year was to be … more

T-G STAFF REPORT | 3/24/23

Carlie Blanton makes contact for the Viqueens. Blanton had a hit as Community won its opening game of the District 7-AA season.

Big innings land Viqueens 1st district win

UNIONVILLE — Taylar Wessner pitched a four-hit shutout and the Community Viqueens used two big innings to score all their runs as the Viqueens opened their District 7-AA slate with an 11-0 win … more

By RICKEY CLARDY ~ Sports Writer | 3/24/23