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New Vikings' Head Basketball Coach, Hunter Ferrell, speaks to players, parents, and community members inside Community High School on Monday night.

Vikings' New Hoops Coach, Hunter Ferrell, Thankful and Excited for First Head Coaching Opportunity

UNIONVILLE, Tenn. – New Community Vikings’ Head Basketball Coach, Hunter Ferrell, spoke to players, family members, and community members for the first time on Monday night since he was hired in early April. more

Noah Maddox | 5/6/25

Henry Stone (pictured) clinched a spot in the Regional round after winning the District 8-AA Individual Championship on Monday, 7-5.

Shelbyville’s Stone, Smith Win Individual Tennis District Championships, Eaglettes’ Tennis Season Ends at Lincoln County

FAYETEVILLE, Tenn. – The Shelbyville Central Golden Eagles tennis program saw even more success over the weekend, this time in the individual department, as Henry Stone and Lilly Smith won their respective District 8-AA Individual Championships on Monday. more

Noah Maddox | 5/6/25

William Bobo (11) threw a complete game, picking up the win against Coffee County in an elimination game on Saturday after giving up two unearned runs on six hits with six strikeouts. He also went 2-4 at the plate against the Raiders.

Bobo’s Complete Game Downs Coffee County Before Columbia’s 11-Run Third Ends Golden Eagles’ Season

COLUMBIA, Tenn. – The Shelbyville Central Golden Eagles (27-10, 7-3) completed the comeback against Coffee County (15-16, 3-7), 3-2, in the first game on Saturday before Columbia Central (19-11, 7-3) scored 11 runs in the third inning en route to a 15-0 run-rule win in five innings to end Shelbyville’s season in the District 9-AAAA Tournament. more

Noah Maddox | 5/5/25

Vayden Moore (middle, red) officially signed with the University of The Cumberlands (KY) on Thursday to continue his wrestling career.

Vayden Moore Officially Signs With University of the Cumberlands

BELL BUCKLE, Tenn. – Vayden Moore, star senior wrestler at Cascade who went 53-1 this past season, officially signed with University of The Cumberlands (KY) on Thursday. more

Noah Maddox | 5/2/25

Stephen Bobo (15) threw 6.1 innings against Columbia on Thursday, giving up just two earned runs on six hits and four walks with six strikeouts on 117 pitches. Bobo also produced the only Golden Eagles' base hit of the night - a double down the left field line in the fourth inning.

Golden Eagles’ Offense Struggles in Opening Game of District Tournament Against Columbia

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. – The Shelbyville Central Golden Eagles (26-9, 7-3), the 2-seed in the District 9-AAAA Tournament, fell to the third-seeded Columbia Central Lions (17-11, 7-3), 4-1, on Thursday night at the Eagles’ Nest. more

Noah Maddox | 5/2/25

Kaleb Maillet (21) gave the Vikings 6.1 innings of work, giving up five earned runs in total on seven hits and three walks to go along with five strikeouts on 120 pitches, earning the win to keep his team's season alive.

Vikes Hold Off Late Champs Rally to Advance to Regionals in 'Battle of Bedford'

BELL BUCKLE, Tenn. – After falling to Cascade (16-10, 4-4) to open the District Tournament, the Community Vikings (18-15, 4-4) shocked the Champions in the rematch on Thursday, 6-5, in the final "Battle of Bedford" meeting of the season. more

Noah Maddox | 5/2/25

Chris Lawson (right) accepted the MTCS Head Boy's Basketball Coach position for 2025/26 following a five-year stint at Cascade that saw the Champions go 93-57 in that span with two District Championships and two state-sectional appearances.

Champs’ Chris Lawson Accepts MTCS’ Head Basketball Position; Thankful For Last Five Years at Cascade

MURFREESBORO, Tenn – The Middle Tennessee Christian School Cougars announced last Tuesday, April 22, that Chris Lawson, who led Cascade to two District Championships, three Region Semifinals, and two state-sectional appearances in his five seasons at the helm, had been hired as the new Head Basketball Coach for the 2025-26 school year. more

Noah Maddox | 5/1/25

Errors Doom Champs, Rockets Win District Title

CHAPEL HILL, Tenn. – The Cascade Champions (16-9, 4-4) took an early lead, but ultimately fell to Chapel Hill (21-9, 8-0), 7-2, as the Rockets clinched the District 9-AA Championship on Wednesday. more

Noah Maddox | 5/1/25

Wickey Parker (2) launched his seventh home run of the season in Tuesday's win against Community. Parker's two-out grand slam gave Cascade a 6-1 lead going into the sixth inning.

“I Knew Immediately” – Parker’s Grand Slam Leads Cascade to ‘Battle of Bedford’ Win to Open District 9-AA Tournament

BELL BUCKLE, Tenn. – The Cascade Champions (16-8, 4-4) used a fifth-inning two-out grand slam from Wickey Parker to secure the second win in the “Battle of Bedford” season series against Community (16-15, 4-4), 7-1, in the first round of the District 9-AA Tournament on Tuesday night. more

Noah Maddox | 4/30/25

Henry Stone (pictured) got the Golden Eagles off to a hot start with an 8-2 win over Jackson Porter on Court One in the District 8-AA Semifinals at Lincoln County on Tuesday.

Golden Eagles Tennis Downs Lincoln County in District 8-AA Semifinals

FAYETTEVILLE, Tenn. – The Shelbyville Central Golden Eagles (14-2, 5-2) took down the Lincoln County Falcons, 4-2, in the District 8-AA Semifinals on Tuesday night. more

Noah Maddox | 4/30/25

Community secured its 25th win of the season overall and the number-one overall seed in the upcoming District 9-AA Tournament after taking down Cannon County on Senior night on Tuesday.

Viqueens Run-Rule Cannon County on Senior Night For 25th Win of the Season

UNIONVILLE, Tenn. – The Community Viqueens (25-3-2, 8-0) closed out the District 9-AA regular season against Cannon County (3-11, 2-6), 11-0, on Tuesday night. more

Noah Maddox | 4/30/25

William Bobo (11) went 1-4 at the plate with a double, a walk, and 3 RBIs in Monday's win over Tullahoma. Bobo also worked 2.0 innings on the mound, giving up two earned runs on two hits and one walk with one strikeout.

Golden Eagles Close Regular Season With Run-Rule Win In 'Battle of Highway 41-A'

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. – The Shelbyville Central Golden Eagles (26-8, 7-3) plated seven runs in the sixth inning to trigger the run-rule against Tullahoma (24-9, 9-1), 14-3, on Monday night. more

Noah Maddox | 4/29/25

Taylor Wessner (13) launched her third home run of the season in game one of Monday's doubleheader at Grundy County, finishing 2-3 at the plate overall with 4 RBIs and one walk.

Viqueens Sweep Grundy County in District 9-AA Doubleheader

COALMONT, Tenn. – The Community Viqueens (26-3-2, 7-0) recorded a pair of run-rule District 9-AA wins on Monday night at winless Grundy County (0-18, 0-8), 23-0 after three innings in game one and 10-0 after four innings in game two. more

Noah Maddox | 4/29/25

Viqueens Finish 2-1 In Griffin Classic

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. – The Community Viqueens (24-3-2, 5-0) went 2-1 in the Griffin Classic over the weekend, falling to Beech (10-10, 3-5) in the first game on Saturday before taking down Stewarts Creek (21-6-1) and Greenbrier (9-14, 2-3) to end the day. more

Noah Maddox | 4/28/25

Michael Estrada (19), Eli Laye (18), Palmer Edwards (23), Brody Lovvorn (5), William Bobo (11), and Caden Duggin (17) were honored on Senior Night following Shelbyville's 8-2 win over Franklin County on Thursday.

Golden Eagles Plate Eight Runs in Win Over Franklin County on Senior Night

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. – The Shelbyville Central Golden Eagles (25-8, 7-3) took down Franklin County (11-17, 4-6), 8-2, on Thursday night at the Eagles’ Nest. Shelbyville’s offense … more

Noah Maddox | 4/25/25

Sophie Ray (pictured) helped the Eaglettes clinch a spot in the District 8-AA Championship after taking down Marshall County on Thursday. Ray made quick work of Amri Armengolt, 8-2, en route to the 4-1 team win.

Eaglettes’ Tennis Advances to District Championship

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. – The Shelbyville Central Golden Eaglettes (13-3, 6-1) handily took down Marshall County, 4-1, on Thursday afternoon to advance to the District 8-AA Championship. more

Noah Maddox | 4/25/25

Kaleb Maillet (21) held Cascade to just three hits and one earned run in 6.2 innings of work on Wednesday, striking out eight batters and issuing four walks on 120 pitches to secure the win.

Vikings’ Maillet Holds Champs to Three Hits to Earn Series Split

BELL BUCKLE, Tenn. – The Community Vikings (14-13, 4-4) fended off a furious seventh-inning rally from the Cascade Champions (13-7, 4-4) to take game two of the ‘Battle of Bedford’ District 9-AA series, 3-2, on Wednesday night. more

Noah Maddox | 4/24/25

Stephen Bobo (15) threw a complete-game no-hitter in game one of the District 9-AAAA doubleheader at Spring Hill on Tuesday. Bobo struck out 10 batters while issuing just a single walk.

Golden Eagles Sweep Spring Hill; Stephen Bobo Throws Game One No-Hitter

SPRING HILL, Tenn. – The Shelbyville Central Golden Eagles (24-8, 7-3) locked up the 2-seed in the upcoming District 9-AAAA Tournament following a doubleheader sweep at Spring Hill (8-17, 3-7), 6-0 and 13-4, respectively, on Tuesday. more

Noah Maddox | 4/23/25

Annie Prince (14) threw a complete-game no-hitter on Tuesday, striking out 19 batters while walking just two in the shutout win.

Viqueens’ Prince Throws Second-Consecutive No-Hitter Against Lady Champs in ‘Battle of Bedford’

UNIONVILLE, Tenn. – After run-ruling the Cascade Lady Champions (6-7, 2-3), 15-0, in the first meeting in Bell Buckle, the Community Viqueens (22-2-2, 5-0) scored just two runs in the second … more

Noah Maddox | 4/23/25

Jayden Hathcock (14) was dominant on the mound at Community on Tuesday, throwing a complete 7.0 innings while striking out 11 batters and giving up just one earned run on three hits.

Champs Down Vikes in Game One of ‘Battle of Bedford’ Series Behind Hathcock’s 11 Strikeouts

UNIONVILLE, Tenn. – The Cascade Champions (13-6, 4-3) outlasted the Community Vikings (13-13, 3-4) in game one of the District 9-AA “Battle of Bedford” series, 4-1, on Tuesday night. more

Noah Maddox | 4/23/25