Sports - High School - Shelbyville Times-Gazette

Champs reloading for upcoming season

A year ago the Cascade Champions found themselves in the first round of the TSSAA D-I AA playoffs where they were defeated 36-18 by the Lewis County Panthers, but the Champions used that loss as … more

By WILL CARTER ~ Sports Writer | 7/26/22

Vikings compete in 7-on-7s as season looms

With the TSSAA dead period in the rearview mirror and the 2022 football season around the corner, the Community Vikings recently spent a week participating in 7-on-7s at three different schools.Coach … more

By RICKEY CLARDY ~ Sports Writer | 7/26/22

Former Community Viqueen Brianna Beech, along with five other Walter State teammates were named to the All-TCCAA team for their efforts in the 2022 season. Joining Beech are Ava Brooks, Kasey Bennett, Jessica Campbell, Ashley Milligan and Jessica Odom. Beech appeared in 54 games and batted .368 for the Lady Senators and belted 15 home runs, while driving in 60 RBIs.

Former Viqueen makes All-TCCAA team

7/23/22

Cascade has hired Travis Sheffield as the next head coach of the Cascade High School baseball program.

Sheffield takes reins of Cascade baseball

Travis Sheffield has been around the game of baseball for years and years. From coaching his sons, Jordan and Justus from little league, as they made their way through middle school, high school and … more

By CHRIS SIERS ~ sports@t-g.com | 7/23/22

Gage Underwood signs his letter of intent to continue his baseball career at Campbellsville University.

Campbellsville signs Vikes' Underwood

Former Viking senior Gage Underwood felt pulled to Campbellsville University due to a close tie to his family.After visiting the school and a brief tryout period for the Tigers’ coaching staff, … more

By CHRIS SIERS ~ sports@t-g.com | 7/18/22

Former Shelbyville Central Golden Eaglette softball standout Taylor Sanders had a stellar season at Western Kentucky her junior year. She had a .347 batting average and broke a school record with 54 RBIs.

Sanders making impact at WKU

Since an early age, former Shelbyville Central softball standout Taylor Sanders has excelled playing softball, but none can compare to her junior season she recently completed at Western Kentucky … more

By GARY JOHNSON ~ gjohnson@t-g.com | 7/9/22

The upcoming season marks Year 3 with coach Chris Lawson at the helm for the Champs.

Champions surging through summer

One of the most important times of high school athletics is the offseason because it gives time for reflection of the highs and lows experienced months prior, roster turnover, and areas that need … more

By WILL CARTER ~ Sports Writer | 7/6/22

Jud Dryden has been promoted from defensive coordinator to head coach of the Shelbyville Central Golden Eagle football program.

NEW ERA

After news broke that former Shelbyville Central coach Josh Puckett had resigned to accept a head baseball coaching position at Haywood County, the Shelbyville Central administration didn’t … more

By CHRIS SIERS ~ sports@t-g.com | 6/30/22

Dryden takes over Shelbyville Central football program

Shelbyville Central has hired Jud Dryden as the next head football coach of the Golden Eagle football program. Dryden takes over as head football coach after being the defensive coordinator for the … more

By CHRIS SIERS ~ sports@t-g.com | 6/28/22

Josh Puckett stepped down as Shelbyville Central head coach earlier this week.

Puckett heads to West Tennessee

Shelbyville Central head football coach Josh Puckett resigned earlier this week after taking over the program two years ago. He has been named the head baseball coach at Haywood County and will also … more

By GARY JOHNSON ~ Sports Writer | 6/18/22

Shelbyville Central football coach Josh Puckett has resigned from head coaching responsibilities.

Shelbyville Central's Puckett steps down

Shelbyville Central head football coach, Josh Puckett, has resigned from his position. He met with the team on Monday morning. Puckett will be taking the head baseball position at Haywood County and … more

T-G STAFF REPORT | 6/13/22

Dylan Norris signs his letter of intent to continue his career at Vol State Community College.

Norris signs with Vol State

Throughout his time at Community, Dylan Norris made an impact for the Vikings, both on the mound and at the plate. That dual-threat not only helped the Vikings push to the Class 2A state sectional … more

By CHRIS SIERS ~ sports@t-g.com | 6/7/22

Cascade has hired Janie Demonbreum as head coach of the Lady Champion basketball team.

New Lady Champion Leader

Cascade High School has recently named Janie Demonbreum head coach of the Cascade Lady Champions.Demonbreum comes to the Lady Champs having been a life-long student of the game and hopes to get back … more

By CHRIS SIERS ~ sports@t-g.com | 6/4/22

Stratton Lovvorn signs his letter of intent to continue his college career at Trinity International University.

Trinity International signs Community's Lovvorn

Stratton Lovvorn has been a key component of Community basketball for years.From helping the Vikings make the state sectional in 2020 to helping Community play in the state tournament in 2021, his … more

By CHRIS SIERS ~ sports@t-g.com | 6/1/22

Taylar Wessner delivers a pitch for the Viqueens. Wessner threw her second consecutive shutout as Community advanced in the TSSAA Class 2A state tournament.

STATE STUNNER

MURFREESBORO — The Community Viqueens were not content to just show up in the school's first ever game at the TSSAA state softball tournament Tuesday night.The Viqueens showed they had more … more

By RICKEY CLARDY ~ Sports Writer | 5/25/22

Shelbyville Central standout sophomore Kolby Themm has been dominant on defense all season and he was against Brentwood in the state tournament on Tuesday evening as swell.

Eagles' historic run ends in state quarterfinals

MURFREESBORO — Shelbyville Central's historical soccer season came to an end after falling 4-1 to powerhouse Brentwood in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Spring Fling on Tuesday night. It was … more

By GARY JOHNSON ~ gjohnson@t-g.com | 5/25/22

Successful school year enters final week with state tournaments

I’ve been covering sports for more than a decade. This isn’t just a job for me, this is a passion that I truly try to reflect in my coverage in our area. I remember getting my first job … more

By CHRIS SIERS ~ sports@t-g.com | 5/24/22

The Community Viqueens pose in front of the scoreboard at Bledsoe County on Saturday evening after upsetting the 30-1 Lady Warriors to advance to the Class 2A state tournament.

VIQUEENS MAKE HISTORY

PIKEVILLE — For the first time in school history, the Community Viqueens are headed to the state softball tournament. Facing the daunting task of playing at Bledsoe County (30-1) with the … more

By CHRIS SIERS ~ sports@t-g.com | 5/22/22

The Eagles rush the field after the final whistle blows to celebrate their first-ever trip to the state tournament.

EAGLES' HISTORIC RUN CONTINUES

SHELBYVILLE — It’s been a postseason full of history-making for the Shelbyville Central Golden Eagles. From running the unbeaten district gauntlet, to capturing the first-ever region … more

By CHRIS SIERS ~ sports@t-g.com | 5/22/22

Coach Robbie Davis of the Vikings talks over strategy with his team.

Missed chances costly for Vikes in sectional

WATERTOWN — The Community Vikings took the lead in their Class AA sectional baseball game against the Watertown Purple Tigers on Friday, but the Vikings squandered chances to put additional … more

By RICKEY CLARDY ~ Sports Writer | 5/21/22