Shelbyville Times-Gazette

Big fourth inning propels Viqueens to comeback win

MURFREESBORO — The Community Viqueens trailed the Central Magnet Lady Tigers 6-5 after three innings before erupting for 13 runs in the fourth inning as the Viqueens defeated the Lady Tigers … more

By RICKEY CLARDY ~ Sports Writer | 3/26/22

Eaglettes fall at Columbia

COLUMBIA — Shelbyville Central’s Golden Eaglette softball team suffered a 6-2 loss at Columbia in a non-district matchup on Monday. Trailing 5-0 going into the top of the sixth inning … more

T-G STAFF REPORT | 3/26/22

Lady Champs open Classic with big win

MURFREESBORO — On Thursday night in their first game of the Riverdale Warrior Classic, the Cascade Lady Champions made quick work of Saks (Ala.) in five innings, defeating the visitors … more

T-G STAFF REPORT | 3/26/22

Senior Ainsley Noel returns a serve against Tullahoma on Tuesday. She finished the week with two singles victories and two doubles wins, along with partner Caitlyn Burdick.

Eaglettes lead one match, Eagle tennis team drops pair

It was an up and down week for the Shelbyville Central tennis teams.On Tuesday, the Tullahoma boys team defeated Shelbyville Central, 7-0, while the Eaglettes led the Lady Wildcats, 4-2, when the … more

By CHRIS SIERS ~ sports@t-g.com | 3/26/22

Drake Hodge speeds through the Rocket defense and fires a shot on goal.

Champs crush Rockets in home opener

There was plenty of offense to go around in Cascade’s victory against Forrest on Thursday afternoon.Seven different Champion scored in the 9-3 blowout. Cascade got the scoring started four … more

By CHRIS SIERS ~ sports@t-g.com | 3/20/22

Shelbyville Central senior Jaleigha Harris belted a double and single in the season opener at home verse Moore County on Monday evening.

Moore Co. takes opener vs. Eaglettes

Shelbyville Central’s Golden Eaglettes dropped their season opener 7-2 to visiting Moore County on Monday evening.Moore County scored a pair of runs in the first frame, four off a Anysten … more

By GARY JOHNSON ~ gjohnson@t-g.com | 3/20/22

Hannah Smith of the Viqueens reaches base. Smith led Community with two singles.

Viqueens come from behind for opening day victory

UNIONVILLE — The Community Viqueens used a 5-run sixth inning to take the lead and went on to defeat the Culleoka Lady Warriors 6-3 in the Viqueen softball season opener Thursday.After the Lady … more

By RICKEY CLARDY ~ Sports Writer | 3/20/22

Dylan Norris (10) delivers a pitch for the Vikings.

Final innings costly in Viking loss

UNIONVILLE — The Community Vikings raced out to a 4-0 lead and tied the game at 8-8 after six innings, but the Vikings had trouble getting the Eagleville Eagles out in the final two innings as … more

By RICKEY CLARDY ~ Sports Writer | 3/20/22

Senior righty Tyler Knight delivers a strike in the second inning against Huntland on Thursday evening. He finished with 13 punch outs in the game.

Champs can't get past slow start vs. Huntland

Despite a solid outing from senior Tyler Knight, the Cascade Champions were unable to generate the needed offense behind him and fell, 4-0, to visiting Huntland on Thursday afternoon.The righty … more

By CHRIS SIERS ~ sports@t-g.com | 3/20/22

First-year head coach Chase Jones looks to rally the Golden Eagles between innings in Shelbyville Central’s loss to Nolensville on Monday evening.

Eagles struggle against Nolensville in opener

Shelbyville Central’s Golden Eagles fell 13-1 to talented Nolensville in the season-opener at home on Monday evening.The winners banged out a dozen hits with Quentin Jenkins collecting three … more

By GARY JOHNSON ~ gjohnson@t-g.com | 3/20/22

Aiden Sweeney (9) of the Vikings heads the ball away from danger in front of the Community net.

Vikings, Rockets battle to tie in district opener

CHAPEL HILL — The Community Vikings and Forrest Rockets battled for 80 minutes in a hard-fought, physical matchup Tuesday night, and in the end neither team could connect on the go-ahead goal … more

By RICKEY CLARDY ~ Sports Writer | 3/17/22

Lady Champs off to solid start

The Cascade Lady Champions have had a busy first week of the season, posting a 2-1 record through their first three games schedule. Cascade 5, MTCS 1Cascade opened the 2022 season with a 5-1 … more

T-G STAFF REPORT | 3/17/22

Shelbyville Central’s Edgar Solis takes control if the ball in the Eagles win at home in their season opener against Riverdale on Tuesday night.

Eagles take opener vs. Riverdale

Shelbyville Central’s Golden Eagle soccer team defeated visiting Riverdale 3-1 in the opening game of the season on Tuesday evening. Kolby Themm scored off and assist from Oscar Ramirez. … more

By GARY JOHNSON ~ gjohnson@t-g.com | 3/17/22

Former Shelbyville Central Golden Eagle Gary Smith III has committed to playing at UCLA after transferring from Duke University.

FROM EAST COAST, TO WEST

Former Shelbyville Central football standout Gary Smith III joined the NCAA football transfer portal at the end of this past season and recently signed with UCLA. Smith was highly recruited while … more

By GARY JOHNSON ~ gjohnson@t-g.com | 3/11/22

The Lady Feet hoist the TSSAA state championship trophy after winning their second-straight state title.

TWICE IS NICE

COOKEVILLE — Beating a team three times a season is tough on any team. Playing a team a fourth time for a state championship can be even tougher.While the first half of Saturday’s … more

By CHRIS SIERS ~ sports@t-g.com | 3/6/22

Breanna Whitaker drives to the basket and scores for the Viqueens. Whitaker had six points in her final game for Community.

SECTIONAL HEARTBREAKER

UNIONVILLE — The Community Viqueens battled back from an 8-point halftime deficit to take a fourth-quarter lead, but the York Institute Dragonettes retook the lead and held off the Viqueens … more

By RICKEY CLARDY ~ Sports Writer | 3/6/22

Tatianna Stovall drives to the rim and goes up strong for two. She finished with nine points on Friday.

TO THE FINALS

COOKEVILLE — While it was an up and down effort on the defensive court in the first half of Friday afternoon’s Division II Class A state semifinal, Webb (30-6) was able to play enough of … more

By CHRIS SIERS ~ sports@t-g.com | 3/5/22

Stratton Lovvorn battles his way through the pesky East Nashville defense and goes up for two. He led the Vikings with 12 points in his last game with Community.

Vikes' season ends vs. No. 1 East Nashville

WHITES CREEK — The East Nashville Eagles built a pretty big reputation into a three-loss season by the time they reached the Region 4-AA semifinals.The Eagles were as good as advertised as they … more

By CHRIS SIERS ~ sports@t-g.com | 3/3/22

Cascade senior Justis Carter goes up for two against Pearl Cohn. He finished with 13 points.

Champs’ road ends in region semis

WHITES CREEK — An early deficit to the Pearl Cohn Firebirds in the Region 4-AA semifinals ultimately proved Cascade’s undoing in a season-ending 72-59 loss on Tuesday night. During the … more

By CHRIS SIERS ~ sports@t-g.com | 3/3/22

The Community Viqueens pose after winning the Region 4-AA basketball championship.

REGION CHAMPS

WHITES CREEK — Hard work and perseverance brought about a reward for the Community Viqueens Wednesday night. The Viqueens used an effective offensive scheme that produced several points … more

By RICKEY CLARDY ~ Sports Writer | 3/3/22