October 13- It was senior night at Claiborne High School. Soccer, band, cheer and football seniors were honored before the game began. At the kickoff, Claiborne’s Brayden Painter playing in his first game of the year opened with a good return, Ryan Olsen, a few plays later, scored the first…
October 12- Claiborne High School girls soccer traveled to Greeneville to compete in the District Championship match and took home the runner up trophy. According to coach Jeff Sorke, his team had several opportunities to kick in goals but fell short and lost 9-0 to a very talented Greeneville team….
Cumberland Gap and Claiborne bands are the Pinnacle Performance Physical Therapy Performances of the Week. They both competed at the Music in the Castle at Tennessee High School in Bristol, and they took home several awards and honors. Cumberland Gap won: 1st place Color Guard 2nd place Percussion 1st place…
October 12- Cumberland Gap Middle School football and Claiborne Middle squared up once again on the gridiron. The playoff game between the two rivals was almost a carbon copy of last week’s game. Although the Bulldog defense played better, the Panthers were simply too talented with big play athletes. From…
Claiborne County Sports Zone is happy to announce that Homesteader Trailers is our newest marketing partner. Located at 511 Old Highway 33, New Tazewell- Tennessee, Homesteader manufactures quality enclosed trailers, dump trailers, gooseneck car haulers and more. They have been active in the community and with local athletics. They can…
October 9- Cumberland Gap High School hosted Gatlinburg-Pittman in the opening round of the 2023 district tournament. The two teams played during the regular season with the Lady Panthers winning 3-1. This game resembled the regular season game very much. Cumberland Gap’s Kayden Ramsey scored the game’s opening goal in…
The Zone’s Sports Photo of the Month as presented by Masingo’s Lawn Care is by Ashley Dyke. Fall baseball and softball are a wonderful thing. Congratulations on the great photo and to Masingo’s Lawn Service for providing the recognition. Other photos sent in for consideration include these great camera…
October 6- Claiborne High School made the trip to Gatlinburg-Pittman for a district game of rain-soaked football. From the kickoff it was clear that this Highlanders team might be the best team the Bulldogs faced this season. The Highlanders scored six first half touchdowns and led the visiting Bulldogs 42-0….
October 5- Excitement was all around Cumberland Gap as the rivalry between Claiborne and Cumberland Gap took center stage in middle school football action. On paper, the Panthers had the edge and it translated on the gridiron as well. Cumberland Gap scored early and often in their throwback uniforms paying…
McDowell Gear & Machine have signed on with The Zone for another year. They will continue to provide recognition to our students through a partnership with us that will give one boy and one girl a chance to win a $100 Walmart gift card. Each student of the month will…
