October 2- Claiborne High School Volleyball entered the 2023 District Tournament with high hopes after playing well at season’s end. Still, the youth of the team and lack of big-match tournament experience was likely a hinderance as they took Cherokee to four sets. Coach Todd Daughtery had this to say…
La Esperanza Mexican Restaurant and Tienda have joined Claiborne County Sports Zone as marketing partners for another year. They are located at 1615 N. Broad St. in Tazewell Tennessee, and they serve a variety of Mexican dishes made with the most authentic ingredients. For takeout orders call 423-259-8117. La Esperanza…
Cumberland Gap battled West Greene and fell 49-22 but coaches found some great play by going deep into the bench. The talented underclassmen came in and played great on both sides of the football. At one time there were only two upperclassmen on the field. For their efforts on both…
Claiborne fell to Chuckey-Doak Friday night, 27-6, but there some great performances on the football field. Offensively, Cole Jones was as steady as ever, just missing a 100-yard game with 14 carries for 90-yards and one touchdown. For his efforts, Jones is the Matt Compton, State Farm Offensive Player of…
September 29- Claiborne High played host to Chuckey-Doak on a great evening for homecoming and football. The Bulldogs kicked off to the Black Knights, and the defense held. With 4:38 showing on the clock, Cole Jones scored, but the point after failed. At the 2:55 mark in the first Chuckey-Doak…
September 28- Claiborne hosted senior night for the Lady Bulldogs soccer team and then went on to play the Middlesboro Lady Yellow Jackets. Claiborne scored first from the leg of Sophomore Jasmin Mize. That goal was the only one of the opening 40-minutes of play. During the second half, Kolbi…
The Pinnacle Performance Physical Therapy Performers of the Week are Emma Hoskins and Jace Vincent. Emma Hoskins helped CHS get the victory over J. Frank White Academy with a two-goal performance. Panther cross-country star Jace Vincent re-set his personal best and the school record (he already owned) with a 17:57.19…
September 25- Claiborne and Pineville met on the volleyball court and both the Lady Bulldogs junior varsity and varsity teams came away with wins. Claiborne took the junior varsity match 2-0 after winning set one, 28-26 and set two, 25-4. The Lady Bulldogs celebrated their seniors, Genesis Bailey and Tayla…
Located in the old Sears building in Middlesboro, Kentucky, Fortner’s Home Connection is a great stop for those needing appliances and more. In addition to selling appliances, they offer bedding, lawn & garden products, rugs, recliners and much more. Join them on their Facebook page for daily specials and great…
September 22- Cumberland Gap football hosted the non-region Titans of Twin Springs Virginia. Cumberland Gap received the ball to begin the game, but the Titans quickly jumped out to an early lead after an interception. Twin Springs continued to score in the first half, but Cumberland Gap was driving towards…
