March 18- Cumberland Gap defeated Washburn 16-5. The weather was partly sunny with a few moments of warmth but each time the Cumberland Gap wind gusted; the temperature plummeted. It was flat out cold when the Lady Panthers and Lady Pirates took the diamond at Cumberland Gap High School. Washburn…
Walker & Walker Construction has re-signed with Claiborne County Sports Zone for a fourth year. Kendall Walker has been a huge part of Claiborne area sports for years, even serving as an assistant softball coach at Claiborne High School. They are located in New Tazewell, Tennessee and can be contacted…
March 14- Cumberland Gap tennis hosted Claiborne. On a very beautiful but windy evening at Cumberland Gap High School, the two tennis teams from Claiborne and Cumberland Gap faced off with each other. The matches began with doubles play followed by singles. Number one and number two, Eli England and…
March 6- Allie Jones signed to play basketball with Walters State. Jones signed to further her education and to play basketball with the Walters State Lady Senators. Allie signed in front of family, friends, school officials, teammates, coaches and media. In addition to her business marketing degree, she plans on…
March 3- Law enforcement versus Claiborne High tee-ball game. According to Claiborne High School baseball coach Christopher Herrell, the benefit game between Claiborne High Baseball and the local law enforcement was a huge success and had a great turn out. The winner of the actual game was not disclosed but…
The Zone’s Educator of the Month as presented by Randall Smith is Mrs. Katherine Bisceglia-Stotts. Samantha Crawford nominated her and had this to say, “I would like to nominate Mrs. Katherine Bisceglia-Stotts Kindergarten teacher at J. Frank White Academy. Mrs. Stotts enthusiasm for teaching and caring for our {Kindercuties} is…
The Zone’s Boy Student of the Month as presented by McDowell Gear & Machine is Jamison Cottrell from Soldier’s Memorial Middle School. Mrs. Tasha Nunn nominated Jamison Cottrell and said this, ” Jamison is an excellent student who strives to do his best every day. He likes to help other…
Krissi Williams nominated Kari Nolan for The Zone’s Veteran of the Month, presented by Jon Smith Subs in Harrogate, Tennessee. “1997 Graduate of CCHS, Kari Nolan, enlisted in the United States Air Force. In her 20 years of service, she has been to various places including overseas and Alaska. Kari…
Shane Chittum and Chittum Mini Barns has signed on as a marketing partner for another year. Shane has been a strong supporter of The Zone and our pursuit of getting our students and athletes media recognition. Shane is a local builder who designs and produces dog lots, mini barns and…
February 28- Region 1-AAA Girl’s Basketball Tournament Championship game hosted by Claiborne High School. Greeneville and Elizabethton played for the region title on the floor of the Carl Green Gymnasium. The Lady Cyclones held the momentum early and led at the half, 34-29; however, it was a tale of two…
