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…
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…
