Local high schools playing deep into post season
The Cumberland Gap Lady Panthers and the Claiborne Bulldogs are set to play in the Regional Quarter Finals. One of the better teams to come through Cumberland Gap, the 2021-2022 Lady Panthers basketball team will continue its season, February 25, as they travel to Happy Valley. Cumberland Gap comes into…
FFA news courtesy of Mayor Joe Brooks
Tazewell FFA would like to congratulate Olivia Sandefur for winning East Tennessee Star in Placement and Eli Mundy for winning East Tennessee Star Farmer. To celebrate these winnings the Tazewell FFA officer team traveled to UT Knoxville for the FFA Goodwill tour to kick off National FFA Week! – Mr….
The Zone welcomes a new marketing partner: Chittum Mini Barns
Chittum Mini Barns is the newest marketing partner of The Zone. Shane Chittum and Chittum Mini Barns has been providing storage buildings for 35 years. They feature several styles, sizes and materials to choose from. Delivery is free and they even provide the block for leveling. Payment options include cash…
Lady Panthers win District 2-2A consolation game
Lady Panthers defeated by GP, will play for third place
Cumberland Gap Lady Panthers played their first game of the 2021-2022 district tournament, February 19. They traveled to Gatlinburg-Pittman and were looking for a victory over a very good basketball team. The Lady Panthers had a great opening period and scored 14 behind the offense of Emrey Glover, Jaden Brock,…
Lady Bulldogs lose in OT, Bulldogs move on with win over Cherokee
Claiborne High School Bulldogs basketball hosted Cherokee during the opening of the 2021-2022 district tournament, February 18. Both boys’ and girls’ varsity teams knew their opponent well and to advance they needed to beat a team they just defeated days ago. First up were the Lady Bulldogs and Lady Chiefs….
Tazewell Speedway to open 2022 season with Jim Arnwine Memorial
Cumberland Gap announces basketball award winners
Cumberland Gap High School announced its 2021-22 All-District basketball awards, February 17. There was one First Team All-District member, and it was Lady Panther Kylie Fultz. Other award winners are as follows: Second Team- Abbie Fultz and Emery Glover Honorable Mentions-Girl’s: Brynlee Foster and Jayden Brock Honorable Mentions- Boy’s: Hyrum…
Bulldogs’ basketball players earn post season awards
Claiborne Bulldogs basketball had three players earn post season awards for their district, regular season play this season. Ethan Cupp headlined CHS with a First Team All-Conference selection plus was named Underclassman of the Year. Levi Peoples was named to the Second All-Conference and Tyler Myatt had an Honorable Mention….