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…
It’s finally time to name The Zone’s Athletes of 2023 as presented by Reece Monument Company. After consulting with several friends of The Zone, the tough decisions were made. The 2023 Reece Monument Company Female Athlete of 2023 is Cumberland Gap’s Mahala Walker. Walker is a multi-sport athlete for Cumberland…
Claiborne County Sports Zone is so very pleased to announce that Elevation Physical & Occupational Therapy has joined on for another year. Their goal is to provide the standard of care throughout the Kentucky, Tennessee and Virgina communities. They have two locations, Middlesboro and New Tazewell. Elevation…
November 10- Claiborne High School has hired a new baseball coach/manager. After a long search, we are pleased to announce that Chris Harrell will take over and lead the program. -AD Andrew McGinnis The Zone is powered by:
July 18- After days of rumors and speculation, Claiborne High School has found its new Athletic Director. After contacting interim AD Andrew McGinnis, he confirmed that he will be the school’s athletic director and remain assistant basketball coach. McGinnis served as assistant AD last season and sent this statement to…
June 30- The New Tazewell Little League All-Stars (10–12-year-olds) beat Union County 9-6 to advance to the district. The Game was held at Buffalo Field in Grainger County. The Final score was 9-6. I’ll have more on team members and coaches as soon as a roster is sent in. The…
New Tazewell Little League Baseball News: New Tazewell All Stars Minor League (player-pitch) team defeated Grainger County, Friday night 4-3, then shut-out Bean station 8-0, Saturday morning. With the wins, they will be going to the District Series in Maryville on Tuesday. They were undefeated in the North District Tournament….
June 6- Whitaker Insurance Agency has become the inaugural Premier Marketing Partner of The Zone. Agent, Edwin Whitaker is a longtime supporter of scholastic sports in our community. Whitaker Insurance is located in the Pizza Inn Plaza in Tazewell, Tennessee. They offer various kinds of insurance; home, auto, business with…
The last few days have been great to the Claiborne Bulldogs who have won five straight. Claiborne played Maryville Christian and won 11-1 to start the streak. Ty Pryse was the pitcher on the mound, and he struck out 10. Pryse was The Sports Center Player of the Game. The…
