Mike Reece and Reece Monument Company has returned as a marketing partner for the third consecutive year. In actuality, Mr. Reece was the driving force behind The Zone as he felt the community was ready for a website to help promote Claiborne County athletes of all ages. The Zone appreciates…
March 21- Cumberland Gap versus Pigeon Forge double-header. During the first game Cumberland Gap fell 7-2. Andy Osborne pitched well on the mound but gave up six hits, six runs and managed five strikeouts. Alex Douglas, Riley Justice, Hudson Harris and Isaac Brown all had hits for the Panthers. Dylan…
March 21- Claiborne High School baseball hosted Clay County and the Bulldogs fell behind 3-0 in the top of the first. With one swing, Tyler Myatt tied it with a no-doubt smash to right with two on base. During the top of the second, the Tigers failed to get anything…
March 18- Claiborne met Carter on the diamond at Claiborne High School and won 5-1. The Bulldogs offense got on track early and put three runs on the board during the first inning, responding to Carter’s solo run. Claiborne added one run during both the fourth and sixth innings, and…
March 16- Cumberland Gap hosted Bell County on the baseball diamond. Riley Justice singled and plated the go ahead run during the fifth inning. Holden Clark and Jackson Walters played well for Bell County but Gibbs Cochran and Tate Murphy combined on the mound and kept Bell County at bay….
“I’m looking forward to seeing how we pick up this year because we ended last year playing our best.”- Coach Nathan Hatmaker The Cumberland Gap High School baseball team has been practicing for the season opener. Hatmaker seems to feel his team has learned from the strong finish last season…
The 2023 Claiborne Bulldogs baseball team is currently preparing for the opening of the 2023 season. Coach Stephen Foster believes this could be his best all-around team. The Zone spoke with Foster and a few of the team members in the video below. To see what they feel about this…
Game 2 After game one Coach Carter said, “Good start to the weekend. Jaden gave us a solid start to set us up well for the weekend. Now time to get ready for the next one” After game two he continued, “Always good to go 2-0 on the day. We…
Young athletes today are wanting to find any edge or opportunity to feel like they are increasing performance. Energy drinks are becoming part of that almost daily routine. It’s important the athletes know what is happening to their bodies when drinking them before practices or games and the dangers associated…
In a ceremony at Cumberland Gap High School, January 20, Gibbs Cochran joined teammates, school officials, media and family to announce his intention to play baseball with the Eagles of Alice-Lloyd. The Zone was there and interviewed Cochran who spoke about his decision and more. His parents, Todd and Anita,…
