January 12- Cumberland Gap High School hosted Anderson County for two games of varsity basketball. The Lady Mavericks and Lady Panthers took the court to start the night and Cumberland Gap had little trouble getting out front and staying. The game featured three lead changes early, but the home team…

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The Zone’s Athletes of 2023 presented by Reece Monument Company: Walker & England

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…

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The Zone’s Teams of the Year as presented by Sycamore Creek Construction & Renovation: Springdale JV Lady Owls and Powell Valley Varsity Indians

There were several teams considered for this recognition, but two teams stood out a little more. The Springdale junior varsity girls banded together and had a great year winning the county tournament championship. For their efforts, the JV Lady Owls are the girl’s Sycamore Creek Construction & Renovation Team of…

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2023 Claiborne County Sports Zone Hall of Fame Inductee presented by Michael Brooks, Farm Bureau: Coach Dayton Parkey

  The late Dayton Parkey was born January 8, 1961. Parkey received a bachelor’s degree from Tennessee Wesleyan College where he was a four-year letter winner in basketball. After graduating in 1983, Dayton taught and coached in the Claiborne County School System. During his teaching career, he was selected by…

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2023 Claiborne County Sports Zone Hall of Fame Inductee presented by Michael Brooks, Farm Bureau: Edwin Robertson

The late Edwin Robertson was a 1967 graduate of Powell Valley High School where he was a member of the Future Farmers of America, and was the Tennessee State FFA Vice-President, and received the American Farmer Award in 1968. He attended Lincoln Memorial University, and The University of Tennessee where…

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