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…
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…
December 29- The Lady Panthers lost to Moody, Alabama in the girl’s green winner championship game today, 40-28. Jenna Middleton had a double-double with 10 blocks and 10 rebounds. Emrey Glover led Cumberland Gap with 14 points. Callie Hoskins had four, Gracie Nash had three, Brynlee Foster, Jenna Middleton and…
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…
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…
December 12- The varsity boys’ team from Cumberland Gap fell 81-58 to a very good Grainger team. Grainger’s Shawn and Turner combined for 41 points and led the Grizzlies to the win. Kolton Goins and Brady Harris had big nights for the Gap as they scored 15 and 14 points…
December 12- Cumberland Gap battled the Lady Grizzlies on the hardwood and took victory in varsity play, 40-35 but lost in junior varsity action. In varsity play, Emrey Glover led the Lady Panthers on the scoreboard with 19 points. Hayden Beeler dropped in eight. Brynlee Foster had seven and two…
December 8- Ethan Cupp’s 28-points led the Bulldogs in scoring as Claiborne defeated Cherokee Friday night. C.J. Cox finished with 12, Evan Thomas had eight, Jake Smith and Brady Hamlin had six, Josh Bolton had four and Cole Holt had two. Colien Mclain had 19 for Cherokee. Isaiah Jones had…
December 8- Claiborne High School and Cherokee High tipped it off Friday and Claiborne came away with the victory. Channing Buis had the three-ball working and hit four of them. In total, Buis had 16 points. Brinkley Hollin had 10, Allie Jones had nine, Jacey Ferguson had five, Carley Hall…
December 8- Cumberland Gap traveled to Scott County to play varsity girls basketball against the Lady Highlanders. Konner Hutson led Scott High to victory with an 18-point effort. Hayden Beeler dropped in 19-points trying to keep Cumberland Gap in the game and Emrey Glover scored 12. Brynlee Foster had nine,…
