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…
From Chris Younts- The boys won three and lost three games this summer. They had a completely new starting lineup with two rising seniors, two rising sophomores and one freshman in the starting lineup. They showed great potential as they learn the new systems that will be installed by Coach…
Soldier’s Memorial Middle School hosted the annual basketball camp this week and had a great turnout. The below video will give you a glimpse of what the ballers did during the camp and show you the fun they had. Watch the video and please subscribe to the channel for more…
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…
June 6- The Zone interviewed the new boys’ basketball coach at Cumberland Gap High School. Matt Horton (over 26 years experience) was named the new coach weeks ago and we finally had the opportunity to ask him a few questions about moving to East Tennessee and his basketball philosophy. Please…
June 1- Claiborne High School Boys’ Basketball began its summer games with the first play date of the year. Union, Pineville, Bell and Claiborne high schools participated playing varsity and junior varsity games. Below is an interview video with Coach McGinnis plus game action from a few of the games….
March 30- Cumberland Gap baseball battled Knox Central and outhit them 11-8. Riley Justice had an RBI in the first inning but Knox Central took the lead for good after a three-run fourth inning. They went on to win the game 10-6. Devin Byrd, Hudson Harris, and Gibbs Cochran all…
Walker & Walker Construction has signed with The Zone for a third year. Kendall has been a part of Bulldogs softball for many years now and loves the sport dearly. They will continue to provide the player of the game award for both Cumberland Gap and Claiborne. Thank you, Kendall,…
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…
Here are a few photos from the Cumberland Gap Little League basketball. All photos used with permission from Ashley Slaven Goins. The Zone is powered by:
