October 13- Cumberland Gap hosted the Happy Valley warriors in a district game on homecoming night. The Panthers received the ball to start game. After several plays and a successful fourth down attempt, the panthers fought their way down the field and inside the five-yard line as it started to…
October 13- It was senior night at Claiborne High School. Soccer, band, cheer and football seniors were honored before the game began. At the kickoff, Claiborne’s Brayden Painter playing in his first game of the year opened with a good return, Ryan Olsen, a few plays later, scored the first…
October 12- Cumberland Gap Middle School football and Claiborne Middle squared up once again on the gridiron. The playoff game between the two rivals was almost a carbon copy of last week’s game. Although the Bulldog defense played better, the Panthers were simply too talented with big play athletes. From…
The Zone’s Sports Photo of the Month as presented by Masingo’s Lawn Care is by Ashley Dyke. Fall baseball and softball are a wonderful thing. Congratulations on the great photo and to Masingo’s Lawn Service for providing the recognition. Other photos sent in for consideration include these great camera…
October 6- Claiborne High School made the trip to Gatlinburg-Pittman for a district game of rain-soaked football. From the kickoff it was clear that this Highlanders team might be the best team the Bulldogs faced this season. The Highlanders scored six first half touchdowns and led the visiting Bulldogs 42-0….
October 5- Excitement was all around Cumberland Gap as the rivalry between Claiborne and Cumberland Gap took center stage in middle school football action. On paper, the Panthers had the edge and it translated on the gridiron as well. Cumberland Gap scored early and often in their throwback uniforms paying…
Cumberland Gap battled West Greene and fell 49-22 but coaches found some great play by going deep into the bench. The talented underclassmen came in and played great on both sides of the football. At one time there were only two upperclassmen on the field. For their efforts on both…
Claiborne fell to Chuckey-Doak Friday night, 27-6, but there some great performances on the football field. Offensively, Cole Jones was as steady as ever, just missing a 100-yard game with 14 carries for 90-yards and one touchdown. For his efforts, Jones is the Matt Compton, State Farm Offensive Player of…
September 29- Claiborne High played host to Chuckey-Doak on a great evening for homecoming and football. The Bulldogs kicked off to the Black Knights, and the defense held. With 4:38 showing on the clock, Cole Jones scored, but the point after failed. At the 2:55 mark in the first Chuckey-Doak…
September 22- Cumberland Gap football hosted the non-region Titans of Twin Springs Virginia. Cumberland Gap received the ball to begin the game, but the Titans quickly jumped out to an early lead after an interception. Twin Springs continued to score in the first half, but Cumberland Gap was driving towards…
