The Pinnacle Performance Physical Therapy Performers of the week go to Genesis Bailey of CHS volleyball and to Cole Jones. Bailey was active on the volleyball court helping her Lady Bulldogs capture a win over Hancock and Jones was all over the field in a loss at Grainger. Jones had…
August 18- Cosby High School hosted the Cumberland Gap Panthers football team to get the new season underway. The Panthers were a team low on player numbers but with a lot of talent. Cumberland Gap held a slight advantage in rankings as the two teams began their battle. The Panthers…
August 18- The Claiborne Bulldogs football team began the new season by traveling across Clinch Mountain and down into the land of the Grizzlies. According to the rankings Grainger had the slight advantage, but the Bulldogs were bringing a team heavy on senior leadership. Claiborne had a great opportunity to…
Cumberland Gap football has a lot of new players, young players but the talent is there. Head Coach Brett McPherson took time out of his busy schedule to give Panther Nation a preview of the upcoming season in which they will meet new teams and face new challenges. Check out…
Without any more wait, here is the Claiborne football preview including interview with Coach Medlin, videos and photos. The schedule and roster are at the end of the video. The Zone would like to thank CHS AD Andrew McGinnis and Coach Medlin for their kindness and access. Cumberland Gap football…
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…
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…
May 26- Football camp is going strong at Claiborne High School. Former players turned coaches and current players all came out to help the youth enjoy the game of football and the surrounding fundamentals. Over 30 players attended the three-day camp and they seemed to enjoy every second of it….
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…
