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…
Young athletes today are wanting to find any edge or opportunity to feel like they are increasing performance. Energy drinks are becoming part of that almost daily routine. It’s important the athletes know what is happening to their bodies when drinking them before practices or games and the dangers associated…
There were several worthy candidates considered for this award and after much consideration, Justin Robinson is the 2022 Reece Monument Company, Male Athlete of the Year. Robinson played on both offense and defense making the Bulldogs a better all-around football team. Defensively, he accounted for 27 tackles, three for losses,…
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There are a few Claiborne kids on a local travel football team named the Black Mambas 8u and this past weekend they won the 8u championship at Battle of the Best Football Tournament with a crazy defensive game score of six to two. The Claiborne County kids are Emmett Combs,…
Claiborne was well represented on the First and Second All-Region teams plus other awards. Murrell All-Academic and J. Robinson Offensive Lineman of the Year. Coach of the Year: Dallas Kuykendall, Chuckey Doak Player of the Year: Cadin Tullock, Chuckey-Doak Offensive Player of the Year: Nehemiah Edwards, Unicoi County Co-Defensive Player…
The Claiborne Youth Conference Pee Wee Bulldogs finished with a record of 6-4 and undefeated in their division. During the super bowl they scored 46 points and gave up zero. The Bulldogs finished the season with number one offensive in their district and the number one defense in the English…
November 5- From Coach Bart Short We had the ball first and Tripp Fletcher broke free for a 45 yard touchdown run.. Tripp Fletcher also scores the point after to go up 7-0.. Campbell county answered and scored on 4th and goal point after was no good. We were up…
Cumberland Gap made the trip to York Institute, November 4, to play in the first round of the 2022 football playoffs. Coming in with a lesser than expected team due to injuries the Panthers knew what they were up against. York quickly jumped out front and led at the half…
Cumberland Gap hosted the second benefit powder puff football game of the year. A late interception sealed the victory for the Panthers team as they won 24-20. Proceeds went to Crossing the Gap Program which supplies needy families with a Thanksgiving meal. Enjoy the photos by Gap AT Mara Brock…
