August 22- The Cumberland Gap soccer team lost to Lakeway on an extremely uncomfortably hot evening for soccer. A first half goal by Izzy Helton proved to be the only goal for the Lady Panthers. Jenna Yonts was extremely busy in the net as she faced multiple shots on goal…
August 15- Claiborne High soccer hosted Cherokee to begin the season after rain canceled the home opener, August 14. The weather was sunny, but a breeze helped keep the players and fans cool. The opening 40 minutes belonged to Claiborne as the Lady Bulldogs scored and scored often on a…
The Cumberland Gap Lady Panthers soccer team is out on the pitch getting ready to begin a new season. Coach Lorri Kimbrough recognizes that replacing a few all-everything players is a tough task, but she feels the defense will be good enough to make a run. Her only question would…
Claiborne High School Athletic Director Andrew McGinnis offered this statement to The Zone, July 25, “Wanted to share that we have hired Jeff Sorke as the next girls’ basketball head coach.” The Zone then reached out to Sorke for a comment, and he sent…
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…
Claiborne County Sports Zone had already picked this team as the Sycamore Creek Construction & Renovation Team of the Year but it was time for the readers of our website to pick their favorite. The Sycamore Creek Construction & Renovation 2022-23 Reader’s Choice Team of the Year was overwhelmingly the…
The AYSO Region 551 U10 Girls coached by Jenna Gore and Brett Thompson won the championship June 9-11 at Ball Camp Park Soccer Complex in Knoxville, Tennessee. The championship game final was 2-1. The AYSO Region 551 team members include Josie Lawson, Zoe Gore, Madeline Thompson, McKinley Miracle, Zayvalee Estep,…
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…
Congratulations to The Zone’s Spring Athletes of the Year, presented by Stay & Play Doggie Daycare and Boarding LLC. There were several worthy candidates from both county high schools, and these were the ones that had the stats that shined just a bit brighter. Cumberland Gap Spring Athletes of the…
Cumberland Gap Lady Panther tennis and soccer player, Natalie Johnson signed to play tennis and continue her education at nearby Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate. Johnson signed in front of family, friends, school officials, teammates and media. She is the daughter of Dana Johnson of Tazewell, Tennessee. Watch the interview…
