April 18- Claiborne defeated Cherokee in a 14-11 shootout. The Claiborne offense had 17 hits led in part by triples from Jones and Pressnell. The Lady Bulldogs also had doubles by Mullins, Jones and Jacey Ferguson. Sweet pitched seven innings giving up 12 hits, seven earned runs and struck out…
April 16- Claiborne softball traveled to Volunteer and ruined their senior night. Claiborne won 10-0. Brinkley Hollin and Jacey Ferguson both had three hits on the night including a triple. The Ferguson sisters and Mullins all had three RBI. In the circle, Sweet gave up five hits through six innings…
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March 18- Cumberland Gap defeated Washburn 16-5. The weather was partly sunny with a few moments of warmth but each time the Cumberland Gap wind gusted; the temperature plummeted. It was flat out cold when the Lady Panthers and Lady Pirates took the diamond at Cumberland Gap High School. Washburn…
Walker & Walker Construction has re-signed with Claiborne County Sports Zone for a fourth year. Kendall Walker has been a huge part of Claiborne area sports for years, even serving as an assistant softball coach at Claiborne High School. They are located in New Tazewell, Tennessee and can be contacted…
March 6- Allie Jones signed to play basketball with Walters State. Jones signed to further her education and to play basketball with the Walters State Lady Senators. Allie signed in front of family, friends, school officials, teammates, coaches and media. In addition to her business marketing degree, she plans on…
It’s finally time to name The Zone’s Athletes of 2023 as presented by Reece Monument Company. After consulting with several friends of The Zone, the tough decisions were made. The 2023 Reece Monument Company Female Athlete of 2023 is Cumberland Gap’s Mahala Walker. Walker is a multi-sport athlete for Cumberland…
Claiborne County Sports Zone is so very pleased to announce that Elevation Physical & Occupational Therapy has joined on for another year. Their goal is to provide the standard of care throughout the Kentucky, Tennessee and Virgina communities. They have two locations, Middlesboro and New Tazewell. Elevation…
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…
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…
