March 14- Cumberland Gap tennis hosted Claiborne. On a very beautiful but windy evening at Cumberland Gap High School, the two tennis teams from Claiborne and Cumberland Gap faced off with each other. The matches began with doubles play followed by singles. Number one and number two, Eli England and…
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…
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…
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…
Eli England’s hopes of a state title faded away at regional due to a medical issue. Eli England played in the Regional Championship match, May 15, and after winning the first set, the second set was in a tiebreak at 6-6. England was minutes away from a possible victory;…
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…
Tennis news courtesy of Lester’s Fabrication. April 13- Cumberland Gap played host to Claiborne on a strange evening of weather. At first, the temperatures were in the 80-degree range then the clouds came over cooling the players and fans down; however, the clouds eventually dropped a little rain on the…
March 30- Carlye England put ink to paper that made her a new Lincoln Memorial University tennis player. England shared this special moment with family, friends, school officials, teammates and media. Her parents are delighted that she is signing to play tennis and attend such a great local university. Caryle…
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,…
