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…
Breaking sports news: Brought to you by Chittum Mini Barns May 23- At the TSSAA State Championships Tyrell Miles placed 2nd in Triple Jump. He led the event all the way until the very last jump. Miles also finished third in the long jump event. He battled hard and competed…
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…
Tyrell Miles competed in the 2023 Tennessee State Indoor Track and Field Championships. Top athletes from all over the state of Tennessee came to represent their club/school. Tyrell found himself in high level company in both of his events. He placed 15th out of 18 in the event of Long…
From Claiborne High School Track Coach Dalton Lee- “In the State’s preseason ranking, Tyrell was notched as the best in Division 1 Class AA for Triple Jump going into the 2023 Outdoor Season. That places him 1st out of 82 schools in the state heading into his Junior season.” The…
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…
Claiborne High School had one of its athletes compete in an indoor track kick-off in Nashville this past weekend. Tyrell Miles represented Claiborne High School very well at a high-level competition. Miles placed 10th out of 50 in the long jump where he jumped a Personal Best 19’ -11.75″. He…
