September 14- Claiborne volleyball defeated Union County in three straight sets and earned their first district win of the season. Kayli Marshall and Emily Buchannan were named First Century Bank Players of the Game. Marshall led the team with 15 digs and also had two aces and three assists. Buchanan…
August 24- Springdale Elementary School hosted Elk Valley for two matches of volleyball. First on the court were the junior varsity Lady Owls and they battled to a tie at one game each and then took the tie breaker to win the match. The varsity Lady Owls, unfortunately, were not…
August 22- Claiborne High School hosted Cherokee for varsity volleyball on an evening everyone was thankful to be inside. The heat index was 100 plus degrees walking into the air-conditioned gymnasium but a comfortable cool inside. Cherokee brought their A-game into the land of the Lady Bulldogs and won the…
The Pinnacle Performance Physical Therapy Performers of the week go to Genesis Bailey of CHS volleyball and to Cole Jones. Bailey was active on the volleyball court helping her Lady Bulldogs capture a win over Hancock and Jones was all over the field in a loss at Grainger. Jones had…
Claiborne High School has a new volleyball coach, and they are adopting his style of play. Coach Todd Daughtery is working hard to get the Lady Bulldogs to the top. Check out the video featuring an interview with Coach Daughtery and a few minutes of his fast-hitting practice. The Zone…
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…
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…
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…
