March 3- Law enforcement versus Claiborne High tee-ball game. According to Claiborne High School baseball coach Christopher Herrell, the benefit game between Claiborne High Baseball and the local law enforcement was a huge success and had a great turn out. The winner of the actual game was not disclosed but…
The Zone’s Educator of the Month as presented by Randall Smith is Mrs. Katherine Bisceglia-Stotts. Samantha Crawford nominated her and had this to say, “I would like to nominate Mrs. Katherine Bisceglia-Stotts Kindergarten teacher at J. Frank White Academy. Mrs. Stotts enthusiasm for teaching and caring for our {Kindercuties} is…
The Zone’s Boy Student of the Month as presented by McDowell Gear & Machine is Jamison Cottrell from Soldier’s Memorial Middle School. Mrs. Tasha Nunn nominated Jamison Cottrell and said this, ” Jamison is an excellent student who strives to do his best every day. He likes to help other…
Krissi Williams nominated Kari Nolan for The Zone’s Veteran of the Month, presented by Jon Smith Subs in Harrogate, Tennessee. “1997 Graduate of CCHS, Kari Nolan, enlisted in the United States Air Force. In her 20 years of service, she has been to various places including overseas and Alaska. Kari…
Shane Chittum and Chittum Mini Barns has signed on as a marketing partner for another year. Shane has been a strong supporter of The Zone and our pursuit of getting our students and athletes media recognition. Shane is a local builder who designs and produces dog lots, mini barns and…
February 28- Region 1-AAA Girl’s Basketball Tournament Championship game hosted by Claiborne High School. Greeneville and Elizabethton played for the region title on the floor of the Carl Green Gymnasium. The Lady Cyclones held the momentum early and led at the half, 34-29; however, it was a tale of two…
Claiborne County Sports Zone is pleased to announce that Hearthside Bank is officially a marketing partner. Hearthside Bank originated in Middlesboro, Kentucky in 1920. They offer a full suite of banking products and have seven full-service branches in Tennessee and Kentucky. They currently have two locations in Claiborne County –…
February 24- Region 1-AAA Basketball Tournament hosted by Claiborne High School The Claiborne Bulldogs’ season came to an end when Unicoi defeated them 64-50. Behind nine three-pointers and 29 from Jackson Simmons, the Blue Devils were able to defeat Claiborne. Unicoi jumped ahead early and never trailed. Claiborne battled but…
Years before The Zone ever existed, Mike Reece had spoken with me about doing a website for the youth of our community. Since I was working with a local media company, the non-compete clause kept me from doing such a website. After my departure from there, I went to Mike…
Local businessman and former candidate for mayor, Randall Smith has rejoined Claiborne County Sports Zone for another year. Smith has been around sports all his life and is a huge Kentucky Wildcat fan. Smith also helps us recognize our first responders and educators of the month. Thank you, Randall and…
