January 27- Powell Valley traveled to Scott High to play in the first round of the middle school sectional tournament. To advance, the Indians had to get by Coalfield, and they did just that winning by the final score of 51-47. Luke Lloyd shined in this one scoring 18 points….
Claiborne County Sports Zone is pleased to announce that Jon Smith Subs in Harrogate, Tennessee has joined The Zone for another year of partnership. Jon Smith Subs is committed to serving the highest quality, large portioned, subs, salads, and fries. It’s simple, when in Harrogate, go visit Jon Smith Subs….
An area consulting company, Tenny Consulting, based out of New York and Tennessee, is looking at roads in and around Claiborne County for a stage rally competition. Tenny Consulting, LLC., is the same group that has brought the McCreary Gravel Rally (MGR) and Lawrence Super stages to Kentucky. They were…
The girl student of the month is nominated by Amanda Walker Brooks. Brooks nominated Emily Peters and said this about her, “Emily is a sixth grader at SMMS. She is just an outstanding student whose enthusiasm for learning is infectious. She goes above and beyond what is asked of…
January 12- Cumberland Gap High School hosted Anderson County for two games of varsity basketball. The Lady Mavericks and Lady Panthers took the court to start the night and Cumberland Gap had little trouble getting out front and staying. The game featured three lead changes early, but the home team…
January 11- Cumberland Gap High School announced a new Head Football Coach. Nick Nash, former assistant coach at Claiborne High School, will take over the program from Brett McPherson. The Zone spoke with Nash over the phone, and he said this, “I’m very excited for this opportunity, and I have…
“Pam Vanhuss is a third-grade teacher at Midway Elementary and she is my nominee for educator of the month. She is a great communicator. The kids love her. Mine says she makes learning fun and easy!” – Krissi Williams Thank you, Pam Vanhuss, for your efforts at Midway and thank…
From our home to yours is Sycamore Creek Construction and Renovation’s motto. Owned and operated by Asher Noe, Sycamore Creek is a family-owned business specializing in construction and remodeling. Noe has been supporting youth sports for years, even serving as a football coach for Soldier’s Memorial Middle School years ago….
Jack Day joined USAF in May of 1969. After being administrated a test for color blindness Day had two options. Loading cargo planes or parachute rigging. He chose the latter. He went to parachute packing school at Chanute Airbase in Rantoul, Illinois and went to Randolph Air Training Command…
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…
