September 8- Hancock County was the gracious host of the Claiborne Bulldogs football team Friday. The scoring started early for Claiborne on a Cole Jones 65-yard punt return. The conversion attempt failed, 6-0. The 6-0 score held up until Jones broke free on a 59-yard TD run. The extra point…
September 7- Cumberland Gap and Jacksboro were scheduled for a middle school battle on the gridiron at Cumberland Gap High School. Both teams were perfect on the season with identical 3-0 records. Even the weather itself wanted this game to happen as Mother Nature cooled the temperatures down with cloud…
The Zone’s Educator of the Month, presented by Randall Smith, is Jennifer Adams at Forge Ridge Elementary. “I would like to nominate Jennifer Adams as the teacher nominee! She is the 3rd and 4th grade teacher at Forge Ridge Elementary and Middle school and does a wonderful job! She is…
The Zone’s Students of the Month, presented by McDowell Gear & Machine are both from TNT Primary and both had multiple nominations, Kennedy Howerton and Justin Drummonds. “I’d like to nominate Kennedy Howerton, a 4th grade student at TNT Primary for student of the month. Kennedy never fails to offer…
The Pinnacle Performance Physical Therapy Performances of the Week are Lady Panthers soccer player Kayden Ramsey and Bulldog Korbin Hatfield. Ramsey kicked in the game winning goal against Cosby and Hatfield had seven tackles and an interception. Congratulations to both. Thank you, Pinnacle Performance Physical Therapy, for providing the recognition…
September 5- Cumberland Gap hosted Morristown East on the soccer pitch but the home team fell 2-1 despite making a comeback and playing well defensively. The non-district loss gives the coaches a good indication of what needs to be worked on as they continue district play. The single Lady Panther…
Jennifer Mustard captured this awesome shot to earn the Masingo’s Lawn Service Photo of the Month. Congratulations Jennifer for this photo. Thank you, Masingo’s Lawn Service, for your support of this recognition. Other photos considered for this award are below: The Zone is powered by:
August 31- Cumberland Gap played the South Greene Rebels on the gridiron, August 31, but fell to the Rebels 47-0. South Greene led 27-0 at the half. There were some noteworthy performances from the Panthers including Hunter Gibson who was named the Matt Compton, State Farm Player of the Game….
September 1- Claiborne High School hosted Johnson County and struggled on both sides of the ball. The Bulldogs couldn’t find any momentum throughout the contest and lost in a shutout, 30-0. Claiborne will now move on to next week’s game at Hancock. Football Friday brought to you by Whitaker Insurance…
The Pinnacle performances of the week were Izzy Helton against West Green and Korbin Hatfield against Union County. Lady Panther, Izzy Helton had a school record, seven goals in a single game and Bulldog Korbin Hatfield had two receptions for touchdowns during the Union County game. Thank you, Pinnacle Performance…
