The Grainger Grizzlies traveled into Cumberland Gap to take on the Panthers on August 19th for the opening of the 2022 high school football season. Cumberland Gap wasted no time in getting the scoring going as Brayden Painter returned the opening kickoff 80 yards for a touchdown. Allen Brooks took…
Claiborne Lady Bulldogs soccer jumped all over Cherokee August 16 and won the season opener 11-2. Goals were scored by: Taylor Pressnell 4, Riley Kiefer 4, Haley LeBert, Emma Hoskins and Allie Jones. Assists were by: Taylor Pressnell, Haley LeBert, Emma Hoskins, Jaylen Pressnell, Carlyle England and Mallory Parker.
The Zone (claibornecountysportszone.com) along with former Claiborne High School boys’ basketball coach Michael Brooks have joined forces to provide Claiborne County a much-needed resource to honor our great athletes, teams and racing drivers. The Claiborne County Sports Hall of Fame will begin as a virtual feature on The Zone website…
The Cumberland Gap High School football team will open it’s regular season tonight at 7:30 p.m. against Grainger. Good luck to the Panthers. Brandon Payne will be there for game action photos and post game information. The Zone is powered by:
Claiborne’s Lady Bulldogs volleyball team played host to Middlesboro, Kentucky August 18. Both the junior varsity and varsity teams saw action for the first time at home this season. The Lady Bulldogs JV team played extremely well especially behind their serve and won the first set 21-7 and the second…
The 2022 Cumberland Gap Lady Panthers soccer team started the season with a win over Providence Academy, August 16. Cumberland Gap’s Carlie Napier kicked in the go-ahead goal with only seconds left in the game to take a 6-5 victory. Allyson Brock had two goals and two assists, Carlie Napier…
The Claiborne Bulldogs football team hosted their 2022 jamboree at R.O. Giles Field due to field repairs being made to the field on Claiborne’s campus. Five schools brought teams Eagleton, Thomas Walker, Union, Jellico and Claiborne. Jamborees are a great opportunity for teams to go through the motions of game…
The Cumberland Gap Middle School Panthers defeated Jellico August 11 at Cumberland Gap High School to start the season off right. They shutout Jellico 22-0 after one half of play and gave up one touchdown during the third quarter. The Panthers went on to win 30-8. Colby Weaver played well…
Here are a few photos from the Cumberland Gap high school football scrimmage against Lee County, Virginia courtesy of Elevation and Panther Athletic Trainer Mara Brock. The Zone is powered by:
The 2022 Claiborne County Fair will begin August 29 and run through September 3. Gates are scheduled to open at 5:00 p.m. and the admission price is $15 including unlimited rides. Exhibits will be received in the evening of August 28 and during the morning hours August 29. Something new…
