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Wendy Williams (pictured) has led the Lady Champions to the Class A State Tournament the last three seasons. In that time, she has compiled a combined record of 42-6-2 (22-2), three Region 5-A titles, and two District 9-A titles. Williams is hoping to break down the next door in the program's history this season by winning a game at the state tournament.

Fourth-Consecutive Trip to State on Horizon for Lady Champs

BELL BUCKLE, Tenn. – Four years ago, the Cascade Lady Champions soccer team had never been to the State Tournament. Sure, in their history, they had fallen short right at the doorstep in the … more

Noah Maddox | 8/13/26

All seven members of the Ace Bandits JTT squad following their second-place finish at the State Championships in Chattanooga. From left to right: Jackson Huckaby, Lilly Smith, Gavin Wrather, Eva Ondurus, Andre Brunelle, Sarah Skelton, and Charlie Hurst.

Local Junior Team Tennis Squad Finish Second at State, Invited to Sectionals

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. – Earlier this month, the Ace Bandits – a U-18 Junior Team Tennis squad composed of high school tennis players from the Middle Tennessee area, including one from Shelbyville … more

Noah Maddox | 7/30/26

The 2026 Community Viqueens' softball team was recognized at the monthly Bedford County Commission Meeting on Tuesday night with a custom plaque.

Viqueens Recognized at Monthly County Commission Meeting For Winning State Title

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. – After winning the school’s first state championship earlier this year, the Community Viqueens’ softball squad was honored with a custom plaque from the Bedford County … more

Noah Maddox | 7/15/26

Brent Stockstill selected to CUSA Hall of Fame

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Former Middle Tennessee quarterback Brent Stockstill was named to the Conference USA Hall of Fame Class of 2026, the league office announced on … more

MT Athletics | 7/9/26

The Webb School Names Bill McClain as New Executive Director of Athletics

BELL BUCKLE, Tenn. – The Webb School is delighted to announce the appointment of Bill McClain as its new Executive Director of Athletics, effective July 1, 2026. While searching for the perfect … more

The Webb School | 7/1/26

Corbin Riley (pictured) completes one rep on the 15-foot rope climb during competition.

Shelbyville’s Corbin Riley Set to Compete at 20th-Annual CrossFit Games in California

BELL BUCKLE, Tenn. – Corbin Riley’s first love has always been baseball. Ever since he was three years old, the Webb School student-athlete has been drawn to the diamond more than anything. … more

Noah Maddox | 6/25/26

Golden Eagles Host Annual Youth Baseball Camp

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. – Following a historic 2026 season, the Shelbyville Central Golden Eagles hosted their annual youth baseball camp on Tuesday and Wednesday. 120 kids with ages ranging from five … more

Noah Maddox | 6/11/26

Rick Insell (pictured) cuts the nets after winning his 10th and final conference tournament championship in his 21-year career at Middle Tennessee.

“People just don’t understand that Shelbyville is a very special place” – After 49 Years, Local Legend Rick Insell Remembers Where it All Began

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. – Rick Insell is one of the greatest coaches that the sport of basketball has ever seen. After perhaps the most dominant high school coaching run in Tennessee history, he … more

Noah Maddox | 6/4/26

Shelbyville Central Releases 2026 Football Schedule

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. – After a 2025 campaign that saw the return to Class 6A, the Shelbyville Central Golden Eagles are set to play another gauntlet of a schedule in 2026. The Golden Eagles went … more

Noah Maddox | 6/3/26

Vikings Release 2026 Football Schedule

UNIONVILLE, Tenn. – The Community Vikings unveiled their 2026 regular season schedule for the upcoming football season on Tuesday morning with home showdowns against rivals Chapel Hill and Cascade … more

Noah Maddox | 6/2/26

Cascade Unveils 2026 Football Schedule

BELL BUCKLE, Tenn. – The Cascade Champions released their 2026 schedule in its entirety on Tuesday morning, featuring home games against rivals Moore County, Chapel Hill, and a season-ending road … more

Noah Maddox | 6/2/26

The Community Viqueens celebrate being announced as the the 2026 TSSAA Class 2A State Champions.

STATE CHAMPS - Viqueens Secure Program's First-Ever State Title in Win Over Marion County

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. – Annie Prince (14, front) struck out 15 batters, Community’s offense exploded for 10 runs, and the Viqueens (34-8, 8-0) won the TSSAA Class 2A Softball State Championship on Saturday … more

Noah Maddox | 5/23/26

Community's ace Annie Prince (14) and first baseman Brooklyn Yoes (5) celebrate Prince's game-winning strikeout to leave the Unicoi bases loaded on Thursday afternoon.

Daniel’s Home Run, Prince’s 15 Strikeouts Power Viqueens Past Unicoi County Into Class AA Title Game

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Gracie Daniel hit her second home run in as many games, Annie Prince pitched another complete-game two-hit shutout, and the Community Viqueens (33-8, 7-0) advanced to their … more

Noah Maddox | 5/21/26

Cascade's Caleb Crouch (4) pitched a gem against White House Heritage on Wednesday afternoon in his final start of the season, despite being tagged with the loss. Crouch pitched 6.0 innings of one-run ball, giving up just six hits and two walks while striking out four batters against a powerful Patriots' lineup.

Cascade Bats Go Cold in Season-Ending Losses to White House Heritage, Westview

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – After defeating Westview to open the Class AA State Tournament, the Cascade Champions (24-9, 5-3) saw their season come to a close with back-to-back shutout losses against … more

Noah Maddox | 5/21/26

“They locked into the process all year” – Golden Eagles’ Historic Season Comes to a Close at State Against Oak Ridge

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – After becoming the first-ever Golden Eagles’ baseball squad to make it all the way to the TSSAA State Tournament, Shelbyville Central (31-11, 5-3) saw its record-breaking … more

Noah Maddox | 5/20/26

The Viqueens celebrate Gracie Daniel's (middle) fifth-inning home run on Wednesday morning.

Viqueens Move Within One Win Of Title Game After Shutting Out Unicoi County

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Gracie Daniel launched a three-run home run in the top of the fifth, Annie Prince was suburb once again with a complete-game shutout, and the Community Viqueens (32-8, 8-0) … more

Noah Maddox | 5/20/26

Cascade's Jordan Childress (1) went 3-for-4 with two doubles and three RBIs at the top of the lineup in Tuesday's win over Westview while also continuing to play elite defense at shortstop.

Champs Open State Tournament With Impressive Win Over Westview

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Cascade put together a five-spot in the top of the second, three combined pitchers gave up just four hits, and the Champions (25-7, 5-3) opened the 2026 Class AA State … more

Noah Maddox | 5/19/26

Shelbyville Central's Caden Peacock (2) delivers a 2-RBI single in the bottom of the third inning in Tuesday's loss to Ravenwood.

Golden Eagles Fall to No. 4 Ravenwood in State Opener

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – In the program’s first-ever TSSAA State Tournament game, the Shelbyville Central Golden Eagles (31-10, 5-3) struggled to slow down the No. 4 ranked Ravenwood Raptors (32-9, … more

Noah Maddox | 5/19/26

Community's Haylee Webb (1) with Head Coach Cam Farrell (left) after her RBI-triple in the top of the sixth inning of Tuesday's win over Kingston. Webb finished 2-for-3 with an additional double and three total RBIs.

Timely Hitting, Prince's 14 Strikeouts Lead Viqueens to Take State Opener Over Kingston

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Community Viqueens (31-8, 7-0) managed to muster up enough offense to find a way past the Kingston Lady Yellow Jackets (22-5, 8-0), 5-1, in the first round of the Class AA … more

Noah Maddox | 5/19/26

The 2026 Cascade Champions (pictured) became the first team in program history to advance to the TSSAA State Tournament with a 3-0 win on Saturday over Hickman County.

Cascade Soccer Secures Program’s First Ever State Tournament Berth in Win Over Hickman County

BELL BUCKLE, Tenn. – After making a bit of history on Thursday by winning the program’s first Region Championship, the Cascade Champions (7-7, 3-3) made an even bigger piece of history on … more

Noah Maddox | 5/18/26