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Shelbyville Central dogpiles after sweeping Hendersonville in the sub-state round on Friday afternoon.

Golden Eagles Punch Program’s First State Ticket Behind Thomas’ Complete Game Shutout

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. – Brody Thomas pitched a complete-game shutout, Caden Peacock broke the game open with a bases-clearing double, and the Shelbyville Central Golden Eagles (31-9, 5-3) handled … more

Noah Maddox | 5/17/26

The 2026 Community Viqueens after clinching their spot in the TSSAA Class AA Softball State Tournament on Friday evening.

Viqueens Out-Slug Stewart County to Clinch Third State Trip in Four Years

UNIONVILLE, Tenn. – After being upset at home by Cheatham County, the Community Viqueens (30-8, 8-0) made no mistake this time, out-slugging Stewart County (15-14, 3-2) in an eventual 15-4 run-rule … more

Noah Maddox | 5/17/26

Cascade celebrates after punching its ticket to the State Tournament for the first time under Travis Sheffield.

‘Boro Bound! Dominant Pitching, Dixon's Clutch Hit Sends Cascade Back to State

BELL BUCKLE, Tenn. – After shutting out the two-time defending state runners-up Huntingdon Mustangs (22-11, 6-0) in game one of the sectional series, the Cascade Champions (24-7, 5-3) punched their … more

Noah Maddox | 5/15/26

The Cascade Champions pose with the program's first-ever Region Championship plaque following Thursday's 2-1 win over Chapel Hill.

“It’s so nice to have the gold one” – Champs Win First Region Title in Program History

BELL BUCKLE, Tenn. – After taking down top-seeded Chapel Hill (9-6, 5-1) in the District 9-A Tournament a week ago, the peaking Cascade Champions (7-7, 3-3) did it again in a feisty Region 5-A … more

Noah Maddox | 5/15/26

Shelbyville Central's Caden Peacock (2) launches a 2-run home run in the bottom of the first inning of Thursday's win against Hendersonville.

“I feel like I just ran a marathon” – Golden Eagles Survive Hendersonville in Game One of Sectional in 11-Inning Thriller

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. – In the program’s first home sectional game in more than 30 years, the Shelbyville Central Golden Eagles (30-9, 5-3) picked up their 30th win of the season with a 5-4 win over … more

Noah Maddox | 5/15/26

Cascade's Caleb Crouch (4) pitched magnificently on Wednesday, throwing 6.0 shutout innings, giving up just two hits and five walks while striking out nine batters on 112 pitches.

Champs Take Game One Against Huntington Behind Crouch’s Masterful Six Shutout Innings

BELL BUCKLE , Tenn. – Caleb Crouch pitched six complete shutout innings, Jayden Hathcock launched his fifth home run of the season in the fourth inning, and the Cascade Champions (23-7, 5-3) fended … more

Noah Maddox | 5/14/26

Community after winning the 2026 Region 5-AA Tournament at Summertown on Wednesday. The Viqueens took home the gold plaque thanks to timely hitting and quality pitching.

Viqueens Exact Revenge Against Summertown, Win Region 5-AA Title

SUMMERTOWN, Tenn. – After losing the District 9-AA title at home against Summertown a week ago, the Community Viqueens (29-8, 7-0) took down Summertown (29-9, 6-2), 5-2, on Wednesday to win the … more

Noah Maddox | 5/14/26

Cascade's Briston Moore (5) scored the crucial second goal of the game in the 52nd minute in Tuesday's win over Loretto.

Champs Punch Sectional Ticket With Win Over Loretto in Region 5-A Semifinal

BELL BUCKLE, Tenn. – After winning District 9-A in dramatic fashion last week, the surging Cascade Champions (6-7, 3-3) ended the Loretto Mustangs’ (10-4-1, 7-2-1) season, 4-0, on Tuesday. … more

Noah Maddox | 5/13/26

Community's Annie Prince (14) struck out an incredible 16 batters while pitching a complete-game shutout at Lewis County in Monday's Region 5-AA Semifinal win.

Prince Strikes Out 16 as Viqueens Clinch Sectional Berth

HOHENWALD, Tenn. – Annie Prince pitched a complete-game shutout, and the Community Viqueens (28-8, 7-0) took down District 10-AA Champions, Lewis County (16-9, 4-2), 3-0, on Monday night. With … more

Noah Maddox | 5/12/26

Shelbyville Central won the program's first Region Championship since the 1993 season on Sunday.

Golden Eagles Use More Late-Inning Magic to Win Region 3-AAAA Title Over Cookeville

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. – Despite falling behind 3-0 in the first inning, the Shelbyville Central Golden Eagles (29-9, 5-3) came back to defeat Cookeville (25-7, 6-2) for the third-consecutive game this … more

Noah Maddox | 5/11/26

The Cascade Champions (pictured) won their second Region 5-AA Championship in four years under Travis Sheffield with a pair of shutout wins over Lewis County and Decatur County Riverside.

Cascade Shuts Out Lewis County and Riverside to Win Region 5-AA Championship

DECATURVILLE, Tenn. – After winning the District 9-AA title in exhilarating fashion, the Cascade Champions (22-8, 5-3) secured the program’s second Region 5-AA Championship in four seasons with a … more

Noah Maddox | 5/11/26

Community's Ryleigh Lassiter (21) pitched masterfully in the first game of Friday's doubleheader to pick up the win. Lassiter threw 7.0 innings, giving up just a single earned run on six hits and four walks on 92 pitches to earn the win and force a Game 8 later that night.

Viqueens Finish as District 9-AA Runners-Up

UNIONVILLE, Tenn. – After a brilliant pitching performance from Community’s Ryleigh Lassiter to give the Viqueens (26-8, 7-0) a chance to come through the loser’s bracket, the No. 2 seeded … more

Noah Maddox | 5/11/26

Shelbyville Central's Stephen Bobo (15) lines a single into the outfield in his first at-bat on Thursday. Bobo reached base in all four plate appearances, finishing 2-for-2 with two walks at the top of the lineup.

Golden Eagles Run Away From Cleveland to Set Up Rematch With Cookeville

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. – In front of a packed home crowd in the Region 3-AAAA semifinals on Thursday night, the Shelbyville Central Golden Eagles (28-9, 5-3) took down the Cleveland Blue Raiders … more

Noah Maddox | 5/8/26

Cascade’s Jayden Hathcock Named TBCA Mr. Baseball Finalist

BELL BUCKLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association released the 18 finalists for the 2026 Mookie Betts Mr. Baseball award on Thursday morning, and Cascade’s Jayden Hathcock was one … more

Noah Maddox | 5/8/26

Community's Haylee Webb (1) came through with a game-tying 2-out RBI-single in the bottom of the seventh inning of Thursday's season-saving win over Chapel Hill. Webb went 2-for-4 at the plate with one RBI.

Viqueens Use Late-Inning Heroics Against Lady Rockets to Punch Region Tourney Ticket

UNIONVILLE, Tenn. – After going down 2-0 in the third inning, the No. 1 seeded Community Viqueens (25-7, 7-0) dug deep to tie the game at 2-2 before eventually going on to walk off No. 4 seed … more

Noah Maddox | 5/8/26

Cascade won its second District 9-A Championship in three years on Thursday against Chapel Hill.

Champs Upset Chapel Hill in District 9-A Title Game

BELL BUCKLE, Tenn. – After No. 1 seeded Chapel Hill (8-5, 5-1) swept the regular season series against No. 3 seed Cascade, the Champions (5-7, 3-3) exacted revenge against the Rockets with a 1-0 … more

Staff Report | 5/8/26

Community's Mattie Maxey (28) launched a pair of home runs in Tuesday's defeat to Summertown. Maxey finished 2-for-3 with four RBIs and a walk at the plate.

Lady Eagles Shock Viqueens in District 9-AA Tournament

UNIONVILLE, Tenn. – Despite taking a 7-3 lead heading into the fifth inning, the top-seeded Community Viqueens (24-7, 7-0) were upset by a late-inning onslaught from the second-seeded Summertown … more

Noah Maddox | 5/6/26

The Webb School's Emily Fisher (center) signed with Albany State University to continue her soccer career at the collegiate level.

Unionville Native, Webb School Soccer Star Emily Fisher Signs With Albany State

BELL BUCKLE, Tenn. – BELL BUCKLE, TENN. – For one group of Webb seniors, years of dedication to playing soccer have culminated in the opportunity to continue their athletic careers in college. … more

The Webb School Press Release | 5/6/26

Shelbyville Central Tennis finishes 2026 as the District 9-AA Champions and the Region 5-AA Runners-Up at 16-1 overall.

Golden Eagles’ Unbeaten Season Comes to Close at Brentwood; Stone and Smith Fall in Individuals

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – After a historic 2026 campaign that saw the program’s first district title since 2014, the Shelbyville Central Golden Eagles (16-1, 10-0) saw its season come to an end in the … more

Noah Maddox | 5/6/26

Shelbyville Central won its first District Championship since 2006 on Monday night at Cookeville.

‘Cardiac Central’ Downs Cookeville For First District Title in 20 Years

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Braxton Vari pitched five scoreless innings in relief, Case Davis delivered a clutch go-ahead 2-RBI double in the top of the seventh, and the No. 3 seeded Shelbyville Central … more

Noah Maddox | 5/5/26