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Sharaid Palmeros is all smiles as she signs her letter of intent to continue her soccer career at UT-Southern in Pulaski.

Former Eaglette standout signs with UT-Southern

Former Shelbyville Central Golden Eaglette soccer player Sharaid Palmeros will continue her education as well as her playing career at UT Southern. Palmeros was a vital member of the Golden Eaglette … more

By GARY JOHNSON ~ Sports Writer | 7/8/23

Dallas Grooms signs his letter of intent to continue his football career at Sewanee.

Grooms signs with Sewanee College

For the past four years, Dallas Grooms has played a big role for the Community Viking football squad on both offense and defense as a quarterback and corner. After graduating this past season, … more

By RICKEY CLARDY ~ Sports Writer | 6/24/23

Abby Murrill signs her letter of intent to continue her career at Cleveland State.

Viqueens’ Murrill picks Cleveland State

Community graduate Abby Murrill didn’t start playing softball until she was in the seventh grade. But even being a late-comer to the sport, she’s imprinted her style of play all over the … more

By CHRIS SIERS ~ sports@t-g.com | 6/20/23

Randy Anica signs his letter of intent to continue his soccer career at Bryan College.

For four years, Randy Anica has been a mainstay of the Community Viking soccer team. Anica has been a leading scorer on the Viking team both with his ability to find the back of the net and … more

By RICKEY CLARDY ~ Sports Writer | 6/17/23

Shelbyville Central hosted a free baseball camp, open to anyone as a thank you for the community’s support in the Eagles’ run to the Class 4-A state sectional this past spring. Over 100 campers participated in the camp, which was run by current Shelbyville Central players and coaches.

SCHS HOSTS SUMMER CAMP

6/17/23

Cascade has hired Megan O'Rourke to take over the Lady Champion volleyball program.

O’Rourke takes over Cascade volleyball program

Megan O’Rourke has been around the game of volleyball for over a decade, having played and coached since her high school days in New Jersey. She jump started her coaching career as a … more

By WILL CARTER ~ Sports Writer | 6/13/23

Shelbyville Central hosted a youth tennis camp last week at H.V. Griffin park, with the focus on teaching the youngsters and newcomers the basics of the game.

SHELBYVILLE TENNIS HOSTS YOUTH CAMP

6/13/23

Last week, Cascade High School hosted a youth football camp, with the focus on drills and fundamentals for the youth campers.

CASCADE HOSTS FOOTBALL CAMP

6/13/23

After an extensive search led by Shelbyville Central principal Charlie Pope (left) and athletic director Dee McCullough, Shane Young has been hired to take over the Eagles basketball program.

Shelbyville picks Young as Eagles’ new coach

Shane Young has been named the new head boys basketball coach at Shelbyville Central. Young comes to the Golden Eagles after coaching the Siegel girls the past two years when he led the program to … more

By GARY JOHNSON ~ Sports Writer | 6/9/23

CASCADE HOSTS YOUTH CAMP

The Cascade Champion and Lady Champions recently held their annual summer camp. The camp focused on building fundamentals, as well as games and drills. more

6/9/23

Former Cascade Champion Sam Gardner has signed with the Gateway Grizzlies, an affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers.

Brewers affiliate signs former Cascade star Sam Gardner

Sauget, IL — The Gateway Grizzlies are pleased to announce that Sam Gardner has signed with the Milwaukee Brewers, making him the first Grizzlie to sign with a major league organization in … more

6/9/23

Cole West signs his letter of intent to continue his football career with Oklahoma Baptist.

Cascade’s West inks with Oklahoma Baptist

When it came time for Cascade’s Cole West to make his college pick, persistence paid off as he signed his letter of intent to continue his football career with Oklahoma Baptist. West never … more

By CHRIS SIERS ~ sports@t-g.com | 6/6/23

M.J. Simmons is all smiles as she signs her letter of intent to continue her basketball career at Bethel University.

Simmons extends career with Purple and Gold, signs with Bethel

Since kindergarten, M.J. Simmons has been a fixture on the basketball courts in Unionville. After elementary school, Simmons was a part of the Community Middle School team for three … more

By RICKEY CLARDY ~ Sports Writer | 6/4/23

Father/son Bubba and Mason Shavers represent the last two times Shelbyville Central's baseball team reached the TSSAA state sectional/sub-state. Bubba went in 1993 and Mason this past season.

Shelbyville father and son reflect on Eagles' recent and past successes

Shelbyville Central's Golden Eagle baseball team just completed one of their most successful seasons ever, just one win away from the TSSAA Spring Fling. The team advanced to the State sectional … more

By GARY JOHNSON ~ Sports Writer | 6/2/23

Viqueens down Kingston on Wessner's 9th inning double

MURFREESBORO — The Community Viqueens put runners on base throughout the game, but it wasn’t until a ninth inning double by Taylar Wessner scored Kailani Allen with the lone run of the … more

By RICKEY CLARDY ~ Sports Writer | 5/25/23

Viqueens' historic run comes to end vs. Forrest in 2-A bracket

MURFREESBORO — When the Forrest Lady Rockets and Community Viqueens both won their sectional games to advance to the TSSAA state softball tournament, there was a chance the district rivals that … more

By RICKEY CLARDY ~ Sports Writer | 5/25/23

Webb School junior Chris Douglas makes a move to the goal against Boyd Buchanan TSSAA State Tournament action on Wednesday afternoon.

Webb’s unbeaten season ends in state semis

MURFREESBORO — Webb School's impressive soccer season came to an end with a 1-0 loss to Boyd Buchanan in the semifinals of the TSSAA Division II Class A State Soccer Tournament on … more

By GARY JOHNSON ~ Sports Writer | 5/25/23

Viqueen short stop Abi Brown collides with a Westview baserunner for the out at second base during the first inning.

Long ball costly as Viqueens drop state opener

MURFREESBORO — The Community Viqueens led midway through the game, but two home runs gave the Westview Lady Chargers the lead and the Lady Chargers capped the game with a big seventh inning as … more

By RICKEY CLARDY ~ Sports Writer | 5/23/23

The Community Viqueens pose after punching a ticket to the TSSAA Class 2-A state tournament.

BACK TO STATE

UNIONVILLE — When it comes to tournament time, teams that are playing late in the season want to be playing their best ball. Starting with the regional tournament, the Community Viqueens look … more

By RICKEY CLARDY ~ Sports Writer | 5/23/23

A familiar face showed up for Shelbyville Central’s Game 3 matchup with Stewarts Creek in the Class 4-A State Sectional on Friday night. Former Golden Eagle Rex Brothers shared some encouraging words with the team before the game in the dugout. Brothers spoke with the team at the start of the season when their record was 0-7 and his works sparked better play from that point.

Eagles’ ride ends 1 game short of state tourney

SMYRNA — What’s been nothing short of a remarkable run through the postseason ended within one win of reaching the Class 4-A state tournament on Friday night against Stewarts Creek as the … more

T-G STAFF REPORT | 5/22/23