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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

Shelbyville Central left-hander Jaquai Beverly was in total control in a one-hit effort win over Stewarts Creek on Thursday evening.

Eagles’ magic season continues, forces Game 3 in sectional

SMYRNA — Just when you think Shelbyville Central's magical baseball season couldn't get any more dramatic, it did after the Golden Eagles (19-20) claimed a 4-1 victory over host … more

By GARY JOHNSON ~ Sports Writer | 5/19/23

The Community Viqueens pose with their Region 4-AA championship hardware.

REGION ‘QUEENS

CHAPEL HILL — What a difference a week makes. After losing twice to the Forrest Lady Rockets by a combined score of 18-3 a week ago in the District 7-AA tournament, the Community Viqueens … more

By RICKEY CLARDY ~ Sports Writer | 5/18/23

Champion senior Chance Brown went a perfect 4-for-4 at the plate in game one of the doubleheader against Cannon County, and 6-for-8 overall on the night.

Champs’ storied season ends in sectional series

BELL BUCKLE — After starting the season with a 3-9 record that included a six-game losing streak, the Cascade Champions made a drastic turnaround at the end of the season by going on an … more

By WILL CARTER ~ Sports Writer | 5/18/23

Shelbyville Central’s Nick Hopper safely dives back after a pickoff attempt against Stewarts Creek on Wednesday.

Big hit eludes Shelbyville in sectional

SMYRNA — Parker Burks gave everything he had and then some in Shelbyville Central’s Game 1 of the class 4-A state sectional series on Wednesday night. Burks pitched a sensational … more

T-G STAFF REPORT | 5/18/23

Shelbyville Central’s Golden Eagles season ended in the semifinals of the region after a 2-1 home loss to Cleveland on Tuesday night.

Eagles fall to Cleveland in region semis

It was the ending not hoped for as Shelbyville Central’s Golden Eagles dropped a 2-1 decision to visiting Cleveland in region semifinal action on Tuesday night. With the loss it closes out the … more

By GARY JOHNSON ~ Sports Writer | 5/18/23

Community saw its season come to a close in the Region 3-A tournament on Monday night in the semifinals at the Chattanooga School of Arts & Sciences. CSAS built a 5-0 lead by the first half and went on to claim the 8-0 win over Community.

Vikes’ run ends in region semis

5/18/23

Shelbyville Central claimed wins over top seeds Coffee County and Bradley Central to earn a berth in the sectional round.

Eagles break 30 year drought, reach state sectional

CLEVELAND — It's been three decades since Shelbyville Central's Golden Eagles have advanced to the Sectional round in baseball. In 1993 the Golden Eagles advanced to what was then … more

By GARY JOHNSON ~ Sports Writer | 5/15/23

Cascade poses with its newly-acquired region championship plaque after defeating Forrest on Saturday afternoon. The region title is the first for the Champs since 2015.

REGION CHAMPS

BELL BUCKLE — Before Saturday afternoon’s Region 4-AA championship against Forrest, Cascade coach Travis Sheffield told his son, Jaxon, who was slated to be the starting pitcher against … more

By CHRIS SIERS ~ sports@t-g.com | 5/14/23

Nick Johnson slides in at home plate to score the first run of the game in Shelbyville Central's region tournament match-up with Bradley Central on Friday.

Big hit eludes Eagles in region semis

CLEVELAND — Shelbyville Central had a number of missed opportunities to score but just couldn't come up with a big hit in a 12-2 loss in six innings at host Bradley Central in the Region 3 4-A … more

By GARY JOHNSON ~ Sports Writer | 5/13/23

Jayden Hathcock winds up and delivers a pitch in the first inning against Pearl Cohn. He pitched two innings and struck out five of the six batters he faced.

Champs douse Firebirds to advance to 4-AA title

BELL BUCKLE — The Cascade Champions got a little bit of everything in a 10-run rule limit win over Pearl Cohn in the Region 4-AA semifinals on Friday night. Four different Champion pitchers … more

By CHRIS SIERS ~ sports@t-g.com | 5/12/23

Several Viqueens took home season awards this year, led by Abby Murrill, who was named District 7-AA Defensive MVP. Earning All-Season honors are Zoey Dixon, Abi Brown, Alana Tate, Anna Haskins, and Annie Prince, who was named the Pitcher of the Year.

Viqueens settle for 2nd in 7-AA tourney

CHAPEL HILL —The game plan was simple for the Forrest Lady Rockets heading into the District 7-AA Championship—score at least five runs and keep their opponent under five runs. That … more

By WILL CARTER ~ Sports Writer | 5/12/23

Shelbyville Central’s Golden Eagles defended their district title with a 5-1 win over Franklin County on Thursday night.

Eagles repeat as district champs

WINCHESTER — in a dominating outing, Shelbyville Central’s Golden Eagle soccer team claimed a repeat to the District 6-AAA Tournament with a 5-1 win over host Franklin County on … more

By GARY JOHNSON ~ Sports Writer | 5/12/23

Shelbyville Central’s Caden Thomas suffered a season ending hand injury his senior season but continues to play a major role in the success of the Golden Eagle baseball team.

Bad ‘break’ for Eagles’ Thomas turns into blessing

If the ordinary struggles of being a high school student athlete are not enough of a challenge from time-to-time, throw in a season-ending hand injury late in your senior year, just before the … more

By GARY JOHNSON ~ Sports Writer | 5/12/23

Eagles return to title match

SEWANEE — Shelbyville Central shutout Coffee County 3-0 on Tuesday night at the University of Swanee to advance to the district title match. The Golden Eagles faced Franklin County on Thursday … more

T-G STAFF REPORT | 5/11/23

Eaglettes’ season ends at Warren Co.

McMINNVILLE — Shelbyville Central’s Golden Eaglette softball team closed out the season with a 7-1 loss at Warren County in the District 6 4-A tournament on Tuesday evening. The Eaglettes … more

T-G STAFF REPORT | 5/11/23

Abby Murrill celebrates with Alana Tate after scoring the game’s first run in the first inning.

Viqueens advance to 7-AA title after fighting off Cascade rally

UNIONVILLE — A closely-contested first four innings that left the Viqueens in control of a one-run lead over cross-county rival Cascade in an elimination game in the District 7-AA tournament, … more

By CHRIS SIERS ~ sports@t-g.com | 5/11/23

Coach Jesse Cooper of the Vikings celebrates with Coy Rogers following the Viking win.

Sophomores help Vikings reach district title

UNIONVILLE — With each team winning on its opponent's field in the regular season, Tuesday's District 6-A soccer semifinal tournament match between the Community Vikings and Cascade … more

By RICKEY CLARDY ~ Sports Writer | 5/10/23

Lady Champs boot Grundy Co. from 7-AA tourney

BELL BUCKLE — After falling to Forrest on Monday afternoon, the Cascade Lady Champions rebounded to keep their postseason alive by shutting out Grundy County on Tuesday afternoon, 10-0. … more

T-G STAFF REPORT | 5/10/23