By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard The Lady Pioneer volleyball team picked up its second win of the season Friday, downing Tullahoma at the Charlie Dalton Gym. The Lady Pioneers played a twin bill against the Wildcats, splitting the double match.Tullahoma won both games in the first match, 15-10 and 15-12.…

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard (McMinnville, Tenn.) It’s not uncommon to see students from Gary Steele Karate Studio carry home plenty of trophies from their various competitions throughout the year.But the group turned in its most impressive performance ever recently, breaking the all-time school record with 11 state championships at…

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard (McMinnville, Tenn.) Goalkeeper Lacey Griffith makes a save against Tullahoma earlier this week. Griffith and her Lady Pioneer teammates improved to 2-1 with a 1-0 win at Gallatin Friday. (Rob Nunley photo) While their performance might not have been perfect, and their only goal might…

Our Viewpoint In a culture that has been maligned as being capitalistic, imperialistic, shallow and the parent of the “me-generation,” America is also one of the most charitable societies on the planet.There are many charitable organizations in this country, like the Peace Corps, Habitat for Humanity, CARE and the Red Cross, which make their presence…

By Dandy Dave “Macho Man” Randy Savage says that he has talked to WWE people about a return to pro wrestling.He said he had a lot to give to the shows, and would like one last run in the ring. The WWE did talk to him about a return as part of the NWO, but…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard The Warren County Pioneer and Lady Pioneer golf teams traveled to Cookeville on Monday to compete in the Early Bird Tournament, which was held at White Plains Golf Course.In the boys division 10 teams hit the links, with the Pioneers finishing in third place with…

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard The Lady Pioneer soccer team scored early, but unfortunately didn’t score as often as their opposition Wednesday night.Tullahoma answered a first-minute goal from Linsey Cornelius, then added two more second-half scores to hand WCHS its first loss of the season, 3-1.After handing Cumberland County a…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Boyd’s soccer team opened its season at home Monday with an impressive 6-0 win over Middle Tennessee Christian School.Experience and speed was the key to the Lady Broncos success, as Boyd jumped out early in the game on offense scoring two goals by the half.Kati…

Pioneer football fans had the chance to give their team a great send-off for the 2002 season last night, with a downtown pep rally on the Courthouse square.Varsity head coach Gerald Tidwell, along with assistants John Dryden, Matt Turner and Chris Madewell, addressed the crowd of supporters and well-wishers at the event, which was emceed…

By Rob Nunley / Columnist NUNLEY McMinnville is a football town, especially for the next 10 weeks.It’s not because we can boast a perennial winner. In fact, over on Pioneer Lane there’s a group of over 40 young men, the most experienced of which have won just three of the 30 contests they’ve played in…