ATLANTA (AP) ‘ Tennessee came up short of a Southeastern Conference double, and the Volunteers may have to do without a top seed in the NCAA tournament.Steven Hill hit a turnaround jumper with 5.3 seconds remaining for his only points of the game and Arkansas knocked off fourth-ranked Tennessee 92-91 Saturday night in the semifinals…

By Dale Stubblefield The WCHS tennis teams have had a busy opening week with three matches being played. On Thursday the Pioneer and Lady Pioneers traveled to Murfreesboro with a matchup with Oakland. The boys team won 6-1 and improved to 2-1 on the year and 1-1 in District 7-AAA action, while the girls fell…

By Dale Stubblefield The Boyd Christian Lady Bronco softball team improved to 3-0 on the year after taking a 13-0 District 9-A win over the Lady Eagles Thursday afternoon in Van Buren County. Cassie Wanamaker picked up the win on the mound for the Lady Broncos after giving up just one hit and fanning 11…

By Rob Nunley Before we even get into this week’s sports-related fare, let me just say this about the paper you currently are holding in your hand: Rumors of the demise of the American newspaper are very, very premature. Because, at least from where this friendly neighborhood sports columnist is sitting, things are alive and…

By Rob Nunley The Lady Pioneers’ Kayley Murray slides into third well ahead of the throw to Grundy County’s Brandy Congrove during Thurrsday’s first inning. The Lady Pioneer softball team played host to Grundy County Thursday, and after building a big lead had to hold off a rally to take a 13-8 victory. WCHS went…

By Rob Nunley Josh Mullins signed letters-of-intent to continue their playing careers at Vol State Community College Thursday morning. Two members of the Pioneer baseball team’s senior class have already agreed to take their game to the next level. Pitcher Josh Mullins and catcher Clint Newman will be playing for a new school next spring,…

By Dale Stubblefield Honest Mrema tries to work his way around Alex Babbit of the McCallie Blue Tornado during Thursday’s match. After battling Franklin County Tuesday night to a 2-2 tie, the Warren County High School boys soccer team took on McCallie at home Thursday night in a non-district matchup. The Pioneers tried to ride…

The engagement and upcoming marriage of Stephanie Lauren Russell of Rock Island, and Tyler Abraham Lewis is being revealed. The couple will wed April 5 in a ceremony taking place at Madison Street Baptist Church. Miss Russell is the daughter of Steve and Regina Russell of Rock Island. Her grandparents are Billie Coppinger, J.C. Coppinger,…

Baby Boy Matthew Isaac Weldon, son of Stephanie Weldon and Terry Barnes, was born Feb. 11 at River Park Hospital. The infant is joined by sister, Elizabeth Michelle McLear. His grandparents include Tracy Cherry, Roxane Hega, Charlie Barnes, Danny Herrin Sr., and Patricia Herrin. Baby Boy Ean Dalyn Hasty, son of Kathy Mayo and Chris…

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