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The Forrest Lady Rockets just would not quit Tuesday night, coming from behind to claim a gut-wrenching 43-38 overtime win over Murfreesboro Central Magnet School (MCM) in the District 12-AA opener for both squads. "We thought it showed their character,” Forrest coach Corey Bishop said. “To be down essentially the entire game and then fight back the way they did is a testament to their desire to not ever give up. “I like teams that have that persona and we as a coaching staff are very proud of them."

The Forrest Rockets hosted Murfreesboro Central Magnet School (MCM) Tuesday night in the District 12-AA opener at Chapel Hill and the two teams battled the entire night with the Tigers coming up with a one-point, 45-44 win to extend Forrest’s losing streak to six games. "We played better, we thought we had a good game plan going in to try and surprise them,” Forrest coach Corey Bishop said. “The guys did a great job. I let them down. I need to be doing a better job of putting them in winning situations in critical moments.”

With the unavailability of the Williamson County Ag Expo Center next month, the TSSAA has selected alternative venues for the upcoming state wrestling championships. The TSSAA Dual Wrestling State Championships will remain in Williamson County and will take place on Saturday, February 6, 2021. Nolensville High School, Centennial High School, Independence High School and Mill Creek Middle School will serve as hosts for the tournaments. Eight schools will compete in Division I Class AAA while four schools will compete for a championship in Division I Class A-AA, Division II, and the Girls Dual Meet Invitational.

The Associated Press' Top 10 teams in each of Tennessee's three Division I non-financial aid classifications and in the combined Division II financial aid classification as selected by Tennessee AP-member sportswriters and broadcasters. With first-place votes in parentheses, records through January 11, total points based on 10 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 10th-place vote:...

Who’s Hot QB Matt Corral, Ole Miss Corral + Lane Kiffin sure was a blast in 2020. And the QB-coach combo will be together again in 2021. Good for the game, bad for opposing defenses. Corral engineered an upset of No. 7 Indiana, 26-20, capturing the game MVP honors in the process. Without the support of his best weapons, he completed 30-of-44 for 342 yards and two TDs, while rushing for 37 yards and earning one of Pro Football Focus’ highest postseason passing grades...

Tallahassee, FL - The Tallahassee Quarterback Club (TQC) Foundation, Inc., the Florida-based creator and sponsor of the prestigious Biletnikoff Award, announces that unanimous 1st team All-America receiver DeVonta Smith of Alabama is the 2020 winner of the Biletnikoff Award. ...

Maxwell Football Club Executive Director Mark Wolpert announced today that University of Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith has been selected as the winner of the 84th Maxwell Award as the Collegiate Player of the Year, and that University of Tulsa linebacker Zaven Collins is the winner of the 26th Chuck Bednarik Award for the Collegiate Defensive Player of the Year...

There are so many tribulations in the present time as the world battles the Covid-19 pandemic, our country’s divisive political climate, and the daily struggles of raising families in an ever changing modern world. But let’s not forget the struggles of others as they go through hardship and pain that we don’t see, let’s not forget the cherished Chapel Hill McClendon family that has given us so much joy in the athletic arenas for over 20 years.

Marshall County High School took the short bus trip to Cornersville Tuesday night for an intra-county rivalry matchup and the Tigerettes came out gunning, draining 11 3-pointers in a 52-35 win over the Lady Bulldogs. “Offensively we played pretty good,” MCHS coach David Steely said. “We made shots and that is what the offense is about and we did a good job of creating for the next person instead of being selfish.”...

The Marshall County Tigers picked up their second win in a row, but it wasn’t easy as they had to hold off a determined Cornersville Bulldog squad trying to defend their home court on Tuesday night. The two intra-county rivals, playing for the first time in 13 years, battled back and forth the entire contest with the Tigers staving off a late Bulldogs’ charge to win 41-39.

The fact that Lewisburg sits about an hour south of the usual recruiting stops by college coaches, recruiting the Volunteer State has done little to deter Thomas Osteen and his staff from making sure that players that put the time in and want to play at the next level-- find a home at the next level. The class of 2021 will not be an exception as star linebacker Christian Stacey inked with Lindsey Wilson College during the fall signing period with both receiver A'Ky Howard and kick Jon Estes both expected to make their decisions on down the line.

Forrest Wrestling Results Tuesday, January 5 At Forrest Forrest 30, Columbia Central 15 138-Pounds: Seth McCoy (Forrest), Forfeit. 145: Sean Paul Febus (Forrest), Forfeit. 152: Hunter Pendley (Forrest) over Taydrion Cofer, Fall 3:00. 160: Nathan Neely (Columbia Central) over Chris Davis, Fall 1:19...

Girls Cross Country SMALL CLASS Alyssa Andrea, Fairview, So. Kelsey Thompson, Signal Mountain, So. Jaedyn Stalnecker, Forrest, So. Lily Stinnett, Gatlinburg-Pittman, Jr. Sophia Gibby, Signal Mountain, Sr. LARGE CLASS Jenna Hutchins, Science Hill, Jr...

TSWA All-State Golf Team Boys Golf LARGE CLASS Lance Simpson, Farragut, Sr. Jackson Herrington, Dickson County, Fr. Garrett Chumley, Oakland, Sr. Carson Kammann, Knox West, Jr. Gray Campbell, Crockett County, Sr. Jake Garland, Oakland, Jr. John Cheek, Science Hill, So...

IRVING, Texas (Dec. 29, 2020) – The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame remembered today those who passed away since December 2019 and played a role in improving the game of college football for future generations. “It is always important at this time of year to reflect on those who have left us,” said NFF President & CEO Steve Hatchell. ...

CLASS 6A OFFENSE QB – Cade Granzow, Brentwood, Sr. QB – Jaxson Campbell, Independence, Sr. RB – Jalen Hunt, McMinn County, Sr.RB – Jordan James, Oakland, Jr. RB – Robert Giaimo, Bartlett, Sr. WR – Walker Merrill, Brentwood, Sr. WR – Isaiah Horton, Oakland, Jr...

Rhett Woodard, Jr. RB/LB Riley Qualls, So. RB/LB Cason Warner, Jr. FB/DL Brady Calahan, Sr. RB/LB Honorable Mention Barrett Powers, Jr. OL/DL Trenton Posey, Sr. OL/DL Alex Hillard, Sr. RB/DB Blake Jones, Jr. OL/DL

Most Valuable Player - Offensive Back Max Kirby, Sr. QB/FS Most Valuable Defensive Player Noah Hill, Sr. OG/LB Most Valuable Linebacker Most Valuable Player -Defensive Back Most Valuable Player - Punter Christian Hammond, Jr. Honorable Mention All Academic...

The Governor has issued Executive Order No. 70, effective immediately and remaining in effect through January 19, 2021. Because of the significant increase in the incidence of COVID-19 infections in Tennessee, additional restrictions on who may attend interscholastic athletic practices and contests will be in place...

Freed-Hardeman University plucked a gem when Forrest’s Max Kirby recently signed a Letter of Intent to play baseball next season for the Lions. “It is a big relief,” Kirby said. “I have been working since I was five years old to play college ball.” “I am glad I found a great program that is my willing to take me.” Kirby is adding his name to the long tradition of versatile athletes at Chapel Hill, playing on Forrest middle school teams that won Duck River Valley Conference titles in baseball, football, and basketball before concentrating on baseball and football in high school.

CINCINNATI (AP) — After four previous attempts, Cincinnati and Tulsa are finally going to play each other, and this time it’s for the American Athletic Conference championship. No. 6 Cincinnati (8-0, 6-0 AAC, CFP No. 9) will make its second straight appearance in the conference championship game on Saturday night at Nippert Stadium, while it will be the first time ever for No. 20 Tulsa (6-1, 6-0, CFP No. 23)...

Who’s Hot RB Michael Carter, North Carolina Or Javonte Williams for that matter. Carolina did unspeakable things on the ground against Miami. In fact, Williams and Carter set an NCAA record on Saturday for the most combined rushing yards in a single game by a pair of teammates. Both Tar Heels were spectacularly explosive, with Carter erupting for a personal-best 308 yards and two touchdowns on 24 carries...

The Cornersville Lady Bulldogs turned in their best performance of the season Friday night at home versus Mt. Pleasant. Coming in to the 2020-2011 season, the Lady Bulldogs had won seven in a row and nine out of the last 10 games over Mt. Pleasant, who broke the losing streak with a six-point win in a Hall of Champions game earlier this season...

After securing their first win of the season last week versus Hampshire, the Cornersville Bulldogs entertained Mt. Pleasant Friday in the second game of the year between the two longtime rivals. The Bulldogs got off to a slow start and could never mount enough offense to catch up as the Tigers cruised to an easy 51-31 win to sweep the season series...

Each week during the 2020 season the Maxwell Football Club will recognize outstanding performances with two weekly awards. The Maxwell Award Player of the Week will be recognized for overall performance on offense, defense or special teams, and the Chuck Bednarik Award Player of the Week will be honored for outstanding defensive play. Players selected do not have to be represented on the Maxwell or Bednarik Award watch lists...

The Forrest Lady Rockets displayed some true grit and determination on Tuesday night at Chapel Hill, giving the stout Summertown Lady Eagles all they could handle. The Lady Rockets (2-4) held the high-flying Lady Eagles (6-1) to nine points in the first quarter and 10 in the second period to take a 20-19 lead at the half before Summertown came up with a big third quarter to seize the lead and hold on for the seven-point win.

The Forrest Rockets lost their third game in a row Tuesday night, falling in a close 68-62 contest to Summertown at Chapel Hill. “We thought we came out with the right attitude and toughness to be successful in this game,” Forrest coach Corey Bishop said. “I was really proud of the way we battled and fought through some adverse situations.”

The Marshall County Tigers could not make up for a slow first half Tuesday night at Cascade, falling 40-39 to the Champions. The Tigers (3-3-1) were held to 13 points in the first half, while the Champions scored 21 to take an eight-point lead at the break...

The Marshall County Tigerettes picked up their first win of the season at Cascade Tuesday night, coming away with a 48-34 victory over the Lady Champions. The Tigerettes (1-4) scored 15 points in the first and second periods, while holding Cascade (0-4) to just 10 points in the first half to take a 20-point lead at the break...

Awards were presented to 10 winners and 20 finalists at presentation held at Nissan Stadium Tennessee’s best high school football players for 2020 were recognized at the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards dinner hosted by the Tennessee Titans. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, fewer people were permitted to attend this year’s awards ceremony compared to previous years. More than 100 people, including the 30 finalists, family members, and coaches attended the 2020 luncheon...

It’s always throwback time when Forrest and Cascade meet in any sporting event and Friday night in front of a packed house in Chapel Hill, the two squads met for a doubleheader with the Lady Rockets taking a 53-40 win over the Lady Champions in the opening game of the twin bill. It was the third win in a row for Forrest in the decades old matchup that is in the last year of non-region play as the district rivalry will be renewed next season when the 2021-2022 TSSAA realignment begins.

After getting swept in the non-region season series last year, the Forrest Rockets dropped their third game in a row to longtime rival Cascade Friday night at Chapel Hill. “We played well in spurts of the game, but I need to be doing a better job of getting the guys to play with more effort and toughness throughout the entirety of the game,” Forrest coach Corey Bishop said. The Rockets lost 55-43, but were in the game and had a chance to win as late as midway through the fourth quarter.

It was considered improbable, if not downright impossible, mere months ago. High school football, let alone the state championships, seemed equal parts mirage and logistical longshot as the United States, along with the rest of the globe, continued to battle the COVID-19 pandemic...

EDINBURG, Texas (AP) — A Texas high school football player charged onto the field and bowled over a referee Thursday night, angered after being ejected from the game. Senior defensive lineman Emmanuel Duron of Edinburg High School came running from the sideline area after the referee announced the ejection, slamming into the official during the first half of the zone play-in game against Pharr-San Juan-Alamo...

Alabama-LSU has in 13 months gone from Game of the Century to not even as interesting as BYU at Coastal Carolina. The top-ranked Crimson Tide visit the defending national champion Tigers on Saturday for a game that is likely to be a name-the-score blowout for Alabama, which is favored by more than four touchdowns...

No. 6 Florida (7-1 SEC, No. 6 CFP) at Tennessee (2-5), Saturday at 3:30 p.m. EST (CBS). Line: Florida by 17 1/2. Series record: Florida leads 29-20. WHAT'S AT STAKE? Florida can clinch the Southeastern Conference Eastern Division along with a spot in the league championship game Dec. 19. They also need a strong finish to move up in the College Football Playoff rankings. Tennessee is trying to avoid the program's longest skid since 1988 when the Vols lost the first six games to start that season...

Syracuse (1-9, 1-8 ACC) at No. 2 Notre Dame (9-0, 8-0, No. 2 CFP), Saturday at 2:30 p.m. EST (NBC). Line: Notre Dame by 33 1/2. Series record: Notre Dame leads 6-3. WHAT'S AT STAKE? Notre Dame's final tune-up for the ACC title game on Dec. 19 against either No. ...

Forrest’s Jenna Blanton became the first Lady Rockets’ softball player to sign with a Southeastern Conference program directly out of high school when she recently inked a Letter of Intent to attend the University of Kentucky next season. Lady Rockets’ legend Katie Warrick was the first Forrest softball player who played in the SEC at the University of Arkansas after transferring from the University of Tennessee at Martin after her sophomore season...

It takes a special person to play third base in softball and even a more fearless one to man the hot corner for the defending state champion Forrest Lady Rockets. Senior Karley Daughrity is one of those special players, blossoming into a lockdown defender and a solid offensive weapon in her sophomore season...

If there is anyone with more patience and perseverance than Forrest senior hurler Ashley Milligan, I have not met them. Milligan has been waiting in the wings for three years to be the number one pitcher in the circle for the Lady Rockets and just as she was about to shine last year, the COVID-19 pandemic hit, wiping out the season and now she has to wait some more...

The Richland Lady Raiders made the short journey over Highway 129 to take on the Cornersville Lady Bulldogs in Tuesday night’s opening game. The Lady Raiders used a 14-3 run at the end of the first quarter and coupled with a stifling pressure defense, eased past the Lady Bulldogs by a score of 50-40...

Cornersville welcomed longtime rival Richland at Cornersville High School on Tuesday night and the Raiders took advantage of poor shooting and shoddy ball handling by the Bulldogs to secure a convincing 56 -24 victory over the winless Bulldogs. Kaden Allen led the Bulldogs with seven points and Michael Ashley and Wallace Francis chipped in five points apiece...

Region 4/4A MVP - Jakobe Thomas - Tullahoma Offensive Player of the Year - Ryder Galardi - Nolensville Defensive Player of the Year - Grant Reeder – Nolensville/Tyreek Nard - Tullahoma Lineman of the Year - Ian Poe - Tullahoma Athlete of the Year - Donte' Prowell - Spring Hill...

Nine champions to be crowned at Tucker Stadium Eighteen teams have negotiated the 11-week regular season, four weeks of playoffs, and the coronavirus, to ultimately represent their schools and communities in the 2020 BlueCross Bowl high school football championships this week in Cookeville, Tenn. Although the capacity of Tucker Stadium on the campus of Tennessee Tech University is limited to 6,000 spectators, tickets are still available for purchase through GoFan at https://gofan.co/tssaa. Tickets are $12 per game and must be purchased in advance online. The stadium will be cleared following each game.

The Cornersville Lady Bulldogs played on their home court for the first time this season, hosting intra-county rival Forrest on a Monday night before Thanksgiving. After a close first half, the Lady Rockets changed to a 1-3-1 zone and the Lady Bulldogs did not have an answer as Forrest coasted to a 58-38 win...

The Cornersville Bulldogs hosted the Forrest Rockets in the nightcap of Monday night’s intra-county rivalry doubleheader. The Bulldogs could not get their shots to fall and the Rockets got a balanced scoring attack from three of their five starters, who all tallied in double figures as Forrest rolled to a 47-25 victory over the Bulldogs. The Forrest win was the 25th straight over the Bulldogs, dating back to February 8, 2002 when Cornersville beat the Rockets 55-48 at Chapel Hill.

Marshall County squared off with Fayetteville City in a battle of the Tigers Thursday night at the Dottie Kelso Memorial Gymnasium in Lewisburg in the second game of the twin bill for neighboring county schools. Marshall County used a 6-0 run late the first half and poured it on in the second half to come away with a 75-36 victory over Fayetteville. Bryson Hughes’ 18 points led a parade of double figure scoring from the MCHS Tigers as Devonte Davis had 13 points, Omarion Alred scored 11, and Kaamil Hazel chipped in 10 points.

The Marshall County Tigerettes, coming off a losing effort in their season opener against Hickman County on Tuesday night, hosted the Fayetteville City Lady Tigers in a Hall of Champions Contest at the Dottie Kelso Memorial Gymnasium in Lewisburg Thursday night...

It’s been several decades since Forrest and Columbia Central have gotten together on the hardwood, but they squared off Friday night at Chapel Hill in the first of a home and away series with the Lions winning big 58-30. “Columbia Central is a great team and one of the better teams in their district,” Forrest coach Corey Bishop said. “We held them to 58 points after they opened with an 85-point game.” “We had our opportunities, but missed out on some open shots on the perimeter and at the basket.”