Sports - Marshall County Tribune

Ron Tobin's "Walk the Line" blew a hose in his pull on Friday night.

CHAPEL HILL — Roars from fans and machinery, clouds of black smoke, and southern hospitality are a small portion of what the Chapel Hill Lions Club provides with their annual Super Pull of the … more

By Will Carter ~ Sports Writer | 7/28/22

Several Marshall County players wait in line for pictures during the Tigers’ media day last Friday night.

Tigers ready for busy finish to summer slate

In the middle of summer workouts, Marshall County head coach Thomas Osteen likes what he’s seen from his team so far this summer. Last Friday night, the Tigers participated in their annual … more

By Chris Siers ~ sports@t-g.com | 7/28/22

The Marshall County 6U softball team recently played in a pair of tournaments, winning the TSFA World Series, which was held in Ringgold, Georgia, where they won the 6U World Series championship. They also competed in the SUGF Summer state tournament and finished runner-up. In two tournaments, the team put together a 9-3-1 overall record. Competing with the team were (front, from left) McKartie Osborne, Adalynn Henson, Finley Tietgens, Bristol Crawford, Baylann Giles, Elise Piersol; (middle, from left) Amelia Daws, Everleigh Romero, Aspen Pierceall, Blair Brewer, Leah Davis, Hannah McCormick, Lennon Veron; (back, from left) Coaches Tim Pierceall, Zack McCormick, Luke Brewer, Doug Giles, Ryan Tietens and Shane Piersol.

Local softball team does well in recent tournaments

7/28/22

The Forrest Rockets work through a morning drill during practice this week.

Rockets putting in summer work

On the heels of a successful 2021 campaign, Forrest coach Eli Stephenson and the Rockets have been hard at work in the summer preparing to take the next step in the program in 2022.Between work in … more

By Chris Siers ~ sports@t-g.com | 7/21/22

Bulldog head coach Shelby Waddell huddles up with the offense during a drill at a recent practice.

Bulldogs working through summer

All through the month of June, the Cornersville Bulldogs had a crash course on getting to know new head coach Shelby Waddell. While Waddell takes over the Bulldog program, it’s not been a … more

By Chris Siers ~ sports@t-g.com | 7/13/22

The Marshall County 8-year0old All Stars competed in The MuleTown Classic in Columbia last month and finished second in the tournament. June 18. Players who competed are (front row, from left) Kemari Lee, Knox Bowen, Landree Welch, Connor Meeks, Knox Hopkins, Weston King; (second row, from left): Khamani Duff, Kanin O’Neal, Stratton Smith, Bentley Fisher, Logan Haislip, Isaac Toseland; (third row, from left): Coach Derek Smith, Coach Jacob Hopkins, and Coach Rodney Meeks.

Marshall Co. All-Stars take 2nd

7/12/22

Annette Fenech (left) and Kathy Smith recently competed in the Tennessee Senior Olympics and took home gold medals during their power walk events.

Local power walkers take gold in Senior Games

Kathy Smith and Annette Fenech have had a fairly busy year. The two compete in the Tennessee Senior Olympic Games in the power walk. The duo competed in the National Senior Games back in May. While … more

By Chris Siers ~ sports@t-g.com | 7/12/22

Natalie Garner signs her letter of intent to continue her cheerleading career at UT-Southern.

Cornersville’s Garner picks UT-Southern

Before the end of the 2021-2022 school year, Cornersville senior Natalie Garner signed a letter of intent to continue her cheerleading career at UT-Southern during the upcoming 2022-2023 year. … more

By Chris Siers ~ sports@t-g.com | 6/30/22

Hunter Bennett signs his letter of intent to play for Montreat College in front of a packed crowd of friends, teammates and coaches.

Rocket senior makes college pick

Hunter Bennett has been playing basketball ever since he was big enough to pick up a ball.With plenty of hours in the gym, his life-long dream was being able to play at the next level.He finally made … more

By Chris Siers ~ sports@t-g.com | 6/24/22

My teams let me down...again

I’m beginning to think I may never get to experience a championship as a fan of any of my teams. No, seriously. It’s been nothing but heartbreak for any of my teams I’m a fan … more

By Chris Siers ~ sports@t-g.com | 6/24/22

Cornersville High School has named Shelby Waddell as the new head football coach.

NEW BULLDOG LEADER

When Cornersville football coach Gerard Randolph stepped down from coaching responsibilities, the administration began a search for his successor that didn’t take terribly long.Cornersville has … more

By Chris Siers ~ sports@t-g.com | 6/16/22

The Forrest Rockets picked up the Region 4-AA title to go along with their District 7-AA title this season.

Forrest’s ’no-quit’ mentality guides Rockets on state run

Nearly two weeks ago, the Forrest Rockets took off in what was a loaded Class 2A state tournament and even though Forrest were knocked out of the tournament with back-to-back losses to Pigeon Forge … more

By Chris Siers ~ sports@t-g.com | 6/10/22

Forrest junior Julie Williams picked up a complete game win the circle for the Lady Rockets, who defeated Loretto 4-3 in the loser’s bracket final Saturday morning at the Spring Fling XIX in Murfreesboro.

Mustangs down, two more to go for Lady Rockets

After corralling a Mustang in the morning, the Forrest Lady Rockets face the daunting task of taming a tornado twice in the afternoon. Forrest handled Loretto 4-3 in a morning loser’s bracket … more

By Anthony S. Puca Sports Writer | 5/28/22

Andrew Timmons celebrates with Carter Walk after scoring Tuesday night’s only run against Riverside.

Rockets take storm-shortened state opener

SMYRNA — It wasn’t the way anyone wanted the Class 2A state tournament to end. After torrential rains blanketed the field at Stewarts Creek during the tournament opener between Forrest … more

By Chris Siers ~ sports@t-g.com | 5/25/22

Successful school year enters final week with state tournaments

I’ve been covering sports for more than a decade. This isn’t just a job for me, this is a passion that I truly try to reflect in my coverage in our area. I remember getting my first job … more

By Chris Siers ~ sports@t-g.com | 5/24/22

Senior Cam Vaughn (5) lets out a roar of emotion after scoring the game-tying, ninth run in the bottom of the seventh inning on Friday.

BORO BOUND

CHAPEL HILL — It’s the stuff kids dream of— back against the wall, win or go home, deliver the big hit or see the season end. Most kids dream of it. Preston Gentry and the Forrest … more

By Chris Siers ~ sports@t-g.com | 5/20/22

The Forrest Rockets pose with their new hardware after defeating Community for a sixth time this season, which earned them the Region 4-AA title.

SIX IS NICE

CHAPEL HILL — The Forrest Rockets have gotten pretty familiar with the Community Vikings.Their most recent meeting, prior to Wednesday’s Region 4-AA title game, the Rockets had to utilize … more

By Chris Siers ~ sports@t-g.com | 5/19/22

Mallory Woodward connects for a two-out single in the top of the fourth inning.

Tigerettes’ season ends in region semis

SPARTA — What’s been a stellar year of a new direction in Marshall County Tigerette softball ended on Tuesday afternoon in the Region 4-AAA tournament at White County. What started off as … more

By Chris Siers ~ sports@t-g.com | 5/18/22