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Cookeville Boys Basketball Coach Josh Heard Resigns
Fresh off a Class 4A state championship game appearance, the Cookeville Cavaliers will be searching for a new head coach as Joshua Heard resigned on Monday. Heard coached 6 seasons with the Cavaliers and led them to the program’s first region championship and state championship game appearance in 2024, where they finished runner-up behind champion Independence.
Maynord Hired As Upperman Athletic Director
Upperman High School welcomes a familiar face as its new Athletic Director, Jimmy Maynord. Maynord spent over 40 years working in various coaching and administrative roles throughout the Upper Cumberland, before semi-retiring in 2021. He said that his experience and knowledge of the area will help him in this new role.
Monterey Volleyball Welcomes New Coach
After a 2023 campaign that saw Monterey High School Volleyball go winless in 12 outings, first year head coach Todd Daugherty steps into the role looking to get back to basics. Daugherty is a Crossville native who fell in love with the game during his time at the University of...
UCSN: HS Football Coaches Staying Busy
As the Friday night lights loom large, head coaches across the Upper Cumberland are spending their summers getting their teams physically and mentally ready for the season ahead. After a successful 8-4 campaign last season, Cookeville High School head coach Taylor Hennigan has leaned into his philosophy of togetherness and...
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