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Riverdale High School girls soccer team head coach charged with statutory rape
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WZTV) — The head coach for a Middle Tennessee high school girls soccer team has been charged with statutory rape among other offenses, officials confirm. Nathan Sweet, the head coach for the girl's soccer team at Riverdale High School, was placed on unpaid suspension pending the...
Oakland football's Stephen Ellison receives DNJ All-Sports Courage Award for 2023-24
There was a lot on the mind of Oakland football standout Stephen Ellison entering the 2023 season. One concern was playing his senior season after suffering a severe concussion the previous year. It not only kept the 5-foot-11, 185-pound safety off the football field the entire season, but also led to a six-month road to recovery after spending several days in the hospital.
Daily News Journal All-Sports Female Athlete of the Year for 2023-24 is MTCS' Anna Clay Shirley
Middle Tennessee Christian School's Anna Clay Shirley hopes the best is yet to come for her athletic career. The junior already has made a big name for herself around the Murfreesboro area, bursting onto the scene as one of the top volleyball and girls basketball players since her eighth grade year. ...
Central Magnet's Vinny Peck, Siegel's Cate Schroer are 2024 DNJ President's Cup recipients
Siegel's Cate Schroer and Central Magnet's Vinny Peck were the epitome of success during a high school athletic careers. Both balanced being standout athletes, being excellent in the classroom and also taking time to give back to the community. ...
MTSU quarterback ready for virtual debut in “EA College Football 25”
If you want more news like this, sign up for the Sidelines weekly newsletter here! Find it in your inbox every Thursday afternoon. MURFREESBORO, Tenn- In the fall of 2012, a then 10-year-old Nick Vattiato came home from school to do what every 10-year-old kid does after school; kickback, relax and play some video games.
Lauren Giesecke Named Head Women's Golf Coach
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Lauren Giesecke, a renowned women's golf coach with nine years of head coaching experience, has been named head coach of the Middle Tennessee women's golf program, Director of Athletics Chris Massaro announced Monday. Giesecke becomes just the fourth Blue Raiders head coach in the program's history.
Balancing Passion for Academics and Football: How A Student-Athlete Can Stay Ahead on the Field and in the Classroom
The summer is never long enough – football practice and the return of academics will be here before you know it! For students enrolled in middle school, high school, and college athletics, balancing academic responsibilities with the demanding schedule of an athlete can be challenging. Put together a well-designed playbook for your year to score […] The post Balancing Passion for Academics and Football: How A Student-Athlete Can Stay Ahead on the Field and in the Classroom appeared first on Wilson County Source.
Four-star safety has Ole Miss in Top 4 alongside three SEC schools
Four-star safety Jaylan Morgan has locked in his Top 4 and his commitment date. The Murfreesboro, Tennessee native will decide on July 8 at 2 pm CT. Ole Miss is one of four SEC schools that Morgan will choose from, the others being Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi State. Morgan is...
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