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Why Zach Schrandt changed his mind, returned to coach Gatlinburg-Pittman to TSSAA soccer title
MURFREESBORO — On May 25, 2023, a day after Gatlinburg-Pittman boys soccer fell in the TSSAA state tournament semifinals to Madison Magnet, Zach Schrandt announced he was stepping down as the Highlanders' coach. A month later, he reversed course. Prior to Friday's Class 1A championship game against Chattanooga School...
Defending TSSAA soccer state champion Madison falls to Gatlinburg-Pittman in 2023 rematch
MURFREESBORO — The defending Class 1A champions are out of the TSSAA soccer state tournament. Gatlinburg-Pittman defeated Madison 3-1 on Wednesday in the state semifinals at the Richard Siegel Soccer Complex in Murfreesboro. The semifinal contest was a continuation of a new rivalry between the two programs. The Highlanders (17-3-2) won the first meeting...
Ottinger awarded inaugural 'Spirit of Cosby' award, named for Ray Lowe
Like many Cosby graduates, Ariel Ottinger grew up hearing Ray Lowe’s “Gimme me a C!” chant at Eagles athletic events. But she did not know the true impact until halfway through her freshman basketball season, when she heard it from the floor for the first time after being called up to varsity. “It was completely different,” Ottinger said. “Our team played so much better when he would stand up and...
Cosby softball to ‘reload’ after disappointing end to 2024 campaign
Mike Bryant walked out to centerfield and stood by himself Monday night. All the pieces had come back from the Cosby Lady Eagles’ 2023 state run, and they appeared poised to do it all again. Except then it was all over, brought to a sudden, startling close in a 4-3 loss to North Greene in the region semifinals. ...
Sweetwater dominates Pigeon Forge, returns to Class 2A state tournament
Sweetwater keeps finding ways to win. The Wildcats have faced elimination four times this postseason, but the program has not looked shaken in those moments. The team delivers with its back against the wall. Falling behind 1-0 in a three-game series was not a deterrent and Friday’s win proved again that the Wildcats can deliver under pressure. ...
Cosby wraps spring with action-packed Blue & White Game
COSBY — Devonte Wigfall took a handoff, dashed away from a defender, and looked for some room down the right sideline at Virgil Ball Stadium on Tuesday. Eagles linebacker Eli Miller arrived to the same spot just as quickly, and he and Wigfall formed a crunching collision that sent an audible pop through the light rain that had begun to fall. They exchanged words after the hit, as two weeks...
Facing elimination, Sweetwater outlasts Pigeon Forge; forces another game three
Backs against the wall, Sweetwater forced a winner-take-all game three after 14 innings of baseball on Thursday. After a 6-4 loss in game 1, the Wildcats found a 3-1 win over Pigeon Forge in a must-win nightcap. The Wildcats (31-10) have pitched out their two aces — Kai Correll and Caleb Powell — who stood tall on the mound, but will be unavailable to pitch in the game that decides...
PHOTO GALLERY: Senior Night at Cherokee Softball
The Cherokee softball team honored its seniors and their families on Friday, April 19. The Lady Chiefs’ seniors are Jada Davis, Rachel Young, Kasie Bowman, Kaylee Cinnamon and Kennedy Dishner. The Rogersville Review publishes photos from eighth grade nights, senior nights, sports queen and homecoming events as space permits. To notify us of an upcoming event or if you have questions, email sports editor Carmen Musick at carmen.musick@therogersvillereview.com.
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