Area Sports
Week 7 ~ October 30, 2010Two hundred and nine of our children graced the pitch in the fall of 2010. This past week signaled the conclusion of the fall season for the Macon County Soccer League. The tournament championship is the final competition of the year and is the coveted crown jewel for most teams.…
New Law Requires Full-Time Served with No Plea Reduction The late Markie Voyles, age 17 when she died on October 26, 2008. Dear Family & Friends: We are pleased to announce that both the senate and house have passed a bill named the “Markie Voyles Act” which will require any adult being found…
By: David Phillips This past Saturday, our 9 & 10 Blue Team and our 6th Grade Blue Team travelled to Westmoreland to participate in the Area Championship Bowl games. Our 9 & 10 team won their 4th Area Championship and our 6th Grade team won their 7th Area Championship. The 9 & 10 year olds…
Honored with Bid to Walt Disney World’s National Event By: Misty Green On Saturday, November 6, 2010, the Macon County High School Cheerleading Squad traveled to Warren County High School in McMinnville, TN and returned with two prestigious trophies. The Cheer Squad earned 1st place in the Fight Song Division, for their performance of Rocky…
Story & Photos By: Misty Green The Macon County High School Basketball teams held their annual Blue vs. White pre-season basketball game last Saturday night, November 6, 2010. Opening the event with the girls challenge, the game stayed close throughout the entire contest, however the Blue team was able to hang on to their slim…
The Red Boiling Springs Junior High Basketball teams held the 33rd Annual Tip-off Classic Basketball Tournament on October 26-30, 2010. In the Girl’s Division… Allons placed first, followed by Rickman, Celina, and RBS. The Coach’s Award went to Paige Smith from Allons. All-Tournament Girl’s Team: RBS’ Kaitlyn McCarter, (Celina) Hope Roach, Kennedy Smith (Rickman) Susana…
By: Misty Green The Hermitage Springs School Basketball teams welcomed Red Boiling Springs Junior High on November 1, 2010 for a rival roundball game. RBS’ #12 Emily Gregory aims for two in the Jr. High Basketball game against Hermitage Springs last Monday night, November 1, 2010. The Lady Bulldogs defeated the Lady Wildcats by a…
Story By: Misty GreenThe Macon County Jr. High School Basketball teams hosted Mt. Juliet last Thursday, November 4, 2010, and the Tigerettes were able to claim a 35-25 win over their opponent. The MCJHS Tigers were unable to get ahead of the visiting Golden Bears, and was defeated by a final score of 31-11. The…
The Macon County Cross Country team participated in the Region 5 A-AA meet on the Steeplechase Course at Percy Warner Park on October 28, 2010. The girls team placed fourth for Macon County, in the girls 5k run. Katie Swindle led the team by placing 3rd with a time of 21:14.60, followed by Mackenzie Painter…
Story By: Misty Green – mgchronicle@nctc.com Class 4A first round of the Blue Cross Bowl TSSAA State Play-offs held Macon County (5-5) to be paired with David Lipscomb (7-3), and were scheduled to face off on Friday, November 5, 2010 in Nashville. The Macon County Tigers were able to strike the scoreboard early in the…