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ALMOST TIME TO TIP OFF CHRISTMAS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT ACTION

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✍️ The holiday basketball tournament season is approaching, with several high-profile tournaments taking place in the region, including the "The Classic" at Tennessee High and the Arby's Classic in Bristol, Virginia.

👉 The Classic at Tennessee High features 18 schools from 10 states 👉 The Arby's Classic in Bristol, Virginia, features 20 teams 👉 Tournaments take place over the holiday season 👉 Local teams will face tough competition 👉 The events promise to be exciting and memorable

-- #RichardEnsor #MichaelMcMeans #TennesseeHigh #Bristol,Virginia #Greeneville #HalHenardGym #VirginiaHigh #sports

THE ANTI-LANE KIFFIN: MEET PETE GOLDING, THE UNAPOLOGETIC AND AUTHENTIC NEW OLE MISS BOSS

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✍️ Pete Golding, a 41-year-old defensive coordinator, is set to make his head coaching debut at Ole Miss after Lane Kiffin's departure. Golding's unique journey to the top job includes a dramatic haircut and a focus on his coaching philosophy.

👉 Pete Golding is set to make his head coaching debut at Ole Miss after Lane Kiffin's departure 👉 Golding's unique journey to the top job includes a dramatic haircut and a focus on his coaching philosophy 👉 Golding started his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Delta State and worked his way up to become the defensive coordinator at Alabama 👉 Golding's lack of flashiness and focus on his coaching philosophy have made him a beloved figure among players and coaches 👉 Golding's debut as head coach is a chance for him to prove himself in a new role

-- #PeteGolding #RickRhoades #FrankieDeBusk #DavidDuggan #RonRoberts #NickSaban #LaneKiffin #JimmySexton #ToshLupoi #PaulFinebaum #Legend #SkipGolding #OleMiss #DeltaState #Alabama #Tusculum #UT-SanAntonio #Hammond #NewOrleans #BatonRouge #Fresno #California #Arkansas #Oxford #Greeneville #Tennessee #sports

TSSAA FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS SCORES FOR TENNESSEE HIGH SCHOOL SEMIFINALS

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✍️ The TSSAA football playoffs have reached the Tennessee high school semifinals, with 12 games scheduled across the state in six Division I classifications.

👉 12 Tennessee high school football semifinal games scheduled across the state 👉 Games will determine winners of each classification 👉 Winners will compete in state championship games from December 4-6 👉 TSSAA football playoffs have reached the semifinal stage

-- #Tennessee #Chattanooga #Fayetteville #McKenzie #MarionCounty #Eagleton #Huntingdon #Milan #TynerAcademy #GatlinburgPittman #Covington #Westview #Alcoa #Greeneville #SouthGibson #Pearl-Cohn #KnoxvilleHalls #SevierCounty #Centennial #Page #Blackman #Oakland #Ravenwood #Nashville #sports

TUESDAY NIGHT ROUND-UP: HIGH SCHOOL THANKSGIVING BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS ACROSS THE REGION

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✍️ High school basketball teams in the Tri-Cities region of Tennessee competed in holiday tournaments, with several teams emerging victorious.

👉 South Greene defeated Daniel Boone 57-42 in the Hardee's Classic 👉 David Crockett edged out Chuckey-Doak 69-63 in the nightcap 👉 Volunteer defeated Providence Academy 73-45 👉 Sullivan East Patriots cruised past Happy Valley 68-30 👉 Greeneville controlled the night with a 64-26 win over the Lady Patriots 👉 Tennessee High earned a 58-52 victory over Cloudland

-- #Tri-Cities #Tennessee #Hardee'sClassic #FoodCityThanksgivingClassic #SullivanEast #HappyValley #Greeneville #UniversityHigh #Cloudland #sports

TWO VOLS NAMED TO WOODEN AWARD WATCH LIST

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✍️ Two Tennessee men's basketball players, Nate Ament and Ja'Kobi Gillespie, have been named to the John R. Wooden Award Watch List.

👉 Nate Ament and Ja'Kobi Gillespie named to the John R. Wooden Award Watch List 👉 Ament is one of eight freshmen to make the list 👉 Gillespie is averaging 16.5 points, 6.3 assists, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.0 steals per game 👉 Both players have received preseason honors

-- #NateAment #Ja'KobiGillespie #JuliusErving #BobCousy #Tennessee #LosAngeles #Maryland #Greeneville #sports

GREENEVILLE’S BAUGH AND ANDERSON NAMED CLASS 4-A MR. FOOTBALL SEMI-FINALIST

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✍️ The Tennessee Titans Mr. Football awards will be presented to top football players in nine classifications on December 9, 2025, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville.

👉 The Tennessee Titans Mr. Football awards will be presented on December 9, 2025, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. 👉 Five semi-finalists were announced for each classification. 👉 Two players from Northeast Tennessee were recognized from the same team. 👉 Greeneville quarterback Caden Baugh is one of the recognized players.

-- #CadenBaugh #NissanStadium #Nashville #NortheastTennessee #Greeneville #sports

ONE KNOX SC ON THE VERGE OF SEASON TITLE AFTER 2-1 WIN EXTENDS HOME STREAK

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✍️ One Knoxville SC defeated Texoma FC 2-1, extending its undefeated streak at home and moving one win away from securing its first regular season championship.

👉 One Knoxville SC defeated Texoma FC 2-1, extending its undefeated streak at home. 👉 The team is now one win away from securing its first regular season championship. 👉 One Knox has already clinched a home playoff game as one of the league's top four teams. 👉 The team will face Greeneville Triumph SC in its final regular season game on October 25.

-- #IanFuller #KempesTekiela #BabacarDiene #DaveyMason #SeanLewis #JoannaHayes #Knoxville #CovenantHealthPark #OldCity #Greeneville #sports

IOWA BASKETBALL FROSH STAYED LOYAL DESPITE BLUE BLOODS’ PURSUIT

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✍️ Iowa basketball freshman forward Trey Thompson discussed his decision to remain loyal to his original commitment to attend Iowa and turn down late offers from top programs.

👉 Trey Thompson reclassified from the 2026 class to the 2025 recruiting class 👉 He was listed as the No. 93 overall recruit, No. 17 power forward, and No. 1 prospect in the state 👉 He received scholarship offers from Purdue, Vanderbilt, and UConn, but chose to commit to Iowa 👉 He wants to make an impact on the team in any way he can, whether it's bringing energy to practice or contributing off the bench 👉 He will make his collegiate debut on November 4 against Robert Morris

-- #TreyThompson #CoachMcCollum #Iowa #Greeneville #Tennessee #Purdue #Vanderbilt #UConn #Kansas #Carver-HawkeyeArena #sports

OKLAHOMA SOONERS FORWARD NAMED PRESEASON FIRST-TEAM ALL-SEC

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✍️ The Oklahoma Sooners women's basketball team is expected to have a strong season with forward Raegan Beers leading the way, who was named a preseason All-SEC first team selection.

👉 Raegan Beers named preseason All-SEC first team selection 👉 Beers led the Sooners in scoring and rebounding last season 👉 Key returning players include Peyton Verhulst, Zya Vann, and Sahara Williams 👉 Aliyah Chavez, the No. 1 player in the 2025 recruiting class, joins the team 👉 The Sooners open their regular season against Belmont on November 3

-- #RaeganBeers #PeytonVerhulst #ZyaVann #SaharaWilliams #AliyahChavez #JennieBaranczyk #JohnWilliams #Oklahoma #Norman #Belmont #Sacramento #FortMyers #OklahomaCity #Greeneville #sports

TENNESSEE BASEBALL SCHEDULES INTRASQUAD SCRIMMAGES IN CHATTANOOGA, NASHVILLE

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✍️ The University of Tennessee baseball team will play intrasquad scrimmages in Chattanooga and Nashville in October as part of their fall season under coach Tony Vitello.

👉 The Vols will play intrasquad scrimmages in Chattanooga and Nashville in October 👉 The scrimmages will take place at AT&T Field in Chattanooga on October 4 and First Horizon Park in Nashville on October 26 👉 This is a change from the team's typical fall schedule, which has included games against other programs

-- #TonyVitello #MikeWilson #Chattanooga #Nashville #AT&TField #FirstHorizonPark #Greeneville #Jackson #LindseyNelsonStadium #TusculumUniversity #sports

DOBYNS BENNETT CAPTURES WIN ON THE VOLLEYBALL COURT

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✍️ The Lady Greene Devils lost to Dobyns-Bennett 3-0 in volleyball, while Providence Academy and Sullivan East Volleyball secured wins in non-conference matches.

👉 Lady Greene Devils lost to Dobyns-Bennett 3-0 👉 Providence Academy hosted Lakeway Christian but no score was recorded 👉 Sullivan East Volleyball won 3-0 over Tri-Cities Christian

-- #Greeneville #JohnsonCity #sports

HOW TO WATCH MORRISTOWN WEST VS. GREENEVILLE IN FRIDAY TENNESSEE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAME

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✍️ The article provides information about the streaming details and kickoff time for a high school football game between Morristown West and Greeneville.

-- #MorristownWest #Greeneville #sports

CHARLOTTE HORNETS FOUNDATION LAUNCHES CAROLINAS INITIATIVE

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✍️ The Charlotte Hornets Foundation launched its Impacting the Carolinas initiative, making six stops in North and South Carolina to spread awareness and donate to local organizations.

👉 The Charlotte Hornets Foundation launched its Impacting the Carolinas initiative 👉 The initiative aims to spread awareness about the team across North and South Carolina 👉 The foundation visited six locations in the Carolinas, including The Boys and Girls Club of York County 👉 The foundation donated $10,000 to The Boys and Girls Club of York County 👉 Hornets legend Dell Curry made a surprise appearance at the Rock Hill stop

-- #BetsyMack #DellCurry #RockHill #Concord #Gastonia #Raleigh #Columbia #Greeneville #Charlotte #sports

IOWA BASKETBALL OFFICIALLY INKS FOUR-STAR FORWARD TREY THOMPSON

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✍️ Iowa Hawkeyes basketball team has signed four-star power forward Trey Thompson for the 2025-26 season.

👉 Trey Thompson has signed with the Iowa Hawkeyes for the 2025-26 season 👉 He is a four-star power forward from Greeneville High School 👉 Thompson has a versatile skillset, including shooting, passing, and rebounding 👉 He has averaged 21.8 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game in his three varsity seasons

-- #TreyThompson #BenMcCollum #TrevinJirak #TateSage #PeytonMcCollum #BennettStirtz #KaelCombs #CamManyawu #IsaiaHoward #TavionBanks #JoeyMatteoni #AlvaroFolgueiras #BrendanHausen #CooperKoch #JacobKoch #Iowa #Greeneville #Tennessee #WestDesMoines #Oklahoma #Missouri #Kansas #Purdue #Clemson #Vanderbilt #sports

IOWA BASKETBALL EARNS OFFICIAL VISIT FROM PRIORITY 2026 RECRUIT

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✍️ Iowa basketball is set to host four-star forward Trey Thompson for an official visit on June 23, as the Hawkeyes make a big push to secure his commitment.

👉 Trey Thompson is a four-star power forward from Greeneville High School in Tennessee 👉 He has added offers from Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, and UConn in recent weeks 👉 The Hawkeyes will host Thompson for an official visit on June 23 👉 Thompson has excelled with the Tennessee Impact team on the Adidas 3SSB Circuit

-- #TreyThompson #SeanBock #JamieShaw #Josh #Iowa #Tennessee #Greeneville #Kansas #UConn #Indiana #sports

HIGHEST-RATED CLASS OF 2026 FOOTBALL RECRUITS FROM TENNESSEE

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✍️ The article highlights the top-rated football recruits from Tennessee for the Class of 2026, showcasing their skills, offers, and potential for success in college and beyond.

👉 The article highlights the top-rated football recruits from Tennessee for the Class of 2026. 👉 The recruits are not only physically advanced and highly skilled but also possess marketability, social media presence, and brand potential. 👉 The article features players from various positions, including running back, offensive tackle, linebacker, and quarterback. 👉 The recruits have received offers from top programs and have a strong potential for success in college and beyond.

-- #Tennessee #Nashville #Chattanooga #Knoxville #Medina #Greeneville #Hendersonville #MountPleasant #sports

TENNESSEE, VANDERBILT BASEBALL RECRUITS HEADLINE TBCA MR. BASEBALL HONORS

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✍️ Oak Ridge junior Michael Teasley wins the Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association Class 4A Mr. Baseball award, beating out Clarksville's Korbin Reynolds.

👉 Michael Teasley wins the Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association Class 4A Mr. Baseball award 👉 Teasley is a Tennessee baseball commitment 👉 Korbin Reynolds, a Vanderbilt signee, was a finalist 👉 Ryan Mitchell from Houston was also a finalist 👉 Teasley had a batting average of .393, seven homers, 33 RBIs, and 33 runs scored

-- #MichaelTeasley #KorbinReynolds #RyanMitchell #GunnerSkelton #JackDugan #AlexBedford #EastonSullivan #CarsonQuillen #BlakeLundy #GrayEubanks #OakRidge #Clarksville #Tennessee #Vanderbilt #Houston #ColumbiaAcademy #LipscombAcademy #LawrenceCounty #Greenfield #Greeneville #Baylor #Huntington #sports

THE BEST TENNESSEE HIGH SCHOOLS FOR ATHLETES? ACCORDING TO ONE STUDY, THESE ARE THE TOP 25

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✍️ Tennessee high schools with the best athletic programs, according to a study that considers student and parent feedback and data from the U.S. Department of Education.

👉 The study considered survey feedback from students and parents and data from the U.S. Department of Education. 👉 The top 25 schools were ranked based on the number of sports offered and student participation. 👉 The top 10 schools include Ravenwood High School, Davidson Academy, Farragut High School, and Christian Academy of Knoxville, among others.

-- #Tennessee #Brentwood #Nashville #Knoxville #Greeneville #Memphis #Chattanooga #Jackson #Eads #sports

FORWARD AIR LOOKS FOR A FRESH START IN DELAWARE

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✍️ Forward Air is asking shareholders to approve a plan to reincorporate from Tennessee to Delaware, which could provide improved optionality and ease the path to a sale.

👉 Forward Air is seeking to reincorporate from Tennessee to Delaware 👉 The move could provide improved optionality and ease the path to a sale 👉 The reincorporation plan does not involve a change of ownership or operations 👉 The company will not be uprooting its headquarters in Greeneville, Tennessee

-- #Tennessee #Delaware #Greeneville #business

TENNESSEE BASKETBALL TARGET MAKES TRANSFER DECISION

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✍️ Tennessee transfer target guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie commits to USC, while Maryland guard Rodney Rice commits to USC on the final day of the NCAA transfer portal spring window.

👉 Ja'Kobi Gillespie commits to USC 👉 Rodney Rice commits to USC 👉 Both players entered the NCAA transfer portal 👉 Gillespie has played for Virginia Tech and Belmont 👉 Rice has played for Maryland

-- #Ja'KobiGillespie #RodneyRice #RickBarnes #Tennessee #USC #Maryland #VirginiaTech #Belmont #Greeneville #sports