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The Jasper Middle School Warriors won the Sequatchie Valley Conference Championship game on Thursday night. The game against the South Pittsburg Academy Pirates was played at Marion County High School’s Bill Baxter Stadium in Jasper. The Warriors finished their season 8-1 overall, taking home the ‘gold football’ SVC Championshiop trophy to end the season with …
Class A, Region 3 REGION OVERALL W L W L Whitwell 2 0 2 5 Copper Basin 1 1 2 5 Sale Creek 0 0 6 0 South Pittsburg 0 0 5 1 Lookout Valley 0 2 2 5 Class 2A, Region 2 REGION OVERALL W L W L Eagleton Academy 1 0 6 1 …
Marion County Youth Basketball Association (MCYBA) will soon be getting the 2025-2026 season underway and sign-ups will begin starting on October 26th. MCBYA is for players grades Pre-K through 5th Grade. In-person sign-ups will take place between 9:00 AM and 12:00 Noon at the Marion County High School Gym on Saturday, October 25th; Saturday, November …
South Pittsburg will host Christian County, Ky, on Friday at Beene Stadium. The game can be heard on The River 104.9, AM 910, or www.theriver104.9.com. Marion County is at home this week against region opponent Bledsoe County in a battle of two ranked teams. Check out the game on Friday at www.theriver104.9.com. Whitwell (2-4, 2-0) is at …
On October 24, Marion County High School will honor #8 Jacob Saylors by retiring his jersey. Jacob is a true example of what it means to be a Warrior for Life! Saylor’s rushing ability helped Marion County to three TSSAA championship games. Don’t miss this special celebration! Let’s make it a night to remember for …
The South Pittsburg Pirates recovered six fumbles in the second half, improving to 4-1 and dropping Red Bank to 1-4. The Pirates beat the Lions 31-7. South Pittsburg senior Dayon Cooper carried the ball 21 times for 161 yards and two touchdowns. The Pirates will host Christian County, Ky, on Friday at Beene Stadium. The …
The Warriors of Marion County are on the road this week against region opponent Monterey (2-3). Check out the game on Friday at www.theriver104.9.com. South Pittsburg (3-1) will host Red Bank (1-3). The game can be heard on The River 104.9, AM 910, or www.theriver104.9.com. Whitwell (1-4) will venture away from home this week to take on …
The Tennessee Sports Writers Association and USA Today Network announced football rankings after Week 4 on Monday. Top 10 teams in each of the six Division I classifications and Top 5 in three Division II classes were selected by TSWA members and USA Today writers with first-place votes in parentheses and total points based on …
The Chattanooga Prep Sentinels (2-3) outgained the Marion County Warriors (4-1) 316-131 in total yards for the non-region 18-6 win. The loss snapped Marion’s eight-game winning streak dating back to last season. The Warriors entered their Homecoming game ranked No. 1 in Class 2A and is the reigning state champion. Ashton Martin scored on an …
Class 2A’s Marion County, the TSWA #1 Class 2A team (4-0), hosts Chattanooga Prep. You can hear the Warriors’ game at www.theriver1049.com. Sequatchie County (2-2), ranked 8th in Class 3A, will be at home against the (3-1) Cascade Champions. The Indians game will be broadcast on Country Roads 93.3. South Pittsburg (2-1), the state’s Class 1A …
