Class 2A’s third-ranked Marion County clobbered Brainerd, 63-6 to open the high school football season. The defense for the Warriors was rock solid as they held Brainerd to minus-6 yards rushing. The offense rushed for 233 yards and Colin Beason threw for 95 yards and three touchdowns. Zaiden Humphrey, who has made the position change …
The TSSAA high school football season kicks off this week. You can hear from 4 teams from the Nickajack Radio Network in conjunction with The River 104.9, Country Roads 93.3 and our streaming services. Defending Class 1A South Pittsburg Pirates: Aug. 21, 2026 Fri Christian Community, TN 7:00 PM Aug. 28, 2026 Fri at Silverdale Baptist …
The Marion County School Board has opted to postpone its decision regarding proposed increases to high school sports ticket prices following considerable feedback from parents and community members in response to a Facebook announcement. The post disclosed that varsity football tickets were set to be priced at $10 for both adults and students, encompassing kindergarten …
A proposal to raise ticket prices for Marion County high school sports prompted widespread concern over the weekend. However, the school system has clarified that students will still be able to attend varsity football games at a reduced rate. The confusion started after Whitwell High School posted new athletic admission prices, indicating that both adults …
According to court records in Marion County 18 year-old JaMychal Buckner allegedly raped a teenage female just before midnight on June 28. The alleged assault took place at female’s home. The arrest report that charged Bucker with rape, also says that the victim did not consent. Buckner, who played football for South Pittsburg before graduating in …
One year ago, Ja’Mychal Buckner was preparing to play his senior year of high school football for the South Pittsburg High Pirates. Now, Buckner is facing a serious arrest at the Marion County Jail. The 18 year-old was charged with rape on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Buckner, who played running back for South Pittsburg High …
Last week the South Pittsburg Board of Mayor & Commissioners approved a $7,500 donation to help the High School Pirates football team buy state championship rings. Head Coach Wes Stone requested the funds for rings celebrating their 2025 TSSAA Class 1A BlueCross Bowl victory. City Administrator Michael Hudson said similar donations were made by previous …
Congratulations to Class of 2027 South Pittsburg Pirate Dayon Cooper for receiving an invitation to compete in the Under Armour All American football camp series in St. Louis on March 22, 2026. This is the second year in a row South Pittsburg has had a student athlete selected to participate in this prestigious event. Cooper …
The 2025 Tennessee Sports Writers Association All-State football team includes 9 South Pittsburg Pirates, 3 Marion County Warriors and 1 Grundy County Yellow Jacket. Class 1A OFFENSE QB – Cole Brown, McKenzie* QB – Caden Jones, South Pittsburg, Sr. QB – Nolan Adams, Clay County, Sr. RB – Jaiden Bunch, Coalfield* RB – Ja’Mychal Buckner, …
The Tennessee Titans 2025 Mr. Football award winners were announced on Dec. 9, at Nissan Stadium. DaYon Cooper of the South Pittsburg Pirates was named Mr. Football for Class 1A. Cooper, a junior, helped the Pirates to their 8th TSSAA state championship last week in Chattanooga. Cooper finished the 2025 season with 421 yards …
