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Tag: TSSAA

Three Area Teams Remain in TSSAA Playoffs

Marion County 35, South Greene 0: The Warriors scored two TDs on defense and three more on offense. Brayden Pickett returned an interception 55 yards for a touchdown, and Mason Mays scooped up a fumble and took it 29 yards to the end zone. Mays added another touchdown rushing. Third-ranked Marion will host fifth-ranked Gordonsville (12-0) …

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Two Local Players Named Semi-Finalist for Mr. Football

The Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards will be presented to the top football players in nine classifications of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. The top kicker in the state will be recognized with a Mr. Football Award, regardless of classification. Five semifinalists are announced …

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Some Playoff Date Changes and Our Radio Coverage Plan

Due to predicted bad weather on Friday, Marion County, Sequatchie County, Whitwell, and Grundy County changed their playoff games from Friday to Thursday. South Pittsburg, Bledsoe County, and North Jackson, AL will play on Friday. You can hear the Marion County game on Thursday on The River 104.9, AM 910, or www.theriver1049.com. Sequatchie County football can …

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Attention Sequatchie County Schools Sports Fans

Friday Night Football Preview – Oct. 10, 2025

Week 8 of the regular season of high school football in Tennessee comes to the Sequatchie Valley this Friday night, with several big games on the line for our area teams. First the Marion County Warriors (6-1)  face the Grundy County Yellowjackets (7-0) in a key district game for both teams. The Warriors are currently …

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TN High School Football Standings October 8

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 …

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NFHS Student-Athlete Award of Excellence Local Honorees

The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA), in collaboration with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), has established the NFHS Award of Excellence for Sportsmanship, Ethics, and Integrity to honor remarkable student-athletes who have demonstrated exceptional character and sportsmanship in their athletic pursuits. Deserving students will be presented with a certificate from …

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New State Legislature Student Athlete Transfer Bill Put On Hold

A new state legislature bill adopting new TSSAA high school transfer rules has been delayed until the next legislative session in 2026, even though it has already passed the state senate. Earlier this year, the TSSAA Board approved a new “one-time transfer rule” for non-athletic reasons that would not punish student athletes regarding eligibility. The TSSAA board …

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Whitwell Tiger Wrestler is State Champion

500+ young wrestlers represented Class A, AA, and Girls at the TSSAA State Wrestling Championships on Friday and Saturday in Franklin. Congratulations to Whitwell High School Senior Wyatt Davis, your TSSAA Class A 144-lb State Champion. His Coaches are TD Argo and Kyle Antal. The senior Tiger won 21-3 over senior Vayden Moore from Cascade …

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Gold Ball for Marion County and Silver for South Pittsburg

The Marion County Warriors celebrated a triumphant afternoon on Saturday, adding a fifth state football championship to the school’s trophy case after a 17-7 win over Milan. This is the Warriors’ first state title since 1995. The game began with a pivotal moment as Marion’s defensive back, Luke Tipton, intercepted a pass on the second …

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