Area Sports
Bulldog trio signs with colleges
Bulldog trio signs with colleges By Logan Watson Milan athletes have been a hot commodity among college recruiters as of late. Last week, three more Milan footballers made their marks to continue their academic and athletic careers at the next level. J.P. Porter, Cameron Oliver and Jordan Shepherd were each recognized in a joint ceremony…
Read MoreHeaded to State
Vikings tame Tigers, will host sectional game by Barry DeLoach It had been four years since the Vikings were able to hoist the Region 7A plaque as the Humboldt Vikings destroyed the Halls Tigers 89-45. Humboldt beat Halls by 17 and 25 points in their regular season meetings but in tourney time, you can…
Read MoreGibson Co. Sports Hall of Fame announces 2017 inductees
Gibson Co. Sports Hall of Fame announces 2017 inductees Banquet set April 7 at Medina Elementary School By Steve Short Sports standouts from Medina High School lead the class of 2017 inductees just announced for the Gibson Co. Sports Hall of Fame. Medina will host the 21st annual Hall of Fame banquet April 7…
Read MoreDistrict Champs
Vikings claim district championship with a thriller by Barry DeLoach On Saturday night the Humboldt Vikings claimed their first District 14A title since 2013 with a thrilling 71-68 win over the Union City Tornadoes. The game was marred late with technical fouls on both squads in the last two seconds of the ballgame. Humboldt was…
Read MoreSGC’s Parker to walk on with Memphis
SGC’s Parker prowls with Tigers By Logan Watson South Gibson senior Lineman William Parker joined countless other high school football players across the country in national signing day ceremonies last Wednesday, accepting a preferred walk-on role at the University of Memphis. “This is an exciting day for William,” said Hornets Head Coach Scott Stidham. “We’re…
Read MoreBehind the Badge: MPD’s Glenn is shepherd to many flocks
Behind the Badge: MPD’s Glenn is shepherd to many flocks By Logan Watson As one of the Milan Police Department’s Student Resource Officers, MPD Sergeant Nick Glenn can often be seen patrolling the halls of Milan High School or stoically standing watch at Bulldogs basketball games. His job: to ensure the safety of the…
Read MoreMedina to host county Sports Hall of Fame
Medina to host county Sports Hall of Fame for first time Banquet set April 7 at elementary school By Steve Short Step inside the Hornet’s Nest Museum in downtown Medina and you see in a glance that residents of the town take pride in their history. Photographs of city leaders and school graduation classes abound.…
Read MoreLady Bulldog softball star commits to Shorter University
Westbrooks commits to Shorter University By Logan Watson Kendall Westbrooks, the Lady Bulldogs’ standout slugger and multi-sport athlete, officially announced last week that she has committed to play softball for Shorter University in Georgia once she finishes her high school career. The SU Hawks softball team has a history of excellence, including an NAIA Championship…
Read MoreHolden, Creasy sign scholarships with Freed-Hardeman
Bulldogs baseballers ink scholarships with FHU Lions By Logan Watson Bulldogs baseballers Mason Holden and Connor Creasy made it official Monday morning, signing athletic scholarships with Freed-Hardeman University after committing to the FHU Lions back in August. “This is my eleventh year as head coach,” said Lions skipper Jonathan Estes. “I thought we had the…
Read MoreMarching Bulldogs finish 3rd, Drum Majors 1st in State
Marching Bulldogs finish Third in state contest Purple Pride drum majors win First in state By Steve Short A police escort and cheerleader squad gave the Milan High School band a royal welcome home Sunday afternoon, after the band finished third overall in the Tennessee Division II Marching Band Championship in Smyrna Nov. 5. Elizabethton…
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