Tri-City Reporter – Sports
Lady Pioneers head back to state tourney for second time in last four years
By Crystal Burns The Gibson County Lady Pioneers punched their tickets to the TSSAA BlueCross Class A State Tournament with a 57-42 win over Memphis Business Academy on the road Saturday night. It’s the second time in the last four years the Lady Pioneers will compete in the state tournament. The team will leave for…
Read MoreFour county basketball teams to play in substate games
By Crystal Burns Four county basketball teams will compete in substate games for their chance to participate in the TSSAA BlueCross Basketball State Championships. The Gibson County High School girls’ team and the Humboldt, Peabody and South Gibson County boys’ teams advanced to substate by finishing in the top two teams of their respective regions.…
Read MoreGCHS principal touts fall sports success
By Lori Cathey & Crystal Burns Calling it one of the most successful fall seasons in Gibson County High School history, principal Jim Hughes proudly ticked off his teams’ achievements for school board members at Thursday’s Gibson County Special School District meeting. “This fall, Gibson County had one of the most, if not the most,…
Read MoreLady Pioneers earn top seed in district
By Lori Cathey The Gibson County Lady Pioneers played two exciting games last week to pick up two district wins to put them in first place to start the district tournament. Feb. 5, the Lady Pioneers defeated Trinity Christian Academy, and on Friday night, they won over the Peabody Lady Tide 55-41. Friday night, the…
Read MorePioneers lose two in tough week
By Lori Cathey The Pioneers lost two games during a tough week of play, falling 68-29 to the state’s second-ranked Humboldt Vikings and 50-39 to Huntingdon. Gibson County hosted the Humboldt Vikings Friday for Senior Night. Humboldt jumped out to an early 8-0 lead with Gibson Co.’s Joseph Hufstedler hitting a 3-pointer from the left wing…
Read MoreLady Pioneers pick up two more W’s
By Lori Cathey The Gibson County High School Lady Pioneers picked up two more wins last week by defeating Huntingdon 48-43 and Humboldt 78-51. All five Lady Pioneer seniors came and played hard on senior night held last Friday night against Humboldt. Regan Buchanan opened the game with a lay-up to give Humboldt a 2-0…
Read MoreRutherford girls finish second in Blue Suede Invitational
By Lori Cathey Saturday afternoon the Rutherford Lady Pirates and McKenzie battled it out for the Blue Suede Invitational Girls A Championship, but the Lady Pirates fell 43-35 to the Lady Rebels. Rutherford defeated Bethel Springs 31-16 in the opening round of the tournament and won Jan. 21 in overtime against Savannah Christian 31-26 in…
Read MoreLady Pioneers win Martin Lions Club Christmas Tournament
By Lori Cathey The Gibson County Lady Pioneers beat the Westview Lady Chargers 46-40 Saturday night to win the Martin Lions Club Christmas Tournament in Martin. The Lady Pioneers won 61-7 over Fulton City Thursday night and defeated Gleason 42-35 Friday night. KJ White was named the tournament MVP, and Ashton Lannom and Hannah Ball…
Read MoreCoach Mitch Wilkins recognized for 900th career win
By Lori Cathey Gibson County Lady Pioneer basketball coach Mitch Wilkins made history by winning his 900th career game Dec. 20 at Bo Booth Gymnasium in Dyer. The Lady Pioneers defeated Sikeston, Mo. 65-34 in the first round of the GCHS Point Guard Christmas Tournament to give Wilkins the milestone win. After the game, senior Jaci White presented…
Read MoreTwo in a row Marching Pioneers claim state championship
By Lori Cathey The Gibson County Marching Pioneers added to their trophy case, capturing their second Division I state title in as many seasons Saturday night at Riverdale High School in Murfreesboro. The band was also named the overall state champion band and state champion percussion for the fifth consecutive year. The drum majors placed…
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