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SMHS coach Mark Wattenbarger, center, met the press during the Region 3-4 media day at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga. He is joined by Keith Sadula (4), Nathan Stine (52), Justin Johnson (6) and Chandler VanNatter (9).

SMHS, CCHS football teams to compete in Region 3-4A in ‘15

By Ed Greif

Chronicle sports editor

For the next two years, Cumberland County and Stone Memorial will be in Region 3-4A with Livingston, Chattanooga Central, East Hamilton, Chattanooga Hixson and Sequoyah, with the seven-member league meeting for the first time July 29 for their media day at Chattanooga's Findley Stadium.

First-year CCHS coach Ken Johnson was the first to speak to the media.

"I am super excited about this season. We will get good at what we do.

There are 24 seniors on the team. They

are doing a fabulous job. The program is reaching for success," he said. "I feel like we can compete in this district. We will put our best feet forward and don't talk about the past. We challenge them.

We will be no longer a door mat (in the region). We will go as our seniors go."

CCHS returns 31 players from last season, including 24 lettermen and 18 starters. There are 19 seniors, six juniors, 14 sophomores and 15 freshmen on the roster of 45-50 players.

He will be assisted by Frank Johnson (offensive coordinator), Bob Johnson (defensive coordinator), Stuart Bowen (defensive line), Alec Haston (offen-

sive line), Blake Allen (wide receivers), Andrew Phipps (defensive backs), Marty Davis (running backs) and Don Haston (linebackers).

The Jets have a playoff record of 1-4, including a loss to akland in the 5A playoffs in 2002.

Livingston coach Bruce Lamb followed Johnson to the podium.

"It was good to see everyone. Look forward to playing in this region. It will be more competitive," said Lamb, who returns 40 lettermen from last year's 11-2 overall and 6-0 district mark. There are See SMHS, page 2C

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First-year CCHS coach Ken Johnson, center, met the press during the Region 3-4A media day in Chattanooga in July 29. He is joined by Cody Threet (74), Kobe Cox (53), Nolan McClain (2) and Ben Church (18).

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In the the first two rows are the SMHS cheerleaders, not in order, Kristen South, Madison Bowles, Sloan Wilson, Victoria Thomas, Mikayla Kirkland, Emily Graham, Maggie Kemmer, Kealey Lowe; Hannah Reed, Lexi Proffitt, Blake Stone, Jasmine Barnette, Jordan Houston, Chloe Pillow, Shelby Tabor; Haley Long, Haven Renee, Lindsey Webb, Avery Conley, CaraBeth Swafford, Marissa Neal and Mackenzie Timson. Members of the varsity football team are Ethan Pierce (1), Patrick Sealand (2), Eddie Ford (3), Keith Sadula (4), Tyler Breeding (5), Justin Johnson (6), Austin Seiber (8), Chandler VanNatter (9), Majer Wattenbarger (12), Caleb Campbell (13), Brandon Ingram (14), Cameron Weaver (16), Anthony Conley (19), Dylan Greenwood (20), Glen Star (21), Dylon Dishman (22), Curtis Tollett (25), Cody Wyllins (27), Ronnie Wyllins (28), Ethan Carter (30), Masion Connock (33), Keith Martin (40), Cameron Bowman (41), Carlos Barnette (44), Dawson Hunt (49), Lucas Coleman (51), Nathan Stine (52), Rylin Morgan (11), Blaze Dishman (56), Spencer Pugh (57), Ben Kindred (58), Damien Romo (60), Hunter Pelfrey (62), Alec Moore (63), Shade Foster (69), Billy Jo Phipps (70), Tanner Kirkland (73), Andrew Wright (74), Ethan Bagley (76), Blake Kirby (77), Ben Tollett (80) and Jamie Nichols (86). The SMHS freshmen are Thomas Arnold (2), Gustavo Trejo Jr. (4), Joseph Campbell (17), Ethan Norris (19), David Miller (22), Thomas Vanvorhees (24), Jacob Brown (25), Parker Conley (27), Hunter Withers (44), Will Delk (46), Connor Padgett (5), Cole Newcome (52), Brock Harris (53), Nick Moore (54), Jeremy Lloyd (56), Corbin Goad (62), Drake Foust (65), Daniel Paul (66), Matthew Clanton (68), Tyler Kent (69), Matthew Applegate (71) and Grumpy Smith (72). The coaches are Mark Wattenbarger, Clarence Holloway, Matt Bates, Brandon Ashby, Elbert Farley, Trenton Stokes, Mike Head and Katherine Durham (trainer). The managers are Kali Cunningham, Taylor Barnwell and Gracee Morgan.

Panthers seek third-straight winning season The Stone Memorial Panthers are looking to post three straight winning seasons for the first time since the 1960s in Cumberland County.

Coach Mark Wattenbarger's team have qualified for the playoffs the last two years and four of the first six seasons and will be competing in Region 3-4A with CCHS, Livingston, Chattanooga Hixson, Chattanooga Central, East Hamilton and Sequoyah, after a couple of years in District 6AAA with CCHS, Rhea County, White County, Cookeville and Warren County.

This years team has several returning starters and has good numbers in the senior and juniors classes.

Quarterback Austin Helton returns after leading the Panthers last year. He completed 34 of 71 passes for 490 yards with eight touchdowns and rushed for 470 yards on 99 carries with four touchdowns

Helton was an all district performer last year and will be looking to repeat.

Joining Helton in the backfield is the schools leading rusher (2700+) and a twotime District 6AAA Back of the Year Justin Johnson, who rushed for 1,472 yards with 17 touchdowns as a junior.

"Justin is bigger and stronger than last year and has some help in the backfield in seniors Carlos Barnette and Keith Sadula. Carlos and Keith have been playing on Fridays since their freshman year so experience is definitely on their side," added Wattenbarger, whose team finished 6-5 overall and 3-2 in District 6AAA last season.

Barnette rushed for 194 on 40 carries with two TDs, while Sadula had 14 yards on seven carries.

Junior Ethan Pierce and sophomore Cody Wyllins are the team's fastest players and will also help Johnson in the backfield.

Senior Chandler VanNatter is a returning starter on both sides of the ball and was an All District Tight End last year. He caught 15 passes for 279 yards with three TDs. "Chandler has really good hands and has a high football IQ," added the veteran Panther coach.

Seniors Shade Foster, Ben Kindred and Alec Moore anchor the offensive line "Alec and Ben are previous starters, but Shade may have the biggest upside," said Wattenbarger.

Ben Tollett returns at tight end after missing most of last year with an injury.

Nathan Stine returns at inside linebacker.

"Nathan is a very smart linebacker. He's responsible for getting us lined up right and checking us into or out of adjustments. I think our defense is in very good hands," Wattenbarger said.

Anthony Conley will

2015 SMHS varsity football schedule Date Opponent Aug. 21 @ York Institute Aug. 28 Dekalb County Sept. 4 @ Hixson• Sept. 11 Upperman Sept. 18 @ Livingston• Sept. 25 @ Smith County Oct. 2 @ Chattanooga Central• Oct. 9 Sequoyah• (Homecoming) Oct. 16 Open date Oct. 23 CCHS• (Pink out) Oct. 30 East Hamilton• (Senior night) •Denotes Region 3-4 games

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He will be assisted by Curtis Beaty, Dale Flatt, Brannon McCoin and Tyler Livingston.

"We are new to Chattanooga and unfamiliar with some of the teams," said Lamb, whose team has played Chattanooga Hixson and Stone Memorial in the past. "It will be interesting.

We will do a lot of hard work to get back to 11-2 and will be very young. Practice has been good. Our strength will be depth in skill positions and weakness in the line. We lost a lot of offensive and defensive linemen."

The Wildcats have a 17-17 playoff record, including 2-1 mark in the playoffs last year and the 2005 3A state championship.

SMHS coach Mark Wattenbarger was third on the agenda.

According to Murphy Fair's Tennessee High School football, Wildcat running back Dylan Linder, defensive backs William Phillips and Pete Hollars, and defensive line Rutger Reitmaier were named PreSeason 4A All-State.

"We have been in three districts since 2006. I have coached against Ted Gatewood (East Hamilton), Bruce (Livingston)

and Dan Duff (Hixson). I played against Ken's dad (Frank at Oliver Springs)," said the veteran Panther Coach, who was accompanied by four of his seniors, Chandler VanNatter, Justin Johnson, Nathan Stine and Keith Sadula from last year's team which finished 6-5 overall and 3-2 in the district.

The remaining seniors on the roster are Austin Helton, Anthony Conley, Carlos Barnette, Ben Kindred, Shade Foster and Ben Tollett, while there are 17 juniors and 13 sophomores.

Johnson was District 6AAA Runningback of the Year, while Helton was All-District second team, VanNatter was the District 6AAA Tight End of the Year and Sadula was second team All-District.

"We have a lot of twoway players. I look forward to this new region. We will line up and see what we can do," he said. "Our strength will a lot of experience. We will be short on lineman."

There will be six offensive and seven defensive starters from last year's 6-5 team.

Wattenbarger will be assisted by Clarence Holloway, Matt Bates, Brandon Ashby, Elbert Farley, Trenton Stokes and Mike Head.

The Panthers have a 0-3 playoff record, including back-to-back 5A losses to Ooltewah in 2013 and 2014.

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Hamilton head coach and will be assisted by Steve Garland, Gerald Jones, Sam Norman, Chuck Bronson, Jeff Fairbanks, Hunter Ottinger, Dedrick Maffett, Jonathan Eaves and Bobby Rush.

"We are excited about being in the new region," he said. "It is always great to get out of Chattanooga.

I am excited about that. I hope we are well prepared."

There are 72 players listed on the roster (20 seniors, 33 juniors, 18 sophomores and one freshman).

According to Murphy Fair, the Hurricanes were picked to share the region title with Hixson and were in the playoffs in 2013, losing to 21-14 to Cleveland in the 5A quarterfinals. They are a 4-3 playoff mark, which includes a 2012 4A quarterfinal loss and the 5A quarterfinal loss in 2013.

Gary Bloodshaw is the first-year head coach at Chattanooga Central and will be assisted by Glenn Carter, Steve Plemons,

provide depth at receiver and starts for us at outside linebacker. He had 11 tackles (five solos, six assists).

"Anthony has been a definite plus this fall and playing as well as anyone defensively," the Panther coach said.

Senior Cameron Weaver has joined the Panthers as a placekicker.

Junior Curtis Tollett was the leading tackler last year and returns at Inside linebacker. He had 69 total tackles (29 solos, 40 assists).

Junior Jamie Nichols returns at noseman after a very successful sophomore season. He had 27 tackles (14 solos, 13 assists, two sacks) Junior Keith Martin adds a speed factor up front defensively. Junior Ronnie Wyllins brings starting experience to our secondary. Junior Austin Seiber has had a great fall and is competing for a lot of playing time at linebacker and fullback.

Junior Dylon Dishman starts at safety for the second year. Juniors Rylin Morgan, Lucas Coleman and Spencer Pugh will see starting action in the offensive line.

Junior Hunter Pelfrey is competing for time in the defensive line. Dylan Greenwood is also a junior that will help in the backfield. Also look for Junior

Billy Joe Phipps to help in the offensive and defensive lines.

"I think our teams strength is experience.

We've had a couple of years with low numbers in the senior class so some of these seniors have had to play for a couple of years already," Wattenbarger continued.

"There are always concerns with depth. Getting sophomores ready to fill in when needed is a big focus early on. Practicing to keep players healthy but also keeping them sharp physically is a very thin line. I like the pace we practice at and our senior leadership. I think we have

Stan Eller and Cliff Morgan. The Purple Pounders were 6-5 overall and 3-3 in district play last season and return 20 lettermen.

"We focus on what's inside us and have been working hard in the offseason. We will work on mental toughness, will be well-coached and well disciplined and bring a new culture at Central," said Bloodshaw, whose team has four offensive and four defensive starters. "We will have a new offensive and defense. Our strength will be a skill athletes. We have no depth in the offensive line. We will hungry defensively."

Hixson is coached by Dan Duff, who begins his 32nd year of coaching.

According to Fair, Duff's assistants are Charles Weems, Danny Wiseman, Gary Murray, Brian Bray, Steve Daffron, D'Angelo Paris and Andy Duncan.

The Wildcats lost 21-20 to Livingston in the Class 4A playoffs last season

and have an overall playoff record of 4-9, including a 2013 4A quarterfinal loss to Knox Catholic 14-13. Hixson was 9-3 last season, including a 1-1 record in the playoffs.

"We have a young team, but we have a great nucleus of returning players to build around. Team works hard and knows what it take to be successful. I am glad to be here and look forward to the new region," said Duff, who has played against Gatewood and Cumberland County in the past. "Central has been our rival. We lost a lot of good players last year. They're excited. Our strength is up front and our weakness is depth.

Murphy Fair's Tennessee High School Football has offensive lineman listed as preseason Class 4A All-State.

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a chance to be competitive in every game. I don't think our schedule has anybody on it that we can't beat but at the same time if we don't play well I think anyone of them could beat us also. I worry about our toughest opponent more than anything and that's ourselves.

We can't do things to beat ourselves. We have to make the other guys do things to beat us without any help from us. I like this group's want to and experience."

Wattenbarger will be assisted by Clarence Holloway (defensive coordinator), Matt Bates (offensive coordinator), Brandon Ashby, Elbert Farley, Trenton Stokes and Mike Head.

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The SMHS managers are, not in order, Taylor Barnwell, Gracee Morgan and Kali Cunningham.

Sequoyah is the seventh member of Region 3-4A, but did not attend the media day in Chattanooga.

The Chiefs were 3-7 last season and are coached

by Bobby White, who is assisted by Jason Hammontree, Jeremiah Coffeit and John Wiggins, according to Murphy Fair. White replaced longtime Coach Bill Satterfield who retired last April.

Sequoyah has 4-8 playoff record, including a 4A second round loss to Hixson in 2013 and a 3A quarterfinal loss to Portland in 1999.

They have seven returning starters offensively and six on defense.

Kicker Aaron White is a pre-season All-State pick

by Fair's Tennessee High School football magazine.

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Wattenbarger leads Panther coaching staff in 2015

By Ed Greif

Chronicle sports editor

When the Stone Memorial Panther football team opens the 2015 season at York Institute, the coaching staff will have some minor changes for Coach Mark Wattenbarger.

He will be assisted by Clarence Holloway, Matt Bates, Brandon Ashby, Elbert Farley, Trenton Stokes and Michael Head and has added Katherine Durham to the staff as athletic trainer.

Wattenbarger is entering his seventh year as head coach.

He has led the panthers to four playoff appearances during the first six years.

Before coming to Stone he led CCHS to three playoff appearances including tying for the district title in 2002.

He also led Stone’s track team to 10 individual state medals and two individual state championships in four years as the track coach.

He and his wife, Kim, have two sons, Brady, 20, a student at Tennessee Tech, who left Stone as the schools

all-time leading passer, and Majer, 16, a member of the Panthers football team.

Holloway has returned to the sidelines this year as Stone’s defensive coordinator.

"Clarence has over 35 years of coaching experience at a very successful Rockwood program. A definite asset to our staff and a great resource to use not just knowledge of the game but with handling of teenagers also, " said Wattenbarger.

Matt Bates begins his sixth year with the Panthers and is offensive coordinator and offensive line coach.

“Matt’s experience and our continuity and how we do things is getting better and better each year. It’s definitely an asset when I can say one or two words and he knows what I’m gonna say. He’s at the point of seeing things before I do sometimes and getting more and more comfortable with my philosophy," added Wattenbarger.

Ashby is entering his third year with year with the Panthers and is the defensive back coach.

"Brandon’s understanding and passion for learning more about the game is really high. I couldn’t be happier with a young coach," said Wattenbarger.

Farley is also back with the Panthers. He has been a veteran of the sidelines in Cumberland County in several capacities and has teamed up with Wattenbarger for some very successful seasons and numerous playoff seasons.

"It’s great having someone who puts his ego aside for the good of the team and having a veteran helping with the development of our younger kids," added Wattenbarger.

Farley is a member of the Cumberland County Commission from the seventh district.

Trenton Stokes is entering his fourth year helping the Panther freshmen.

"Trent’s willingness to absorb everything he can from every possible resource is unmatched.

Trent’s growth as a football coach is a testament to his character, I couldn’t be happier with what Trent does

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Members of the SMHS coaching staff are, from left, kneeling, Brandon Ashby, Elbert Farley, Mark Wattenbarger and Matt Bates; and standing, Katherine Durham (athletic trainer), Trenton Stokes, Mike Head and Clarence Holloway. for us," stated Wattenbarger.

Mike Head is entering his second year with the Panthers. He works with outside linebackers and helps with the offensive line.

"Mike has been willing to do any assignment asked of him and pours himself into it. He had a good first year and is adapting even

better this year," added Wattenbarger.

Glenn Thompson of Benchmark Physical Therapy worked out the details and was generous enough to supply us with her as a trainer.

"I couldn't be happier to have Katherine at our school. We now have a pro-

fessional to deal with all the bangs and bruises and also to deal with the more serious injuries professionally. This is something that is about 20 years behind in this county, and I can't thank Glenn enough for providing this service," concluded Wattenbarger.

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The SMHS seniors are, from left, kneeling, Keith Sadula, Justin Johnson, Chandler VanNatter, Austin Helton, Cameron Weaver and Anthony Conley; and standing, Carlos Barnette, Nathan Stine, Ben Kindred, Alec Moore, Shade Foster and Ben Tollett.

Panther sophomore Majer Wattenbarger (12) is joined by his parents, Mark and Kim Wattenbarger.

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The SMHS juniors are, from left, kneeling, Ethan Pierce, Patrick Sealand, Dylan Greenwood, Hunter Pelfrey, Lucas Coleman, Rylin Morgan, Jamie Nichols and Spencer Pugh; and standing, Austin Seiber, Ronnie Wyllins, Andrew Wright, Curtis Tollett, Dylon Dishman, Billy Joe Phipps, Brandon Ingram and Ethan Carter.

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The SMHS sophomores are, from left, kneeling, Cameron Bowman, Damien Romo, Tanner Kirkland, Cody Wyllins and Tyler Breeding; and standing, Caleb Campbell, Dawson Hunt, Majer Wattenbarger, Blaze Dishman and Glenn Star.

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Left, Panther senior tight end/defensive end Ben Tollett (80) is joined by his grandfather, SMHS assistnat coach Clarence Holloway.

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The SMHS offensive and defensive linemen are, from left, seated, Cole Newcome,Tyler Kent, Drake Foust, Brock Harris, Jody Phipps, Connor Padgett, jeremy Lloyd, and Grumpy Smith; kneeling, Matthew Applegate, Jamie Nichols, Ben Kindred, Hunter Pelfrey, Rylin Morgan, Tanner Kirkland, Spencer Pugh and NIck Moore; and standing, Alec Moore, Dawson Hunt, Billy Joe Phipps, Shade Foster, ???, Ben Tollett, Blaze Dishman and Ethan Carter.

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The SMHS freshmen are, from left, seated, Thomas VanVorhees, Brock Harris, Thomas Arnold, Ethan Norris, Corbin Goad and Connor Padgett; kneeling, Gustavo Trejo Jr., Cole Newcome, Hunter Withers, Joseph Campbell, Jacob Brown and Parker Conley; and Will Delk, Drake Foust, Nick Moore, Jody Phillips, Matthew Applegate, Grumpy Smith, Jeremy Lloyd and Tyler Kent.

CCHS, SMHS to play in Region 3-4A for the next two years For the 2015 and 2016 football seasons, Cumberland County High School and Stone Memorial High School will be competing in Region 3-4A with Livingston, Chattanooga Central, Chattanooga Hixson, East Hamilton and Sequoyah.

CCHS will be playing non-region games with Oliver Springs, Kingston, White County and DeKalb County.

Kickoffs for Region 3-4A games with Hixson, Central, East Hamilton and Sequoyah start at 6:30 p.m. local time, while games between CCHS, SMHS and Livingston begin at 7 p.m.

The Oliver Springs and Kingston games kick off at 6:30 p.m. as well.

The Jets have played Kingston, Livingston, Dekalb County, Sequoyah, Hixson and Chattanooga Central in past years.

Former District 6AAA members Cookeville and Warren County were placed in Class 6A with the 30 other top schools enrollment-wise for the next two seasons.

White County was realigned into Region 3-5A with Cleveland, McMinn County, Ooltewah and Walker Valley.

SMHS has non-region games with York, Dekalb County, Upperman and Smith County.

The Panthers have played those four teams in the past. Livingston has been on SMHS' schedule every season.

Cookeville and Warren County were placed into Region 2-6A with Blackman, Siegel, Coffee County, Oakland, Smyrna and Riverdale.

Bradley Central was moved into Region 1-6A with Bearden, Kingsport Dobyns-Bennett, Hardin Valley, Jefferson County, Maryville, William Blount and Science Hill.

All 32 Class 6A teams will qualify for the playoffs, while the top 32 teams in each of the other five classes will earn playoff berths.

The top four teams from each region are in the playoffs.

CCHS and SMHS will continue to play White County, Cookeville, Warren County and Rhea County in basketball, baseball, softball, tennis, golf and boys and girls soccer.

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The TSSAA will realign all sports in 2016 for the 2017-2021 school years, based on Fall of 2016 enrollments.

••• I would also like to thank all of the coaches for taking time to respond to the questionnaires. Also, thanks goes to Walt Riches for taking the SMHS and CCHS photos and to Jessica Tomberlin and her SMHS annual staff for doing a good job running the July 31 picture day.

Thanks to CCHS assistant principal/athletic director Pat Teeple and SMHS assistant principal/athletic director Lance Kennedy for their assistance in seeing the questionnaires were returned by the deadline.

Thanks to Missy Guillory for her assistance getting SMHS soccer information.

Kim Cram-Torres saw that the Jr. Panther photos were received.

For the second straight year, the Jr. Jet photos will be published in an upcoming edition of the Chronicle, as soon as they are received.

(Ed Greif is the Chronicle sports editor and his column appears regularly.)

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The SMHS quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers and defensive backs are, from left, seated Gustavo Trejo Jr., Joseph Campbell, Ethan Norris, Thomas Arnold and Jacob Brown; kneeling, Tyler Breeding, Cameron Weaver, Keith Sadula, Austin Helton, Chandler VanNatter and Patrick Sealand; and standing, Ronnie Wyllins, Brandon Ingram, Dylan Dishman, Ethan Pierce and Glenn Star. Not present: Justin Johnson, Eddie Ford, Dylan Greenwood.

2015 SMHS junior varsity schedule Date Opponent Time Aug. 24 @ York TBA Aug. 31 Kingston TBA Sept. 14 Upperman TBA Sept. 21 @ Livingston TBA Sept. 28 Rhea County TBA Oct. 5 @ CCHS TBA

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The Panther linebackers are, from left, seating, David Miller, Hunter Withers, Thomas VanVorhees, Parker Conley, Corbin Goad and Will Delk; kneeling, Caleb Campbell, Austin Seiber, Carlos Barnette, Lucas Coleman, Dylan Greenwood and Cameron Bowman; and standing; Glenn Star, Justin Johnson, Curtis Tollett, Nathan Stine, Anthony Conley and Majer Wattenbarger.

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Members of the CCHS football team are, numerical order, Hayden Woody (1), Nolan McClain (2), John Smith (3), P.J. Marquez (5), Alex Dixon (6), Aaron King (7), Chris Hayes (8), Tyler Howard (10), Jeremiah Baird (11), Colton Koinig (12), Nathan Blaylock (14), Gabe Whittenburg (15), Mason Hall (16), Seth Hardeman (17), Ben Church (18), Gene Cravens (19), Elijah Tollett (20), Daniel Zglinicki (22), Daniel Richards (23), Lane Ritzko (24), Seth Randall (25), Jake Kerley (27), Jordan Hulvey (28), Joe Brown (29), Hudson Wilson (30), Lonnie Polson (31), Tyler Hancock (33), Michael Miller (34), Chris Bennett (36), Cole Parton (39), John Quinn (40), Austin Lee (41), Ben Hersam (42), Devin Watkins (44), Dylan Wyatt (45), James Zglinicki (47), Logan Janow (52), Kobe Cox (53), Gabe Silva (54), Chess Proffitt (55), David Kutchey (56), Lao Fuentes (59), Cody Yates (60), Tyler Evans (68), Chris Hicks (70), Zach Hayes (71), Devin Schwenke (72), Cody Threet (74), David Scavo (76), Justin Lemasters (77), Austin French (79), Aaron Eiland (87), Ty Tabor (88), Dawson White (89) and Gabe Cook (manager). Standing, from left, are coaches Stuart Bowen, Blake Allen, Andrew Phipps, Marty Davis, Bob Johnson, Ken Johnson, Frank Johnson and Alec Haston.

Jets will be competing in Region 3-4A this year

By Ed Greif

Chronicle sports editor

When the Cumberland County High School Jet footballs team opens the 2015 season at Oliver Springs, the squad will heading into a new region under first-year coach Ken Johnson, who came to the Plateau from Walker Valley High School where he served as assistant head coach and co-offensive coordinator for the past eight seasons.

"My staff and I are looking forward to a new beginning at CCHS. The Jets are in the process of undergoing a culture change with the help of the seniorloaded roster. I have been impressed with the leadership of the Jet locker room throughout the offeseason," he said.

Johnson brings two additions to his staff in his father, Frank Johnson, former head coach at Oliver Springs High School for 17 years, and his brother, Bob, who has been in coaching for 14 years. They join holdover coaches Andrew

Phipps, Alec and Donald Haston, Marty Davis, Blake Allen and Stuart Bowen.

That group wants to improve on an 0-10 overall mark and 0-5 district mark in 2014 and has 31 returnees on the roster, including 18 starters.

The roster has 19 seniors, six juniors, 14 sophomores and 15 freshmen.

The Jet seniors are Nolan McClain, P.J. Marquez, Alex Dixon, Tyler Howard, Nathan Blaylock, Seth Hardeman, Ben Church, Gene Cravens, Daniel Richards, Seth Randall, Joe Brown, Hudson Wilson, Tyler Hancock, Cole Parton, Kobe Cox, David Kutchey, Cody Threet, David Scavo and Ty Tabor.

The juniors are Jordan Hulvey, Michael Miller, Dylan Wyatt, James Zglinicki, Cody Yates and Devin Schwenke.

The sophomores are Hayden Woody, John Smith, Aaron King, Jeremiah Baird, Daniel Zglinicki, Jake Kerley, Chris Bennett, Austin Lee, Devin Watkins, Tyler

Evans, Chris Hicks, Aaron Eiland, Lonnie Polson and Dawson White.

The freshmen are are Colton Koinig, Gabe Whittenburg, Mason Hall, Elijah Tollett, Lane Ritzko, Ben Hersam, Logan Janow, Gabe Silva, Chess Proffitt, Zach Hayes, Justin LeMasters, Austin French, Chris Hayes, John Quinn and Lao Fuentes.

Howard and Smith are listed as the Jet quarterbacks.

Howard completed 15 of 43 passes for 114 yards with four interceptions and rushed for 107 yards on 15 carries.

Returning receivers/ tight ends are Woody (15 catches for 151 yards), Tabor (33 catches, 375 yards, one TD), Weaver (six catches, 71 yards), Richards (12 catches, 164 yards, one TD), McClain (12 catches, 115 yards, one TD), Randall (two receptions, nine yards), Baird (two catches, 20 yards) and Hardeman (six catches, 49 yards).

Others in the mix are Marquez, Dixon, King,

Koinig, Hulvey, Brown, Hancock, James Zglinicki, Wilson and Eiland.

Joining Howard in the back field are, Randall (13 rushes, 60 yards), McClain (24 rushes, 86 yards, one TD), Wyatt (10 carries, 60 yards), Church (seven carries, 24 yards), Miller (eight carries, 17 yards) and Kerley (32 rushes, 112 yards, two touchdowns).

Others in the picture are Blaylock, Tollett, Daniel Zglinicki, Ritzkko and Watkins.

The defensive linemen are Baird, Wilson, Miller, Watkins, Cox, Evans, Kutchey, Yates, Evans, Hicks, Hayes, Schwenke, Threet, Scavo and French.

The offensive linemen are Wilson, Janow, Cox, Silva, Proffitt, Kutchey, Yates, Evans, Hicks, Hayes, Schwenke, Threet, Scavo and French.

The linebackers are Whittenburg, Hersam, Silva, Ritzko, Daniel Zglinicki, Tollett, Eiland, Kerley, McClain, Cox, Tabor, Church and Hardman.

Woody, Marquez, Dixon, King, Koinig, Blay-

lock, Richards, Randall, Hulvey, Brown, Hancock, Wyatt, James Zglinicki and Tabor are the defensive backs.

Randall, Marquez and Richards combined to return 13 kicks for 226 yards, wile Woody, Marquez and Wyatt combined for five punt returns for 34 yards.

McClain was District 6AAA's Tri-Defensive MVP last season and recorded 124 total tackles (85 solos, 39 assists), including eight tackles for loss, while Cox was coMVP for linebacker of the year, while recording 124 tackles (79 solos, 54 assists) three fumble recoveries, two sacks and 13 tackles for losses.

Other leading tacklers were Richards (43 solos, 36 assist, one tackle for minus yardage and one interception; Miller (42 solos, 28 assists, one fumble recovery, two sacks, six tackles for losses), Randall (41 solos, 23 assists, one fumble recovery, eight tackles for losses), Tabor (33 solos, 24 assists, one sack, one

tackle for minus yardage, two interceptions, one TD), Scavo (26 solos, 19 assists, two sacks, four tackles for losses), Watkins (24 solos, 21 assists, one sack, five tackles for losses), Marquez (27 solos, 20 assists, one tackle for loss), Wyatt (20 solos, 17 assists, two tackles for losses), Church (13 solos, 14 assists), Kutchey (five solos, four assists, three tackles, three stops for losses), Woody (seven solos, nine assists, one interception), Hardeman (four solos, nine assists, one tackle for loss), Parton (six solos, four assists), Threet (three solos, 11 assists), Baird (four solos, four assists), Kerley (three solos, four assists) and Hancock (three solos, three assists).

Cox will be the long snapper for punters/kickers Howard, Baird, Hall, Cravens and Miller.

Baird punted 34 times for 35.6 yards per kick, while Howard had one punt for 36 yards.

Johnson to lead CCHS in new direction in 2015

By Ed Greif Sports editor

When the Cumberland County High School Jets open the 2015 football campaign, Ken Johnson will be leading the team into a direction — a new region with Stone Memorial, Livingston, Sequoyah, Hixson, East Hamilton and Chattanooga Central.

Frank Johnson and Bob Johnson, Ken's father and brother, join holdover assistant coaches Blake Allen, Marty Davis, Stuart Bowen, Donald Haston, Alec Haston and Andrew Phipps.

Ken Johnson was a member of the Walker Valley High School staff for eight years, where he served as assistant head coach and co-offensive coordinator.

Prior to joining the Mustang staff, he spent three years at the University of Tennessee, where he worked with every aspect of the football program under former head coach Phillip Fulmer.

He was raised in a football family, as his father was the head coach at Oliver Springs High School for 17 years. He decided at an early age that he wanted to continue the family tradition.

Coming out of high school, he had scholarship offers to play football, but wanted to get a head start on his coaching career by attending UT and getting involved with the football program.

Blake Allen is in his seventh year as wide receiver

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The Jet coaches are, from left, Stuart Bowen, Blake Allen, Andrew Phipps, Frank Johnson, Ken Johnson, Bob Johnson, Marty Davis, Don Haston and Alec Haston. coach at CCHS. He and his wife, Kiley, also a teacher at CCHS, have five children, including a set of twins.

The CCHS graduate is "honored to be coaching for the school and county where he grew up," says Allen.

He graduated with a degree in secondary education from Tennessee Tech and is teaching algebra.

Marty Davis returned to the Holder Field sidelines in 2010, after three years as the SMHS head coach.

He was a longtime coach

in the Cumberland Coun- was an assistant baseball ty elementary school league coach.

He and his wife, Storm, and coached for several years at CCHS before mov- have three grown children, ing to SMHS in 2006.

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The CCHS seniors are, from left, kneeling, Nolan McClain, P.J. Marquez, Alex Dixon, Tyler Howard, Nathan Blaylock, Seth Hardeman, Ben Church, Gene Cravens, Daniel Richards and Seth Randall; and standing, Joe Brown, Hudson Wilson, Tyler Hancock, Cole Parton, Kobe Cox, David Kutchey, Cody Threet, David Scavo and Ty Tabor.

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The CCHS sophomores are, from left, Hayden Woody, John Smith, Aaron King, Jeremiah Baird, Daniel Zglinicki, Jake Kerley, Chris Bennett, Austin Lee, Devin Watkins, Tyler Evans, Chris Hicks and Aaron Eiland. Not present: Lonnie Polson and Dawson White.

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The CCHS freshmen are are, from left, Colton Koinig, Gabe Whittenburg, Mason Hall, Elijah Tollett, Lane Ritzko, Ben Hersam, Logan Janow, Gabe Silva, Chess Proffitt, Zach Hayes, Justin LeMasters and Austin French. Not present: Chris Hayes, John Quinn and Lao Fuentes.

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The Jet defensive backs are, from left, front row, Hayden Woody, P.J. Marquez, Alex Dixon, Aaron King, Colton Koinig, Nathan Blaylock and Daniel Richards; and standing, Assistant Coach Andrew Phipps, Seth Randall, Jordan Hulvey, Joe Brown, Tyler Hancock, Dylan Wyatt, James Zglinicki, Ty Tabor and Assistant Coach Bob Johnson.

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• Continued from 5C Katy, Jennifer and Billy Wayne, and three grandchildren.

Stuart Bowen is a 2007 CCHS graduate and a 2012 graduate from ETSU with a BA degree in English.

He will coach the defensive line and will be teaching at Martin Elementary this year.

Bowen will be the head track and field coach in the spring.

Donald Haston is the vice president for operations at Colinx and resides in White County. He played football at Carson-Newman and Tennessee Tech and will be coaching the linebackers.

His wife, Kelley, teaches at Woodland Park School in Sparta, and they have two grown children, Paden and Alec.

Alec Haston, who grew up in the Doyle communi-

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ty of White County and is a graduate of White County High School, will be the Jets offensive coordinator. He has a B.S. degree in exercise science from Tennessee Tech and also attended the University of Tennessee. He is married to the former Alisha Flatt.

Andrew Phipps was a four-year letterman for the Jets, and was a 2014 graduate of Tennessee Tech, with a degree in secondary education with a specialization in history and is a secondyear teacher at CCHS. He coaches the defensive backs this season.

Frank Johnson and wife of 41 years, Alma, have three children, sons, Ken and Bob, and daughter Amy and eight grandchildren.

He coached for 17 years at Oliver Springs High School and will be the offensive coordinator for his son.

Bob Johnson enters his 14th year as a coach and the Jets' defensive coordinator.

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He and his wife, Julya, have two children, David, 9, and Kate, 7.

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Members of the Jet defensive line are, from left, front row, Jeremiah Baird, Hudson Wilson, Michael Miller, Devin Watkins, Kobe Cox, Tyler Evans, David Kutchey and Cody Yates; and standing, Assistant Coach Blake Allen, Tyler Evans, Chris Hicks, Zach Hayes, Devin Schwenke, Cody Threet, Austin French and Assistant Coach Bob Johnson.

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Members of the Jet offensive line are, from left, front row, Hudson Wilson, Logan Janow, Kobe Cox, Gabe Silva, Chess Proffitt, David Kutchey and Cody Yates; and standing, Assistant Coach Alec Haston, Tyler Evans, Chris Hicks, Zach Hayes, Devin Schwenke, Cody Threet, David Scavo and Austin French.

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The CCHS linebackers are, from left, front row, Gabe Whittenburg, Ben Hersam, Gabe Silva, Lane Ritzko, Daniel Zglinicki and Eiljah Tollett; and standing, Assistant Coach Bob Johnson, Aaron Eliand, Jake Kerley, Nolan McClain, Kobe Cox, Ty Tabor, Ben Church, Seth Hardeman and Assistant Coach Don Haston.

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The CCHS juniors are, from left, Jordan Hulvey, Michael Miller, Dylan Wyatt, James Zglinicki, Cody Yates and Devin Schwenke.

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The tight ends are, from left, Assistant Coach Alec Haston, Jeremiah Baird, Seth Hardeman, Hudson Wilson and Aaron Eiland.

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The Jet wide receivers are, from left, front row, Hayden Woody, P.J. Marquez, Alex Dixon, Aaron King, Colton, Koinig and Daniel Richards; and standing, Assistant Coach Blake Allen, Seth Randall, Jordan Hulvey, Joe Brown, Tyler Hancock, James Zglinicki and Ty Tabor.

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The Jet running backs are, from left, front row, Nolan McClain, Nathan Blaylock, Ben Church, Elijah Tollett and Daniel Zglinicki; and standing, Assistant Coach Marty Davis, Lane Ritzko, Jake Kerley, Michael Miller, Devin Watkins and Dylan Wyatt.

2015 CCHS football schedule

Date Opponent Aug. 21 @Oliver Springs Aug. 28 Kingston Sept. 4 Open date Sept. 11 @Dekalb County Sept. 18 Sequoyah• (Feeder school recognition) Sept. 25 White County Oct. 2 Hixson• (Homecoming) Oct. 9 @East Hamilton• Oct. 16 Livingston• (Sr. night) Oct. 23 @ SMHS• (Pink out) Oct. 30 @ Chattanooga Central• •Denotes Region 3-4A games.

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2015 CCHS Junior Varsity schedule

Date Aug. 31 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 All times CDT

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Members of the CCHS cross country team are, from left, front row, Rose Balderas, Sydney Tabor, Caroline Ong, Ashley Ulloa and Hannah Andrews; second row, Coach Rachel Shoemaker, Jill Hassler, Chelsey Roysdon, Lindsey Roysdon and Ashley Toy, manager; and back row, Ryan Tabor, Nathan Phillips, Ben Tabor, Aza Morrison, Dylan Pitton, Nicholas Lester and Vasilis Drainas.

CCHS cross country teams to have a lot of new faces in ‘15 When the Cumberland County High School cross country teams open the season Sept. 5, Coach Rachel Shoemaker lost five seniors last year, but returns four seniors to lead the Jets and Lady Jets' fortunes this season. There are also a lot of new faces on the team and the program is growing.

Last year the boy’s team placed third in the region to qualify them the TSSAA State Championships.

Ben Tabor, Bradley Mathis and Sydney Tabor qualified for the state championship as individuals.

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Nathan Phillips, Ryan Tabor and Kyle Lockwood are the seniors leading the boy’s team. Phillips finished last year with a personal record of 17:50. Ryan Tabor's personal record is 19:37.

Kyle Lockwood set a personal record of 18:03 and received the Most Improved Award for 2014.

Lindsey Roysdon is the only returning senior on the Lady Jets team this year.

She has a personal record of 21:59.

Junior Ben Tabor and sophomore Sydney Tabor set school and county records for

the 5K distance in both country and both mad the list of National Elites twice last season. Sydney Tabor finished with a time of 19:04 in October at the Front Runner Athletes Area XC Championship, while Ben Tabor set the boy's record at the same race with a time of 16:06.

Members of the boy’s team include Kyle Lockwood, Nathan Phillips, Ryan Tabor, Ben Tabor, Vasilis Drainas, Aza Morrison, Nicholas Lester, and Dylan Pitton.

Members of the girl’s team include Lindsey Roysdon, Kassie Looschen, Caroline Ong, Chelsey Roysdon, Ash-

2015 CCHS cross country schedule

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Victor Ashe Park Classic in Knoxville Cherokee Classic in Knoxville Chattanooga Cross Country League #3 Tennessee Classic Chattanooga League #4 Burnett Invitational in Cookeville Chattanooga Cross Country League #5 Chattanooga Cross Country League #6 Front Runner/Chattanooga League TSSAA Region 3AAA TSSAA State championships in Nashville

ley Ulloa, Hannah Andrews, Rose Balderas, Jill Hassler, Sydney Tabor, and Contessa Wilburn.

"Both teams have runners with several years of experience and new runners alike.

Most of the runners have ran in the Cumberland County Junior Cross Country League and have ran every year during high school.

This experience along with fresh runners will help to make a solid team and ensure victory in our region and state," said Shoemaker.

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The Cumberland County High School Jets golf team hopes to build on the success of last season with an exciting mix of veterans and young talent when the team opened the season July 27 against Rhea County at Dayton Country Club.

The team looks to build on a 35-21 record from 2014 and returns four of its top players from last season.

CCHS finished third in the District 6AAA Tournament last season and advanced into the Region 3AAA Tournament.

The 2015 team looks to contend for one of the top three spots this season.

The Jets have the experience needed to contend and expectations are high.

"Our team goal each year is to finish in the top three at the district tournament.

That makes everyone contributing for the team to succeed. We are looking for each player to work hard, focus on the process and play to their ability level.

We have a chance to be successful," said Coach Randy Herring.

The Jets return seniors Jordan Graham and Andrew Brown.

Graham led the team last year with a 78.8 average.

He also advanced to the TSSAA State Tournament.

Brown was the team's Most Improved Player last season. His average was 84.2 and played the fourth spot last season.

"I look for Jordan to be one of the top golfers in District 6AAA this season.

His game is solid and he has the experience. I think he can have a special season

for the Jets. Andrew is still improving and has played a lot of competitive golf since last season. He is primed for a productive senior season," said Herring.

Junior Chandler Shelton and sophomore Zach Young will be counted on to provide consistant scoring.

"Zach had a solid freshmen season with an 82.2 average. He has very good mechanics and loves to play. His biggest challenge is the mental side of the game. He showed signs last year, so I know he is capable. He can be a difference maker," said Herring. "Chandler will compete for the fifth spot. He has improved since last season. He played much better golf on the Golf Capital Jr. Tour this summer. Both players will play a big role in the team's success and are capable of posting good scores."

Sophomore Jordan Burgess will also be in the mix for the fifth and/or sixth spot this season.

"He played 13 rounds last season and now realizes the commitment it takes to be competitive. This group will counted on this season," Herring added.

Freshmen Hogan Herring and Justin Reed round out the team.

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2015 CCHS golf schedule

Opponent Rhea County @ Dayton Country Club Stone @ Bear Trace

Rhea County @ Lake Tansi Tournament @ Cookeville Country Club Warren County @ Fall Creek Falls Golf Capital Classic @ Lake Tansi Cookeville @ Country Country Club SMHS @ Cumberland Cove White County @ Sparta Country Club SMHS @ Stonehenge White County @ Lake Tansi Warren County @Lake Tansi Keith Maxwell Invitational @McMinnville Country Club District 6AAA Tournament @ Bear Trace Region 3AAA Tournament @ Lake Tansi

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Top photo, the kickers and long snapper are, from left, Assistant Coach Frank Johnson, Tyler Howard, Jeremiah Baird, Mason Hall, Gene Cravens, Michael Miller and Kobe Cox. At left is manager Gabe Cook.

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Lady Jets volleyball looking to expand 2015 success The Lady Jets volleyball team is once again ready to begin another season.

After a very exciting season that saw them bounce Stone Memorial from the District 6AAA tournament in the first round before falling to Cookeville, the team is looking to expand on those accomplishments.

The team has worked very hard over the summer to improve skills and come together as a team. Head Coach Don Smith leads the coaching staff with assistants Roger Dixon and Tom Pritchard.

"We lost some great young ladies to graduation last year but some young players have worked hard to fill those holes,” said Smith.

Four seniors will return for their final season for the Lady Jets.

Cheyanne Frazee, last years offensive player of the year, will play outside hitter. She had 166 kills.

Sadie Bowman will return as libero and was the 2014 Defensive Player of the Year, recording 222 digs.

Shelby Kilby will make a move to right side. An offseason of dedication places Lindsey Sherrill at middle blocker.

A versatile and experienced group of juniors return this season including Lily Barnes playing setter.

She was JV Co-MVP with 19 aces, 31 kills, 76 assists and 21 digs.

Coming off of an offseason of hard work, Brianah Castleberry will play middle blocker. Julia Hively will be a back row specialist, as well as back up setter.

Maddie Bernabei, healthy after a summer injury, will be playing middle hitter. She set a single season record with 58 aces.

Returning junior varsity MVP Alana Hicks will be playing outside hitter leading the sophomore class.

She recorded 63 kills and 24 aces.

Becca Jones, showing great offseason commitment, will be moving to a new position of setter. She was junior varsity Defensive Player of the Year after recording 41 digs.

Jordan Dixon made remarkable progress since the end of last season and will improve the team at libero.

Amelia Hawkins will continue her role at outside hitter. A promising newcomer, Bailey Mueller will play middle blocker.

Only four freshmen joined the team this season. Rebekah Smith will be playing outside hitter. Morgan Tays will be playing right side. Whitney Miller and Heaven Netherton will be working as defensive specialists.

“Expectations have been raised and we all anticipate very exciting things from these ladies this season,” said Pritchard.

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Members of the CCHS volleyball team are, from left, seated, Lily Barnes, Whitney Hiller, Jordan Dixon, Sadie Bowman, Morgan Tays, Heaven Netherton and Rebekah Smith; kneeling, Cheyenne Frazee, Shelby Kilby, Julia Hively, Becca Jones, Amelia Hawkins and Alana Hicks; and standing, Assistant Coach Roger Dixon, Assistant Coach Tom Pritchard, Lindsey Sherrill, Brianah Castleberry, Bailey Mueller, Maddie Bernabei, Samantha Castleberry (manager) and Head Coach Donald Smith.

2015 CCHS volleyball schedule

Date Opponent Aug. 17 @ Trousdale County Aug. 18 Bledsoe County Aug. 20 Rhea County• Aug. 24 @ Kingston Aug. 25 White County• Aug. 27 Cookeville• Aug. 29 Jackson County Tournament Aug. 31 Bledoe County, Richard Hardy @ Bledsoe County Sept. 3 Warren County• Sept. 8 @Rhea County• Sept. 12 Carter High School Tournament Sept. 15 @ White County• Sept. 17 @ SMHS• Sept. 22 Coffee County Tournament Sept. 24 SMHS• Sept. 28 Kingston (senior night) Sept. 29 @ Warren County Oct. 5-9 District Tournament •Denotes District 6AAA match First time listed is junior varsity game.

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Members of the CCHS golf team are, from left, Kelsee Neely, Justin Reed, Chandler Shelton, Jordan Graham, Andrew Brown, Hogan Herring, Zach Young, Jordan Burgess and Coach Randy Herring.

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• Continued from 8C will be the mental side of the game. His focus, drive and determination are key areas Hogan must improve in if he is going to reach his potential," said Herring.

Reed is also in the mix for the fifth and/or sixth

spot.

"Justin is just starting to realize the time and commitment it takes to be consistent at this game. He needs to continue to work on his game daily and gain more competitive experience. His improvement will help the team," added Herring.

According to Herring, Cookevile is clearly the favorite to repeat as district champions. They may have their best group ever this season and the Cavaliers' future is bright for the next three years. After Cookeville, the district is wide open.

Three teams will

advance o the region tournament at Lake Tansi in mid-September.

The Lady Jets will be led by freshman Kelsee Neely.

"Kelsee enters the program as the most experienced girl who has played for CCHS in many years.

She has played a ton of competitive golf on the

state level. She loves to play and has a burning desire to be one of the top players in the district. She has a chance to be special time," the veteran Jet coach said.

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Members of the CCHS Lady Jets soccer team are, from left, seated, Maggie McClain, Mallory Casey, Zoe Woody, Brylie Christopher, Elise Dille and Arriana Littlefield; kneeling, Lea Mijatovic, Alli Graham, Kayde Johnson, Katie Fagan, Caley Davis, Gloria Gregg and Kayla Whaley; and standing, Mikayla Robins, Jessica Hedgecoth, Anna Holt Shaw, Alex DeBryun, Kaitlyn Russell, Taylor Davis and Coach Jeremy Conner. Not Pictured: Aileen Barrera, Annalise Wallace and Jaide Janow.

Lady Jets soccer team expecting big things The 2015 CCHS girls soccer program is a bit different than it was first envisioned when the Lady Jets opened the season against Jackson County.

Coach Jeremy Conner will see the team return eight players, five of whom will be graduating seniors this year. A season thought to be spent rebuilding will be a season of real promise with the addition of several

new players, including 12 incoming freshman who are all capable of competing for starting spots.

Coach Conner looks to build on last year’s season and push the group to a better record than the 3-7-1 record they recorded last year in both district and non-district play.

The seniors are Alli See Soccer, page 10C

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Members of the CCHS cheerleading squad are, from left, front row, Joseph Brown, Haley Plenert, Hannah Colton, Kayla Spieles, Taonna Miller, Danyelle Ashburn, Kierstin Haynes, Becca Patton and Caleb Jones; second row, Dylan Wyatt, Rhianna Mann, Kassie Looschen and Kaitlyn Lee; third row, Celsey Holt, Emily Shields, Jessie Blalock and Tyler Evans; and fourh row, Taylor Sims, Samira Allaf and Cassidy Wyatt. Not pictured: Jade Iles.

CCHS cheerleaders ready to show their Jet pride Received numerous awards at UCA Camp

The Cumberland County High School cheerleaders are excited and ready to support the Jets in the 2015-'16 season. The Varsity squad is made up of 22 members this year. Of those 22 they have 14 returning members and nine of those being seniors. Leading their squad as seniors this year are Allyna Kerley, Taonna Miller, Haley Plenert, Danyelle Ashburn, Becca Patton, Hannah Colton, Kierstin Haynes, Kayla Spieles and Jade Iles.

Returning members are Kaitlyn Lee, Kassie Looschen, Emily Shields, Rhianna Mann and Celsey Holt.

New members to the squad are Samira Allaf, Jessie Blalock, Cassidy Wyatt and Taylor Sims.

The CCHS cheerleaders are very excited to return as a co-ed team for the 2015'16 season. Caleb Jones, Tyler Evans, Joseph Brown and Dylan Wyatt will be adding some excitement and power to the team with hopes of the team returning to Nationals this year.

The CCHS Varsity squad enjoyed a week packed full of fun and excitement at UCA Cheer Camp at TTU on June 2–5.

The Varsity squad went into the first day fired up with spirit and ready to rock cheer camp. Their outgoing spirit was rewarded by the being the cheer squad to bring home the famous “UCA Spirit Banana”.

Pirate boats and costumes came out in a spirit filled “Ship Wrecked Rally” on Thursday afternoon.

The UCA staff enjoyed a pirate adventure with CCHS cheerleaders. Hard work and dedication paid off as the CCHS squads brought home numerous awards and honors.

Caleb Jones showed off his jumping skills as he was crowned Jump Off King of the Camp.

Six CCHS cheerleaders were named to the All American UCA Cheer Squad; Allyna Kerley, Jade Iles, Taonna Miller, Kayla Spieles, Caleb Jones and Joseph Brown.

Those cheerleaders are invited to participate in the New Year’s Day Parade in London, England.

The Jets took home First Place Over All Camp Champs Extreme Routine, First Place Game Day, Runner up in Varsity Cheer Division, Superior Overall Performance, Superior Home Pom Routine, Superior Fight Song Performance and the UCA Leadership award.

UCA continued the “Pin it Forward” program this summer. UCA created this program to promote all of the values developed through cheerleading like leadership, spirit, commitment, kindness and motivation.

As part of Pin it Forward, each UCA instructor passed out a card with two pins to cheerleaders who they think possess these skills on day one.

On day two, those cheerleaders passed their extra pin onto another cheerleader from a different school possessing those traits.

At the end of the camp, all of the cheerleaders who received a pin were recognized.

From the CCHS squad the following cheerleaders received pins; Taonna Miller, Caleb Jones, Katilyn Lee and Allyna Kerley.

Four of the CCHS seniors received a huge honor the final day of camp.

Jade Iles, Kayla Spieles, Taonna Miller and Allyna Kerley all received invitation to try out for a position on the UCA staff. Selected based on their skill, knowledge, experience and teaching ability, the UCA staff are trained to bring out the best in each cheerleader.

“This is a huge acknowledgement for these young ladies and we are so excited for them to have this opportunity” said Coach Melissa Kerley.

There are a variety of awards handed out on the final day, but the one campers always strive for is the Leadership Award. What makes this award unique is that the award isn’t chosen by the staff, it is cho-

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The sophomores are Annalise Wallace, Arriana • Continued from 9C Littlefield, Taylor Davis Graham, Anna Holt Shaw, and Kaitlyn Russell.

The freshmen are Alex Elise Dille, Jaide Janoe and DeBruyn, Brylie ChristoKayde Johnson.

Lady Jet soccer schedule

Date Opponent Aug. 18 Jackson County Aug. 20 @ Upperman Aug. 25 Sequatchie County Aug. 27 @ Clinton Sept. 1 @ Cookeville• Sept. 3 Oliver Springs Sept. 8 @ Kingston Sept. 10 White County• Sept. 15 Livingston Sept. 17 Grace Christian Sept. 22 @ Rhea County• Sept. 24 @ SMHS• Sept. 28 York Institute Sept. 29 Warren County• Oct. 5 @ Rockwood Oct. 8 Smith County •Denotes District 6AAA matches

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sen by the other squads who attended the camp.

The Leadership Award is given to the squad who shows good leadership skills, school spirit, is friendly to the other teams, and has a great attitude.

When the squads are voting, the instructors will tell the campers to think of a squad at camp that you would want to be on.

The Leadership Award is something that is seen as a huge honor to the UCA staff.

It is seen that way because the teams who get this award are the ones who are doing what all cheerleaders should be doing: showing school spirit while being friendly to others.

The Cumberland County High School program had the pleasure of receiving

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The CCHS seniors cheerleaders are, from left, front row, Taonna Miller, Danyelle Ashburn and Allyna Kerley; second row, Hannah Colton, Kayla Spieles, Kierstin Haynes and Becca Patton; third row, Joseph Brown, Haley Plenert and Caleb Jones. Not pictured: Jade Iles. this award on the final day of camp. “We were honored to have been voted to receive this award by

the other teams. We take great pride in representing our school at camp," Coach Kerley said.

The coaching staff is Melissa Kerley, Bekki Atkinson and Cheryl Threet.

CCHS dance team to perform at home football and basketball games during 2015-’16 school year The Cumberland County High School dance team is comprised of skilled dancers in grades 9-12 who audition in the spring. The team performs at home football games and basketball games during the school year under head coach Pat Nelson and assis-

tant coach/choreographer Leila Nelson.

They also competed in the spring at the Roane State Academic Festival in Harriman in the dance division, where they have been very successful. Last year, the team won first place in small group hip hop divi-

sion. The previous year they placed first in large group hip hop and second place in small group modern dance.

Returning seniors are Baylee Fugate and Mackenzie Huling. The juniors are Brooke Morey, Abagayle Parsons and Sierra

Robinson.

New team members this year are juniors Chelsea Green and Iris Diaz and freshmen Bekah Barnes, Amelia Huling and Anais Villaruz.

"The team is excited to start another successful year," said Pat Nelson.

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Members of the CCHS dance team are from left, front row, Anais Villaruz, Baylee Fugate, Mackenzie Huling and Amelia Huling; and back row, Iris Diaz, Brooke Morey, Chelsea Green, Bekah Barnes, Sierria Robinson and Abagayle Parsons. pher, Caley Davis, Gloria Gregg, Jessica Hedgecoth, Kayla Whaley, Katie Fagan, Lea Mijatovic, Maggie McClain, Mallory Casey, Mikayla Robins and

Zoe Woody.

Graham, Shaw, Dille, Janow, Johnson, Wallace, Littlefield and Davis are returning lettermen.

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Members of the 2015-'16 SMHS cheerleading squad are, from left, front row, Kristen South, Madison Bowles, Sloan Wilson, Victoria Thomas, Mikayla Kirkland, Emily Graham, Maggie Kemmer, Kealey Lowe; second row, Hannah Reed, Lexi Proffitt, Blake Stone, Jasmine Barnette, Jordan Houston, Chloe Pillow, Shelby Tabor; and last row, Haley Long, Haven Renee, Lindsey Webb, Avery Conley, CaraBeth Swafford, Marissa Neal and Mackenzie Timson.

SMHS cheerleaders are excited about 2015-’16 The SMHS Cheerleaders are excited about upcoming fall sports under the leadership of second-year coach Nicole Graham.

Graham graduated from Cumberland County High School in 1995 and continued her education at Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville where she graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Education in 2008.

Graham is currently working toward a Masters Degree in Elementary Education from The University of Tennessee in Chattanooga.

She is in her seventh year of teaching at Stone Elementary School and has been teaching Kindergarten for the last five years. She has coached varsity cheerleading at SES for four years.

She and her husband, Terry, reside in the Crossville area with their children, daughter Emily, and son Ethan.

With 12 returners from last year and 10 newcomers, including eight freshmen, the SMHS Cheer squad continues to grow.

The squad has spent the summer attending UCA Cheer Camp and preparing routines to cheer on the Panther football team under the Friday Night Lights. In addition, the squad is excited to see the fans get involved and show their SMHS spirit.

Graham says, "I am so proud of how far these athletes have come since tryouts back in the spring. With only three seniors, we rely on our underclassmen to work hard and progress through skills at a faster than normal pace. I am excited to see them use those skills to get the crowd involved and make every SMHS football game one to remember!"

The cheerleaders, along with 21 other squads from across Tennessee, packed a week full of fun, learning and team bonding at the UCA (Universal Cheerleading Association) Cheer Camp at Tennessee Tech University on July 14-17.

Their hard work paid off on the final day, when they received numerous awards, including first place in the Cheer Division of the Game Day Competition.

The excitement began on Tuesday, July 14, when the SMHS Varsity squad performed a routine to the school’s fight song and a home pom dance. Both performances were incredible and the squad earned a gold superior ribbon for each. Throughout the week, the squad’s continued spirit and positive attitude was rewarded with spirit sticks and the “UCA Spirit Banana” on Thursday.

The banana is awarded daily to the most spirited squad and is considered to be one of the most prestigious awards at camp.

Also on Thursday, members of the SHMS Cheerleading squad competed against cheerleaders from across the state, and four were named to the UCA AllAmerican Squad. All-Americans are selected based on superior cheerleading, dancing and leadership skills at camps across the country.

Only the top 12 percent of the more than 325,000 cheerleaders who attend summer camp sessions earn this honor. As members of the UCA All-Ameri-

can Squad, Avery Conley, Kristen South, CaraBeth Swafford and Emily Graham were invited to perform in the London New Year’s Day Parade in London, England. Jasmine Barnette was named Jump Off Queen of Camp for her elite jumping skills.

UCA stands strong behind the philosophy that “America Needs Cheerleaders."

In order to promote this tradition, campers take part in the Pin it Forward program at UCA cheer camps nation-wide. UCA staff members select cheerleaders who embody the positive attitude and encouraging spirit of a cheerleader and give them a pin card with two pins. Those cheerleaders must then look for other cheerleaders, who are not on their home squad, and “pin it forward."

SMHS squad members Avery Conley and CaraBeth Swafford both received pins as part of this program.

In addition to being selected as part of the Pin it Forward program, both Avery Conley and CaraBath Swafford were invited to try out for positions as a UCA

Staff members. This is a huge honor and reserved for a small number of elite senior cheerleaders.

On the final day, squads perform the material that they have learned at camp as they compete in Xtreme Routine Division and Game Day Division competitions.

The Panther cheerleaders earned first place in Varsity Cheer Division, runner-up in Game Day routine, runner-up in overall camp Champs Xtreme Routine, Superior and Excellent ribbons for evaluations throughout the week, Superior Home Pom Routine, and Superior Fight Song Performance.

“I am incredibly proud of the hard work, determination and commitment of each and every member of the SMHS cheerleading squad. I look forward to the upcoming year as we work hard to cheer on our athletic teams and promote spirit school-wide. It is an honor to coach such a talented group of student athletes," says Coach Nicole Graham.

Aven Chadwell returns as SMHS dance coach Aven Chadwell begins her second year as dance coach at Stone Memorial High School.

She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Belmont University in May 2013 with a B.A. in Art History and a minor in Dance.

Aven has had extensive dance training for 19 years. Her early training was with Eldar Valiev, Lilia Valieva, Kiersten Mays and Jennifer Austin. While at Belmont, she also trained at the School of Nashville Ballet and Vanderbilt University's dance program. She was honored to be a member of the Belmont University Dance Company for four years and to perform with Epiphany, a professional modern dance company in Nashville. She attended the prestigious

American Dance Festival at Duke University in 2012. She has enriched her training with Master Classes with the Rockettes, Kyle Abraham, Keigwin and Company, and several instructors in New York.

As a 2009 Stone Memorial High School graduate, Aven was on the very first dance team at SMHS. She was honored to be captain for three years. She was a Universal Dance Association All-Star and performed at the Music City Bowl in 2008 and 2009.

In addition to teaching dance, Aven has completed her certifications in pilots, yoga and zumba. Aven teaches at Mountainview Studios, The Wreck Room and Arts in Motion in Kingston.

Heat index policy being employed The TSSAA Board of Control passed a proposal that requires a heat policy for all its member schools.

The requirements of the policy include adjustments which must be made for activities depending on the heat index at the location where the activities take place.

The TSSAA Heat policy is the minimum standard that member schools must follow. The TSSAA Heat policy will prohibit schools from practicing or competing when the heat index at the location of the activity is in excess of 104 degrees Fahrenheit.

If the heat index is under 95 degrees, ample water must be provided. Water is always available and athletes have unrestricted access. Optional water breaks every 30 minutes for 10 minute time frames.

Ice-down towels should be available.

Athletes should be monitored carefully. Re-check

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heat index every 30 minutes.

If the index is between 95-99 degrees, ample water must be provided. Water is always available and athletes have unrestricted access. Mandatory water breaks every 30 minute time frames. Ice-down towels are available.

Reduce time outside or move indoors to air conditioning if possible. Postpone practice to later in the day if possible. Contact sports should remove helmet or extra equipment when in non-contact practice. Re-check heat index every 30 minutes.

Provide ample water if the heat index is between 100-104 degrees. Water is always available and have athletes have unrestricted access. Mandatory water breaks every 30 minutes for 10 minute time frames. Ice-

down towels are available.

Alter uniforms by removing items/layers if possible. Allow changes to dry shirts and shorts if possible. Reduce time outside or move indoors to air conditioning if possible. Postpone practice to late in the day if possible. Contact sports should remove helmets or extra equipment when in non-contact practice. Re-check heat index every 30 minutes.

When the heat index is 105 degrees and above, stop all outside activity including practice or play. Stop all indoor activity if air conditioning is not available and the heat index inside is 105 degrees or greater. Recheck heat index every 30 minutes.

(Editor's note: this formation is courtesy of the TSSAA.)

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Members of the SMHS dance team are, from left, Jasmine Brown, Sara Moore, Angelina Kurtyak, Summer Hamby and Samie Kemmer; and bottom row, Caroline Daughtry, Zaidea Bohannon, Anna Kemmer and Clare Kemmer. Not pictured: Landry Parkey.

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2015 MTYFC schedule

Date Team Time Aug. 15 Cookeville at Jr. Panthers 4:30 p.m.

Aug. 22 Jr. Panther at Smith County 4:30 p.m.

Aug. 29 Open date Sept. 5 Jr. Panthers at Baxter 4:30 p.m.

Sept. 12 Jr. Panthers at Dekalb County 4:30 p.m.

Sept. 19 Monterey at Jr. Panthers 4:30 p.m.

Sept. 26 Jr. Panthers at Fentress County 4:30 p.m.

Oct. 3 Jr. Jets at Jr. Panthers 4:30 p.m.

Oct. 10 Overton County at Jr. Panthers 4:30 p.m.

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Members of the SMHS Panther cross country team are, from left, front row, Payt Bussey, Matthew Noland, Xavier Findley, Zach Stambaugh and Preston Buck; middle row, Seth Sherrill, Nicholas Moore, Devin Beaty, Jackson Hughes and Chris Moore; and back row, Patrick Early, Cameron House, Marco Hernandez, Anthony Alegria and Jacob Sweeten.

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Members of the SMHS Lady Panther cross country team are, from left, bottom row, Cheyanne Jones, Kaitlin Seiber, Amber Howard, Rebekah Noland and Anna Kemmer; and back row, Hailey Coudriet, Sienna Howe, Rachel Surach, Shelby Wirth and Alli Hale.

SMHS cross country teams have one mind, one goal, one purpose, one heart this season “I love to watch you run!” is the statement heard again and again as the Stone Memorial cross country teams work hard.

The 2015 season will see both teams led by new coaches Pat Koehl and Leonard Markham. Also assisting coaches this year will be Debra Markham and Debra Stout.

“We have an amazing group of runners who are both strong in athletics and in academics. That kind of combination makes a win-

ning team. Their sense of humor and sense of dedication is seen every single day. I am reminded of the Green Bay Packers team who in 2010-'11 won the Super Bowl. They were a team from a small franchise, but their attitude and their support base spoke volumes. ‘One mind, one goal, one purpose, one heart.’"

Senior runners are Jordan Schroeder, Amber Howard, Emma St. Marie, Chris St. Marie, Rachel

Surach and Lauren Wright.

Junior runners are Hailey Coudriet, Alexis Howard, Anthony Alegria, Ben Bowman, Marco Hernandez and Cameron House.

Sophomore r unners are Ali Hale, Sienna Howe, Cheyanne Jones, Anna Kemmer, Kaitlin Seiber, Devin Beaty, Jordan Bowles, Preston Buck, Xavier Findley, Jackson Hughes, Chris Moore, Dylan Moore, Seth Sherrill, Zach Stambaugh and Jacob Sweeten.

Freshmen runners are Payt Bussey, Dillon DeHart, Nick Moore, Matthew Noland, Rebekah Noland, Emalee St. Marie and Shelby Wirth.

Managers are Emery Smith (freshman); Emily Guerin (senior) and Megan Redwine (senior).

SMHS will be racing in the Chattanooga region this

year. These particular races have a reputation of tough, hilly courses. The Panther teams will be ready for the challenge!

2015 SMHS country country schedule

Date Meet Sept. 12 @ Cherokee Classic in Knoxville Sept. 19 @ Hardin Valley Invitational in Knoxville Sept. 26 @ McCallie Invitational in Chattanooga Oct. 6 @ Chattanooga Cross Country League No. 4 Oct. 13 @ Chattanooga Cross Country League No. 5 Oct. 22 @ Frontrunner Championship in Chattanooga Oct. 27 TSSAA Region 3AAA meet Nov. 7 TSSAA State Cross Country Championship in Nashville

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Lady Panther volleyball team ready to pounce opposition The Stone Memorial Lady Panthers are ready to pounce back on to the scene in the 2015-'16 season for first-year coach Jody Bunch.

She has had a lengthy playing career in high school and college. She

hopes to take the knowledge she acquired in her playing career and translate that in to a winning season.

Bunch joined the SMHS science department in January and assisted the SMHS softball team in this past spring.

She is a 2006 Sequoyah High School graduate, where she was a four-year letterman in volleyball and softball and earned AllDistrict for four years, All Tournament in 2004-'05 and was All-District MVP in 2005 (volleyball). Bunch

2015 SMHS volleyball schedule

Date Opponent Aug. 18 William Blount, Alcoa @ William Blount Aug. 20 Cookeville• Aug. 25 @ Rhea County• Aug. 27 Warren County• Aug. 29 @ Jackson County Tournament Sept. 1 @ Upperman Sept. 3 @ White County• Sept. 8 @ Cookeville• Sept. 11-12 Rocky Top Classic in Gatlinburg Sept. 15 Rhea County•

Sept. 17 Cumberland County High School• Sept. 19 Queen of the Mountain Tournament Sept. 22 @ Warren County• Sept. 24 @ Cumberland County Hiigh School• Sept. 26 Alcoa Junior Varsith Tournament Sept. 29 White County• Oct. 5-9 District 6AAA Tournament @ Rhea County •Denotes District 6AAA matches JV match times are listed first.

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was the all-time assist leader at Sequoyah.

In 2007, she was the NJCAA Regional MVP for Hiwassee College and earned a degree in biology with a health science concentration from TTU. She resides in Cookeville her husband, Jesse, who has been TTU's athletic marketing coordinator since 2012.

After a slow season last year in what has typically been a very outstanding program, this team has something to prove to pounce on opponents in 2015-'16.

The Lady Panthers will be led by a trio of seniors, captain Emary Dumouchel, Ashley Herbert and fouryear starter Tierra Sargent.

Junior Brittany Brun is anticipated to produce the highest number of kills and blocks on the team.

"Brittany has had lots of experience controlling the middle and will be a force to be reckoned with this

year," noted the first-year coach.

Many new players will see considerable playing time this year, including sophomore Abby Steele at weak side and Johnnie Stokes, who will control their back row defense. In an unprecedented move, last year's libero, Megan Diem, will be moving to outside hitter.

"She is proving to have honed her skills and will be an excellent addition to this year's line up of big-time hitters. I am very impressed with her team's hardwork and effort that they have shown over the summer," said Bunch.

Two sophomores in particular have shown excellent improvement this summer and will see some hard-earned playing time, Morgan Pelfrey and McKenna Day. Lastly, but certainly not least, Macy Shaver has really stepped up on the court and will share the

setting load with Herbert.

"It's not often that you find two setters with such great hands and leadership capabilities, but this team has found them in Macy and Ashley," concluded Bunch This rounds out the Lady Panther's arsenal of players.

They look forward to a fun and exciting season with their new coach.

Others on the roster include Alexa Kelch, Robin Wetzlich, Callie Strong, Tierra Sargent, Haven Tollett, Lauren Morgan, Hannah Swenson and Peyton Hill.

The Lady Panthers will again compete in District 6AAA with CCHS, White County, Cookeville and Warren County, with the post-season tournament scheduled for Rhea County.

SMHS will be playing in two outside tournaments in Jackson County and Gatlinburg, besides hosting the Queen of the Mountain event.

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Jodi Bunch is the new volleyball coach at Stone Memorial High School.

Best Wishes on a Winning Season to all our Teams!

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Members of the SMHS volleyball team are, from left bottom row, Alexa Kelch (17) and Robin Wetzlich (19); second row, Johnnie Stokes (17), Morgan Pelfrey (18), Callie Strong (19), McKenna Day (18) and Megan Diem (17); third row, Tierra Sargent (16) and Haven Tollett (19); fourth row, Whitneigh Proffitt (19), Brittany Brun (17), Emary Dumouchel (16), Lauren Morgan (18) and Abby Steele (18); fifth row, Hannah Swenson (18) and Ashley Herbert (16); sixth row, Peyten Hill (19) and Macy Shaver (17). Coach Jody Bunch is at the very top.

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Members of the SMHS golf team are, from left, Anna Dailey, Caleb Smith, Conor Lowe, Garrett Magnussun, Wyatt Erkila, Jay Burgin, Wes Flynn and Coach Nathan Brown.

SMHS golf team opened season at Rhea County

By Ed Greif

Chronicle sports editor

The Stone Memorial High School golf team was the first fall sports team to open the season, having played nine matches since July 28 for Coach Nathan Brown.

Brown has one senior, three sophomores and four freshmen on his team this

year.

The lone senior is Wyatt Erkilla, who has been playing for four years, is looking forward to being a leader and leaving a lasting impact on the Panther golf team, according to Brown.

Jay Burgin, Wes Flynn and Anna Dailey are the three returning sophomores who will be asked to step up and carry a lot

of the load for a very young team.

"I am looking forward to have four freshmen and to see how they develop and transitition to the high school level," Brown added.

The freshmen are Caleb Smith, Garrett Magnessun, Conor Lowe and Jillian Petravich.

Date Aug. 11 Aug. 13 Aug. 17 Aug. 19 Aug. 24 Aug. 25 Aug. 26 Sept. 1 Sept. 3 Sept. 10 Sept. 17

2015 SMHS golf schedule

Opponent White County @ Bear Trace Kingston @ TBA CCHS Tournament @ Lake Tansi Rockwood @ Rockwood Country Club CCHS @ TBA Kingston @ Lakeside Rhea County @ Dayton Country Club Warren County @ Bear Trace White County @ Sparta Country Club District Tournament @ Bear Trace Regional Tournament @ Lake Tansi

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Members of the SMHS Lady Panther soccer team are, from left, front row, Cassandra Ayala, Maddie Jeffery, Kaci Chasm, Frida Amoretti, Danielle Gaskins, Romi Timmcke, Renee LaBarge, Alexis Bowman, Sarah Davis and Brooke Frietag; and second row, Kate Keenan, Olivia Keenan, Taylor Potter, Miranda Mellette, Kendall Lynch, Ana Barnette, Emma Smith, Ashyln McNulty, Samantha Gray, Skylar Martin, Lindy Livesay, Cassidy Kemmerer, Victoria Myers, Marissa Stephens, Tanatta Eiammutita and Abbi Stine. Not pictured: Bailey Brown, Mercy McClung, Teria Scoville, Kate Scoville and Achia McDonough.

Lady Panther soccer team seeks berth in playoffs

By Ed Greif

bands returns 15 lettermen, 3-2-0 in District 6AAA. including seven starters, "We are looking to from last year's team which repeat a regional tournaWhen the Stone Memofinished 12-5-1 overall and ment appearance," said Husbands.

The Lady Panthers will 2015 SMHS soccer schedule be led by six seniors, Cassidy Date Opponent Time Kemmer, Sarah Davis, VicAug. 18 Livingston 6:30 p.m. toria Myers, Emma Smith Aug. 20 Kingston 5 p.m. and Cassandra Ayala, while Aug. 24 @ Oliver Springs 5 p.m. there are 10 juniors in KenAug. 27 @ Smith County 5 p.m. dall Lynch, Olivia Kenan, Sept. 1 @ Clinton 5 p.m.

Kate Keenan, Samantha Sept. 3 Warren County• 6 p.m.

Gray, Skylar Martin, Abby Sept. 10 Cookeville•

6 p.m.

Stone, Tanatta EiammuntiSept. 15 @ Rhea County•

6 p.m. ta, Taylor Newton (managSept. 22 York Institute

6 p.m. er), Ashlyn McNulty and Sept. 24 Cumberland County• 6 p.m.

Achia McDonough.

Sept. 29 White County• 6 p.m.

Sophomores are Marrisa Oct. 1 @ Grace Christian 5 p.m.

Stephens, Miranda MelOct. 6

Jackson County 6 p.m. lette, Mercy McClung, Rom Oct. 8 @Scott County 4:30 p.m.

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North to defend county football title

By Ed Greif

Chronicle sports editor

When the Cumberland County elementary football league opened its 2015 season, the North Cumberland Patriots will be defending their 2014 championship, having defeated Homestead Elementary 18-14 in the title game at CCHS. The Patriots (8-0) are coached by Heather Neal, Harlan Walker, Rocky Gora and Trent Mullinax and return 10 lettermen, including six starters from last season. North scored 268 points and gave up 74 last season.

There are 13 eighth, eight seventh and three sixth graders on this year's

roster.

The Bulldogs are coached by Bradley and Brandon Sherrill and finished 6-2 overall last season, scoring 301 points and giving up 53 in eight games. Four letterman and no starters return this season on their 21-player roster.

The Pleasant Hill Hornets finished third last season at 5-2, while scoring 148 points and yielding 96.

Coach Shaun Brown and Jay Wright have 29 on their roster — 18 eighth, nine seventh and two sixth graders.

South's Rebels finished fourth at 4-3 overall under Sam Pharris (38-15). He is assisted by Paul Koinig and

Robert Lewis, who return 11 lettermen including six starters from a team which scored 113 points and gave up 130 points.

"I have a great group of guys this year. They have worked hard all summer to prepare for this season. Trevor Parsons will

lead the team at quarterback, while Brandon Dalton, Bryce Sexton and Zach Street will be my primary ball carriers," said Pharris.

"Mason Wyatt, Mason Yates, Eljiah Oaks and Andrew Gore are my tight

Brooke Freitag, Ana Barnette and Renee Labarge.

The freshmen are Frida Amoretti, Lindy Livesay, Alexis Bowman, Taylor Potter, Maddie Jeffery and Danielle Gaskins.

Olivia Keenan is a returning second-team All-District 6AAA, while Mercy McClung was District 6AAA Freshman of the Year. Kendall Lynch was District 6AAA Offensive Player of the Year.

The Lady Panthers will again be competing in District 6AAA again with

Warren County, Cookeville, Rhea County and White County and has nondistrict games with Livingston, Kingston, Oliver Springs, Smith County, Clinton, York Institute, Grace Christian, Jackson County and Scott County.

The Lady Panthers’ preseason schedule include a Knoxville Jamboree, a match at Hardin Valley and a tournament in Clinton.

There will be a number of junior varsity matches throughout the season.

Best Wishes for a Safe & Winning Season to all our Cumberland County teams.

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NORTH PATRIOTS — Team members are James Michael Garrett (7), Brian Hoover (77), Cobie Hurley (90), Mark Lockwood (88), Michael Phipps (15), Braxton Singer (1), Jacob Howe (24), Jordan Howe (21), Seth Hummel (64), Jaden Reuer (27), Tyler Tuttle (22), Cayden Gora (7), Terry Potter (74), Michael Potter (33), Devon Singer (14), Carys Mullinax (41), Doug Howe (42), Ty Burton (17), Zackery Thomas (67), Blake Hall (32), Grant Bullock (31), Zane Langley (20), Matthew Benton (70) and Andrew Howard (66).

The manager is Kimberly Elliott. The coaches are Harlan Walker, Rocky Gora and Trent Mullinax.

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• Continued from 13C ends and receivers. The guys in the trenches are led by eighth graders Dillon Mitchell, Robbie Lewis and Dustin Parham, as well as a few seventh and sixth graders who will see major playing time at the line of

scrimmage. I am excited to see their hard work pay off."

A major change took place at Crab Orchard, as long-time head coach Eddie Raper retired, but remains at the school as a teacher, turning over the reigns of the team to Jeff Fitzgerald and Duane

Hazelton.

The Tigers (3-4) return 11 lettermen, including seven starters, from a team that scored 74 points and allowed 135 markers last season. There are 23-total players on the roster.

Longtime volunteer coach Bubba Barnes (1923), along with Willie

Patton and Randal Reagan, will guide the Coyotes (2-5), which tallied 82 points and allowed 143 last season.

Their 27-player roster includes 17 eighth, four seventh, fourth sixth and two fifth graders. There are 15 returning lettermen, including eight starters,

from last season.

Dwayne McGhee is the head coach of the Martin Eagles (1-6), which scored 80 points and gave up 199 last season. McGhee and assistant Mickey Griffin have 18 players on the roster.

The Brown Bears coached by Kevin Lewis

are looking to rebound from an 0-7 season, where the scored 24 points and allowed 250 last season.

There are 16 players on the roster.

The 2015 elementary championship game will be played Sept. 29 at Stone Memorial High School at 6 p.m.

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STONE COYOTES — Team members include Adam Dyer (8), Gage Wolfe (9), Mason Goney (10), Jordan Pelfrey (11), Cody Campbell (12), Brayden Ray (15), Anthony Reagan (18), Daniel Rodriguez (20), Marcaus Scoville (22/80), Schlyer Wright (25), Kenneth Scoville (29), Kevin Woody (35), Tyler Souders (44), Cameron Tabor (50), Gavin Scarbrough (52), Drew Collier (53), Layne Winfree (55), Austin Gilmer (60), Houston Woody (62), Rhett Muchler (63), Michael Brown (64), Jacob Hicks (65), Bryce LaBombard (75), Milo Stark (81), Matthew White (88) and Austin Hicks (99).

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SOUTH REBELS – Team members include Brandon Dalton (34), Reese Dykes (2), Andrew Gore (18), Mick Haldiman (10), Robbie Lewis (51), Dillon Mitchell (65), Elijah Oakes (21), Dustin Parham (52), Trevor Parsons (14), Bryce Sexton (4), Zach Street (24), Mason Wyatt (28), Mason Yates (80), Mica Badger (84), Marcus Copeland (26), Stevie Day (16), Jack Forte (12), Jeremy Forte (60), Ezra Lawson (35), Parker Manis (1), Carson Marsh (23), Isaiah Scarbrough (38), Jaden Voss (83), Connor Cox (50), Grayson Hale (9), Tanner Hale (64), Jarrett Haws (79), Trevor Knight (81), Braxton Neely (77) and Bryson Wyatt (75).

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BROWN BEARS — Team members are Ethan Pitton (67), Branson Eldridge (27), Zac Demars (21), Gavin Barnwell (33), Daulton Kimbro (25), Austin Pryor (60), Austin Hubbard (5), Kurtis Lewis (58), Daniel Brock (85), Aiden Warner (6), Coliin Howard-Brown (24), Cameron Pendergrass (31), Jack Mullis (86), Trenton Hatfield (44), Hannah Jordan (7), Austin Reed (79) and Terry Norris (65).

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PLEASANT HILL — Team members include Jacob Grenga (45), Dalton Lewis (8), Camden Smith (25), Garrett Shultis (57), Peyton Christian (58), Dakota Johnson (12), Blaise Stokes (3), Justin Hargis (34), Albert Lawson (77), Ethan Davis (70), Danny Jones (50), Dillion Marsh (65), Jarrod Swallows (52), Trent Hargis (67), Clayton Barnwell (54), Larry Reed (56), Andrew Shoal (5), Kyle Houston (59), Adam F loyd (35), Bradley Essex (74), Brandon Lee (63), Robert Wilson (51), Cole Christian (7), James Williams (32), Jerry Rush (37), Gerald Smith (71), Zane Vandever (9) and Trevor Parsons (43). Molly Rockwell is the manager. Shaun Brown and Jay Wright are the coaches.

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CRAB ORCHARD TIGERS — Team members include Trevor Jones (5), Noah Caruthers (10), Logan Graves (12), Nick Coble (14), Dylan Headrick (18), Jared Kirkland (21), Porter Horseley (22), Bryant Carter (25), Wyatt Coble (28), Kyle Trentham (27), Elijah Cooke (33), Troy Godsey (45), Austin Reed (54), Conner McDaniel (55), Devin Reed (56), Thomas Cairo (60), Zion Wilson (62), Jacob DeBord (65), Gabe Hamby (72), Zack Torres (77), D.J. Reed (82), Tristan Goodale (84) and Jacob Cottrell (85). The coaches are Jeff Fitzgerald and Duane Hazelton.

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HOMESTEAD BULLDOGS — Team members are Mason Hurd (23), Hunter Denton (12), Norman Kemmer (16), Matt Myers (not present), Devin Brock (53), Brandon Williams (78), Gage Walker (11), Tucker Reed (51), Riley Crabtree (60), David Bilbrey (54), Ronnie Cox (no number), Taylor Cowley (10), Hunter Moore (88), Isaac Dunaway (70), Jackson Inman (61), Damarius Woolfram (24), Caleb Lawson (80), Grant Finley (44), Jonah Johnson (no number), Conner Updike (32) and Zeke Baucom (64).

The coaches are Brad and Brandon Sherrill.

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MARTIN EAGLES — Team members include Trevor McGhee (2), Timothy McLenon (6), Christian Filles (8), Isaac McGhee (13), Andre' Flores (22), Ronald Martin (24), Andrew Gibbons (26), Isael Perez (37), Chandler Kaufman (50), Hayden Ganther (60), Isaac Qualls (63), Brent Jones (71), James Griffin (72), Jesse Parks (73), Dylan Wyatt (80), Trystan Miller (88) and James Miller (89).

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Elementary schedule and results Aug. 13 Stone 24, Martin 12 South 44, Brown 6 Pleasant Hill1 16, Homestead 8 North 14, Crab Orchard 10 Aug. 20 South at Pleasant Hill Homestead at Martin Brown at North Crab Orchard at Stone Aug. 27 Stone at North Homestead at Brown Pleasant Hill at Martin Crab Orchard at South Sept. 3 Crab Orchard at Homestead Brown at Pleasant Hill Stone at South Martin at North

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South at Martin Pleasant Hill at Stone Brown at Crab Orchard North at Homestead Sept. 17 Pleasant Hill at Crab Orchard Martin at Brown Homestead at Stone North at South Sept. 22 South at Homestead Stone at Brown Martin at Crab Orchard North at Pleasant Hill Sept. 24 Rain date Sept. 29 Championship game at SMHS at 6 p.m.

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JUNIOR PANTHER CHEERLEADERS — From left are, front row, Katelyn Davis, Jacelyn Crabtree, Ella Troglin, Briley Tollett, Haylee Lawson and Paityn Stone; and second row, Madison Beaty, Andrea Whittenburg, Allie Houston and CariAuna Georgia. Not present: Coaches Teresa Guettner and Victoria Houston, Zoie Guettner.

JUNIOR PANTHERS JUNIORS — From left are, seated, Tate Seiber, Preston Mayberry, Colin Marchuk, Brayden Houston, Jaden Easterly, Dillon Whittenburg, Luke Smith and Wyatt Sharp; kneeling, Cole Speck, James Lawson, Braden Looper, Marcus Pedde, Rylan Guettner, Levi Garrett, Jackson Gilreath and Logan Cross; third row, Brodie Daniels, Chris Hannah, Jimmy Bryson, Jack Idema, Jimmy Howe, Chance Carter, Caden Cravens, Carson Brown and Coach Abe Wilson; and back row, coaches Josh Randol, Jason Lawson, Kendall Idema and Zane Idema. Not present: Zach Bruggner, Bo Morris and Blayten Flowers.

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JUNIOR PANTHER PEEWEES — From left are, seated, Austin George, Ethan Looper, Jackson Watts, Brayden Gossett, Cayden Worley, Nathan Lawson, Ty Tanner, Braxton Howard and Braylyn Hallberg; kneeling, Kyle Hinch, Braxton Tollett, Kellen Burnett, Dylan Phillips, Gradon Lawrence, Gavon Lawrence, Ryley Barnes, Ervin Moseley and Gabe Farmer; third row, Bryson Wilson, Jackson Bryson, Cole Hinch, Devon Gilstrap, Connor Hankins, Khalli Dishman, Jayden Faalafua, Kaydyn Page and Rylan Burnett; and back row, Chris Moseley, Jeremiah Faalafua, Travis Gilstrap and Brandon Howard.

JUNIOR PANTHER SENIORS — From left are, seated, Payton Brown, Grayson Cook, Brandon Davis, Caden Marchuk, Gary Burkhamer, Cod Hicks and Julian Hancock; kneeling, Braden Tollett, A.J. Trosclair, Ethan Denton, Mason Steinmann, Dyllan Beaty, Jordan Olson, Jeremy Faalafua and Bryer Bow; third row, Kolton Dolinich, Gavin Potter, Mitcheal Chapman, Devin Lively, Cody Garrett, Shawn Erazo and Braxton Whited; and fourth row, Tony Bow, Aric Seiber, John Higgins, Brad Dolinich and Jimmy Hicks.

Cumberland County Jet Pride Marching Band

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Members of the CCHS Jet Pride Marching Band are, from left, front row, Baylee Fugate and Jordyn Baxley; second row, Charis Bolen, Tony Hibbard (Director), Logan Cole, Mia Pedde, Alana Smith and Stormie Summers; third row, Mackenzie Margrave, Malinda Watkins, Anna Manis, Kaylyn Manis, Nora Taylor, Ryan Smiddie and Lily Sherrill; fourth row, Joel Kennedy, Sara Sims, Haley Smith, Kellyn Smith, Emily Nieves, Alex Colton, Deanne Lauricella, and Verity Mobley; fifth row, Jacob Lewis, Gabe Worley, David Reagon, Destiny Newsome, Noah Thurman and Brooke Wright; sixth row, Samuel Babich, James Moroney and Joe Lindsey; and seventh row, Murphy Oyler, Brandon Stubbs, Aram Hawn, Amber Fripp, Blake Hulvey, Hunter Evans and Dakota Brown.

Stone Memorial High School marching band

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Members of the SMHS marching band are, from left, front row, Ashlin Selby, Blake White, Samantha Amsden, Paul Thrower, Charlie Lewis, Gareth Matthews, Natali Alegria, Trevor Noll, Allen Bowles, Maggie Bacon and Olivia Ritcey; second row, Sydney Hughes, Ivy Ritzman, Holli Wetzlich, Elizabeth Bratton, Jada Aguilar, Emma Norrod, McKenna Tabor, Caitlin Driscoll, Camille Daigle, Jim Matthews, Ethan Bell, Lauren Cole and Patrick Brendel; third row, Thomas Taylor, Gabrielle Cooper, Tanner Isham, Trevis Maynard, Kimberly Fisher, Bryce Meade, Phillip Hall, John Tewell, Lilly Johnson, Isabella Walker, Stone Demetro, Chase Cole, Ben Fowler and Sean Mutchler; and back row, Erica Kindrick, Emily Lawhorn, Jaclyn Eaton, Dani O'Mara, Breanna Brown, Destiny Hall, Savanna Pittman, Kaylee Selby, Allison Sisco, Kayla Worley, Averi Amacker, Rebekah Jones, Jaylyn Houston and Aejay Bice. Not present: Faith Hooie.

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