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FALL SPORTS PREVIEW Media, coaches vote SMHS fourth, CCHS sixth in pre-season ballots

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The District 6AAA football coaches are, from left, Ted McCaslin, CCHS; Matthan Houser, White County; Mark Wattenbarger, SMHS; Scott Smith, Warren County; Jimmy Maynord, Cookeville; and Mark Pemberton, Rhea County.

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There are 82 varsity players — 13 seniors, 14 juniors and 13 sophomores — on the roster, along with 57 freshmen.

"They've done a great job in the offseason," said Maynord, who returns three offensive and five defensive starter from last season's team (6-5 overall and 3-2 in District 6AAA). They lost 56-42 to Sevier County in the Class 6A playoffs.

"We worked on our depth this fall. We have good depth at running back and wide receiver," he said.

He returns three offensive and five defensive starters plus his punter and kicker.

The returning offensive starters are seniors Adam Haney (offensive lineman), Jacob Edgington (tight end) and two of kickers/punters. Junior offensive lineman Drew Gates returns, according to Murphy Fair.

His roster lists three senior punters/kickers — Spencer Wright, Nick Zalewski and Tom Lamb.

CCHS coach Ted McCaslin was next and said, "I'm glad to be here. Hopefully, we will compete better this year.

We had 22 seniors last year and played a lot of young players."

McCaslin is assisted by Alec Haston, Donald Haston, Stuart Bowen, Andrew Phipps, Marty Davis and Jeff Monday.

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The District 6AAA coaches met with the media Aug. 11 in Cookeville to review the 2014 season, which could be the last for the current district, as the TSSAA voted to go to a different classification system for football for the 2015-'16 and 2016-'17 school years.

With the votes tallied from two polls — the media and coaches — there is only one direction for CCHS and SMHS to go: but up.

The media poll was Rhea County, Cookeville, White County, SMHS, Warren County and CCHS, while Rhea County and Cookeville tied for first, with White County third, SMHS and Warren County tied for fourth and CCHS sixth.

Cookevi l le's Jimmy Maynord was the first to the podium. He is assisted by Chuck Gentry, David Foster, Jim Ledford, John Ledford, Brian Chambers, Jamie Angel, Justin Angel, Justin Qualls, Steve Hatcher, Drew Teague

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Jordan Buckner is a three-year starter at quarterback, while the running backs will be by committee — Nolan McClain, Kenny Brewer and Seth Randall.

Defensive sta r ters ret u r ning include David Scavo, Kobe Cox, Tyler Cantrell and James Vallecillo.

"We are very big, but very scrappy. They've worked worked in scrimmages. We will shuffle in and out our offensive and defensive linemen," he added. "They have settled in on the offensive and defensive schenes.

We are taking a giant step this year. Their attitude is a lot better on and off the field."

Mark Pemberton returns for his second season at Rhea County and has been really pleased with its off-season program. He is assisted by Taylor Ownbey, Murphy Ownbey, Brandon Harmon, Chad Oliver, Mark Romero, Jerry Cook, Jeremy Fitzgerald, Tommy Mitchell, Sam Kirkham, Pete Billingsley, Josh Roda, Mike Bice, AnthoSee MEDIA, page 2C

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The 2014 Jet football team are, front left, front row, Hayden Woody (1), Nolan McClain (2), John Smith (3), Hunter Patterson (4), Christian Mena-Lopez (5), Jordan Buckner (6), Aaron King (7), Tyler Cantrell (8), Tyler Howard (10), Jeremiah Baird (11), Caleb Lester (12), Ryan Graham (15), Seth Hardman (17), Ben Church (18), Gene Cravens (19), P.J. Marquez (21), Daniel Zglinicki (22), Seth Randall (26), Jake Kerley (27), Jordan Hulvey (28), Lonnie Polson (31), Tyler Hancock (33), Michael Miller (34), Heath Swallows (35/54), Ethan Collins (37/63), Chase Selby (38), Cole Parton (39), Kenny Brewer (42), Dylan Cole (44), Dylan Wyatt (45), James Zglinicki (47), Daniel Richards (48), Cole Wheeler (50), Matt Vaughn (51), Devin Watkins (52), Kobe Cox (53), James Vallecillo (55), David Kutchey (56), Alec Gipper (58), Cody Yates (60), Gentry Brown (61), Jackson Elliott (67), Tyler Evans (68), Devon Schwencke (72), Cody Threet (74), David Scavo (76), Caleb Jones (80), Brandon Derry (81), Tyler Lewis (82), Tyler Weaver (84), Aaron Eiland (87) and Ty Tabor (88). The coaches are Alec Haston, Marty Davis, Don Haston, Jeff Monday, Ted McCaslin, Andrew Phipps, Stuart Bowen and Blake Allen.

Jets seek to rebound from 2-8 record in 2014 “One team, one us, one posse!” is team motto

By Ed Greif

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When the Jets opened the 2014 season in Pikeville against Bledsoe County, third-year head coach Ted McCaslin has 30 returning lettermen, including 15 starters, as they look to improve on an 2-8 overall record and a 1-4 District 6AAA mark.

In preseason polls conducted by the media, coaches and Murphy Fair's Tennessee High School Football magazine, CCHS was picked to finish sixth

in this final year of District 6AAA football, as the TSSAA voted to change the football classification for 2015-'16 and 2016-'17.

McCaslin is in his sixth year at CCHS and his second as head coach. Returning staff members are Marty Davis, Blake Allen, Donald Haston, Stuart Bowen, Alec Haston and Andrew Phipps, with one addition in Jeff Monday.

"We are trying to build off last year's come from

behind victory over Warren County in the season finale. The kids have worked real hard all off-season to get stronger and faster.

“Although we lost 22 seniors, many of this year's seniors and juniors received a ton of reps during the 2013 season," said McCaslin.

"We went to Fort Bluff Camp in Dayton to build something special. Our team adopted a motto, 'one team, one us, one posse,'

while at camp, and it is becoming contagious.

“No need to talk about individuals as we are our motto! With us going into our second year schemewise on offense and defense, our kids love what we are doing. We shall let our play do our talking," he concluded.

Of the 30 returning lettermen, there are only nine seniors — Matt Vaughn, Jordan Buckner, Kenny Brewer, James Vallecil-

lo, Heath Swallows, Tyler Weaver, Tyler Cantrell, Gentry Brown and Brandon Derry.

There are 17 juniors — Nolan McClain, Christian Mena-Lopez, Tyler Howard, Seth Hardeman, Ben Church, Gene Cravens, P.J. Marquez, Seth Randall, Tyler Hancock, Cole Parton, Daniel Richards, Kobe Cox, David Kutchey, David Scavo, Caleb Jones, Tyler Lewis and Ty Tabor.

There are eight sophomores — Hunter Patterson, Jordan Hulvey, Michael Miller, Dylan Wyatt, James

Zglinicki, Cody Yates, Devon Schwencke and Cody Threet.

There are 19 freshmen listed on the roster — Hayden Woody, John Smith, Aaron King, Jeremiah Baird, Caleb Lester, Ryan Graham, Daniel Zglinicki, Jake Kerley, Lonnie Polson, Ethan Collins, Chase Selby, Austin Lee, Cole Wheeler, Devin Watkins, Alec Gipper, Jackson Elliott, Tyler Evans and Aaron Eiland.

McCaslin returns for third season as Jets head coach

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County High School Jets opened the 2014 campaign in Pikeville against Bledsoe County, Coach Ted

McCaslin (2-18) returned for his third year as the Jets head coach and sixth season overall at the school.

He was promoted to Coach Mac, as those head coach in the spring of at CCHS know him, has 2012 after third-year coach been teaching and coachWhen the Cumberland Russ Partin stepped down. ing at CCHS for the past three seasons. He has been an assistant coach and/or defensive coordinator for the past 18 years and a head track coach for the past 16 years.

He previously coached at Cheatham County Central (1994-'96) and at Kenwood High School (1997-'08) before coming to CCHS in 2009 under Partin.

Coach Mac attended Whittier College (1977-'80) and Austin Peay State University (1992-'94), earning a BS degree in history with a minor in education. He is in the process of completing his M.A. in administration and supervision.

He and his wife, Kathy, have four children, Monica, Justin, Kati and Kelsey.

Returning as assistant Ed Greif/Chronicle coaches are Blake Allen, The Jet coaches are, front row, Head coach Ted McCaslin; and standing, from left, Jeff Monday, Don Haston, Marty Davis, Stuart Bowen, Marty Davis, Alec Haston, Stuart Bowen, Blake Allen and Andrew Phipps.

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ton and Andrew Phipps.

Blake Allen is in his fifth year as tight end/wide receiver coach at CCHS. He and his wife, Kiley, also a teacher at CCHS, and they have five children, including a set of twins.

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

He graduated with a degree in secondary education from Tennessee Tech and will teach high school English.

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 County elementary school league and coached for several years at CCHS before moving to SMHS in 2006.

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per and kicker back.

Daniel Dotson and Austin Thurman are in a battle for the starting quarterback nod.

"We have a lot of work to do before the opener. I am pleased with our work at this point," concluded Pemberton.

SMHS coach Mark Wattenbarger returns six seniors — Kevin Burgess, Brandon Stedam, Cole McDaniel, Conner Myers, Chase Eichner and Dakota Karge — from a team which finished 6-5 overall and 2-3 in the district, but lost to Ooltewah in the 5A playoffs last season.

"The seniors are a pretty good group," said Wattenbarger, who is assisted by Clarence Holloway, Matt Bates, Brandon Ashby, Elbert Farley, Trenton Stokes, Duane Hazelton and Mike Head.

Junior Austin Helton and

sophomore Dylan Dishman are battling for the starting quarterback position.

"Austin is very smart.

Dylan throws the ball better," noted Wattenbarger.

"We won four games by three points or less which propelled to six wins."

Scott Smith is the new coach at Warren County.

He is assisted by Adam Wood, Chris Madewell, Greg Cotton, Isaac Slatton, Paul Martin and Tim Taylor. His freshmen coaches are David Upton, Cameron Bond and Ben Matheney.

"We have been trying to tread water and to change the (players) attitude," said Smith, who took over a program which finished 1-9 overall and 0-5 in District 6AAA. "There are things under way to help the program."

According to Murphy Fair, Smith led EzellHarding to a 1A state

(running back/linebacker), Perry Clayton (running back/defensive back) and Luke Cantrell (punter/ kicker), junior Ethan Farley (offensive/defensive lineman) and sophomore Zack Lynn (offensive/defensive line) return to the line-up from last year's team which lost 41-8 to Cleveland in the Class 5A playoffs.

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Rhea County, which finished 10-2 overall and 5-0 in District 6AAA, has 85 kids in the program.

"We will continue to grow in numbers," said Pemberton, whose varsity lists 14 seniors, 22 juniors, 14 sophomores and 37 freshmen.

He pointed out half of his staff coaches teams at Rhea County Middle School and Spring City Elementary, which will be teaching the same system, terminology and weight program as the high school. They've cut practice time down to 2 1/2 hours from 6:45 to 9:15 p.m., while the younger kids practice from 5-6:45 p.m.

The Golden Eagles return six or seven offensive starters, nine defensive starters, long snapMedia 1. Rhea County 2. Cookeville 3. White County 4. SMHS 5.Warren County 6. CCHS

District 6AAA pre-season polls Coaches Murphy Fair T1. Rhea County T1. Cookeville T1. Cookeville T1. Rhea County 3 White County 3. White County T4. SMHS 4. SMHS T4. Warren County 5. Warren County 6. CCHS 6. CCHS

championship in 200.

Listed on the roster are 22 sophomores, 19 juniors and 26 seniors. He has more than 30 freshmen in the program.

Smith has four returning offensive and four returning defensive starters.

"We've come a long way. We can't talk about wins and must learn to play hard every play. We will be very balanced running and passing," he said.

Christian Wilkinson is the probable quarterback for the Pioneers.

"He loves to throw the ball," said Smith.

White County's Matthan Houser was the final speaker. He is assisted by Brian Everett, Josh Hackett, Mike Harris, Zac Hennigan, Mark Houser, Jeremy McDonald and Mantuka Murray.

"It is good to be part of this district, You are even better men than coaches. There are a lot of local rivalries here," he said.

"There are 17 seniors who have been a good example in the classroom and weight room.

Attendance has been more than 90 percent in workouts."

The Warrior roster shows 17 seniors,

11 juniors, 12 sophomores and 22 freshmen.

"Our strength has been the great work ethic. We are work still in progress.

Staff continuity helps. Our weakness will be inexperience. We have a lot of unknowns," he concluded.

According to Murphy Fair, seniors Jo-Jo Matlock (offensive/defensive lineman), Seth Davis

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TSSAA to realign football into six classes in 2015-’16

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The Jet juniors are, from left, front row, P.J. Marquez (21), Seth Randall (26), Tyler Howard (10), Kobe Cox (53) and Nolan McClain (2); second row, Seth Hardman (17), Caleb Jones (80), Gene Cravens (19) and Tyler Hancock (33); third row, David Kutchey (56), Cody Threet (74), Daniel Richards (48) an Cole Parton (39); and fourth row, Ty Tabor (88), Ben Church (18) and Tyler Lewis (82); and back row, David Scavo (76).

This could be the last year for District 6AAA football teams, as the TSSAA Board of Control voted Aug. 11 to use an alternate six-class plan for football classification of the current classification period in Division I (2015-’16 and 2016-’17 school years).

CCHS, Stone Memorial, Cookeville, Warren County, White County and Rhea County are aligned in District 6AAA, but when Fall 2014 enrollment figures are posted in mid-September that could change.

Schools have 20 days to submitt their fall figures to

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The Jet freshmen are, from left, front row, Chase Selby (38), Hayden Woody (1), John Smith (3), Caleb Lester (12) and Daniel Ziglinicki (22); second row, Aaron Eiland (87), Jake Kerley (27), Lonnie Polson (31) and Dylan Cole (44); third row, Ethan Collins (37); Jackson Elliott (67) and Tyler Evans (68); fourth row, Jeremiah Baird (11) and Ryan Graham (15) and fifth row, Devin Watkins (52).

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He and his wife, Storm, have three grown children, Katy, Jennifer and Billy Wayne, and one grandchild.

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

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

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 defensive backs for McCaslin.

His wife, Kelly, teaches at Woodland Park School in Sparta, and they have two

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The 32 largest schools based on enrollment will be placed in Class 6A and all 32 teams will automatically qualify for the playoffs. The remaining schools will be put in five classes, divided evenly based on their enrollment figures and qualify for the playoffs as See TSSAA, page 10C grown children, Alec and Peyden.

Alec Haston, who grew up in the Doyle community 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 Alisha Flatt.

Andrew Phipps was a four-year letterman for the Jets, and is a 2014 graduate of Tennessee Tech, majoring in secondary education with a specialization in history and is a new teacher at CCHS. He coaches the Pirates, which is a new defensive schene.

Jeff Monday is a volunteer assistant coach this season.

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The Jet seniors are, from left, front row, Matt Vaughn (51), Jordan Buckner (6) and Kenny Brewer (42); second row, James Vallecillo (55), Heath Swallows (35), Tyler Weaver (84), Tyler Cantrell (8) and Gentry Brown (61) and third row, Brandon Derry (81).

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The Jet sophomores are, from left, front row, Hunter Patterson (4) and Jordan Hulvey (28); second row, Dylan Wyatt (45), Devon Schwencke (72) and James Zglinicki (47) and fourth row, Michael Miller (34) and Cody Yates (60).

Date Aug. 25 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 20 Oct. 27

2014 CCHS junior varsity schedule Opponent Time @Bledsoe County 6 p.m. @SMHS 6 p.m.

York 6 p.m.

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White County 6 p.m. @Cookeville 6 p.m. @Warren County 6 p.m.

2014 CCHS varsity football schedule Date Opponent Aug. 22 @ Bledsoe County Aug. 29 Scott County (Dodge Ram Night, BoJangles Night) Sept. 5 @SMHS• Sept. 12 Open date Sept. 19 Rhea County• Sept. 26 York (homecoming) Oct. 3 White County Oct. 10 Sweetwater (senior night) Oct. 17 @Cookeville• Oct. 24 @Grundy County Oct. 31 @Warren County• •Denotes District 6AAA game

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Players listed on the 2014 SMHS Panther football roster are Hutson Smith (1), Patrick Sealand (2), Colten Akins (3), Keith Sadula (4), Corey Johnson (5), Justin Johnson (6), Austin Seiber (8), Chandler VanNatter (9), Austin Helton (10), Devin Beaty (11), Majer Wattenbarger (12), Tyler Breeding (13), Ethan Pierce (14), Bryce Nelson (15), Xavier Findley (16), Blaine Pennington (17), Aaron Kindred (18), Anthony Conley (19), Dylan Greenwood (20), Glen Starr (21), Dylan Dishman (22), Blake Hicks (23), Zack Denton (24), Curtis Tollett (25), Bryson Reed (27), Eddie Ford (28), Kevin Burgess (29), Jared DeBord (33), Keith Martin (40), Cameron Bowman (41), Carlos Barnett (41), Lucas Coleman (51), Dawson Hunt (49), Cameron House (50), Nathan Stine (52), Rylin Morgan (53), Brandon Stedam (54), Cole McDaniel (55), Joe Staton (56), Spencer Pugh (57), Ben Kindred (58), Damien Romo (60), Tyler Swafford (61), Hunter Pelfrey (62), Alec Moore (63), Christian Staton (64), Ethan Carter, (68), Juan Loza (69), Billy Joe Phipps (70), C.J. Medley (71), Kolbie Lucky (72), Tanner Kirkland (73), Conner Myers (74), Chase Eichner (75), Ethan Bagley (76), Blake Kilby (77), Blaze Dishman (78), Dakota Karge (79), Ben Tollett (80), Jamie Nichols (86) and Dylan Barnes (87). The coaches are Mark Wattenbarger, Clarence Holloway, Matt Bates, Brandon Ashby, Elbert Farley, Trenton Stokes, Duane Hazelton and Mike Head. The managers are Hannah Timson and Kali Cunningham.

SMHS Panthers are hungry for more in 2014 Coming off the first winning record and third playoff appearance in the last five years has the 2014 football SMHS Panthers hungry for more.

“This year’s team is different than any team I’ve coached, we are not very senior heavy and most of the underclassmen are skill type kids, we have some kids that can run but are very young. We will be depending on a lot of sophomores and juniors but a lot of them got experience last year.

“If we can stay away from taking two steps back everytime we take one forward we should be pretty competitive. We just have to hope that odd-shaped ball bounces our way most of the time.

“Like I say every year, we have to win the turnover battle and not beat

ourselves. Usually the team that makes the fewest mistakes wins."

"We have a very small senior class, but one that is a pleasure to coach," said Coach Mark Wattenbarger, who broke down his team by class.

Seniors slated for action are Cole McDaniel, Chase Eichner, Dakota Karge, and Brandon Stetam.

McDaniel, 5’10 250 offensive line/defensive end, is a three-year starter.

“Cole is our emotional leader and a great team guy.

His work ethic and love for the game is contagious among everyone and he’s the guy we want our young guys to learn from," said Wattenbarger.

Eichner, a 6’1” 275, offensive lineman, "will be our bell cow up front.

Great attitude and work ethic. Chase will be a two-

starter," said Wattenbarger.

Karge, a 5’10” 230 offensive/defensive lineman, "has a great motor and an ability to find the football.

He could be a real impact on both sides of the ball for us," Wattenbarger added.

Stedam, 6’0 240 defensive end, is very explosive off the ball and runs really well for a defensive end. He has as the ability to create a lot of negative plays for opposing offenses, according to Wattenbarger.

Juniors who could fill roles include Keith Sadula, Chandler VanNatter, Austin Helton, Carlos Barnette, Ben Kindred, Nathan Stine, Anthony Conley, Corey Johnson, Justin Johnson, Ben Tollett and Christian Staton.

Sadula, a 5-10, 175 defensive back/running back, plays with great passion, while VanNatter is a

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omores and juniors but a lot of them got experience last year. If we can stay away from taking two steps back everytime we take one forward, we should be pretty competitive. We just have to

hope that odd-shaped ball bounces our way most of the time. Like I say every year, we have to win the turnover battle and not beat

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5'10", 160 defensive back/ receiver, has big play ability, according to the veteran coach.

Helton is a 5'8", 140 quarterback/receiver/defensive back who "is Mr. Versatility and can play anywhere."

Barnett (5'10", 175) is a outside linebacker/running back who "has a knack for making big plays."

Kindred, 6'0", 230, is an other offensive lineman/ defensive lineman, who started at center last year, while Stine, a 5'10", 190 linebacker/offensive lineman, is vying a linebacker post. He is a very smart player.

Dustin Johnson is a 5'8", 150 defensive back/running back who is competing for a starting spot, and had a great spring.

Justin Johnson, a 5'10", 195 tailback, rushed for 1,200 yards last season and was District 6AAA running back of the year.

Tollett is a 6'2", 215 tight

end who is competing for the starting position and is a very smart player.

Staton is a 5'8", 205 linebacker/defensive lineman/ offensive lineman who will play a lot at all three positions. He is very smart.

Sophomores competing for playing time are Ethan Pierce, Dylan Dishman, Jared DeBord, Jamie Nichols, Spencer Pugh, Curtis Tollett, Blake Hicks, Bryce Nelson, Austin Seiber and Keith Martin.

Pierce, a 5'10", 160 defensive back/running back, could be the most explosive player on the team, while Dishman, a 6'0", 160 quarterback/defensive back, is vying for the starting QB job and has a nod a safety.

DeBord, a 5'8", 150 running back/defensive back, had a good spring and will vie for a nod at cornerback.

Nichols, a 5’10", 210 tight end/defensive end, is vying for start at tight end and has lots of potential.

Pugh, a 5'10", 245 offen-

sive line/defensive end could start both ways and is very strong.

Curtis Tollett is a 6'0', 175 linebacker/running back, has a great knack for the game and is vying for a linebacker position.

Hicks is a 5'9", 175 linebacker/runningback, who started some as a freshman last season and could be really good, while Nelson is a 6'0", 170 receiver/ offensive lineman, who has a lot of potential and will add depth at both positions.

Seiber is a 5'11", 175 fullback/outside linebacker and tough downhill runner, who will add depth at outside linebacker.

Martin is a 5'10", 175 linebacker who was a good surprise in the spring and runs very well to the ball, concluded Wattenbarger.

There are 16 freshmen who will play a freshman/ junior varsity schedule this eason.

When the Stone Memorial Panther football team opens the 2014 season at See STAFF, page 5C Livingston, 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, Duane Hazelton, Trenton Stokes and Michael Head.

Wattenbarger is entering his sixth year as head coach.

He has led the panthers to three playoff appearances during the first five years. Before coming to Walt Riches/Chronicle stone he led CCHS to three PANTHER SENIORS — From left are, kneeling, Brandon Stedham (54), Cole McDanplayoff appearances includiel (55) and Kevin Burgess (29); and Dakota Karge (79), Conner Myers (74) and ing tying for the district title Chase Eichner (75). in 2002. He also led Stone’s track team to 10 individual state medals and 2 individual state championships GIRLS BOYS & S 1-6 in four years as the track GRADE coach.

He has married to his best friend Kim for 22 years. They have two sons, Brady, 19, a student at Tennessee Tech, who left Stone as the schools all-time leading passer, and Majer, 15, a member of the Panthers freshmen team.

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PANTHER SOPHOMORES — From left are, seated, Dylan Greenwood (20), Cameron House (50), Colten Akins (3), Rylin Morgan (53) and Lucas Coleman (51); kneeling, Hunter Pelfrey (62), Ethan Carter (68), Tyler Swafford (61), Bryce Nelson (15), Joe Staton (56), Blake Hicks (23) and Jared Debord (33); and standing, Billy Joe Phipps (70), Spencer Pugh (57), Austin Seiber (8), Dylan Dishman (22), Curtis Tollett (25), Keith Martin (40) and Jamie Nichols (86). Not present: C.J. Medley (71).

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PANTHER MANAGERS — From left are Kali Cunning- PANTHER JUNIORS – From left are, kneeling, Anthony Conley (19), Keith Sadula (4), Chandler Vanatter (9), Austin Helton (10) and Nathan Stine (52);and standing, Ben Tollett (80), Alec Moore (63), Christian Staton (64), ham and Hannah Timson.

Carlos Barnette (44), Ben Kindred (58) and Blaine Pennington (17). Not present: Corey Johnson (5) and Justin Johnson (6).

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PANTHER FRESHMEN — Devin Beaty (11), Glenn Star (21), Dylan Barnes (87), Tyler Breeding (13) and Xavier Findley (16); second row, Aaron Kindred (18), Eddie Ford (28), Damien Romo (60), Majer Wattenbarger (12) and Cameron Bowman (41); standing, Tanner Kirkland (73), Dawson Hunt (49), Bryson Reed (27), Zack Denton (24), Blaze Dishman (79) and Ethan Bagley (76). Not present: Kolbie Lucky (72), Blake Kilby (77) and Blaze Dishman (78).

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• Continued from 4C ourselves. Usually the team that makes the fewest mistakes wins."

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 fifth 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 second 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 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 was elected to the Cumberland County Commission from the seventh district during the Aug. 7 general election.

This will be Duane Hazelton's third year with Stone. He is in charge of the varsity defensive line and the freshmen offensive line.

"Duane is the type of

guy that will do anything asked of him. A hard working professional guy with a lot of experience and a definite asset to our staff," according to Wattenbarger.

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 for us," stated Wattenbarger.

Mike Head is entering his first year with the Panthers. He will be responsible for the inside linebackers.

"Mike comes to us with

several years experience including a couple years as a defensive coordinator.

I was very pleased to get Mike late in the process.

I think he will be a huge asset for us now and down the road," concluded Wattenbarger.

2014 SMHS JV/freshmen football schedule Date Opponent Time Aug. 22 @White County 6 p.m.

Aug. 28 Lebanon freshmen 6 p.m.

Sept. 8 CCHS 6 p.m.

Sept. 15 Livingston 6 p.m.

Sept. 22 Cookeville 6 p.m.

Sept. 25 Cookeville freshmen 6 p.m.

Sept. 29 @Rhea County 5:30 p.m.

Oct. 6 @Warren County 6 p.m.

Oct. 13 Sequatchie County 6 p.m.

2014 SMHS football schedule Date Opponent Time Aug. 22 @Livingston 7 p.m.

Aug. 29 @DeKalb County 7 p.m.

Sept. 5 CCHS• 7 p.m.

Sept. 12 Pickett County 7 p.m.

Sept. 19 Cookeville• 7 p.m.

Sept. 26 @Coffee County 7 p.m.

Oct. 3 @Warren County• 7 p.m.

Oct. 10 Sequatchie County 7 p.m.

Oct. 17 Open date Oct. 24 White County• 7 p .m.

Oct. 31 @Rhea County• 6:30 p.m.

•Denotes District 6AAA game.

Best Wishes on a Winning Season to all our Teams!

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PANTHER COACHES — From left are, kneeling, Mike Head, Elbert Farley, Mark Wattenbarger and Matt Bates; and standing, Brandon Ashby, Trent Stokes, Clarence Holloway and Duane Hazelton.

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Lady Jet volleyball team looks to improve from dismal in 2013

It is time for another season of Lady Jets volleyball.

After a disappointing season that saw them go 8-16 during the regular season and bounced from the District 6AAA tournament in the first round, the team is looking to rebound.

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, Kyle Armstrong and Tom Pritchard. “We have some very key contributors to our

team returning and several younger players ready to step up and fill some important roles,” said Smith.

The Lady Jets return 12 lettermen this season, including three senior starters — Victoria Lee, Kayla Stamper and Sarah Shinn, according to Pritchard.

Lee was voted All-District and team MVP last year and will play the middle, while Stamper returns as a setter. Shinn will be an outside hitter.

A solid group of juniors — Cheyanne Frazee,

Emalee Breeding, Sadie Bowman, Shelby Kilby and Lindsey Sherrill — return.

Frazee was Offensive Player of the Year in 2013 and will play an outside hitter position, while Breeding will be the libero.

Bowman was the 2013 JV Defensive Player of the Year and will be a defensive specialist. Kilby and Sherrill will be playing the middle.

Maddie Bernabei, Lily Barnes, Brianah Castleberry and Julia Hively are the sophomore members for CCHS.

Bernabei, returning JV MVP, will be playing right side hitter, while Barnes, JV Offensive Player of the Year, moves to a new position of setter. Castleberry, JV Most Improved Player, returns to her role as an up and coming middle player, while Hively will play in a new position as libero.

A large and promising freshmen class — Destinie Davis, Alana Hicks, Amelia Hawkins, Brandi Sengpiel, Becca Jones, Jordan Dixon and Toni May — joined the See LADY, page 7C

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Members of the CCHS Lady Jet golf team are, from left, Gracey Whittenburg, Megan Burgess and Madison McLaughlin.

CCHS golf teams opened the year in mid-July The Cumberland County High School golf teams opened the season July 21, which is earliest date fall sports can start according to the TSSAA, and will compete in District 6AAA again this season against Cookeville, White County, Warren County, Rhea County and Stone Memorial.

The Jets teed it up this season in a very competitive district and will have to work very hard to be in the mix for a Region 3AAA berth come tournament time.

Coach Randy Herring realizes the challenges ahead for the Jets and is stressing to the team the importance of work ethic, commitment and togetherness.

"We are going to have to be prepared to play our best each match. Cookeville and Warren County are Ed Greif/Chronicle loaded with experience. We Members of the CCHS junior varsity volleyball team are, from left, seated, Branah Castleberry, Lily Barnes and will need each team memBecca Jones; and, standing, Head Coach Donald Smith, Assistant Coach Tom Pritchard, Maddie Bernabei, ber to focus and be ready for each opponent. CCHS, Alana Hicks, Amelia Hawkins, Julia Hively, Assistant Coach Roger Dixon and Kyle Armstrong.

SMHS, White County and Rhea County will play for the third spot (from District 6AAA)," stated Herring.

The Jets will be led by senior D.J. Shelton and junior Jordan Graham.

Herring knows both are solid players and outstanding young men.

"Jordan and D.J. have the ability to go low at any time and both represent our team in a first-class manner. They have competed in big tournaments and understand what it takes to be competitive. I'm looking for both Jordan and D.J. to have their best season and take strong leadership roles on the team," the veteran coach Ed Greif/Chronicle

Members of the CCHS varsity volleyball team are, from left, seated, Sara Shinn, Sadie Bowman, Kayla Stamper and Emalee Breeding; and standing, Head Coach Donald Smith, Assistant Coach Tom Pritchard, Victoria Lee, Lindsey Sherrill, Maddie Bernabei, Cheyanne Frazee, Shelby Kilby, Assistant Coach Roger Dixon and Assistant Coach Kyle Armstrong.

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Members of the CCHS freshmen volleyball team are, from left, seated, Becca Jones, Jordan Dixon and Toni May; and standing, Head Coach Donald Smith, Assistant Coach Tom Pritchard, Brandi Sengpiel, Destinie Davis, Alana Hicks, Amelia Hawkins, Assistant Coach Roger Dixon and Assistant Coach Kyle Armstrong.

2014 CCHS volleyball schedule Date Opponent Aug. 19 White County• Aug. 21 @Cookeville• Aug. 22-23 White County Tournament Aug. 25 Harriman Aug. 26 @Warren County• Aug. 28 SMHS• Sept. 2 Trousdale County Sept. 4 Rhea County• Sept. 11 Cookeville• Sept. 13 Carter County Tournament Sept. 15 Coalfield Sept. 16 Warren County• Sept. 18 @SMHS• Sept. 20 Jackson County Tournament Sept. 22 @Harriman Sept. 23 @Rhea County• Sept. 25 @White County• Sept. 29 @Coalfield Sept. 30 @Watertown Oct. 2 Kingston (senior night Oct. 6-7, 9 District Tournament •Denotes District 6AAA matches. *Junior varsity games to be played.

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In 2013, Graham had a stroke average of 41 and earned All-District honors, while Shelton finished with a 42 average.

Junior Andrew Brown is off to a good start and has shown great improvement.

He has gained valuable experience playing on the TGA junior tour the last two summers. He will counted on this season, according to Herring.

"We need Andrew, Jordan and D.J. to consistantly post quality scores this season," said Herring.

Sophomore Chandler Shelton returns for his second season with the Jets. He played 26 rounds as a freshman and had a stroke average of 48.

"Chandler is improving and is capable of posting a good score. He needs to gain more confidence in himself and continue to work on his game," said Herring.

Freshmen Zach Young and Jordan Burgess fill out the Jets roster. Both have played on the elementary team and have played on the Golf Capital Junior Tour.

"Zach has a chance to make a big impact on team this season. His swing is solid and he has a good short game. Learning how to deal with ups and downs of the game will be his biggest challenge. Jordan will play and will gain valuable experience this season," said Herring.

Senior Burgess, junior Madison McLaughlin and freshman Gracey Whittenburg are members of the Lady Jet squad.

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Members of the 2014 CCHS Lady Jet soccer team are, from left, seated, Jill Hassler, Taylor Davis, Annalise Wallace, Leah Foltz, Alli Graham, Elise Dille, Mariah Wisor, Arriana Littlefield and Mary Kemp; and standing, Assistant Coach Don Griffies, Jaci McCartney, Tina Higgins, Anna Holt Shaw, Kassidy Somer, Brittney Stubbs, Emily Monday, Samantha Godsey and Kayde Johnson.

Conner returns for second year as CCHS coach

By Ed Greif

Chronicle sports editor

When the Cumberland County Lady Jet soccer team opened the season this week, Coach Jeremy Connor returns for his second year as the coach, along with assistant Don Griffies.

This year the CCHS Lady Jets hope to further build on last year's suc-

cess, despite losing their core seniors. With numerous additions to the team including no less than five freshman, they are also hoping to build for the future.

Several key players to watch this season well be seniors Tina Higgins, Brittney Stubbs and Emily Monday.

Other players who look to make an immediate

impact are freshman Taylor Davis and Annalise Wallace.

The Lady Jets will also return several very capable core members in Angel Perry, Mariah Wisor, Alli Graham, Kayde Johnson, and Anna Holt Shaw. All of whom aim to make this season not only one to look out for but remember as the year they changed things for the better.

CCHS Lady Jet soccer schedule Date Opponent Aug. 19 @Silverdale Baptist Academy Aug. 26 Jackson County Aug. 28 Silverdale Baptist Academy Sept. 2 Kingston Sept. 4 @Warren County• Sept. 11 SMHS• Sept. 16 @Livingston Sept. 18 Rhea County• Sept. 23 @White County• Sept. 30 Cookeville• Oct. 2 @Sequatchie County •Denotes District 6AAA game.

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CCHS cross country team to be led by five seniors When the 2014 Cumberland County High School Jet and Lady Jet cross country teams opened their season Aug. 21, Coach Rachel Shoemaker's team will be led by five seniors — Kevin Buffkin, Bradley Mathis, Selinda Bryant, Taylor Hammons and Madeline Toy. "These seniors provide Date Aug. 21 Aug. 28 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 23 Oct. 4 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Nov. 1

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valuable experience and leadership to the other runners," said Shoemaker.

Both the boys and girls teams placed second in the region qualifying them for the TSSAA State Championships.

Mathis and Buffkin will be leading the boys team and have run cross country for all four years

of high school and have competed in the junior league during elementary school. Mathis finished last year with a personal record of 17:06, finishing sixth in the region, was awarded All Region, and received the Leadership Award for 2013.

Buff kin’s personal record from 2013 was

2014 CCHS cross country schedule Meet Chattanooga League Jamboree @ Baylor School Chattanooga League race No. 1 Cherokee Classic in Knoxville Backyard Invitational in Sparta Chattanooga League race No. 4 Burnett Invitational in Cookeville Chattanooga League race No. 6 Front Runner/Chattanooga League @ Baylor School TSSAA Region 3AAA race in Cookeville TSSAA State Championships @ Percy Warner Park

game. This group will have to work hard to be com• Continued from 6C petitive. Warren County, "I'm glad we have three White County and Cookevgirls on the team this sea- ille have strong girls teams. son. Megan ill lead the The team will get better team and will be pushed by as they gain more experiGracey for the number one ence," Herring stressed.

CCHS will compete spot. Madison is new to the

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18:13, and he finished 19th in the region.

"Both Selinda and Taylor have run for all four years of high school and have competed in the junior league during elementary school," said Shoemaker.

Bryant set a personal record of 22:14 in 2013, finished 13th in the region, was awarded All Region and received the Most Valuable Runner Award.

Hammons set a season personal record of 24:17, finished 38th in the region and received the Most Improved Award.

Toy joined the team last year as a junior and set a

personal record of 27:17.

Joining Mathis and Buffkin are Kyle Lockwood, Nathan Phillips, Ryan Tabor and Ben Tabor.

Ben Tabor set a school record with a time of 16:51 last year at the regional race.

Joining Bryant, Hammons and Toy are Lindsey Roysdon, Chelsey Roysdon, Allison Sherer, Hannah Andrews and Sydney Tabor.

Additionally, there nine freshmen on the roster — Chris Hicks, Nicholas Lester, Dylan Pitton, Dakota Randolph, Hannah Andrews, Rosemarie

Balderas, Brianna Martin, Emilee Mullis and Sydney Tabor.

With Shoemaker and assistant Pat Koehl, the teams are shaping up to have the fastest runners in the region. Both teams have years of experience to bring to running.

Most of the runners have run in the Cumberland County Junior Cross Country League and have run every year during high school. This experience will help to make a solid team and ensure victory in our region and state.

against all district teams and non-district foes Walker Valley, Cleveland, Bradley Central and McMinn County. They also will compete in tournaments at Cookeville and McMinnville.

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Members of the 2014 CCHS cross country team are, from left, front row, Ansley Toy, manager; Taylor Hammons, Madeline Toy, Selenda Bryant, Sydney Tabor and Hannah Andrews; and standing, Kyle Lockwood, Ben Tabor, Nathan Phillips, Kevin Buffkin and Ryan Tabor. Not present: Bradley Mathis, Chris Hicks, Nicholas Lester, Dylan Pitton, Dakota Randolph, Lindsey and Chelsey Roysdon, Allison Sherer, Rosemarie Balderas, Brianna Martin, Emilee Mullis and manager Caroline Ong.

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Members of the CCHS Jet golf team are, from left, Jordan Burgess, Jordan Graham, D.J. Shelton, Andrew Brown, Zach Young and Chandler Shelton.

Would Like To Wish All Our Cumberland County Teams A Safe And Winning Season!

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said Dixon. "The team from Miami Vice, we plan appreciated the strong to make losing a thing of • Continued from 6C crowd support last season the past. Everyone come team this year. and anticipates fans taking out to support Lady Jets Davis and Hicks will it to a new level. Like the Volleyball," concluded be playing middle, while fashion style of Crockett Pritchard.

Hawkins and Sengpiel will be working as outside hitters. Jones will be challenge with learning setter and outside hitter. Dixon will be taking repetitions from the libero position, while May will be seeing plenty of playing time at rightside Best of Luck and we wish everyone of hitter. you a successful season!

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SMHS golf teams opened season in mid-July The Stone Memorial High School golf team have played several matches and a couple of tournament since the season opened in mid-July.

The SMHS boys golf team has five returning faces, led by four seniors.

Stone McCoy, Dustin Lee, and Parker Hill are all looking to leave their mark on the SMHS golf program before they graduate. Wyatt Smith is returning for his third season for the panthers and Jay Burgin is a freshman looking to start his Panther legacy as a freshman.

"Tori Harris has been a solid golfer for the last two seasons for the Lady Panthersand I expect nothing less from her this year as she leads our two new female golfers, Morgan Graham (junior) and Anna Dailey (freshman)," said Coach Nathan Brown.

"The beginning of the season has been full of ups and downs, as all of

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Members of the 2014 SMHS Lady Panther golf team Members of the 2014 SMHS Panther golf team are, from left, front row, Dustin Lee are, from left, Coach Nathan Brown, Tori Harris and and Jay Burgin; and back row, Coach Nathan Brown, Parker Hill, Stone McCoy and Morgan Graham.

Wyatt Smith. the golfers are trying to find their groove as we get

ready for the district tournament next month.

"As always I am beyond thankful and blessed to be

able to coach such a good group of student athletes

and I'm excited about our future."

brings many talented runners from last seasons elementary championships," said Smith.

The freshmen are Xavier Findley, Zach Stambaugh,

Jackson Hughs, Jordan Bowles, Seth Sherrill, Patrick Early, Dylan Moore, Chris Moore, Jacob Sweeten and Austin Wattenbarger.

“Stone Memorial has a excellent set of managers in Emily Guerin, Megan Redwine and Savannah Brown,”concluded Smth.

Smith returns to coach SMHS cross country team Many newcomers have joined the program

The Stone Memorial cross country teams will once again be lead by Coach Tim Smith and will have many newcomers to their program.

Returning varsity runners are Hailey Coudriet, Lexi Hinch and Claire Tackett from a team which finished third in Region 3AAA and 20th in the TSSAA state meet.

The girls will be led once again by Region 3AAA champion Hailey Coudriet. "Hailey will lead a very talented new and young group of athletes," said Smith. There are no seniors on this years team.

Juniors Claire Tackett, Rachel Surach, Emma St. Marie, Madison Wilson and Lauren Wright are

"excellent athletes who will compete for varsity time," according to Smith Coudriet will be joined by fellow sophomores Lexi Hinch, Shelby Waldo and Kyah St. Marie.

"They will also be important contributors to the team," said Smith.

A new and very talented group of freshmen are Cheyanne Jones, Anna Kemmer, Kaitlyn Seiber, Baylee Davis and Lacie Profit finish out the girls team.

"The girls team has a chance to be very good and look to compete in Region 3AAA for a championship," he added.

Returning boys varsity runners are Sam Hagan, Boomer Freeman, Jordan

Schroeder, Dawson Hassler, Ben Bowman and Anthony Alegria from team which finished fifth in the Region 3AAA meet.

The boys team will be led by top 10 Region 3AAA runner Jordan Schroeder for the 2014 season.

"Stone will have many talented new faces with When the Stone Memo- be under new leadership, finished 36-12-1 last seahopes of being very com- rial High School Lady Pan- as Mindy Gillow replac- son. petitive in Region 3AAA," ther volleyball team opens es long-time coach Meghan added Smith.

See GILLOW, page 9C the new season, they will Kunzelman, whose team Stone will be lead by SMHS volleyball schedule seniors Sam Hagan, BoomDate Opponent Time er Freeman, Jose Perez, Aug. 21 White County• 5 p.m.* and Joel Hernandez.

Aug. 22-23 @Bradley Central Tournament TBA Schroeder is joined Aug. 25 Jackson County, Livingston 5 p.m. by fellow juniors Ismael Aug. 26 @Rhea County• 5 p.m.* Matias and Logan Livesay.

Aug. 28 @ CCHS• 5 p.m.* The sophomores are Ben Sept. 2 Cookeville• 5 p.m.* Bowman, Marco HernanSept. 6 Volleyball challenge @ Bearden TBA dez and Anthony Alegria.

Sept. 8 @Jackson County 5 p.m.

"The freshmen class Sept. 9 @Warren County• 5 p.m.* Sept. 11 @White County• 5 p.m.* 2014 SMHS cross country schedule Sept. 12-13 @Rocky Top Sports World TBA Date Meet Time Sept. 16 Rhea County• 4 p.m.* Aug. 28 Chattanooga Cross Country League @ Camp Jordan 4 p.m.

Sept. 18 CCHS• 5 p.m.* Sept. 11 Chattanooga Cross Country League @ Fort Bluff 4 p.m.

Sept. 20 Jackson County Tournament TBA Sept. 16 Cookeville Mid-Week Invitational 4 p.m.

Sept. 22 @Livingston 5 p.m.* Sept. 25 Norris Dam All Comers 4:30 p.m.

Sept. 25 Warren County• 5 p.m.* Oct. 2 Ashe Park Run All Comers 4 p.m.

Sept. 29 @Grace Christian 4 p.m.* Oct. 11 Cherokee Invitational 8 a.m.

Sept.30 @Clinton (Dig Pink Night) TBA Oct. 23 Region Championship @ Cookeville TBA Oct. 2 Alcoa 4 p.m.* Nov. 1 State meet in Nashville TBA *Junior varsity plays first All times are central time •Denotes District 6AAA match

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Members of the Stone Memorial Lady Panther soccer team are, from left, top row, Kurtis Fagan, Victoria Myers, Cassidy Kemmerer, Aly Murphy, Keri Deck, Kalei Hollingsworth, Taylor Newton and Coach Michael Husbands; middle row, Miranda Mellete, Emma Smith, Marrisa Stephens, Mercy McClung, Katie Pullens, Yan Riddle, Haley Santee, Kendall Lynch, Olivia Keena and Bailey Brown; and bottom row, Kassandra Ayala, Serena Nastri, Tanatta Elammutta, Teria Scoulle, Romi Timmke, Sara Evans, Ashley McNulty, Skyler Martin and Amber Howard. Not present: Lilly Welch, Sarah Davis, Megan Finley, Abi Stine, Kate Kennan, Bella Davis and Renee Labarge. No other team information was provided.

Date Aug. 18 Aug. 19 Aug. 21 Aug. 26 Aug. 28 Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 13-14 Sept. 16 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Sept. 30 Oct. 2 Oct. 6 Oct. 7 Oct. 9

Lady Panther soccer schedule Opponent @Jackson County @Livingston Sequatchie County Oliver Springs

@Kingston White County• @CCHS Junior Varsity Tournament at Cookeville Cookeville• Grace Christian Rhea County• @Warren County• Clinton Scott County @Rockwood Smith County

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Graham is the Lady Panther cheerleading coach for 2014-’15 When the SMHS cheerleaders take to the field and court this season to yell for the Panthers and Lady Panthers, the young ladies will have a new coach in 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. Nicole is currently working toward a Masters Degree in Elementary Education from The University of Tennessee in Chattanooga.

She is in her sixth year of teaching at Stone Elementary School and has been teaching Kindergarten for the last four years. She has

coached varsity cheerleading at SES for four years.

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

She has two seniors on the roster, Allison Hedgecoth and Megan Shaw; two juniors, Kristen South and CaraBeth Swafford; six sophomores, Jasmine Bar-

nette, Haven Davis, Kealey Lowe, Haley McNeal, Shelby Tabor and Lindsey Webb; and eight freshmen, Anna Barnette, Lorna Boston, Emily Graham, Jordan Houston, Anna Kemmer, Chloe Pillow, Hannah Reed and Sloane Wilson.

Shaw, Swafford, Davis, Lowe and Tabor are all returnees from last year's squad.

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The Lady Jet seniors/captains are, from left, Hannah Hitch, Felicia Mantooth and Haley Mitchell

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Members of the 2014-'15 SMHS cheerleading squad are, from left, first row, Kristen South, Lindsey Webb and CaraBeth Swafford; second row, Kealey Lowe and Shelby Tabor; third row, Allison Hedgecoth, Haley McNeal, Jasmine Barnette, Anna Barnette, Haven Davis and Megan Shaw; and, fourth row, Hannah Reed, Chloe Pillow, Emily Graham, Sloan Willson, Anna Kemmer, Jordan Houston and Lorna Boston.

The Cumberland County High School Cheerleaders are excited and ready to support the Jets in the 2014-2015 season. The varsity squad is made up of 23 members this year. Of those 23, there are 14 returning for the new season.

Haley Mitchell, Hannah Hitch and Felicia Mantooth will be leading the squad this year as senior captains.

Returning members are Allyna Kerley, Becca Patton, Jade Iles, Taonna Miller, Danyelle Ashburn, Kierstin Haynes, Hannah Colton, Haley Plenert, Kayla Spieles, Kassie Looschen and Kaitlyn Lee. New faces to the squad are Maddie Mathis, Rhianna Mann, Emilee King, Emily Hinch, Emily Shields, Cassidy Brown, Gracie Lawson, Amber McNeeley and Celsey Holt.

Junior cheerleaders are

Allyna Kerley, Becca Patton, Jade Iles, Taonna Miller, Danyelle Ashburn, Kirestin Haynes, Hannah Colton, Haley Plenert, Kayla Spieles and Maddie Mathis.

Sophomores are Kassie Looschen, Kaitlyn Lee, Rhianna Mann and Emilee King.

Freshmen squad members are Emily Hinch, Emiliy Shields, Cassidy Brown, Gracie Lawson, Amber McNeeley and Chelsea Holt.

The CCHS cheer squad enjoyed a week packed full of fun and excitement at UCA Cheer Camp at Tennessee Technological University June 3-6.

The CCHS Cheer squad joined the UCA Camp staff in celebrating 40 years of spirit by participating in the See PRIDE, page 10C

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From left are, back row, Tierra Sargent, Emary Dumouchel, Matraca Melton, Brittany Brun, Megan Hayes, Aly McNulty, Bailey Rutledge, Abby Steele and McKenna Day; and front row, Mady Green, Merideth Rutledge, Ashley Herbert, Megan Diem, Hayley Tollett, Johnnie Stokes, Macy Shaver, Ashlyn Friel and Morgan Pelfrey. Not pictured: Hannah Swenson.

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ing for the junior varsity last year.

Senior Megan Hayes returns as a middle blocker "I am excited to become part of the Panthers this year! The team has worked hard this summer to get ready for the season.

“With six seniors this year, their leadership has been great in helping to get the freshmen were they need to be for the season,"

said Gillow, who comes to SMHS from Georgia, but is not new to the East Tennessee area.

She is originally from Michigan and grew up in Kingston where she graduated with high honors from Roane County High School in 2005.

After spending two years at the University of Tennessee, she transferred to Columbus State University

in Columbus, GA, where she received her Bachelor • Continued from 8C of Arts degree in history.

Gillow returns 12 players She has been teaching at with six freshmen to comCalvary Christian School in pile the junior varsity team.

Georgia for the past four Key players are Bailey years where she was also Rutledge, returning setter the varsity softball coach, and starter for the second taking her team to the year.Freshmen Ashlyn Friel state tournament the past will join the varsity team as three years. a setter.

She is happy and eager to Megan Diem is the libemove back closer to home to ro for the varsity after startbe near her family and fiancé as well as to begin her masters at Tusculum University this fall.

Gillow enjoys anything outdoors, spending time with her family, and anything that involves Tennessee football.

After playing briefly during her high school career, volleyball has always been an interest to her and she still enjoys playing recreationally.

She has been helping with the travel volleyball team this year in Georgia, and is excited to bring her knowledge and passion for the sport to the team at Stone Memorial.

She will also being joining the social studies Walt Riches/Chronicle department this year, teachMembers of the SMHS dance team are, from left, back row, Jasmine Brown, Landry ing economics and personal Parkey, Summer Hamby, Samie Kemmer and Sara Moore; and front row, Angelina finance.

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The Lady Jet freshmen cheerleaders are, from left, bottom row, Emily Shields, Emily Hinch and Cassidy Brown, and on top, Amber McNeeley. Not present: Celsey Holt.

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

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Aven Chadwell will be the new dance coach at Stone Memorial High School in the coming school year.

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 compaSee NEW, page 10C

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The 2014-'15 CCHS cheerleaders are, from left, front row, Hannah Hitch, Felicia Mantooth and Haley Mitchell; second Haley Plenert, Madi Mathis, Danyelle Ashburn, Hannah Colton, Taonna Miller, Becca Patton, Allyna Kerley, Kirestin Haynes, Kayla Spieles and Jade Iles; and third row, Emily Hinch, Emilee King, Gracie Lawson, Kassie Looschen, Kaitlyn Lee, Rhianna Mann, Emily Shields, Cassidy Brown and Amber McNeeley. Not present: Celsey Holt.

PRIDE

• Continued from 9C “Homecoming 2014 Celebration."

The squad participated in many activities to help them “Bring Home the Spirit” and led strongly in their school and community.

The squad was excited to break out their homecoming spirit with crowns, sashes, spirit sticks and run through signs.

Their outgoing school spirit was rewarded by receiving the famous "UCA Spirit Banana.

"Hard work and dedication paid off as the CCHS squads brought home numerous awards and honors," said Coach Melissa Kerley.

Four CCHS Cheerleaders were named to the All American UCA Cheer Squad — Haley Mitchell, Hannah Hitch, Jade Iles and Kierstin Haynes. These four young ladies have the opportunity to enjoy a week in London, England and participate in the London New Year’s Parade.

The Jets took home first place in Game Day Cheer, second place Overall Game

TSSAA

• Continued from 3C they did in the old five-class system. The top four teams in each region (eight regions per class) will qualify for the playoffs.

Richard McWhirter, executive director of the TSSAA, indicated recently, there are 305 football playing schools in Division I. After the 32 largest schools are removed, the 273 remaining schools will be divided into five classifications or 54-55 schools per class.

There was speculation for CCHS, SMHS and White County as to where they would be in 2015-’16 and 2016-’17. Based on figures received two years ago, they would have been placed in Class 4A with schools in the Chattanooga area, while Cookeville and Warren County would have been in 6AAA. Bradley Central is the only team in the Chattanooga area who would qualify as a member of 6AAA based on those figures.

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The Lady Jet sophomore cheerleaders are, from left, first row, Emilee King; second row, Kassie Looschen and Rhianna Mann; and third row, Grace Lawson and Kaitlyn Lee.

The Lady Jet junior cheerleaders are, from left, first row, Danyelle Ashburn and Becca Patton; second row, Kayla Spieles, Allyna Kerley and Madi Mathis; third row, Jade Iles; fourth row, Hannah Colton and Taonna Miller, and fifth row, Kierstin Haynes and Haley Plenert.

Day, second place Extreme Routine, Fight Song Superior, Home Pom Superior, Overall Superior Game Day Ready and Traditions Award, which they have won two years in a row. They earned the UCA Famous Spirit Banana during the second Day of camp and won Spirit Sticks nightly.

UCA continued this

summer with their “Pin it Forward” program. 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, Kassie Looschen and Haley Plenert.

For the second year in a row, the Jets also took home the “Traditions” award, voted on by the entire UCA and Varsity Brands staff for the team showing outstanding leadership skills, school pride and spirit.

“We are honored to be recognized for this. We take great pride in representing our school at camp and showing what it means to

be a Jet,” said Coach Melissa Kerley. Bekki Atkinson and Cheryl Threet are the sponsors.

“We set high goals for this camp and achieved all of them. We are very proud of these kids,” Kerley said.

"The Jets’ cheer team looks forward to a year of supporting their Jets and Lady Jets."

Potentially, CCHS and SMHS could play area schools like White County, Livingston, DeKalb County, etc., if their enrollments put them in the same classification.

When the new classifications are created, this will also change the football schedules. Zero week games should become week one, with teams being allowed 11 weeks to play 10 games.

Many schools are opting out of playing during their fall break.

Going from the eastern time zone into the central time zone and visa versa should be considered. Central time zone teams lose an hour when playing teams from the eastern time zone.

For example, you start a football game at 7 CDT at CCHS and SMHS, it is 8 p.m. for a team from the eastern time zone.

This year’s fall break falls on week eight of the schedule, which allowed SMHS to play White County during week nine. White County had fall break the same week.

Other sports will remain in the current three configurations — Class AAA, Class AA and Class A. Basketball, softball, baseball, tennis, golf, cross country, wrestling and track and field will remain in their same classifications for school years 2015-’16 and 2016-’17.

Those will be re-aligned by enrollments during the Fall of 2016.

Some sports like soccer, cross country, wrestling, tennis and golf are divided into A/AA and AAA. School can request to move up or down for those two years, if their enrollment changes 20 percent when figures are released after the first 20 days of school.

I will keep you posted as things happen.

••• 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 photos and to Jessica Tomberlin and her SMHS annual staff for doing a good job running the July 28 picture day.

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

Kim Cram-Torres saw

that the Jr. Panther photos were received.

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

The complete elementa-

ry football schedule was not available for inclusion in the Fall Sports Preview.

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

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• Continued from 9C ny 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

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The 2014 Homestead Bulldogs are Thomas Vanvorhes (44), Logan Newberry (52), Daniel Paul (64), Drake Foust (75), Bryce Music (68), Brett Newcome (10), Thomas Arnold (7), Tyler Kent (50), David Miller (85), Lane Ritzo (53), Brock Harris (79), Cole McClellan (88), Kyle Spieles (12), Raygen Johnson (32), Hunter Withers (45), Jake Finley (58), Norman Kemmer (80), Tyler Young (54), Taylor Cowley (24), Ryver Johsnon (23), Cade McClellan (11), Hunter Moore and managers Cason Turner, Grant Finley, Evan Flury and Kole Torres. The coaches are Brad and Brandon Sherrill.

Homestead to defend county football crown

By Ed Greif

Chronicle sports editor

When the 2014 Cumberland County elementary football season opened Aug. 14, the Homestead Bulldogs were the defending champions, having defeated South Cumberland 20-14 in the 2013 title game at SMHS. Homestead is again coached

by Brad and Brandon Sherrill who have 22 on their 2014 roster.

The Brown Bears will be coached by Dwayne Davis and Kevin Lewis and have only 12 on the roster, which is the smallest of the eight county schools. There are three starters returning from last year's 2-5 team.

"Coach Lewis and I are look-

ing forward to working with our players, teaching them fundamentals of football, as we instill in them the meaning of hard work, discipline and team work," said Davis.

Crab Orchard will coached by Eddie Raper and Roger Wakefield and return nine lettermen, including six starters.

"We have about 20 players on the team as this goes to press.

We just have to continue to work to improve in order to be competitive against the larger schools. We need our returning eighth graders to provide leadership and set the example for our younger players. This group includes Izak Carter, Clint Kemmer,

Kyle Holding, and Derek Moore. Our seventy-grade group saw a lot ofaction last season and should be ready to step up this season," said Raper.

South Cumberland is coached

by Sam Pharris (34-12) and Jay Wood. The Rebels were 6-2 last season and return 11 lettermen, including eight starters.

"This will the smallest team that we have had here at South in awhile. We lost a lot of size from last year so we will have to compensate for that this season," said Pharris.

"Justin Reed will be leading the team at quarterback his season, throwing to receivers Mason Hall, Cameron Grant and Colton Konig. The offensive line will

be led by center Bailey Walker along with Gabe Whittenburg, Garet Holt and Brandon Day. Hunter Hutson and Josh Higdon will also be in the action on the offensive line.

"Running backs will be led

by Cameron Grant and Brandon Dalton. Mason Yates will be starting at end. Kicking duties will be handled by Mason Hall," concluded Pharris, who has players on the roster.

North Cumberland (5-2) will be coached by Heather Neal, Rocky Gora and Harlan Walker, who return 10 lettermen, including six starters.

"It's not how good you are. It's how bad you want it," said Neal.

Martin (4-3) will be coached

by Dwayne McGhee and Matt Harris, who have three returning starters on the 19-player roster.

"The Martin football team lost a lot of experience and leadership. We've had a great off-season and are excited to see which players step up to fill that leadership void," said McGhee.

Pleasant Hill coached by Shawn Brown and Jay Wright have one of the largest rosters (28) and return five starters from last year's 2-5 team.

Stone Elementary is coached

by Bubba Barnes, Willie Patton and Jon Tollett and have 27 players on the roster, including seven returning starters.

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The 2014 South Rebels are Justin Reed (3), Bailey Walker (65), Gabe Whittenburg (53), Mason Hall (12), Garet Holt (75), Hunter Hutson (77), Colton Koinig (2), Josh Higdon (79), Cameron Grant (38), Brandon Day (71), Brandon Dalton (34), Mason Wyatt (25), Mason Yates (80), Robbie Lewis (51), Trevor Parsons (14), Kevin Woody (1), Cameron Dixon (52), Caleb Phillips (55), Ezra Allen (24) and Jeremy Forte (60). The managers are Bryce Sexton, Jonah Holt, Braxton Neely and Clinton Zglinicki. The coaches are Sam Pharris and Jay Wood.

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The 2014 Brown Bears are Chris Proffitt (67), Kurtis Lewis (79), Kardon Evans (5), Jay Smith (86), Shane Highers (2), Chris Hayes (21), Ethan Miller (65), Austin Pryor (60), Hoyt Cupp (55), Austin Hubbard (25), Lane Titsworth (87) and Dillon Kimbro (7). The coaches are Dwayne Davis and Kevin Lewis.

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The 2014 Pleasant Hill Hornets are Gabe Cook 970), Brandon Crawford (36), Michael Cross (65), Santos Fuentes (74), Quinton Hall (63), Bradley Kirby (58), Dawson Lewis (40), Brandon Lockwood (20), Braden Qualls (10), Dalton Smith (46), Kevin Swallows (84), Peyton Christian (76), Jacob Grenga (45), Justin Hargis (50), Trent Hargis (60), Dakota Johnson (66), Dalton Lewis (87), Andrew Scholl (80), Garrett Shultis (55), Camden Smith (24), Blaise Stokes (14), Jared Swallows (52), Cole Christian (86), Bradley Essex (78), Landon Garrett (81), Walker Garrett (38), Kyle Houston (64) and James Williams (34). The coaches are Shaun Brown and Jay Wright (not present). The managers are Tim Sexton and Nathan Lee.

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The 2014 Stone Coyotes are Gage Wolfe (9), Schlyer Wright (10), Jordan Pelfrey (11), Lance Hedgecoth (12), Cody Campbell (15), Anthony Reagan (18), Erin Rassel (21), Elijah Tollett (33), Parker Conley (35), Corban Goad (45), Cameron Tabor (50), Connor Padgett (52), Austin Gilmer (55), Tyler Souders (57), Hayden Peters (58), Matthew Winningham (60), Rhett Mutchler (62), Layne Winfree (63), Donavan Murphy (64), Bryce LaBombard (70), Matthew Applegate (75), Marcaus Scoville (80), Paolo Bernardelli (81), Drew Collier (83), Gavin Scarbrough (88), Brayden Ray (89), Greg Smith (99). The coaches Bubba Barnes, Willie Patton (not present) and Jon Tollett (not present).

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The 2014 North Patriots are Jared VanWinkle (1), Payt Bussey (34), Jody Phipps (70), Jacob Brown (7), Ethan Norris (22), Conner Barnwell (86), Will Delk (47), Justin Headrick (14), Zach Hayes (45), Devon Matthews (77), Dylan Matthes (85), Tyler Brady, Michael Phipps (15), Cayden Gora (79), Mark Lockwood (88), Cobie Hurley (90), Blake Hall (32), Grant Bullock (31), Ty Burton and Decoda Shelton. The coaches are Heather Neal, Rocky Gora and Harlan Walker, and the managers are Gracee Morgan and Kortney Headrick.

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The 2014 Martin Eagles are Ronald Martin (2), Ben Hersam (4), Timothy McLeon (6), Erik Barrera (8), Isaac McGhee (13), Jesse Willenburg (15), Andre Flores (22), Chandler Kaufman (24), Joe Calabrese (28), Isael Perez (37), Logan Janow (52), John Quinn (60), Dylan Wyatt (62), Gabe Silva (63), Zach Wills (64), Brent Jones (71), Ethan McBroom (73), Brandon Gardner (74) and James Martin (80). The coaches are Dewayne McGhee and Matt Harris. Not pictured: Leo Magdaleno.

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The 2014 Crab Orchard Tigers are Trevor Jones (5), Blake Phillips (7), Logan Graves (12), Nick Coble (14), Izak Carter (15), Hunter Tuttle (18), Jared Kirkland (21), Mason Stephens (25), Wyatt Coble (28), Sky St. Marie(33), Clint Kemmer (34), Kyle Holding (45), Austin Reed (54), Connor McDaniel (55), Tommy Caird (60), Jacob DeBord (65), Gabe Hamby (66), Dillon Wilbanks (70), Derek Moore (72), Jonah Edmunds (75), D.J. Reed (82), Jacob Conttrell (85) and manager Gavin Smith (10). The coaches are Eddie Raper and Roger Wakefield.

TSSAA heat index rules explained

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The Junior Panther Crickets are, from left, Cole Hinch, Connor Hankins, Devon Gilstrap, Bryson Wilson, Ryan Antinori and Jackson Bryson; middle row, Rylan Burnett, Jayden Faalafua, Zayden Gossett, Evin Moseley, Kayden Hicks and Kayden Pellillo; and bottom row, Ryley Barnes, Kellen Burnett, Braxton Tollett, Huston Torres, Ty Tanner and Ethan Looper. Not present: Khalli Dishman and Dylan Phillips.

Jr. Panthers begin play this year The Junior Panther Youth Football Program kicked off its season on Aug. 2 with a six-team jamboree at Stone Memorial High School Football stadium, followed by regular season games with NAGAF and Sunbright.

Participating teams

included the Junior Panthers, Oakdale, Sequatchie County, Coalfield, Dunlap and the Junior Jets.

The inaugural Junior Panther season will include a 14-game schedule starting Aug. 9.

The Junior Panthers are made up of three compet-

ing teams — The Junior Panther Crickets, Hoppers and Cutters.

All home games will be played at Stone Memorial High School Football Stadium with game times at 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.

The Junior Panther Football League is an orga-

nized, athletic centered, non-profit organization that will be competing in the Tri-County Youth Football League which includes NAGAF, Sunbright, Oakdale, Coalfield, Norwood and Wartburg.

See JR, page 14C

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. Recheck 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 condition-

ing if possible. Postpone practice to later in the day if possible. Contact sports should remove helmet or extra equipment when in non-contact practice. Recheck 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. Icedown 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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The Junior Panther Grasshoppers are, from left, top row, Jaxson Cagely, Jack Idema, Jimmy Bryson, Levi Garrett, Brodie Daniels, Chance Carter and Braiden Elliott; middle row, Zach Bruggner, Carson Brown, Tate Seiber, Braden Looper, Logan Cross, James Lawson and Marcus Pedde; and bottom row, Brayden Houston, Jaden Easterly, Blayton Flowers, Colin Marchuk, Damian Morris, Brayden Akins and AJ Bennett.

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SMHS assistant coach Clarence Holloway with grandson Ben Tollett.

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The Junior Panther Grasscutters are, from left, top row, Braxton Whited, Cody Garrett, Kolton Dolinich, Tony Baisley, Jordan Olson and Mason Steinman; middle row, Caden Marchuk, Ethan Denton, Julian Hancock, AJ Trosclair and Dylan Beaty; and bottom row, Bill Drainas, Jason Wilson, Braden Tollett, Jeremy Faalafua, Breyer Bow and Gary Burkhamer. Not present: Cody Hicks.

Date Aug. 23 Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25

2014 Jr. Panther schedule Opponent Oakdale at Crossville Crossville at Coalfield Crossville at Sunbright NAGAF at Crossvile Crossville at Norwood Crossville at Wartburg Coalfield at Crossville Wartburg at Crossville Crosssville at Oakdale Norwood at Crossville

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• Continued from 13C The Junior Panther Organization Board Members include Paul Beaty, president; Scott Simpson, vice president; Charlotte Carter, secretary; and Ben Whitson, treasurer.

Beaty said, "I would like to thank Stone Memorial High School for providing the Junior Panther Organization with a state of the art facility in which to host all home games. I would also like to extend an invitation to the public to come out and support all the Junior Panther players.”

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Mason Fox continues the 2014-'15 school year as the only two-sport male athlete at Tusculum College, a Division II program in the South Atlantic Conference and is coached by Allen Vitale.

Fox, a senior, is among 16 lettermen and 10 starters on the school's soccer team. Tusculum plays a 16-match season and kicks of the year Sept. 6.

Stone Memorial Panther marching band

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Members of the Stone Memorial High School band are, from left, row one, Ashlin Selby; row two, Olivia Ritcey, Breanna Miller, John Farley, Trevor Noll, Natali Alegria, Allen Bowles, Charlie Lewis and Corey Garrison; row three, T.J. Garrison, Holli Wetzlich, Jada Aguilar, McKenna Tabor, Kayla Hall and Holly Stripling; row four, Patrick Brendel, Jim Matthews, Ethan Bell, Caitlin Driscoll, Faith Hooie and Kayla Kent; row five, Sean Mutchler, Trevis Maynard, Gabby Cooper, John Tewell, Bryce Meade, Tanner Isham, Sarah England, Lilly Johnson and Phillip Hall; row six, Dade Messina, Ely Wortham, Chase Cole, Elisha Jackson and Danyelle Messina; color guard, Allison Sisco, Kaylee Selby, Kayla Worley, Bailey Strait, Destiny Hall, Savanna Pittman, Katie Barnes, Breanna Brown, Aejay Bice, Miranda McNeal, Kendra Sharp, Haley Barnwell, Erica Kendrick and Bailey Eaton.

Cumberland County High School Jet Pride marching band

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Members of the Jet Pride Marching Band are, from left, bottom row, Abbey Norris, Rebeca Hughes, Blake Hulvey, Callie Borgialli and Dylan Palmer; second row, Shannon Wooll,Austin Hackerman, Ryan Smiddie, Nora Taylor, Mia Pedde, Samantha Gilliam and Bella Staggs; third row, Lindsey Marsh, Melinda Watkins, Bethany Smith, Ashley Johnson, Verity Mobley, Matthew Bosze and Bailee Fugate; fourth row, Stormie Somers, Deanna Lauricella, Sara Simms, Kellyn Smith, Casey Clark, Anceito Rivera and Jordyn Baxley; fifth row, Olivia Potter, Brook Wright, David Reagan, Micah White, Ryan Fehr, Chasity Haney and Charis Bolin; sixth row, Mason Hill, Derek Rose, Shawn Mitchell and Tony Hibbard (band director); and back row, Logan Cole, Brandon Stubbs, Bryant Bailey, Amber Fripp and Hudson Wilson.

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