Local Sports

Thursday night, the Andeerson County Lady Mav volleyball team punched its ticket to the State AA Volleyball Tournament with a three-set sweep of Elizabethton. Two area girls’ soccer teams won District championships on Thursday, as Oak Ridge defeated Powell 1-0 for the D3AAA crown, and Anderson County handled Scott, 1-0, …

(Explore Oak Ridge) The 11th Annual Secret City Half Marathon and 5K is November 16th. This race attracts about 785 participants each year. The goal this year is to reach 850.  It takes many volunteers to keep the race successful.  If you are interested in volunteering at the marathon, please contact: hannah@oakridgevisitor.com If you are interested …

The City of Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department has announced that winter basketball league registration will open on Monday, October 21, and close on Saturday, November 16, for the adult league.  According to a press release, a men’s division and a women’s division will once again be offered for the 2019-2020 …

The Anderson County Lady Mav volleyball team will play host to Elizabethton on Thursday night in the sectional round of the postseason for the right to advance to the state AA tournament at MTSU in Murfreesboro. The Lady Mavs are 32-11 on the season and will host the Cyclones for …

As we told you Tuesday, several roads in Clinton will be closed on Saturday, October 19th from 8:45 to 10 am for the annual Clinton 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run. Whether you walk or run the course, your entry fee will go to support the The Education Foundation for the …

According to the Norris Bulletin, the Norris Lions Club has announced it will hold its annual Turkey Shoot on November 2nd, 9th, and 16th, from 8 am to 2 pm each day. The turkey shoot takes place on Highway 61 near Andersonville, about two-and-a-half miles east of the Clinton/Norris exit …

(CRCTU press release) Fishing gear, spiced with a savory tasting of homemade chilis and cornbreads, will be on offer Thursday, Nov. 14, at the second annual Hot Chili Evening of the Clinch River Chapter, Trout Unlimited. The public event will be from 6-9 p.m. in the parish hall of St. …

(Explore Oak Ridge press release) Oak Ridge will be the host of several outdoor health and wellness events in the month of November. Whether looking for a trail run, bike ride, or road race, there is an event and distance for everyone. The Bigfoot Blast 5k and 10k will kick …

(MRN) Ryan Blaney edged Ryan Newman for the win in the 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway to advance to the Round of 8 in the Monster Energy Cup Series Playoffs. After the race was postponed to Monday due to rain with 57 laps complete, Blaney survived three big multi-car accidents …

High School Football Week 8 scores Fulton 36 Clinton 13… Wartburg 61 Jellico 20… Oliver Springs 49 Sunbright 6… Elizabethton 51 Union County 19… Greenback 45 Coalfield 20… Kingston 20 Scott 0… Harriman 21 Midway 20… Rockwood 37 Cumberland County 14. High School Football Week 9 schedule (Clinton has a …