BY JESSE SMITHEY Karina Bystry had every reason to decline the invite, each of the three times it was extended. And, perhaps, no one would have blamed her — if they knew her. But the McMinn Central combo guard doesn't succumb to fear all … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS — McMinn Central at Union County Baseball, Class 2A Sectionals
by Danny Parker

MAYNARDVILLE — Take a look at these 75 images by Danny Parker from the Union County High School baseball team's state sectional (Game 1) against visiting McMinn Central. The host Patriots wound up winning both games Wednesday to secure the … [Read more...]
Loudon Redskins Baseball wins seventh in a row; tops McMinn Central, 3-0
by Dave Link

BY DAVE LINK LOUDON – Nolan Bethel has found his rhythm on the pitcher’s mound of late, and he had it going again Monday night. Loudon’s sophomore right-hander gave up three hits in five innings, combining with Matthew Meade on a three-hitter in … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: McMinn Central Chargerettes vs. Westview Lady Chargers – Saturday, March 11, 2023
by Danny Parker

MURFREESBORO — The McMinn Central Chargerettes took on the Westview Lady Chargerss in the Class 2A State Championship on Saturday, March 11, 2023, in the Murphy Center at Middle Tennessee State. We have a free gallery of photos for you to see … [Read more...]
DIVISION I GIRLS STATE: McMinn Central gets zoned out, 56-37, against defending-champion Westview in 2A Championship

BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — By the most generous of estimates Saturday night, Westview High School girls basketball coach Brian Haskins figured that his team played man-to-man defense for maybe two minutes this entire season. Two minutes. … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: McMinn Central Chargerettes vs. Gibson County Lady Pioneers – Friday, March 10, 2023
by Danny Parker

MURFREESBORO — The McMinn Central Chargerettes took on the Gibson County Lady Pioneers in the Class 2A State Semifinals on Friday, March 10, 2023, in the Murphy Center at Middle Tennessee State. We have a free gallery of photos for you to see … [Read more...]
DIVISION I GIRLS STATE: Karina Bystry (27 points) leads McMinn Central past Gibson County and into Class 2A Championship Round

BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — When the McMinn Central girls' basketball team visited its area elementary schools earlier this week for a state-tournament sendoff, the Chargerettes received cards from some of the kids around Englewood. One … [Read more...]