Prep Sports News

Oakland Defeats Blackman 42–14 to Advance to 6A State Championship

Nov 28, 2025 at 10:42 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - In a semifinal matchup featuring two Rutherford County programs, the Oakland Patriots defeated the Blackman Blaze 42–14 Friday night at Ray.... Read More

Longtime MTSU employee honored for Distinguished Service

Nov 28, 2025 at 03:08 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Sight unseen, Boniface Amuzu found a home he’s never left. After traveling more than 6,000 miles, from his native Ghana to Murfreesboro, Te.... Read More

Oakland’s Craig Tutt Named Mr. Football Finalist

Nov 25, 2025 at 07:07 pm by Primetime Sports

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - Oakland High School standout Craig Tutt has been named one of three statewide finalists for the 2025 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Award in Division.... Read More

MTSU Retains Head Football Coach Derek Mason for 2026 Season

Nov 24, 2025 at 10:51 am by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University plans to move forward with Derek Mason as its head football coach for the 2026 season, choosing stability a.... Read More

Blackman Advances to State Semifinals; Oakland Rallies Late; PCA’s Historic Season Ends in Division II-A Semifinal

Nov 21, 2025 at 11:17 pm by Primetime Sports

Blaze Roll Past Maryville in WGNS State Farm Prep Football Game of the Week Blackman earned one of the program’s biggest wins Friday night, controlling Maryville from s.... Read More

TSSAA Board to Review New Football Playoff Bracket Format at Nov. 20 Meeting

Nov 17, 2025 at 09:37 am by Primetime Sports

HERMITAGE, Tenn. (WGNS) - The future of Tennessee’s high school football playoff structure takes center stage Thursday, November 20, when the TSSAA Board of Control meet.... Read More

Rutherford County Playoff Football News & Brackets

Nov 12, 2025 at 06:23 pm by Primetime Sports

Rutherford County high school playoff matchups for Round 2 on Friday, November 14th - unless otherwise noted. Oakland vs. Bradley Central (on WGNS)Blackman at Dobyns BennettR.... Read More

Three Rutherford County Players Named Mr. Football Semifinalists

Nov 06, 2025 at 10:42 am by Producer

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - Three Rutherford County high school football players have been named semifinalists for the 2025 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards. Oakland High Sc.... Read More

Oakland High School Announces 2025 Football Hall of Fame Inductees

Nov 04, 2025 at 09:52 am by Primetime Sports

Oakland High School is proud to announce the 2025 Football Hall of Fame inductees. We are pleased to recognize this group of Oakland Patriots for their achievements on the fie.... Read More

Blackman High School Inducts Five Alumni into Athletic Hall of Fame

Oct 25, 2025 at 09:45 am by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Blackman High School inducted five alumni into its Athletic Hall of Fame on October 25, 2025. The ceremony honored Jazz Bond, Tyler Garrison.... Read More

Eagleville Wins First-Ever State Volleyball Championship

Oct 24, 2025 at 04:21 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — The Eagleville Lady Eagles made school history Thursday by winning their first-ever state volleyball championship, defeating Gordonsville 3&.... Read More

MTCS Cougars Claim Historic First State Volleyball Title

Oct 23, 2025 at 02:08 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — The Middle Tennessee Christian School (MTCS) girls' volleyball team made history Thursday night, capturing their first-ever TSSAA Divis.... Read More

Former Blue Raider Coach Randy Wiel Remembered for Lasting Impact on MTSU Basketball

Oct 15, 2025 at 04:25 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – Randy Wiel (pronounced wheel), the head coach of the Middle Tennessee men's basketball program from 1996-2002, passed away on Tuesday (.... Read More

Braves Legend Brian Snitker Steps Down as Manager, Transitions to Advisory Role

Oct 01, 2025 at 02:33 pm by WGNS

ATLANTA, Ga. (WGNS) — The Atlanta Braves revealed plans for veteran manager Brian Snitker to relinquish his dugout responsibilities at the conclusion of the 20.... Read More

Rutherford County Teams Kick Off 2025 Football Season

Aug 22, 2025 at 10:59 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County high school football returned under the Friday night lights with a full slate of games to open the 2025 season. WGNS carri.... Read More

The Good Neighbor Network Launches 79th Season of Prep Football Coverage

Aug 09, 2025 at 05:56 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) — WGNS Radio and Big G TV are officially back under the Friday night lights, celebrating their 79th season of high school sports cov.... Read More

Eagleville School Enters T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights Contest

Jul 30, 2025 at 04:13 pm by WGNS

EAGLEVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) — Eagleville School is now in the running for a major national prize as part of the T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights contest — a competitio.... Read More

Eagleville Dedicates New Soccer Field, Launches Middle School Program

Jul 30, 2025 at 02:27 pm by WGNS

EAGLEVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - There were smiles and excitement in the air as Eagleville School held a special field dedication to celebrate the launch of its brand-new soccer pro.... Read More

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MTSU Cuts the Ribbon on New $25 Million Smith Athletic Performance Center

Jul 30, 2025 at 02:17 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – Middle Tennessee State University officially celebrated the grand opening of the new Stephen and Denise Smith Student-Athlete Performance Ce.... Read More

Rick Insell Named to Conference USA Hall of Fame Class of 2025

Jul 09, 2025 at 01:36 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Middle Tennessee women's basketball Head Coach Rick Insell has been selected for induction into the Conference USA (CUSA) Hall of Fame Class.... Read More