Prep Sports News

Oakland claims crown at Rutherford County Swimming Championship Meet

Jan 18, 2026 at 10:35 am by Danny Brewer

At the 37th Doris Coady Rutherford County Swimming Championship Meet on January 17 there was a familiar theme, the Oakland Patriots carried home the most hardware. Since it's.... Read More

TSSAA Board Updates: Football Playoff Brackets Set, Basketball Seeding Changes Being Explored

Jan 15, 2026 at 01:52 pm by Primetime Sports

MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WGNS) – The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) Board of Control convened in Mt. Juliet on Thursday, January 15, 2026, to fin.... Read More

Will Hester Named Head Football Coach at Blackman High School

Jan 15, 2026 at 11:23 am by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Blackman High School has officially found the next leader for its football program. Principal Justin Smith announced on Wednesday, (Jan. 15th.... Read More

Rockvale Football Program Placed on Two‑Year TSSAA Probation

Jan 13, 2026 at 08:04 pm by WGNS

ROCKVALE, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Rockvale High School football program has been placed under a two-year probation by the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association after.... Read More

Smyrna's Jerry Martin III wins the Pigskin Award

Jan 09, 2026 at 10:30 pm by Danny Brewer

The Pigskin Award was created back in 1995 to recognize excellence on the high school gridiron here in Rutherford County. The list of past recipients reads like a who&r.... Read More

Matt Kriesky Resigns as Blackman High School Head Football Coach After Historic Run

Jan 08, 2026 at 03:41 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Matt Kriesky has resigned as head football coach at Blackman High School, ending a three-year tenure with the program. Kriesky informed schoo.... Read More

Ben Caudill Steps Down as Stewarts Creek Head Football Coach

Jan 07, 2026 at 01:55 pm by Primetime Sports

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) - Stewarts Creek High School is searching for a new leader of its football program following the resignation of head coach Ben Caudill Wednesday (January.... Read More

MTSU Athletics Reflects on Championships, Growth, and Transition in 2025 Year in Review

Dec 31, 2025 at 04:53 pm by WGNS

by Chip Walters, Voice of the Blue Raiders MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - As 2025 comes to a close, Middle Tennessee State University Athletics can look back on a year def.... Read More

TSSAA Legislative Council Approves Key Bylaw Changes on Eligibility, Transfers, and Coaching Rules

Dec 11, 2025 at 03:53 pm by Primetime Sports

MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) Legislative Council convened Thursday at the Courtyard by Marriott in Mt. Juliet fo.... Read More

Region 3-6A Announces 2025 All-Region Football Team, Postseason Honors

Dec 10, 2025 at 05:24 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Region 3-6A announced its 2025 All-Region Football Team and postseason superlatives, recognizing standout performances from Class 6A programs.... Read More

Oakland Patriot football number 1 for a reason

Dec 09, 2025 at 09:59 pm by Danny Brewer

Those who haven't had the pleasure of watching the Oakland Patriots play football in recent years may be wondering...how do they continue to be number one in the high s.... Read More

Craig Tutt Represents Rutherford County at 2025 Mr. Football Awards Banquet

Dec 09, 2025 at 02:39 pm by Primetime Sports

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - Tennessee’s top high school football players were formally honored Tuesday as the Tennessee Titans announced the winners of the 2025 Mr. Footba.... Read More

Oakland Runs Away With 62-21 Victory, Secures 9th State Championship Behind Record-Tying Night from Craig Tutt

Dec 06, 2025 at 11:52 pm by Primetime Sports

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WGNS) — The Oakland Patriots cemented their place as one of Tennessee’s premier high school football dynasties Saturday night, powering past Ra.... Read More

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