Prep Sports News

Retro Re-Air: Memorable WGNS Broadcasts

Apr 18, 2020 at 06:06 pm by Bryan Barrett

We have a special retro re-air of Rutherford County sports planned for you this week. We've been digging around in the WGNS audio vault for some past broadcasts and have put t.... Read More

Blackman Girls Hoops Coach Resigns

Apr 17, 2020 at 06:01 pm by Bryan Barrett

Blackman girls basketball coach Wendi Scott surprisingly announced her resignation on Friday (4-20-20).The former Lawrence County coach led the Lady Blaze the last two seasons.... Read More

TSSAA cancels remaining events for the current school year

Apr 15, 2020 at 05:01 pm by Bryan Barrett

With the Governor's announcement of school closure for the remainder of the school year, all remaining TSSAA events for 2019-20, including all spring sports and the postponed.... Read More

Retro Re-Air: 2018 Oakland Football State Championship

Apr 13, 2020 at 05:02 pm by Bryan Barrett

We have another retro re-air of Rutherford County prep sports for you this Thursday (April 16). This week, we go back to 2018 when the Oakland Patriots won the latest football.... Read More

Primetime Sports Extra PODCAST (4-11-20): TSSAA's Matt Gillespie & MTCS baseball coach Jamie Carver

Apr 09, 2020 at 04:43 pm by Bryan Barrett

As we continue our special series of shows concentrating on how the COVID-19 crisis has affected area teams and sports events, we welcome TSSAA Assistant Executive Director Ma.... Read More

Retro Re-Air: 2013 Smyrna Softball AAA State Championship

Apr 07, 2020 at 11:17 am by Bryan Barrett

We have another retro re-air of Rutherford County prep sports for you this Thursday (April 9). This week, we go back to 2013 when the Smyrna Lady Bulldogs won the state softba.... Read More

Primetime Sports Extra PODCAST: Sonny Gray & Shawn Middleton

Apr 06, 2020 at 07:39 pm by Bryan Barrett

The first edition of Primetime Sports Extra will feature Cincinnati Reds pitcher and former Smyrna athlete Sonny Gray and Siegel softball and girls basketball coach Shawn Midd.... Read More

TSSAA Hall of Fame Ceremony in 'Boro Postponed

Mar 19, 2020 at 09:42 am by Bryan Barrett

Amid the concerns of COVID-19 and the recommendations being made by the CDC, we feel it is in the best interest of all involved to postpone the 2020 TSSAA Hall of Fame luncheo.... Read More

TSSAA Board of Control & Legislative Council to meet

Mar 16, 2020 at 06:17 pm by Bryan Barrett

The TSSAA Board of Control and Legislative Council will meet via conference call on Tuesday, March 17 and Wednesday, March 18, respectively. The Board of Control meeting will.... Read More

Retro Re-Airs of Memorable Prep Games

Mar 16, 2020 at 04:12 pm by Bryan Barrett

Miss sports like we do? WGNS is here to help you through the withdrawal with a retro re-air of some memorable prep games.This Wednesday at 6PM, we will re-air the 2014 Class A.... Read More

TSSAA provides update regarding spring sports and COVID-19

Mar 13, 2020 at 01:59 pm by Bryan Barrett

The TSSAA addresses policies and concerns surrounding spring sports amid the COVID-19 crisis. STATEMENT FROM TSSAA REGARDING SPRING SPORTS As the situation continues to evolve.... Read More

UPDATE: TSSAA announces new admittance policy for state tournaments

Mar 11, 2020 at 07:51 pm by Bryan Barrett

Like many other athletic associations and leagues throughout the country, TSSAA has decided that the health and safety of our student-athletes and spectators alike require tha.... Read More

Eagleville's McClaran Mr. Basketball; 2020 Awards presented in Murfreesboro

Mar 10, 2020 at 09:28 pm by Bryan Barrett

The top girls and boys basketball players in five classifications of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association were honored by being named the winners of the Mr. and.... Read More

Blackman to Play Mt. Juliet to Open State Play

Mar 10, 2020 at 07:06 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Blackman boys will open up play in the 2020 Blue Cross Basketball Championships next Wednesday (March 18th) at 1:15pm with Mt. Juliet. All state tournament games will be p.... Read More

POSTSEASON BASKETBALL: Tournament Brackets

Mar 05, 2020 at 09:36 pm by Bryan Barrett

Below are the tournament brackets for our local Rutherford County prep basketball teams. AAA BOYS STATE TOURNAMENT (Blackman Boys)

Region Boys Championship to Help Tornado Victims

Mar 04, 2020 at 02:37 pm by Bryan Barrett

Blackman and Siegel boys will battle for the Region championship Thursday night at Stewarts Creek High School. While enjoying the game, you'll have the chance to help those af.... Read More

Blackman Boys Take District Hoops Championship

Feb 25, 2020 at 10:56 pm by Bryan Barrett

After winning the regular season title, the Blackman boys take the tournament crown: Ray Tyler scored 17 points, including four three-pointers for the Blaze in the win. He wa.... Read More

Oakland Girls Claim District Tournament Championship

Feb 24, 2020 at 10:50 pm by Bryan Barrett

The Oakland girls are crowned district champions. WGNS' Bryan Barrett has more: Coming off their semifinal win over number one Blackman, the Lady Patriots captured the Distri.... Read More

Final District 7AAA Basketball Standings

Feb 14, 2020 at 10:56 pm by Bryan Barrett

Here are the final regular season standings for District 7AAA girls and boys basketball. CLICK HERE

Two Locals Mr. & Miss Basketball Finalists

Feb 13, 2020 at 10:09 am by Bryan Barrett

Riverdale's Alasia Hayes and Eagleville's Ryley McClaran are finalists for Mr. and Miss Basketball. They were announced finalists Thursday by the TSSAA. The Mr. and Miss Baske.... Read More