Area Sports
Vintage Baseball Comes to Parkers Crossroads Battlefield
Article by Jordan Morris History and America’s pastime will come together on Saturday, August 1, as the Parkers Crossroads Battlefield Park hosts the first home game of the Resolute of Jackson Vintage Baseball Club. First pitch is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on the southeast corner of the battlefield at the intersection of Wildersville Road and…
Read MoreLexington Tigers Continue Preparing for Season Opener
Article by Jordan Morris With the start of the 2026 high school football season quickly approaching, the Lexington Tigers continue putting in the work as they prepare for kickoff. With just two weeks remaining before the annual jamborees, the Tigers are taking advantage of every opportunity to sharpen their skills before opening night. Last week,…
Read MoreNight of Champions Focuses on Faith and Football
Article by Steve Corlew ootball players from eight local high school and junior high school teams listened to Tennessee Titan, Tyjae Armon Spears talk about his faith and football experiences during the 9th annual Night of Champions hosted by the Lexington First Baptist Church on Friday, July 17th. The Night of Champions is a… For…
Read MoreTigers, Lions Hit the Road for Summer Work
Article by Jordan Morris The summer work continued for Henderson County’s high school football programs last Thursday, July 16, as both Scotts Hill and Lexington hit the road to compete against outside competition in preparation for the upcoming 2026 season. Scotts Hill traveled to… For complete coverage, see the July 22nd edition of the Lexington…
Read MoreLocal Standouts Earn All-Star Softball Honors
Article by Jordan Morris Some of Henderson County’s top softball talent was recognized with postseason all-star selections as players from Lexington and Scotts Hill represented their schools on the state stage. The Tennessee Softball Coaches Association hosted its… For complete coverage, see the July 15th edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreLexington 12U All-Stars Crowned Undefeated USSSA World Series Champions
Article Submitted By Amanda Ditto ATHENS, Ala. — The Lexington 12U Girls All-Star softball team completed a remarkable championship run this weekend, capturing the USSSA World Series Championship in dominant fashion while finishing the tournament undefeated against some of the Southeast’s top competition. The All-Stars put together an… For complete coverage, see the July 15th…
Read MoreDead Period Ends, Henderson County Teams Return to Action
Article by Jordan Morris After a two-week pause mandated by the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA), the summer dead period has officially come to an end, and student-athletes across Henderson County are back on the field, court, and in the weight room preparing… For complete coverage, see the July 8th edition of the Lexington…
Read MoreLady Tigers Build Chemistry, Confidence During Busy Summer
Article by Jordan Morris The Lexington Lady Tigers made the most of a busy June, spending the month developing team chemistry, sharpening their skills, and getting acclimated to a new coaching staff under first-year head coach Coach Runyon. The Lady Tigers attended team camps at… For complete coverage, see the July 1st edition of the…
Read MoreTSSAA Dead Period Provides Important Summer Break for Student-Athletes
Article by Jordan Morris As summer activities continue across West Tennessee, Henderson County high school athletes and coaches are observing one of the most important periods on the sports calendar—the TSSAA Dead Period. The annual dead period, mandated by the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association, serves as a mandatory… For complete coverage, see the June…
Read MoreTSSAA Approves High School Basketball Shot Clock
Article by Steve Corlew The news this past week of the adoption of a shot clock in high school hoops brought back memories of a game at Lexington High School where the final score was, get this, 7-4, in overtime. In 2003, Chester County was playing McNairy County in the Region 6-AA tournament finals at…
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