Area Sports

Article by Jordan Morris The Lexington Tigers took another step toward the start of the 2026 football season last Friday as they traveled to Huntingdon to participate in the annual jamboree. It was a busy week for the Tigers, who also hosted their annual Meet the Tigers event on Monday. The gathering gave players, coaches,…

Article by Jordan Morris High school volleyball is ready to return in Henderson County as both the Lexington Lady Tigers and Scotts Hill Lady Lions prepare to open their 2026 seasons against Hardin County. Lexington will be the first to take the court, opening its season… For complete coverage, see the August 12th edition of…

Article by Jordan Morris The South Henderson County Lions continued their strong start to the 2026 season Thursday night, improving to 2-0 with a 12-0 victory over Adamsville Junior High. While the Lions remained unbeaten, head coach Nathan Reeves said the outcome represented more than just another mark in the win column. “The scoreboard tells…

Article by Jordan Morris Football is officially back across Henderson County, and the county’s middle school programs are already busy with early-season action. The Lexington Middle School Minutemen picked up a strong victory over Crockett County, coming away with a 32-14 win. Lexington Middle put together a… For complete coverage, see the August 12th edition…

Article by Jordan Morris The wait is nearly over for high school football in Henderson County. After months of offseason workouts, summer practices, 7-on-7 competitions and preseason preparation, both the… For complete coverage, see the August 12th edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Jordan Morris With the start of the 2026 high school football season just around the corner, the Scotts Hill Lions continue to make the most of every opportunity to prepare for opening night. The Lions recently traveled to Humboldt for a preseason scrimmage, giving first-year head coach Kyle McDaniel and his staff another…

Article by Steve Corlew Fresh off their first home game at the Parkers Crossroads Battlefield, the Resolute of Jackson will host a second home game on Saturday, August 8th at noon. Admission is free as the Jackson team meets the Quicksteps of Spring Hill. Helping to create an authentic Civil War atmosphere, the… For complete…

Article by Jordan Morris The Lexington Lady Tigers softball program recently welcomed young athletes and their families for its annual Daddy-Daughter Softball Camp, providing a fun evening of instruction, competition, and quality time on the field. The camp brought together girls of all ages and their fathers or father figures to learn the fundamentals of…

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…

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,…