Area Sports

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…

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…

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!

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Article by Jordan Morris Lexington High School senior Russell Wilson has officially signed to continue his football career at the University of West Alabama, where he will remain a Tiger at the collegiate level. Wilson, a versatile standout for Lexington, played multiple… For complete coverage, see the June 17th edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe…

Young anglers wet their hooks and hauled in fish of all sizes during the Henderson County Sheriff Office annual fishing rodeo on Saturday, June 6th. The event is part of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s… For complete coverage, see the June 10th edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!