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APSU
1 day ago
‘Goal is to win a championship’: Austin Peay quarterback Chris Parson has big expectations for 2026

Chris Parson decided to return to Austin Peay after a dominant 2025 season, and he has his eyes on a national title.

Baseball team in blue uniforms celebrates together on the infield at night, embracing and cheering near home plate.
High Schools
3 days ago
Meet the 2026 Clarksville Now All-Area Baseball Team, Player of the Year | PHOTOS

Let’s take a look at some of the top Clarksville-area individuals over the course of the 2025-26 high school baseball season

APSU
7 days ago
‘APSU is home’: Austin Peay basketball lands commitment from Kirkwood star Armani Smith for 2027

Kirkwood’s Armani Smith, of the 2027 class, has committed to the Austin Peay Governors and head coach Corey Gipson.

High Schools
1 week ago
Northeast High hires former APSU basketball player Eric Young as next boys’ basketball coach

Northeast High School has announced the hiring of Eric Young as their next head boys’ basketball coach, following the departure of Ivard Brimley in April.

2026 Atlantic Sun Conference Regular-Season Championship at Swisher Gymnasium, on Feb. 21, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida. (Alex Allard, APSU Athletics)
APSU
1 week ago
Austin Peay basketball’s Collin Parker earns third NBA workout with Memphis Grizzlies

After previously working out for the Brooklyn Nets and Detroit Pistons, Collin Parker earned a third workout for an NBA franchise – Tennessee’s own Memphis Grizzlies.

Austin Peay State University men's basketball's Collin Parker. (Karley Livingston, APSU Athletics)
APSU
2 weeks ago
Austin Peay basketball’s Collin Parker talks record-breaking season, NBA interest

After working out for two different NBA teams, Austin Peay’s Collin Parker sat down with Clarksville Now to discuss what’s next and reflect on his time with the Govs.

Sports
2 weeks ago
APSU Head Football Coach Jeff Faris to speak at June ‘Voices at The Press’

The Press is proud to announce the next installment of its speaker series, Voices at The Press.

The Rossview High Hawks defeated the West Creek Coyotes in a region 7-4A quarterfinal elimination game on Feb. 28, 2026. (Will Shelton)
High Schools
2 weeks ago
Changes coming to high school basketball: Shot clock, rankings for state tournaments

The TSSAA Board of Control this week approved two major changes to high school basketball: a shot-clock and seeding the state tournament by the RPI system.

High Schools
2 weeks ago
Dustin Smith resigns at Clarksville Academy to become baseball coach with Christian County High

After seven years as head baseball coach at Clarksville Academy, Dustin Smith has announced he has resigned to take the same position with the Christian County High Tigers, who will play their first season this upcoming spring.

The No. 22-ranked Austin Peay football team defeated Morehead State, 56-7, in its 2025 home opener at Fortera Stadium on September 13, 2025, in Clarksville, Tennessee. (Robert Smith, APSU Athletics)
APSU
2 weeks ago
Ultimate Governor: Football standout Chandler Kirton on what makes Austin Peay special

Chandler Kirton spent five seasons playing for the Austin Peay Governors and cemented himself as a program legend in the process.

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