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Matthew Heimpel with the Montgomery Central High School Indians in 2026. (Vicky Slayton, contributed)
High Schools
1 month ago
Montgomery Central ace Matthew Heimpel named TSWA Class 3A All-State

The Tennessee Sports Writers Association named Montgomery Central pitcher Matthew Heimpel to its 2026 Class 3A All-State team.

Mckenzie White as The Clarksville Wildcats defeated the Rossview Hawks on April 8 (Knox Rives)
High Schools
1 month ago
Clarksville High’s Kenzie White earns TSWA Class 4A All-State honors

The Tennessee Sports Writers Association named Clarksville infielder Kenzie White to its 2026 Class 4A All-State team.

Coach Jeff Faris as Austin Peay’s football team defeated Samford, 30-16, on Nov. 15, 2025, at Fortera Stadium. (Robert Smith, APSU Athletics)
APSU
1 month ago
3 big games to watch in Austin Peay’s 2026 football season

The Austin Peay football team has big expectations for the 2026 season, so let’s talk about three games to keep an eye on.

Kamari Blair signs on to the Tennessee Vols football team on Dec. 3, 2025. (Hannah Walker)
High Schools
1 month ago
Why athletes in Clarksville continue to face uphill recruiting battles, with tide changing

Clarksville athletes have a history of being overlooked. However, in a new age dominated by social media, the playing field is beginning to level.

Parker Keenan as Kirkwood Football defeats West Creek on August 22, 2025 (Knox Rives)
High Schools
1 month ago
Meet Clarksville’s next SEC commit: Kirkwood tight end Parker Keenan

Kirkwood tight end Parker Keenan committed to Arkansas, becoming the program’s second SEC commit.

Austin Peay State University's baseball team clinched a berth in the 2026 Atlantic Sun Conference Baseball Championship after defeating Eastern Kentucky 15-2 in its final home game of 2026, Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Joe Maynard Field in Raymond C. Hand Park. (Robert Smith, APSU Athletics)
APSU
1 month ago
Austin Peay baseball to compete in inaugural Spartanburg College Baseball Series in 2027

Austin Peay baseball will play in the inaugural Spartanburg College Baseball Series in 2027, in a chance to get more exposure on the program.

The Nashville Kats in Clarksville on May 18, 2024. (JHR Photography)
Sports
1 month ago
Nashville Kats currently in first place in Arena Football One standings

The Nashville Kats have compiled a six-game winning streak over the last several weeks. Here’s what’s next for the team.

Austin Peay's softball team earned an 8-0, six-inning win against Eastern Kentucky in the second game of a Friday doubleheader at Cathi Maynard Park on May 1, 2026, in Clarksville, Tennessee. (Alex Allard, APSU Athletics.)
APSU
1 month ago
Austin Peay softball announces coaching staff additions for 2027 season

Austin Peay softball head coach Kassie Stanfill is adding two impressive assistant coaches to her staff for the 2027 season.

APSU
1 month 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
1 month 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