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Sports
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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.

Female softball player in a black and purple Wildcats uniform, helmet, running on the bases during a game.
High Schools
1 month ago
Clarksville Now All-Area Softball Team: Meet the selections, Player of the Year

It’s time to honor players representing Montgomery County schools with the 2025 Clarksville Now All-Area Softball Team and Player of the Year.

Austin Peay baseball lost to Lipscomb 11-10 during the second game of the ASUN weekend series, Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Ken Dugan Field in Nashville. (Robert Smith, APSU Athletics)
APSU
1 month ago
‘People expect us to win’: Austin Peay baseball’s Roland Fanning optimistic despite challenging 2026 season

Austin Peay baseball’s Roland Fanning was disappointed with 2026’s results, but he’s confident the program will get back on track.

Man in a dark suit speaks into a microphone on a stage, with two other men in suits nearby and a large red floral arrangement on a pedestal to the left.
APSU
1 month ago
‘Couldn’t be more excited’: Austin Peay football coach Jeff Faris on 2026 schedule

The Austin Peay football schedule has been finalized, and head coach Jeff Faris is excited for another season.

Group of young girls in Eagles uniforms posing with two adults on a lit outdoor field at night; medals around their necks.
High Schools
1 month ago
New local middle school track team earns state recognition

A newly formed Montgomery County middle school track and field team made history this season, earning state-level success.

High Schools
2 months ago
Lauren Hassell commits to Vanderbilt University Women’s Basketball

Lauren Hassell has committed to Vanderbilt University to continue her education and basketball career, choosing the Commodores over programs like Louisville and North Carolina.

High Schools
2 months ago
Clarksville High hires first new boys’ basketball coach in over 30 years

Clarksville High Athletic Director Shannon Cummings has announced the much-anticipated replacement to Ted Young, which will be the first new head boys’ basketball coach in over 30 years.