During football season every fall, officials take the field to regulate play, promote sportsmanship and protect players from harm. It’s an absolutely vital part of the game millions across the world enjoy.

The Tellico Plains Bears made a swap from 2018 to 2019, exchanging a John for a Jon.

2019 will be revealing.

Sequoyah had a flashy offseason.

Earlier this year, the Monroe County community decided to create middle school football teams to help ease players’ transition into high school football. The program received much support after many community members spoke in favor of the idea at the school board’s following meeting.

Mike Martin will be in an interesting situation this fall.

The TSSAA will hold its Hall of Fame luncheon on Saturday, April 18, 2020.

High school golf season is underway in Monroe County, with Tellico Plains, Sweetwater and Sequoyah teams all currently competing. Sweetwater in particular has already found success, as the boys squad holds a 6-0 district record on the year.

The Sweetwater Junior High School softball team defeated Bearden with a walk-off homer on Wednesday, Aug. 14.

Just two teams playing football on a Friday night in Monroe County are sure to fill seats.

Ryan Shaffer broke free, weaving his way past Meigs County defenders and into the end zone for a 20-yard rushing touchdown.

If Sequoyah head coach Ryan Bolinger is searching for a ball-hawking defense, he need not look any further.

Sweetwater head football coach Mike Martin was happy with how his team competed against Greenback in its scrimmage last week.

More than anything, the Tellico Plains Junior Bears’ first ever football game was about learning.

When John-Douglas Wiggins joined Sequoyah’s football practice on a whim earlier this summer, he likely didn’t expect the impromptu offer to turn into a job interview.

Variety is the spice of life, and for local football fans, that spice will be found at King Berrong Stadium in Sweetwater one week before the high school football season officially begins.

There was a common theme across the floor during Sequoyah’s volleyball jamboree on Saturday, Aug. 3: taking stock of inventory.

Monroe County isn’t used to having even two middle school football teams playing on any given day.

Sweetwater head football coach Mike Martin wasn’t focused on the number of touchdowns his team scored or gave up during its scrimmage at Greenback on Friday, Aug. 3. He didn’t care about the stats or the highlight plays.

This year, the Sweetwater 5/6 Dixie Youth baseball team came home with more than just a fun experience; the team won the Dixie Youth World Series.

When Sweetwater High School began its search for a new head baseball coach, most onlookers likely didn’t expect Athletic Director Mike Martin to produce one with collegiate-coaching experience.

The firsts continue for the Sweetwater Junior High School football team.

The Sweetwater Lady Wildcats should be thankful they have Mikalee Martin.

The Tellico Plains Junior High School softball team volunteered twice this summer at The Love Kitchen in Knoxville, helping serve those in need. “Giving back and serving others is something we wish to instill in our athletes,” Jennifer Collins, a coach with the Lady Cubs, said. “We want them…

‘Giving back and serving others’

The Sweetwater Wildcats played Lenoir City and Gibbs in 7-on-7 competition at Lenoir City High School on Wednesday, July 24, continuing work on their passing offense and defense. Sweetwater will host a football jamboree on Friday, Aug. 16, ahead of the start of the regular season.

The Sweetwater Wildcats played Lenoir City and Gibbs in 7-on-7 competition at Lenoir City High School on Wednesday, July 24, continuing work on their passing offense and defense. Sweetwater will host a football jamboree on Friday, Aug. 16, ahead of the start of the regular season.

Spikes, blocks and aces will soon return to Monroe County.

Whether it’s working in his office, running practices or even simply walking the pathways of campus, Jeff Breeden feels at home at Middle Tennessee State University.

A local team has given Sweetwater a national title, and they didn’t need many years of experience under their belts to do it.

Jeremy Pruitt is taking some weight off of his responsibilities by giving it away.

Young football players in the Monroe County area will soon have an opportunity to learn the game from some high-caliber talent.

It was the latest edition of a fierce county rivalry.

Sweetwater High School is in the hunt for a new baseball coach.

Defending your home turf is a priority for any team in any sport.

The heat was blistering, and the receivers were blazing.

The TSSAA dead period marks a transition.

The future of baseball is setting up shop in Monroe County the next two weeks.

The Sweetwater 5/6 All-Stars won the Tennessee Dixie Youth Class A State Championship on Sunday and will play in the World Series next week.

Want to support young golfers while also working on your swing? You’re in luck.

When the Sequoyah football team reaches the final game of its 2019 regular season schedule, there’s no telling what state the Chiefs will be in.