High School Playbook

DeKalb County Lady Tigers lock up a first-round bye with win over Smith County.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. The Upperman Bees are rolling into the postseason, as they completed a perfect district season with a win over Macon County. The White County Warriors earned a ... Read More »

White Co’s Eric Mitchell hopes to see win at Warriors hosted district tournament  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Upperman Coaches Bobby and Dana McWilliams discuss their teams’ winning streaks heading into postseason play. DeKalb County Head Coach John Sanders likes the progress his younger players have ... Read More »

Monterey Wildcats Head Coach Adam West talks new district tournament seeding.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Jackson County girls Head Coach Jim Brown and players join live from Chick-fil-A, Interstate Drive in Cookeville. York Institute boys Head Coach Russell Tays discusses the huge home court advantage ... Read More »

Pickett Co & Monterey head coaches discuss the challenges in coaching their sons  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Cookeville Head Coach Josh Heard discusses the change up in practice schedule, and the spark that his offense has provided over the last two week. Pickett County coach ... Read More »

Pickett County Girls land win over Red Boiling Springs Friday night going 65-50.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Stone Memorial and Upperman girls head coaches and players join live from Chick-fil-A, Interstate Drive in Cookeville. Both teams are ranked in the top 10 in their respective ... Read More »

Clarkrange’s Rodney Pile reflects on the life career and legacy of Kobe Bryant.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. White County’s Eric Mitchell, and Warren County’s Chris Sullens break down their matchup this Friday. Sunday saw the passing of basketball legend Kobe Bryant, and Clarkrange’s Rodney Pile ... Read More »

Clay County Girls Head Coach Matt Walker talks success of three straight wins.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. After back to back losses to Pickett and Macon County, the Lady Bulldogs of Clay County have rattled off three straight wins. Clay County girls Head Coach Matt ... Read More »

Monterey Head Coach Mark Sims recaps team’s loss to Red Boiling Springs Tuesday.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. The Lady Cavaliers lost their first district game of the season against AP Top 10 Stone Memorial. Monterey Head Coach Mark Sims recaps his team’s loss to Red ... Read More »

Upperman Boys, and Jackson County Boys and coaches join live from Chick-fil-A.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Stone Memorial girls basketball Coach Mike Buck discusses the early season success of his eighth ranked Lady Panthers, and the improved point guard play of Maddie Buck. Bobby McWilliams ... Read More »

Coach Dana McWilliams breaks down the Lady Bee’s recent win over DeKalb County.  Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. The High School Playbook kicks off this week in Crossville with the Stone Memorial girls who are 17-1 on the season and ranked eighth in 3A girls basketball. ... Read More »