Area Sports
Dresden’s Winn, Johnson earn return trips to ’Boro
KENNETH COKER Sports Editor MEMPHIS – Dresden sophomores Anna Johnson and Loral Winn made like the Eagles by “taking it easy” at the Class A-AA West Sectional. The Lady Lion track duo turned in times good enough to earn a ticket to this Thursday’s Class A-AA State Championship Meet without fully exerting themselves. See the…
Read MoreLions, Chargers ousted in region baseball semis
Both Dresden and Westview were eliminated from the baseball postseason on Monday afternoon. The Lions lost 5-4 to Trenton in the Region 7A Tournament semifinals. Meanwhile, W’view fell to Lexington via a 17-2 count in the Region 7AA Tournament. For full details, see the May 17 edition of the Dresden Enterprise.
Read MoreLevi Estes Named New Dresden HS Head Football Coach
KENNETH COKER Sports Editor BREAKING NEWS: Levi Estes has been elevated to the position of head football coach at Dresden High School. DHS principal/athletic director Chuck West confirmed the promotion to the Dresden Enterprise earlier this afternoon. Estes served as an assistant coach and the defensive coordinator during the Lions’ 2016 15-0 Class A state…
Read MoreGleason’s Reed inks dream hoops deal
KENNETH COKER Sports Editor Gleason High School basketball player Darby Reed fulfilled a childhood dream on Thursday. On said day and in front of family, friends and teammates, the Lady Bulldog senior signed to continue her hoops career at Hiwassee College. “I’ve been looking forward to this day since second grade,” said Reed, who took…
Read MoreUK’s Prince shines in homecoming vs. UT Martin
KENNETH COKER Sports Editor University of Kentucky star Meagan Prince looked rather comfortable in the circle during her team’s 8-2 triumph at UT Martin on Wednesday (April 26). Prince – a senior at UK and a Westview product – struck out a career-high 14 against the Skyhawk softball team. For the full story, see the…
Read MoreReed’s Seeds sown by hoops shootout
SARA RACHELS Special To The Enterprise An old hymn often sung around Thanksgiving speaks of sowing seeds of kindness in order to eventually reap eternal rewards. The same could be said about the life and legacy of a local youth. Reed Butler died of cancer last October after a three-year battle, but his memory and…
Read MoreGreer departs from WV for Pats
KENNETH COKER Sports Editor One door that had closed in the past reopened for Mike Greer. Greer – the head boys’ basketball coach at Westview the past two years – is returning to Henry County in a similar capacity. Greer previously coached one season at HC before having to resign due to a family issue.…
Read MoreGleason’s Greene commits to JSCC
KENNETH COKER Sports Editor Gleason High School senior Jordyn Greene committed to play basketball at Jackson State Community College on Tuesday morning. See the April 11 edition of the Dresden Enterprise.
Read MoreGreenfield’s Darby named All-State in basketball
KENNETH COKER Sports Editor Greenfield High School freshman Tess Darby didn’t need long to make her mark at the high school level. Darby was named to the Tennessee Sports Writers Association Class A All-State basketball team this morning. See the April 5 edition of the Dresden Enteprise for complete details.
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