Prep Sports News

Lancaster Christian Academy Shines at County Track Meet

Apr 22, 2026 at 02:55 pm by Primetime Sports

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) - A small private school from Smyrna is the talk of the track world after a massive showing at the Rutherford County Championships. Lancaster Christian Ac.... Read More

International Talent Set to Lead MTCS Soccer Programs

Apr 22, 2026 at 02:45 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee Christian School is welcoming a new face to its athletic department. The school announced the hiring of Laila Nipper, who will ta.... Read More

Blue Raider Athletic Association Launches Major Membership Drive

Apr 21, 2026 at 04:38 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Blue Raider Athletic Association is currently in the middle of a high-energy membership drive designed to bring the community closer to MTSU s.... Read More

Burks Steps Down as MTCS Volleyball Coach After Historic State Title

Apr 20, 2026 at 04:13 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee Christian School is searching for a new leader for its championship volleyball program. Head coach Nicole Burks announced her res.... Read More

TSSAA Approves Major Changes To Transfer And Recruiting Rules

Apr 14, 2026 at 04:45 pm by Primetime Sports

HERMITAGE, Tenn. (WGNS) - Local high school athletic departments are preparing for a series of regulatory shifts following the latest meeting of the TSSAA Legislative Council..... Read More

MTCS Girls Basketball Head Coach Shala Ferrell Resigns After Successful Season

Apr 07, 2026 at 03:40 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee Christian School (MTCS) announced on Tuesday that Shala Ferrell has resigned from her position as the head coach of the girls bas.... Read More

Griggs Named New La Vergne Boys Basketball Coach

Apr 07, 2026 at 08:36 am by Primetime Sports

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) — Anthony Griggs has been named the new head coach of the La Vergne High School boys basketball team, effective immediately. The 34-year-old coac.... Read More

Legendary Rick Insell Era Ends: Lady Raiders Fall in WNIT Super 16

Mar 26, 2026 at 08:54 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — The final buzzer sounded on a legendary chapter of Middle Tennessee athletics Thursday night as the Lady Raiders fell to Cleveland State 66-.... Read More

Siegel High School Set to Host 2nd Annual Summer Basketball Camp

Mar 26, 2026 at 11:17 am by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Siegel High School is preparing to open its gymnasium doors to the community for the 2nd Annual Siegel Basketball Camp this summer. KEY P.... Read More
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Matt Insell Named Next Head Coach for MTSU Lady Raiders

Mar 24, 2026 at 06:21 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Middle Tennessee State University has announced a clear path for the future of its women's basketball program, naming Matt Insell as the suc.... Read More

Siegel Names Veteran Lynus Martin as New Head Boys Basketball Coach

Mar 24, 2026 at 04:42 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Siegel High School is entering a new era on the hardwood as administrators officially introduced Lynus Martin as the new Head Boys Basketbal.... Read More

Riverdale High School Names Mark Brown as New Head Boys Basketball Coach

Mar 20, 2026 at 05:24 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Riverdale High School is entering a new era on the hardwood with the appointment of Mark Brown as the new Head Boys Basketball Coach. &nb.... Read More

Eagleville Advances to State Semifinals While Blackman Falls in Quarterfinals

Mar 19, 2026 at 09:22 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — The state tournament quarterfinals at the Murphy Center provided a day of high-stakes basketball for Rutherford County teams on Thursday..... Read More
MTSU NEWS

End of an Era: Legendary MT Coach Rick Insell Announces Retirement

Mar 19, 2026 at 12:41 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — A titan of Middle Tennessee athletics is preparing to call it a career. Rick Insell, the Hall of Fame tactician who transformed the Lady Rai.... Read More

Local Stars Shine at 2026 TSSAA Mr. and Miss Basketball Awards

Mar 10, 2026 at 07:23 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — The state’s most prestigious high school basketball honors were distributed Tuesday evening at Middle Tennessee State University&rsquo.... Read More

Blackman and Eagleville Boys Punch Tickets to State Tournament; Oakland Season Ends

Mar 09, 2026 at 11:21 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The road to the "Glass House" is officially paved for two local boys' basketball programs following high-stakes sectional matchups. The Blackman.... Read More

Postseason Basketball Brackets 2026

Mar 09, 2026 at 11:22 am by Primetime Sports

We will post any postseason brackets sent to WGNS. You can send them to us here and we will get them posted. 4A Girls State Bracket (Blackman) 4A Boys State Tournament.... Read More

PCA Lions Sweep State Titles

Mar 07, 2026 at 10:50 pm by Primetime Sports

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - Providence Christian Academy (PCA) etched its name into the record books on Saturday, as both the boys' and girls' basketball programs claimed.... Read More

Blackman Lady Blaze Clinch State Berth with Gritty Sectional Win

Mar 07, 2026 at 10:38 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — The Blackman Lady Blaze have punched their ticket to the TSSAA state tournament following a gritty 48-45 victory over Nolensville in the C.... Read More

Siegel Boys Basketball Program Enters New Era Following Matt Rigsby Resignation

Mar 05, 2026 at 08:58 pm by Producer

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Siegel High School announced today (Friday) that head boys basketball coach Matt Rigsby has resigned his position, effective immediately. The move.... Read More