Area Sports

Gordonsville 20, Jackson Co. 14 By Shea Haile Courier Sports  GORDONSVILLE — In a contest that came down to the final possession, the Gordonsville High Tigers football team hosted the undefeated Jackson County Blue Devils in the squad’s second consecutive Region 4-2A test. GHS took a 20-14 lead into halftime as neither team would add points…

Trousdale Co. 35, Smith Co. 7 By Terry Collins Courier Sports CARTHAGE — The Smith County High School Owls football team welcomed Trousdale County last Friday night for their 2026 Homecoming. The Black-and-Gold had won four straight over the Yellow Jackets who had not won on the Owls’ turf since the 2005 season. Trousdale Co. did…

By Eddie West Staff Writer A sheriffs department investigation into a man who fled from a deputy led to an in-depth investigation and charges being filed against two people. On September 4, Deputy Nathan Williams discovered a black sedan  traveling along Lebanon Highway/Highway 70 west near Flat Rock Road. Deputy Williams attempted to stop the vehicle…

Gordonsville 42, Cannon Co. 7 By Shea Haile Courier Sports  GORDONSVILLE — The Gordonsville High Tigers football team began their Region 4-2A title defense last Friday night when the unit hosted the Cannon County Lions. Big Blue kicked off their 4-2A slate with a dominant 42-7 statement win over the visiting Lions from Woodbury. Big Blue…

Jackson Co. 28, Smith Co. 14 By Terry Collins Courier Sports GAINESBORO — The Smith County High Owls football team traveled to Gainesboro for their first Region 4-2A game last Friday night.  The Blue Devils had lost 18 straight games to the Owls dating back 31 years to 1995 when Jackson County won 28-26. The Blue…

Liberty Creek 34, Gordonsville 13 By Shea Haile Courier Sports  GALLATIN — Despite having their best offensive output through four games thus far in 2026, the Gordonsville High Tigers football team suffered their first setback last Friday night with a 34-13 loss at Class 4A program Liberty Creek.  Big Blue had cut their 19-7 halftime deficit…

Westmoreland 12, Smith Co. 0 By Terry Collins Courier Sports WESTMORELAND — The Smith County High Owls football team once again found itself in a close game in the second half for the second consecutive week.  Livingston scored the final 23 points in last week’s game and after a scoreless first half the game hung in…

Gordonsville 43, Fayetteville 7 By Shea Haile Courier Sports  GORDONSVILLE — For the third straight season, the Gordonsville High Tigers football team has started their regular season with three straight victories. Last Friday night, Big Blue moved to 3-0 in 2026 with a dominant 43-7 victory over the visiting Fayetteville Tigers at Turney Ford Field.  Big…

Livingston 23, Smith Co. 9 By Terry Collins Courier Sports CARTHAGE — The Smith County High School Owls football team traveled to Overton County to face Livingston last Friday night. The Owls were 1-1 after a thrilling three overtime matchup in Celina last week versus Clay County while the hosts were 2-0. Unfortunately, the game was…

Smith Co. 38, Clay Co. 32 (3OT) By Terry Collins Courier Sports CELINA — The Smith County High Owls football team went on the road last Friday night for the first time in the 2026 season with a trip to Celina to face Clay County. The game was a tight affair which featured lead changes and…