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See the Jackson area high school athletes November signing period list for 2026

The November signing period for college athletics is open and many Jackson-area high school athletes are putting pen to paper to make their commitments official. Here is a list of the Jackson area’s college bound athletes and where they will play at the next level, including all sports but football. Girls basketball Jade Reed, South Gibson County: Union University Molly Roberts, Dyer County: Dyersburg State Boys golf Carson Andreoni, Jackson Christian: Chattanooga Casen Justice, Jackson Christian: Virginia Commonwealth Jack Shaver, Crockett County: Dyersburg State Girls golf Marleigh Chicantek, South Gibson: Union University Molly Roberts, Dyer County: Dyersburg State Softball Bailey Brewer, Scotts Hill: Freed-Hardeman University Andrea Criswell, Gibson County: Dyersburg State Alyssa Hartness, Scotts Hill: Shawnee CC Jaycee Prather, Ripley: Dyersburg State Kierstyn Ray, Dyer County: Austin Peay Piper Smith, Crockett County: Northwest Shoals CC Jackie Tims, Ripley: Northwest Mississippi CC Boys track and field Hudson Little, Jackson Christian: Freed-Hardeman University Reach The Jackson Sun's high school sports writer, Owen Hewitt, at ohewitt@gannett.com and on the X platform @oyounothing. This article originally appeared on Jackson Sun: See the Jackson area high school athletes November signing period list for 2026

Jackson, TN · 1d

Chester County Independent

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CCJH Boys make strides against Lexington

Pictured at right, Marlon Massengill puts up a shot over a Lexington defender during CC’s home game Nov. 5. Massengill led CC with 16 points in the 39-23 loss. Photo by Todd Lewis, Independent. The junior high boys basketball team showed improvement in its Nov. 5 home rematch with...

Lexington, TN · 1d
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Tennessee State Band Finals Held at Two Sites; Somerville Appearance Unconfirmed

Independence High School — Reported State Band Competition Venue. The Tennessee State Division I Marching Band Championships were scheduled across two sites, including Independence High School in Thompson’s Station. But WBBJTV’s results report does not independently confirm whether Somerville’s Pride of the Vikings performed. Competition across...

Somerville, TN · 1d
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SCHS Rebels Dominate Against Gibson Co.

The Stewart County Rebels High School football team traveled to Gibson Co. for a Thursday night game, Oct. 29. TSSAA has half the teams play one Thurs. night, the other half on Fri., then they swap. The Rebels dominated, winning 38-14, starting fast, scoring twice in the 1st quarter. #2 QB Anthony Bisogno threw two TD passes to #20 Benn Hendricks. Gibson Co. scored TD and two pt. conversion to make score 14-8. Rebels turned it over twice in 2nd, penalties backed them up several times. #6 Colt Lafargue kicked a field goal, score was 17-8 Rebels at the half.

Stewart County, TN · 2d
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Union City School Tennessee Rodeo

With their inaugural season having just passed the halfway point, a trio of Union City Schools rodeo team members is ‘sitting high in the saddle’ in the Jr. and Sr. High Tennessee Rodeo standings. Poppy Parks ranks fourth in the All-Around Rookie of the Year rankings and is...

Union City, TN · 1d

radionwtn.com

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UCHS Purple People Puts Exclamation Mark On Season

Union City High School’s Marching Band put an exclamation mark on its 2026 story. The Purple People capped their widely successful competition schedule over the weekend with a top-tier fourth-place finish among 18 bands in the Division II State Championship at Stewarts Creek High School in Smyrna. In addition...

Union City, TN · 2d

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Obion County Schools recognizes Employees of the Year

Obion County Schools recently announced its Employees of the Year, recognizing teachers, administrators and support staff members for their dedication and contributions to the district. At South Fulton Elementary, Karen Goodrum received PreK-4 Teacher of the Year honors, and Robin Long was named 5-8 Teacher of the Year. South Fulton...

Obion County, TN · 1d

Chester County Independent

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CCJH Girls show improvement in rematch

Gracelynn Geary guards a Lexington ball handler during Chester County’s Nov. 5 matchup. Geary led Chester Co. with five points in the 31-16 loss. Photo by Todd Lewis, Independent. The junior high girls basketball team showed improvement in its Nov. 5 rematch with Lexington, falling 31-16 after losing the...

Chester County, TN · 1d

Milan Mirror-Exchange

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Dyersburg re-enters West Tennessee Football Rankings after 1st round

One week of playoff action in the books, and there were many upsets among the teams ranked in the West Tennessee High School Football Rankings. There were two No. 4 seeds that picked up wins – Bolivar and Greenfield – but those two didn’t play a ranked team.

Dyersburg, TN · 2d

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UT Martin Chancellor Shares His First-Generation College Story

The University of Tennessee at Martin is highlighting the challenges and opportunities facing first-generation college students as part of National First-Generation College Student Day. Sunday, November 8, marked the 10th annual observance, recognizing students who are the first in their families to pursue a four-year college degree. UT Martin Chancellor...

Martin, TN · 3d

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Union City Marching Band Success at State Championship

Union City High School’s Marching Band put an exclamation mark on its 2026 story. Schools Communication Director Mike Hutchens said the Purple People capped their widely successful competition schedule over the weekend with a top-tier fourth-place finish among 18 bands in the Division II State Championship at Stewarts Creek High School in Smyrna.

Union City, TN · 2d

WBBJ

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University School of Jackson brings “The Wizard of Oz” to the stage

JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Students at the University School of Jackson brought the yellow brick road to the stage for their fall production of “The Wizard of Oz.”. The production, which held its final performance, featured students in first through 12th grades and followed the classic story to the Emerald City.

Jackson, TN · 3d

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Weakley County Schools Announces 2027-28 Teachers of the Year

Weakley County Schools has announced its 2027-2028 “Teachers of the Year”, recognizing educators for their dedication to students and excellence in the classroom. Pre-K through fourth grade: Amy Childress of Dresden Elementary, Brittany Morton of Gleason, Jennifer Mull Varga of Greenfield, Allie Crews of Martin Elementary, Sydny Fox of Martin Primary and Hannah O’Neill of Sharon.

Weakley County, TN · 7d

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

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Former Vol quarterback leads Concord Christian to first playoff win

Concord Christian School defeated Fayette Academy (Somerville, Tennessee), 49-21, Friday in the opening round of the TSSAA Division II-A playoffs at Bill Clabo Field in Farragut, Tennessee. The victory was the first postseason win in Concord Christian (8-3) program history. Former Tennessee quarterback Steve Matthews serves as the Lions' head coach. Concord Christian led Fayette Academy (6-5), 35-0, after the first quarter. The Lions scored on their first offensive play when freshman quarterback Dylan Brown completed an 80-yard touchdown pass to Dasani Moulden. "We knew they had a long trip from and we wanted to come out and score early," Matthews told Vols Wire. "We like to start fast, especially against a Wing-T team, try to get them in a hole to where it gets them in a hole, where it takes them out of what they like to do. "We wanted to get ahead of them because teams that run the Wing-T have a hard time catching up when they get behind." Brown completed 10-of-12 passing attempts for 289 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. Sophomore running back Maurice Smith totaled 114 rushing yards and two touchdowns on five attempts for the Lions. Concord Christian will play on Nov.

Farragut, TN · 5d

WBBJ

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Educator of the Week: Ambria Phillips

JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Ambria Phillips, a Pre-K teacher at Arlington Elementary School, has been named this week’s Educator of the Week, an award sponsored by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Phillips is in her first year of teaching. “I am nervous, but I’m excited. I’m happy to get this,”...

Arlington, TN · 6d

WBBJ

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Henderson County eighth graders, seniors participate in 4th Annual Career Expo

JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - The Henderson County School System wrapped up its 4th Annual Career Expo. The event was held Friday at the First Baptist Church on Stanford Avenue in Lexington. Every eighth grader and high school senior in the county was invited to attend. “I really think it’s about...

Henderson County, TN · 6d

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Two Obion County Central High School students earn College Board recognition

OBION COUNTY, Tenn., (KBSI) — Two Obion County Central High School students have received national recognition from the College Board for their academic achievements. Ellie Evans and Carter Ayers were selected as recipients of the College Board’s School Recognition Award, which honors students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance.

Obion County, TN · 7d

The Jackson Sun

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Dresden's Hudson McDaniel wins state cross-country title to lead Jackson top performers in Week 12

Here's a list of Jackson area high school fall sports top performers for Week 12 of the 2026 season. Submit your team's statistics to: ohewitt@gannett.com Friday, Nov. 7 Girls cross-country Hudson McDaniel, Dresden : McDaniel won the individual Class A state championship with a time of 18:58.2. Bailey Warbington, Dresden: Warbington finished seventh with a time of 20:22.6. Peyton Oliver, Dresden: Oliver was 13th with a time of 21:09.1 Abagail Wallace, McKenzie: Wallace came fourth at the Class A state championship with a time of 19:44.4. Autumn Haywood, McKenzie: Haywood finished 10th with a time of 20:50.4 Bella Sass, McKenzie: Sass finished 25th with a time of 21:55.2. Stella Graham, Union City: Graham finished 21st at the Class A state championship with a time of 21:45.5 Alaina Uselton, Westview: Uselton finished third at the Class AA state championship with a time of 18:57.0. Boys cross-country Vaughn Bounds, Dresden: Bounds finished fifth at the Class A state championship with a time of 16:27.1. Carson Brownlow-Rendon, Dresden: Brownlow-Rendon finished ninth with a time of 16:50.8. Miles Cary, Dresden : Cary finished 12th with a time of 17:07.5. Deegan Arant, Greenfield: Arant finished second at the Class A state championship with a time

Jackson, TN · 6d

Milan Mirror-Exchange

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Odom vs. Vic: High School Football Pick’em First Round

“Yes Michael, it is definitely playoff time,” Victor Parkins replied. “In five weeks, we will be getting ready for the state championships in Chattanooga,” I replied. “Well, let’s just hope Milan can get healthy before Friday because Mitchell is going to pose some problems,” Victor said. “Milan needed a close game, but they didn’t need to get banged up.”

Gibson County, TN · 8d

Lexington Progress

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Lexington Crushes Dyer County 70-36 to Complete Perfect 10-0 Regular Season

The Lexington Tigers capped off a historic regular season Friday night, October 30, with an explosive offensive performance, defeating the Dyer County Choctaws 70-36 to finish the 2026 regular season with a perfect 10-0 record. The victory marked an impressive milestone for head coach Derek Carr and his Tigers, who...

Lexington, TN · 8d