Today's Sports

Ethan Comer was recently awarded his 2nd degree Black Belt in Taekwondo at the Tennessee Academy of Martial Arts in LaFollette by Master Mathew Miller. 

Master Miller is recognized by the USA Taekwondo Federation and, as such, Comer’s belt is certified.

Comer, who is eight years old, has been involved with martial arts the past four years.

Two local track and field athletes — Tyler Greene and Rusty Provins — have qualified to compete on the national level this summer.

Greene, a former LaFollette Middle School hurdler, advanced to the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Junior Olympics set for Aug. 3-7 at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.

With the top four performers in each event advancing, Greene earned his spot at nationals by finishing second in the 100 meter hurdles and fourth in the 200 hurdles during a Junior Olympics qualifier last weekend at the Hardin Valley Academy.

Over the years, Campbell County High School’s baseball program has never been competitive enough to develop a rivalry.

That may have changed, however, after Monday night’s summer league tournament opener at Strang Field in Oak Ridge.

The Cougars took a 2-0 lead after three innings against Hardin Valley, fell behind 5-2 in the sixth, then had a runner on first base and a potential winning run at the plate in the top of the seventh. The Hawks hung on for a 5-4 victory in yet another hotly contested game between the two District 3-AAA teams.

The 3rd annual Firecracker 5K to Benefit Campbell County Schools is set for July 4 at Deerfield.

The combination run/walk will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Deerfield Restaurant. The entry fee is $25. The first 50 people who register will receive a t-shirt. Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers. Registration forms are available at the Press.

Last year’s race generated $7,000 for the Campbell County High School cross-country teams as well as a playground at one of the elementary schools. Race organizers hope to double that amount this year.