Sports
Lincoln County Youth Wrestling sponsors beef raffle fundraiser
Win a half or quarter of a beef during the Lincoln County Youth Wrestling Club’s beef raffle fundraiser.

Lady Falcons Soccer
Lincoln County High School’s Emma Bonner struck first in an intense district showdown at home against Shelbyville, finding the back of the net just before the first half hydration break. Despite the early momentum, the Lady Falcons couldn’t hold the lead and ultimately fell 2-1. They’ll look to bounce back as they travel to Franklin County on Tuesday for a 7 p.m. kickoff. Paul Henry photo

Lady Falcons Volleyball
Lady Falcon Elizabeth Lyon made a strong play to keep the ball in action during Lincoln County’s home match against Lawrence County. A match of the two district leaders going down the stretch. Earlier in the season, the Lady Falcons dropped their road game to the Lady Wildcats, but last week they edged out a close 3-2 win (25–19, 20–25, 25–21, 26–28, 16–14). This week, the Lady Falcons travel to Franklin County on Tuesday, Shelbyville on Thursday, and the JV team heads to the Grundy County JV Tournament on Saturday. Paul Henry photo

Fayetteville loses in the last minute
Fayetteville suffered a tough loss to begin 1A Region 5 play last week. The Tigers lost in the final minute to the Cornersville Bulldogs, 29-35.

Falcons win third straight game
Lincoln County won their third consecutive game of the season last week. The Falcons went to Battle Creek for a mercy rule win 48-13.

HOMETOWN SHOWDOWN
Lincoln County Falcons versus Fayetteville Tigers during preseason jamboree in The Pit.


Lady Falcon Softball brings excitement to the community
As the new school year is getting underway, Lady Falcon Softball Coach Cody Gaskill wrapped up a standout first season. The 2026 campaign was a Cinderella story: the Lady Falcons went 36-8-2 and reached the state tournament in Coach Gaskill’s first year. Their success brought a Lady Falcons Softball buzz to the community and inspired the coaches to host summer camps for skills, pitching, and catching in July for nearly 100 athletes.

Maddox Franklin and Hana Corder named 2025-26 Athletes of the Year for LCHS
Maddox Franklin and Hana Corder have been named the Elk Valley Times Athletes of the year from Lincoln County High School.

Fayetteville Lions’ 32nd Football Jamboree set for Aug. 1
The Fayetteville Lion’s Club’s 32nd football jamboree will kick off at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1, at Highland Rim School.
