Lincoln County High Schools’ Falcon Baseball team season came to an end in the first two games of the 2023 Spring. LCHS dropped the opening game with Greenbrier in a heartbreaker, 5-4. In the second game, they took on Brighton, who had been defeated by Greenville, 4-2. The Falcons dropped a …

Editor's note: The story appearing in the print edition incorrectly stated that Buchanan was the first Fayetteville Tiger to make it to state in tennis. In fact, Skylar McDonald had five straight state appearances from 2012 through 2016. The following is McDonald's record: 2012 State Class A…

For the first time since 2007, Falcon baseball has punched their ticket to the Spring Fling. Though he left the Falcon program for some time, Coach Travis Tate was at the helm in their first state tournament appearance. He returned to Lincoln County in 2020. Now, the Falcons are headed back …

Lincoln County High School’s tennis teams won their third consecutive District Team Championship on Monday last week. The Lady Falcons defeated Marshall County, 4-1. The Falcons finished on top, 5-0, over Tullahoma. From left are Jackson Taylor, Coleman Bain, Clay Owens, Carter Monds, Jackso…

Steve Giffin was presented a basketball signed by all Fayetteville High School basketball coaches and players as the prize for the closest pre-season prediction of the total number of free throws made by the Tigers and Lady Tigers this season.

The Elk Valley Times has selected Isaiah Thomison as the 2023 Fayetteville Basketball MVP.

The Elk Valley Times has selected Jack Massey as the Lincoln County High School basketball Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the 2023 season.

Fayetteville High School’s basketball season came to an end in the quarterfinals of the Class-A TSSAA BlueCross State Tournament going down in a battle to Chattanooga Prep 57-49.

The Elk Valley Times has selected freshman Trinity Dixon as the 2023 Fayetteville Tigers Girls Basketball MVP.

The Elk Valley Times has selected sophomore Abby Bryan as the 2023 Lincoln County Falcons Girls Basketball MVP. Bryan averaged 14.8 points and 6.8 rebounds per game for the Lady Falcons. 

The Elk Valley Times has selected South Lincoln Eagle Clint Quick as the middle school boys’ basketball MVP for 2023.

Fayetteville High School players recently signed to continue their careers as student-athletes.

Lincoln County High School’s Aron Jones recently signed to continue his education as a student/athlete playing football for Washington University in St. Louis. From left are Zach Jones, Aron, Beth Jones and Georgia Jones.; standing, Athletic Director Jason Dobbs, Coach Eddie Cunningham and C…

A notable change to Rule 10 of the NFHS Football Rules Book will eliminate the excessive penalty enforcements for offensive fouls that occur behind the line of scrimmage in high school football.

The Elk Valley Times has selected Flintville Bobcat Kalli Morris as the middle school girls’ basketball MVP for 2023.

Fayetteville High School’s Tigers took top spots on the All-Region Team after another successful season on the field, claiming another region title.

Three from Lincoln County High School’s Falcon football team received Class 5-A - Region 6 honors during the team’s awards banquet. From left are Hank Sorrells, a senior; Hunter Hammons, a junior; and Aron Jones, a senior.

Jaterious Derrick of Fayetteville High School plays in the Nashville All-American Bowl Jan. 7 at Lipscomb Academy, Nashville Ice vs. Nashville Blaze. Blaze won the game 28-21. Derrick had two tackles and assisted on three others. He had one pass break-up for the Blaze.  The Nashville All Ame…

Lincoln County Lady Falcons basketball supporters won’t be surprised that Annalise Malone is finding her way on the court of the South Carolina Aiken Pacers basketball team.

The Elk Valley Times has selected Hunter Hammons as the Lincoln County Falcons Football MVP for the 2022 season. Hunter Hammons led the Lincoln County Falcons to the 5A playoffs as a junior this season. Hunter had 1,001 rushing yards to lead the Falcons and also had 20 tackles on defense. 

Fayetteville and McKenzie were both undefeated and ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in the state all season long. 

Flintville Bobcats

Dresden brought a stout hard rushing attack to Tiger Hill Friday night. 

Fayetteville

Led by KJ Jackson’s three touchdowns, Fayetteville handled the Red Devils from South Fulton beating them 75-28.

Lincoln County dropped a road playoff game to Mt. Juliet Bears, 43-6.

The brackets for the 54th TSSAA high school football playoffs have been set and teams across the state are anxious to begin their march toward the BlueCross Bowl State Championships which will be held in four short weeks at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga.

The Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards will be presented to the top football players in nine classifications of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. The top kicker in the state will be recognized with a Mr. Football Award…

The Fayetteville Tigers needed a win over the Eagleville Eagles to finish an undefeated season and wrap up first place in the region. The Tigers did so in easy fashion with a 52-6 win over the Eagles.

Falcons travel to Mt. Juliet; Fayetteville hosts South Fulton

Lincoln County wrapped up their regular season schedule with a 38-3 loss to the Page Patriots. 

Lincoln County Falcons

Lincoln County

The Tigers put in a very business-like performance against the Huntland Hornets in their 46-3 win.

The Falcons were riding a high coming into the game against the Siegel Stars after their playoff clinching win last week over Columbia. Maybe it was the celebrating or just a let down from last week’s game that left the Falcons a little flat against Siegel. The Stars handed Lincoln County a …

The Elk Valley Times has selected Carsen Carter of the Unity Lions as the Middle School Football MVP for 2022. Carter led the Unity Lions to their first Elk Valley Conference Championship in school history. Carter had 19 total touchdowns for the Lions, including some huge touchdown runs in t…

Fayetteville beat and embarrassed an undefeated and highly ranked 4A traditional power, Red Bank, 38-2. The Red Bank Lions boarded the bus back to Chattanooga knowing that they got beat in all phases of the game. Some might look at the score and think the Tigers offense had a good night. Hon…

The Lincoln County Falcons knew what was on the line in this week’s game against region foe Columbia Lions.

The Lady Falcon Volleyball team swept the District 6-AAA Tournament picking up their first Championship since 2018. The ladies won over Shelbyville in their first action with scores of 25-12, 25-13, and 25-17. In the second game of the tournament, Coffee County won over Warren County in five…

Eight from the Lincoln County Lady Falcon Volleyball Team were honored for their efforts during the tournament and season. The ladies honored were Faith Dempsey, MVP; Leah Knisley, All-Tournament; Maggie Paladino, All-Tournament; Coach Sarah Grace Phillips, Coach of the Year; Sarah Beth Bran…

Lincoln County High School’s Addie Neal qualified to compete in the TSSAA Division 1-AA State Golf Tournament played at Sevierville Golf Club in Sevierville, Tennessee. Neal punched her ticket to the event in the Region 5-AA Tournament held at Indian Hill Golf Course in Murfreesboro.

Lincoln County High School's Addie Neal is competing Thursday and Friday of this week in the TSSAA State Golf Tournament held in Sevierville, Tennessee. Neal carded a 77 in Region Tournament action to qualify for the championship. The last Lady Falcon to advance to the state level was Elizab…

Highland Rim vs. South Giles

The Fayetteville Tigers are like a bulldozer. They just pushed over every team in their path so far this season.

Lincoln County traveled to Winchester to renew their rivalry with the Franklin County Rebels. Things didn’t go well for the Falcons as they fell 42-7 to the home-standing Rebels.