High School Playbook

Monterey And Jackson Co Set To Square Off

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Monterey and Jackson County prepare to square off for bragging rights in a non-region match up Friday night in Gainesboro. Meanwhile, the York Institute Dragons look to get back on track with…

23 Sep 2020 33 min

Warren Co & Monterey Remain Undefeated

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Upperman, Livingston Academy, and DeKalb County all notch wins Friday night. Cookeville loses to Oakland while Clay County falls to Gordonsville, and Walker Valley gets a win over White County. Warren County…

19 Sep 2020 45 min

Cookeville & Warren Co Head To Murfreesboro

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Clay County and Gordonsville are set to square off in a huge region showdown Friday night. Cookeville and Warren County both travel to Murfreesboro while Monterey gets set to host Pickett County…

16 Sep 2020 37 min

Warren County Improves To 4-0 In The Season

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Cookeville tops White County in the first game on their new field. Warren County improves to 4-0 in the season with a big match up against Blackman next week. Livingston Academy creates…

12 Sep 2020 45 min

Cookeville To Debut New Turf Field Against White Co

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. After months of work, Cookeville is set to debut their new turf football field against rival White County. Upperman will hit the road to Overton County to take on Livingston Academy. And…

9 Sep 2020 37 min

Recapping Week 3 Of High School Football

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Impressive play across the Upper Cumberland Friday night starting with Mason Bowman’s three touchdowns leading Monterey to win over Red Boiling Springs. Ty Dutchess and Terrance Dedmon dominate ground game in Bees’…

5 Sep 2020 47 min

Monterey Gets Set To Open Against Red Boiling Springs

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. The Monterey Wildcats get set to take on Red Boiling Springs in their season opener while Clay County opens region play against Jo Byrns. White County looks to go 2-0 after defeating…

2 Sep 2020 37 min

Cookeville Goes 2-0 With Win Over Livingston

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Cookeville improves to 2-0 with a 33-18 win over Livingston Academy while Upperman uses a strong third quarter to take down DeKalb County. CJ Taylor and Warren County also improve to 2-0…

29 Aug 2020 43 min

Recapping Week 1 Of High School Football

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. With week 1 of the high school football season in the books, we check in with the coaches to see how their teams have been handling the unique challenges that this year…

22 Aug 2020 45 min

Recapping The TSSAA State Quarterfinals

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. In a week unlike any other in high school basketball, 3 of our 4 Upper Cumberland teams land Quarterfinal wins in the TSSAA State Tournament, while 4 boys teams score sectional wins…

14 Mar 2020 46 min

Upperman, Stone Memorial, & More Preview Sectional Matchups

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Upperman boys and girls, Clarkrange girls, Stone Memorial girls, and Monterey boys all preview their sectional matchups for Saturday and Monday. Pickett County boys, and White County girls head coaches recap their…

7 Mar 2020 45 min

York Institute, White Co, Warren Co Recap Their Seasons

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. York Institute’s Michael Green, White County’s Eric Mitchell, and Warren County’s Chris Sullens all recap their teams’ seasons. Hear from their head coaches and more as we talk Upper Cumberland high school…

4 Mar 2020 35 min

York Institute, DeKalb Co, & Pickett Co Girls Coaches Call In Live

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. It was an offensive struggle last night early for both York and Cumberland County, but the York Institute girls won 64-57. They'll face Upperman Monday at TTU with their season on the…

29 Feb 2020 47 min

White Co Warriorettes Win District Title Over Rhea Co

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Since losing their season finale at Stone Memorial, the White Co Warriorettes won three consecutive games over Warren, Stone and Rhea County to claim the district Title. The Lady Bees are in…

26 Feb 2020 35 min

White Co Lands In District Tournament With Win Over Stone Memorial

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. The White County Warriorettes are in the District Tournament Championship after knocking off Stone Memorial in overtime. Gracie Dodgen sent the game to overtime with her leaning three-pointer that she banked in…

22 Feb 2020 46 min

York Institute Earns Double-Bye After Solid Regular Season

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. The White County Warriorettes have punched their ticket to the region tournament, after a win that Head Coach Michael Dodgen said was the first one he'd seen in weeks where he thought…

19 Feb 2020 35 min

Heading Into The Upper Cumberland Basketball Postseason

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. The Upperman Bees are rolling into the postseason, as they completed a perfect district season with a win over Macon County. The White County Warriors earned a hard-fought last second victory in…

15 Feb 2020 48 min

Upperman Coaches Talk Win Streaks Heading Into Postseason Play

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Upperman Coaches Bobby and Dana McWilliams discuss their teams' winning streaks heading into postseason play. DeKalb County Head Coach John Sanders likes the progress his younger players have made, and the foundation…

12 Feb 2020 36 min

Jackson Co Girls And Head Coach Join Live From Chick-fil-A

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Jackson County girls Head Coach Jim Brown and players join live from Chick-fil-A, Interstate Drive in Cookeville. York Institute boys Head Coach Russell Tays discusses the huge home court advantage his team…

8 Feb 2020 45 min

Cookeville Head Coach Discusses Change Up In Practice Schedule

Every week on The High School Playbook, we break down high school games from around the Upper Cumberland. Cookeville Head Coach Josh Heard discusses the change up in practice schedule, and the spark that his offense has provided over the last two week. Pickett County coach Joseph Amonett, and Monterey…

5 Feb 2020 35 min