Each week, McKinley Young Jr. of Bench Press Reloaded catches up with some of the top athletes in the Metropolitan Nashville area. Recently he sat down with Pearl-Cohn High School girls’ basketball player Destiny Poole. Name: Destiny Poole School: Pearl-Cohn Sport(s): Basketball/Softball/Volleyball Class of 2022 Height: 6’0 McKinley Young Jr. of Bench Press Reloaded: At what age did you fall in love with the game of basketball? Destiny Poole: To be honest I fell in love with basketball in the late stage of my seventh grade year. When I was younger, basketball was never something that I took seriously because…
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Each week, McKinley Young Jr. of Bench Press Reloaded catches up with some of the top athletes in the Metropolitan Nashville area. Today’s sit-down was with Hillsboro High School football player Jacob Hood. Name: Jacob Hood School: Hillsboro Sport(s): Football Class of 2021 Height: 6’8 Weight: 350 McKinley Young Jr. of Bench Press Reloaded: At what age did you fall in love with the game of football? Jacob Hood: I started loving the game of football at the age of nine and in my first game I put so many people down to the ground, it felt amazing. After that…
Canadian native makes his announcement on Twitter. Northwest Florida State College redshirt sophomore Shakwon Barrett announced on Twitter his intentions to play at Tennessee State University for his final two years of eligibility. The 6’4 native of Toronto, Canada started his collegiate career at NCAA Division I Tulane University before transferring. His announcement message was entitled, “The story is far from over”. His senior year in high school at Tech Academy in Ontario, Canada, Barrett averaged 18 points, six rebounds, four assists and three steals per game while shooting 88 percent at the free throw line and 40 percent beyond…
Senior guard’s hard work drive and determination drives him to conference honor. NASHVILLE- His handle on Twitter is “LIL_Savage”. Marcus Summerville of Fisk University used a savage mentality in his senior season to be named to the second team Association of Independent Institutions All Conference, The Jackson, Mississippi native scored 20 or more points in four of his last five games scoring a career high 32 points in his final game of the season. “He just worked his tail off all season,” said Fisk head coach Kenny Anderson. “I am extremely proud of him. We are trying to build…
Pearl-Cohn flies to top Metro final spot. NASHVILLE- Metro boys basketball was exciting as always. Three teams punched their ticket to the state championships in Murfreesboro. The Tennessee Tribune-Wallace Media Group’s (WMG) top team, the Pearl-Cohn High School Firebirds along with the East Nashville Magnet Eagles earned their second straight trip in Class AA and the Hillsboro High School Burros made it in Class AAA. McKinley Young Sr. Head Coach of the Year Terry Cole used a tremendous starting five led by Kenny Anderson Player of the Year Tyrone Marshall and Walter Wallace Sr.-Kenneth Bryant Dynamic Duo of the…
By Scott Wallace NASHVILLE, TN — Girls basketball had a banner year in 2019-20 and there were some young stars that shined throughout the year. The Tennessee Tribune, Wallace Media Group (WMG)’s top team the Maplewood Lady Panthers made it to the state championships in Murfreesboro for the first time in school history. Head coach Tristin Johnson-Williams, the co-Teresa Phillips WMG Coach of the Year, took advantage of having a young but feisty team, led by Dr. Verla Vaughan Metro Player of the Year junior LaRose Morrow, to finally make it further than any Lady Panther team. “Last year we…
Sh’Niya Horn’s busy life is a testament to her faith in God and her service to the country. NASHVILLE- When Sh’Niya Horn steps into a room, her 6’2 frame will allow you to know that she is somebody special. What people don’t automatically know is she is a full time student at Fisk University where she plays basketball, an Army Reservist, works part-time and the newly crowned Miss Black Clarksville (TN.). The junior believes her faith in God and her dedication to her military commitment is what keeps her focused. “It’s not easy as much as I do, ” said…
East boys await word from TSSAA if they will go for the gold ball. The East Nashville boys’ basketball has a new leader. Nicknamed “The General” in his playing days at Glencliff High School in the 1980’s, Avery Patton brings a hard-nosed, old school approach to the hardwood. Patton, the top assistant for former head coach Jim Fey, since 2010-11 looks to continue the winning tradition at East. “Fey brought me in to help out because he saw something special in the students here,” said Patton. “We have been blessed with some great athletes. The wins are great, but we…
NASHVILLE, TN — This past week, Fisk University guard Jayla Long, a senior from Birmingham, Alabama, was named the Association of Independent Institution Conference defensive player of the year. Long averaged 4.7 steals per game. She ended up second in the country in steals (149) and steals per game. “It is a very satisfying and cheerful experience to receive this award,” said Long. “Words can’t express how much this means to me. This accomplishment is something that I will cherish throughout my life.” The award is the first individual accomplishment for Fisk in women’s basketball since entering into the conference…
By Chris Clark of Wallace Media Group Lady Eagles Soar Over Mount Juliet East Nashville- The East Nashville Magnet Lady Eagles (4-0) soared to victory over the Mount Juliet Lady Golden Bears in the first game of a double-header at East Nashville Magnet School. East Nashville’s Jaelynn Knox scored 23 points to help lead the team to an 82-65 home win on Tuesday night. The Lady Eagles shot 46% from the field versus Mount Juliet’s defense, and they had control for most of the game as there were only two lead changes and one tie. East senior London Fairs’…