LOCAL SPORTS | The Raiders' Peyton Martin is a beast inside this year for Moore County. His 27 points were nearly enough in MCHS's one-point loss to Murfreesboro Central Magnet on Monday.
February 5, 2025
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Physical Raiderettes out battle Lady Eagles 53-16
Halftime could not happen soon enough in the Raiderettes heated district game against Eagleville on Friday. They battled for a decisive 53-16 win.
Raiderettes shock and awe Van Buren County, 70-46
LOCAL SPORTS | An offensive onslaught from Katy Fletcher, Ellie Graham, and Ally Sharpe combined with a fierce, disciplined team defensive effort lifted Moore County to a big win over ranked Van Buren County on Tuesday.
BATTLE OF THE BLUE: Raiders pull away in the second half to beat Huntland 48-39
LOCAL SPORTS | Things got a bit chippy in the Raiders 48-39 district win over Huntland on Friday. Peyton Martin led with 12 points.
Raiderettes sweep Pisgah series, 59-44
LOCAL SPORTS | The Raiderettes pulled away early on Tuesday – leading to a 59-44 win to sweep the Pisgah series. Ally Sharpe and Ellie Graham combined for 32 points.
Locals submit Hurdlow School for National Register of Historic Places listing
LOCAL NEWS | It once existed as the focal point of the thriving Hurdlow community and on Friday two locals, Erin Pierce Hill and Jillian Bates Rael, will find out whether or not their hard work to get The Hurdlow School listed on the National Register of Historic Places was successful.
Perimeter shooting lifts Raiders to a 54-47 district win over Fayetteville
LOCAL SPORTS | The Raiders battled back in the second half to earn a 54-47 district win over Fayetteville on Friday. Gavin Wise led with 15 points followed by Jay Sparkman with 14 points.
Raiderettes sweep Cascade with 56-29 home win
Pressure and depth killed in the Raiderettes' 56-29 win over Cascade on Tuesday. Katy Fletcher led with 15 points.
Moore County schools earn a “B” on state growth and proficiency rankings
LOCAL NEWS | Moore County students, teachers, and administrators are making the grade from the state's perspective with a "B" on their annual proficiency and growth report card.
Morey drains buzzer-beat three to edge Forrest 39-36
LOCAL SPORTS | Tied in the final seconds, Moore County’s Colton Morey delivered an unforgettable buzzer-beater to clinch a 39-36 win over Forrest on Tuesday.
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GATHERING: Jack Daniel’s Barrel Tree tradition blends community building and giving back
From gathering around the tree in Lynchburg to enlisted armed service members gathering around their family's tree, the Jack Daniel's Barrel Tree builds family and community.