Sisters and rivals: Elly and Emma Leander meet midfield before the District 2-AA girls soccer championship game that was hosted at Anderson County High School. The two have played against each other over the previous four years, but will both play for Carson-Newman University as they continue their student athlete careers after high school. - Tony Cox

Clinton’s Alli Hollifield was the first Lady Dragons cross country runner to qualify for the TSSAA state meet in recent history. - Tony Cox

Members of the Oak Ridge NJROTC present the flags of the military, state of Tennessee and United States as the National Anthem is being played. - Tony Cox

The Clinton Dragons cheerleaders stand at attention for the National Anthem prior to the Clinton vs. Heritage football game. - Tony Cox

Anderson County Mavericks storm the fields as they kick off the 2024 season at home against Powell High School. The Mavericks won the game 28-25. - Tony Cox

More than 460 cross country runners turned out for the Anderson County Mavericks-hosted Norris Dam Invitational in September. Oak Ridge’s Dylan Job (4056) finished in fifth place just behind Anderson County’s Ava Moody. - Tony Cox

Members of the 2024 Marching Dragons fire up the crowd during the Dragons’ Sep. 27 meeting with its cross-county rival Oak Ridge. - Tony Cox