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Blackman vs. Coffee County Basketball Game

Kaiden Farmer, Sports Reporter December 13, 2023

Blackman High School boys' basketball team held off Coffee County in a thriller where they won 41-38. Blackman was able to force a missed three at the end of the game to hold on. Their offense was sharp...

NBA Trades 2023

NBA Trades 2023

Abigail Hord, Reporter October 25, 2023

   The National Basketball Association (NBA) off-season 2023 was extremely active, with multiple all-stars joining new, contending teams.      Former all-star, Kristaps Porzingis, was traded to...

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Blaze Boy’s Basketball Q&A

Chai Flores, Sports Reporter February 3, 2023

I sat down with the coach of the boys’ basketball team, Barry Wortman, halfway through their season to see how they are doing. We talked about aspirations for the season and their progress so far.  What...

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Lady Blaze Basketball Coach Q&A

Marciana J. Johnson, Sports Reporter January 19, 2023

At the start of this season, I sat down with the Lady Blaze Coach, Jennifer Grandstaff. We talked about the team, the hopes for the season, and our exceptional players.   What are you looking forward...

Photos from the March 9th pep rally before the Lady Blaze basketball state tournament game

Photos from the March 9th pep rally before the Lady Blaze basketball state tournament game

Christian Skelton, Sports Editor March 11, 2022

Blackman High School held a pep rally on March 9th prior to the Blackman girls' basketball team's state tournament game at MTSU. It was the 3rd pep rally of the year and the 2nd inside the gym.

Photos: Blackman Lady Blaze take down McMinn County to advance to state tournament

Photos: Blackman Lady Blaze take down McMinn County to advance to state tournament

Christian Skelton, Sports Editor March 8, 2022

On Saturday March 5th, the Blackman Lady Blaze hosted the McMinn County Lady Cherokees in the state sectionals. The Lady Blaze took down the Lady Cherokees 62-43 to advance to the state tournament. Here...

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Blackman boys’ basketball wins third straight district tournament

Christian Skelton, Sports Editor February 25, 2022

The Blackman boys' basketball team won their third straight district tournament championship on Tuesday night at Riverdale beating Siegel by a score of 40-38. The Blaze certainly weren’t underdogs coming...

The senior section won as the loudest section, being awarded with the spirit stick as a result.

Pep rally ends Blaze Bonanza off strong

Zoe Vecchio February 11, 2022

After Blackman students celebrated in preparation for their 2022 Coming Home game during Blaze Bonanza lunches, they ended the day with a pep rally. The boys' and girls' basketball teams were honored followed...

Photos from Blackman Coming Home Ceremony 2022

Photos from Blackman Coming Home Ceremony 2022

Gabby Bloomfield, Sports Reporter February 10, 2022

The Blackman High School coming home ceremony took place on Friday, February 10th. Osagie Uzzi was crowned as the 2022 coming home King.

Q&A with Blackman girls basketball coach Jennifer Grandstaff

Q&A with Blackman girls basketball coach Jennifer Grandstaff

Marciana J. Johnson, Sports Reporter December 15, 2021

The Blackman girls' basketball team started their season 2021 season on November 20. They have started the season 7-0.  We sat down with their head coach Jennifer Grandstaff and asked her...

2021-22 Preseason Q&A with Blackman boys' basketball coach Barry Wortman

2021-22 Preseason Q&A with Blackman boys’ basketball coach Barry Wortman

Christian Skelton, Sports Editor November 21, 2021

The Blackman Blaze boys’ basketball team begins their 2021-22 season on Monday, November 22, at Centennial High School in the first game of the Cougar Classic.   A few weeks ago, we sat down with...

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