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Blackman Rugby after their first scrimmage of their season back in August 2019. Shaking off rust in scrimmages against Ravenwood, hosted by Columbia Central.

Blackman Rugby turns struggles to success

Jayen Patel, Reporter March 13, 2020

The Blackman Blaze Rugby team is coming off a successful fall season and is looking forward to an amazing spring season.  The fall season, known as sevens season, was a historic run for the Blaze.   Led...

AP classes: pros and cons

AP classes: pro’s and con’s

Jenene Grover, Reporter March 9, 2020

College is something that is always on a high schooler’s mind. Preparing for college is an extremely stressful time. The hardest part about it is choosing the right classes for you. Blackman offers...

The boys basketball team with the District Tournament trophy.

Blackman boys’ basketball is on the road to the state tournament 

Christian Skelton, Reporter March 4, 2020

The Blackman Blaze came into the 2020 District 7-AAA Basketball Tournament at Stewarts Creek High School as favorites to win it. With a record of 20-3, the Blaze had momentum heading into the tournament....

Senior planning as a junior

Senior planning as a junior

Ally Blake, Reporter March 4, 2020

Rising seniors, in 2021 you’ll be dancing in fancy dresses and suits. You’ll be jingling your keys at the pep rallies, and you’ll be at the apex of high school.   Most importantly, you will...

Blaze briefs: March 9th-28th

Blaze briefs: March 9th-28th

Taylor Matney, Reporter March 4, 2020

Sunday, March 8th At 2 a.m. on Sunday, Spring Forward starts in Tennessee. Change your clocks forward an hour. Monday, March 9  Prom tickets on sale for $45 each   Tuesday, March 10   Free...

The Blackman High School bowling team.

Bowling season recap

Christian Skelton, Reporter February 21, 2020

The Blackman Blaze bowling team had a historic season. In Jesse Messick’s first year as head coach the Blaze won District 7-AAA and were the runners up in Region 4 and made it to the state tournament.  Throughout...

Toxicity in teen relationships

Toxicity in teen relationships

Lexie Shumate, Reporter February 21, 2020

A toxic relationship is a relationship characterized by behaviors on the part of the toxic partner that are emotionally and sometimes physically damaging. Teen relationships can be hard enough already...

An overview of Black History Month

An overview of Black History Month

Mckenzie Wade, Reporter February 20, 2020

Black History Month is the American and Canadian celebration of African Americans’ contributions in their fight for freedom and equality. The month of February was officially recognized as Black History...

Blaze briefs: February 24th-March 7th

Blaze briefs: February 24th-March 7th

Taylor Matney, Reporter February 20, 2020

Monday, February 24   Tickets on sale for the Heat performance at MTSU on March 7   Tuesday, February 25  Key Club meeting at 3:45 p.m.   Thursday, February 27   Spring cap and...

Blaze sports shorts: February 10-14

Blaze sports shorts: February 10-14

Christian Skelton, Reporter February 14, 2020

Upcoming Events   Boys and Girls Basketball at home vs Oakland February 14th at 6:00pm   Wrestling Individual Regionals at Oakland High School February 14-15 times TBD  Boys Basketball   Blackman...

Image of the new tardy slips

New tardy slips make getting to class easier

Ally Blake, Reporter February 11, 2020

Everybody hates being late to class. They especially hate having to wait in a long line to get a tardy slip.  With the school’s new system, students shouldn’t have to wait in long lines, just to...

The star studded Super Bowl commercials of 2020

The star studded Super Bowl commercials of 2020

Alaysia Brown, Lifestyles Editor February 10, 2020

On February 2, 2020 the San Francisco 49ers faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs. However, the main event was not the game nor the half time show, but the commercial breaks. Every year companies go...

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