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As we celebrate Black History Month, it is important to note the achievements of African American athletes.

African American athletes and their contributions to Black History

Mckenzie Wade, Reporter March 3, 2021

Sports have been a pastime for billions throughout history and have always found their way to involve itself in every culture worldwide. Even though sports have been around since 3000 BC,...

Blackmans Jabahri Mastin drives to the hoop in the Blazes district semifinal game vs Stewarts Creek.

Blackman basketball sweeps 2021 district 7-AAA tournament

Christian Skelton, Sports Editor March 1, 2021

The 2021 District 7-AAA boys and girls basketball tournaments were originally scheduled for February 15-23. A week of inclement weather that included record snowfall pushed things back a bit, but that...

Chandler Tygard was chosen as Blackman High Schools new football coach.

A new era: Blackman hires Chandler Tygard as new head football coach

Christian Skelton, Sports Editor January 29, 2021

A new era has begun for the Blackman High School football program. On Wednesday, the Blaze welcomed Chandler Tygard as their new head coach. Tygard resigned as the head coach of North Jackson High...

2020 Blackman Football: A bounce back season to remember

2020 Blackman Football: A bounce back season to remember

Christian Skelton, Sports Editor December 1, 2020

The 2020 Blackman Football Season was a story of redemption. Although the Blaze lost to Hendersonville 30-21 in the first round of the playoffs, halfway through the season not many people believed the...

Blackman Voice Athletes of The Month September 2020

Blackman Voice Athletes of The Month September 2020

Ricky Guilmette, Reporter November 2, 2020

Recently, The Blackman Voice Staff caught up with our Athletes of The Month for September of 2020. Congratulations to Mark Cooper and Ashllyn King! Mark Cooper, Senior, Football How long have...

Blaze briefs: February 6th-February 14th

Blaze briefs: February 6th-February 14th

Taylor Matney, Reporter February 4, 2020

THIS WEEK Thursday, February 6   Progress reports for the third quarter  Friday, February 7   Smoothie King’s smoothie sold every Friday for $5  Saturday, February 8   ...

Clue Debuts at Blackman

Clue Debuts at Blackman

Ally Blake, Reporter November 21, 2019

Clue is making its BHS debut this week.  First known as a board game, Clue eventually became a movie. The play is more based off the movie than the game.  Clue is about a group of adults traveling...

Blaze briefs: November 13th-November 16th

Blaze briefs: November 13th-November 16th

Sienna Philips, News Editor November 18, 2019

Wednesday, November 13th Senior breakfast; senior superlatives were announced. Most school spirit; Seth Willow, Kylie Harkins Most talented; Jesse Morgan, CeCe Gibson Most congenial; Garrett...

Mr. Ken Reed holding Mrs. Andrea Holders bucket.

BHS fund-raising for ALS

Sienna Philips, News Editor November 14, 2019

At Blackman High School, the entire student body has an opportunity to have their favorite (or least favorite) administrators get pied in the face. Each administrator has a bucket to collect money outside...

Blaze briefs: week of 9/23

Blaze briefs: week of 9/23

Sienna Phillips, news editor October 2, 2019

LAST WEEK: Saturday, September 21st The Blackman Boys Rugby Team competed in the Irish 7’s Ruggerfest tournament and went 5-1. They won 35-5 in the final. Thursday, September 26th The...

Blaze Briefs

Sienna Phillips, News Editor September 26, 2019

LAST WEEK:  Tuesday, September 17th   The Lady Blaze soccer team beat Riverdale 3-2.  Thank you to our special guest for the speaker series “A Conversation With...”, Karah Boyce...

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Wrestling Takes it To The Mat

Katelyn Morrow, Reporter April 11, 2019

Although they didn’t win all the tournaments this season, the wrestling team achieved many commendable achievements.   The team competed in tournaments including TSSAA (Tennessee Secondary Sports...

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