sports briefs
Smith celebrates Senators’ postseason
Norris Middle School’s baseball team wrapped up one of the most-successful seasons in program history earlier this month, advancing deeper into postseason play than any previous Senators squad, according to Coach Adam Smith.
The Senators finished the 2026 campaign with a 19-8 record and narrowly missed a trip to the state tournament after dropping a 9-5 decision to Grandview on May 7 at Anderson County High School.
Despite the season-ending loss, Smith said he was proud of the growth his team showed throughout the spring.
“It would have been nice to have won that last game and make it to the state tournament,” Smith said. “But we had a really good season.
“As far as I can tell, we’ve gone farther than any other Norris team has gone in the tournament. We lose nine guys, but I’m looking forward to next season.”
Mavs seek Hall of Fame nominees
Anderson County High School is accepting nominations for its Class of 2026 Sports Hall of Fame.
Nominations can be submitted by email to Athletics Director Gary Terry at gterry@acs.ac.
Past Hall of Fame inductees include Gary Houck, Larry Kerr, Peggy Stooksbury, Jamey Chadwell, Shelly Sexton, Greg Deal and Dr. John Burrell.
