April 6, 2026
South Pittsburg Pirates
Pirates advance to Class 1A Sectionals
SHANE SHOEMAKER Writer The South Pittsburg Pirates boys’ basketball team did something last Tuesday evening that hadn’t been done in 38 years. With a 67-60 win over Sale Creek…
BlueCross Bowl honorary coin toss
SHANE SHOEMAKER – Writer On the way over to Finley Stadium on Friday afternoon, leading the 1A top ranked South Pittsburg Pirates to the BlueCross Bowl, something fell from Brandon Price’s…
TSSAA reveals ticket and parking info for state championships
DUANE SHERRILL – Contributor The 55th annual TSSAA high school football championships will be held this Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga. The 2023 BlueCross Bowl will…
Pirates extend winning streak to five
SHANE SHOEMAKER Writer The South Pittsburg boys’ basketball team improved their record to 12-2 last Friday night, beating Sequatchie Co. 49-39. Scoring was kept to a minimum most of the…
#25 Phoenix Rector scores 3 of his 4 shots on Friday night against the Van Buren Eagles. ~photos courtesy of Cindy Desrosier The Marion Tribune –…
SP basketball homecoming court
South Pittsburg held their Basketball Homecoming ceremony on Friday, January 26. These ladies represent SPHS beautifully, listed left to right: Madison Hawkins, Khloe Mount, Destiny Tipton, Olivia Davis, Illiana Gentry,…
Pirates Remain Triumphant in 7th State Title
SHANE SHOEMAKER – Writer The South Pittsburg Pirates will have to make room in their trophy case once again after beating the McKenzie Rebels 14-7 in the TSSAA 1A BlueCross Bowl…
Pirates On Their Way To State Again
SHANE SHOEMAKER – Writer For the third time in four years, the South Pittsburg Pirates football team will be playing in the TSSAA 1A BlueCross Bowl for the state championship. They…
South Pittsburg and Whitwell face off in 1A matchup
Shane Shoemaker – Writer Last Friday night marked a crucial 1A district matchup featuring cross-town rivals Whitwell (2-13) and South Pittsburg (8-2). The South Pittsburg boys’ team masterfully handled the Whitwell…
All state players announced
Shane Shoemaker – Writer The Marion County area will have 11 high school football All-State selections from the 2023 season. The South Pittsburg Pirates lead the state of Tennessee, regardless…