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Cumberland Gap beat Claiborne last night in Tazewell. Im so proud of the coaches and players. Very few thought we could win this away game. This is a big rivalry victory.

Could be the attitude of those around the program that are bringing it down. I don't think you could say that Union has tore it up since she left!

 

This is the problem with high school sports now, those around programs spew nothing but venom and expect their beloved program to grow and be successful.

 

It takes a supportive administration and community to have a great program!

 

Just my take!

It will take a while for Union County to rebuild. Their community can tell you about this. Ask around. This coach has developed a habit of controversy and failure at coaching high school. No community will support any coach such as this. Too many issues, too many problems, and she has little to no support from the students and most of her players. Talk to the seniors that have played for her. It this fair to the students and community? I agree that it is time for this community to come together. It can only hasppen when this program is under a new coach.

check out her record at Union County. She coached there for years. Also check COACHT FOR REFERENCE. sHE DESTROYED IT! and yet claiborne hired her??????????

I think it is "illegal" for registered AAU teams, however, I do know of a "non registered" team who is coached at times by their high school coach, mainly from the bleachers and practice but what they say overrules what their coach tells them.

Fully understand> Use Claiborne High For Example. Ask their parents or players. Is this really fair?

If he's back thats bad news for C-G.

There will be alot of pressure put on parkey to return. He may be the only person who can straighten this mess out. I know that he has great support from the players and community. Everyone wants him to return. The program needs him to return.

Several upset players had to have a meeting with coach to discuss the problems that have continued to grow this season. Also heard that Claiborne may have a new coach next season no matter what happens the rest of this one. Everyone is tired of this that has lasted for two seasons now. Who would be the leading person to take over this program? Who can this rebuild and restore this program? This will take a while just like it is taking at Union County. Their program has made much improvement while Claiborne has continued to go down.

claiborne plays David Branerd Christian School (K-12)enrollment under 100 and silverdale Christian academy 430 Pre-K - 12). Come on we all know that cook has said that they were going to play in a tough tournament in chattanooga. Claiborne has over 900 students.(9-12) They've already played a homeschool and now this. I agree it is a disappointment to the players and school. Does this sound like a tough tournament? Maybe to her it is.

I was at the UC game and the Claiborne fans were talking about that they had not ever beaten a team with a winning record since they have become the Bulldogs. I find this hard to believe. That would cover a span of over five years. Is this true?

Don't forget that assistant Coach Harmon was also a big part of last year. Both of these coaches knew how to deal with the players on and off the court. They had the ability chew players out one night during a game and the next day be sitting, laughing, and joking at a restaurant the next day with the same players. The players understood.

I heard this weekend that Claiborne will get a new coach by next season? This is due to the many problems that have and continue to surround the program. Are there any coaches being considered?

CoachT has District 2 AA thru February 2 :

Team Record

1ST Pigeon Forge 7-1

2nd Cumberland Gap 5-2

3rd Claiborne 4-3

4th Rutledge 4-5

5th Gatlinburg Pittman 3-4

6th Union County 0-8

 

Pigeon Forge has a Game with Claiborne Left Feb. 8th @ The Forge

 

Cumberland Gap left with Gatlinburg Pittman on Feb. 8th @ home and there is no score reported for the Game @ Pigeon Forge on Jan. 29th

 

Claiborne has a Home game with Union County on Feb.4th and @ Pigeon Forge Feb. 8th

 

Rutledge has one game left with Union County @ Rutledge on Feb. 8th

 

Gatlinburg Pittman has one game left @ the Gap on Feb. 8th

 

Union Has two left @ Claiborne on Feb, 4th and @ Rutledge on Feb. 8th

The district standings are:

1 PF 7 -1

2 CG 6-2

3 G-P 4-4

4 Claiborne 4-4

5 Rutledge 4-5

6 Union 0-7

Congrats to the Claiborne girls, but considering how far along we are in the season and who we were playing, it is very hard to show a lot of excitement about our first home win. Hey, on a good note though, I heard the Springdale Boys' team won the county championship last week. Just wanted to end this thread on a positive note. Go Owls!!!!!!!

I agree with you. Why would they celebrate about a win over us? We have only beat Claiborne one time in over 10 years and never at their new high school. I was surprised that this was their first home win of the year. Claiborne has been one of the most dominant teams in our area over the last 10 years. They were always in the top 10 in most polls. I noticed that they are now ranked 102 by coacht???? I was told at the game by one of CHS basketball parents that the sophomores, juniors, and seniors left on the team had never lost a home district game ever until this year???? Claiborne has won 4 out of their last 5 district games. But haven't they typically gone undefeated or only lose 1 district game a year. Did they not go undefeated a year ago? Why such a big celebration about beating teams that you have always beaten? I would agree that the remaining players did however play good against us.

Coach Parkey was at the Gatlinburg-Pittman/Rutledge game last night scouting. Does anyone know if he was scouting for Claiborne or someone else?

He definitely knows his X's and O's. He was at the G-P -Rutledge game. I find it surprising that after he scouts for Claiborne that they have since then beat these two teams. I also heard that he has been asked to return next season. I personally know that the community and students would like for him to return. My understanding is that his daughter chose not to play college ball and that as his reason for retiring. Claiborne also is getting new a new principal this week.

Who would have thought this would have happened a year ago? I would have never thought that Union Co would be ranked higher than Claiborne Co by coachT. This has to be the first time in these rankings. Does anyone know who and where this new coach who has made this team competitive came from? Also has G-P become the team to beat in this district?

Claiborne plays Sullivan East today. They lost to Elzabethton last night. Both teams have only won one game so far this season. Claiborne should be the favorite because of their #42. If their #42 plays poorly then Sullivan East will win.Claiborne plays Sullivan East today. They lost to Elzabethton last night. Both teams have only won one game so far this season. Claiborne should be the favorite because of their #42. If their #42 plays poorly then Sullivan East will win.

Sounds like me that the parents and players of the current don't want the former players who have quit to come back and take their playing time. This meeting would prevent that from happening.

Hall is a great player. I believe some people have forgotten that she is only one of about a dozen of Claiborne County girls that have quit. Don't single her out. There is definitely seems to be a problem with this coach. Staying focused on removing the problem will only result in a solution. Its rumored that their former coach Parkyand the assistant will be asked to return to CC. If this happens problem solved.

Taylor Hall is back at Claiborne County but will not play at CC this season. She is one of about a dozen players who have quit the team so far due to conflicts with the new coach.

What has happened to Claiborne County girls basketball? Heritage beat them nearly 40 and Morristown West beat them by nearly 30. Both games were played in Tazewell. I cannot remember this program ever being 0-2. This is one of the best programs in Class AA East TN. They have one of the state's most dominant players in Taylor Hall. They should be able to easily win the two next contests against Anderson and Hancock. But now who knows?????????

I don't know why anybody would think Claiborne is going down hill. Most of the girls that are playing and the ones that quit, Coach Cook has coached in middle school and lead them to 30-0 and 28-2 seasons. The group of sophomores that are playing won the East Tennessee State tournament in middle school. Does feeder programs not have alot to do with a team's success? With the exception of one starter, these girls practiced hard against last year's very successful team. No doubt the competition they gave in practice helped last year's team to have the great season they did. The problems. Alot of the problems that have occured stem from alot of people (adults) running their mouths because they didn't get their choice of a new head coach. Alot of young minds have been polluted by various comments against Coach Cook. This team has already proven theirselves by defeating top ranked teams from last year and losing to others by only a handful of points. Most of these teams were 3A teams and a State Championship team. Downhill no! Down the road to a championship yes!!

I agree with mrv1 that there are other off court issues that surround the new coach. Sure parents were upset because they wanted a proven winner as their new coach. All parents want that. Coach Cook did win at the middel school but so has every other coach that has been there. I've coached little league and have went undefeated over the last 3 seasons. Does that make me a great coach. NO. Let's discuss her high school record at Union County over the last few seasons. I believe that UC finished in last palce in the district every year she was the head coach. Correct me but I believe her district record was 1 win and 35 losses. Her winning percentage was under 25%. If you are going to defend her use actual stats that are pertinent. The record and actions as a coach stand for themselves. It is amazing that the same problems that are occurring at Claiborne happened at UC also. Explain this.