Congrats to all of the MNPS Athletes who signed their National Letters of Intent
December 22, 2018
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – College football’s Early Signing Period runs from Dec. 19 through 21, with almost all of the action on Wednesday 19, 2018. Generally, this signing day has little of the drama that is almost always present for National Signing Day in February. If you’re on Twitter, I’d also...
It’s official! Donald Fitzgerald and Joseph Honeysucker sign Letters of Intent with Division I colleges
December 19, 2018
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Hillsboro IB World High School is pleased to announce that Donald Fitzgerald (ATH) and Joseph Honeysucker (DE) will participate in an early signing event on December 19, 2018 at 11:30 in the Hillsboro Library. Hillsboro will celebrate both Joseph Honeysucker and Donald Fitzgerald for their academic and athletic successes this year as they finalize their commitments to the universities of their choice. Donald Fitzgerald is a St. Thomas Scholar and a senior in the Academy of Global Health and Science. Trading basketball for football this year, Fitzgerald’s impact as a first year football player is undeniable. He will continue making an impact at Vanderbilt University under Head Coach Derek Mason. Vanderbilt's class features incoming student-athletes from nine different states that fill 11 different positions across the roster Donald earned 25 solo tackles and 41 assists for a total of 66 tackles for the 2018 season. He forced 6 turnovers and had 6 sacks for a loss. Fitzgerald narrowed his choices down to Duke, UT and Vandy deciding to become a Commodore less than 2 weeks ago. Fitzgerald is the AGHS representative to the Meharry Symposium for Scholars. He is a peer tutor and assists with special needs students. He is also is a volunteer ACT Prep for the last three years with In Full Motion. The Department Chair of AGHS, Lonny Nelson, describes Donald as an amazing young man whose optimism is infectious. He is a joy to be around.” Other Awards All-City 1st team for 2018 All-Region 6 5A team for 2018. Donald has made a verbal commitment to Vanderbilt University and will finalize his decision on Wednesday. READ MORE HERE ABOUT VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY'S NSD CLASS Joseph Honeysucker, the 75th Hume Award winner selected for the 2018 season. The Hume Award is given to only one football scholar each year. Joseph is a senior in the Academy of Business Communications. Honeysucker earned 112 total tackles (48 solo/64 assist) for the 2018 season. He averaged 11 tackles a game for an average of 90 yards in QB hurries. He end his high school career with 37 sacks. Other Awards: All-City 1st team, ’17, ’18 HM ‘16 All-Region 1st team ’17, ‘18 East-West 1st team, ‘18 Middle Tennessee Chapter of the National Football Federation and College Hall of Fame and nominee Admiral William P. Lawrence Award. Joseph committed earlier in the year to Memphis University. He invites you to witness his decision to become a Memphis Tiger. Head Coach Maurice Fitzgerald describes Honeysucker as a “generational player who comes along once in a generation. Every so often God will allow you to coach a student athlete that you will term a generational player. Joe Honeysucker is in that class. He is God fearing and humble young man. Joe cares so much about his teammates and the world around him. He is at peace with himself and has a clear understanding of who he is and his purpose in life.” Joseph is looking forward to playing on Saturday’s in Memphis. READ MORE ABOUT THE 2018 NATIONAL SIGNING DAY CLASS - UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS ...
Metro Coaches Hall of Fame inducts two and honors All City Metro football teams
Mekhia Ranier and Lauryn Newbern and Photos: Terrianna Carter, Ashja Murchison, Lauryn Newborn & Mekhia Ranier
December 10, 2018
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LINK TO ALL PHOTOS FOR Metro City Coaches Hall of Fame and Metro All-city Awards The 34th Annual Metro Nashville Football Coaches Association presented the 2018 the Inductees into the Metro Football Coach's Hall of Fame, the All-City team and honorable mention team members and inducted two new member...
The 2018 Hume trophy is awarded December 6, 2018
December 10, 2018
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NASHVILLE, Tenn - Today following a luncheon at Swett's Restaurant hosted by the Nashville Civilian Club, Joseph Honeysucker from Hillsboro High school was named as the 2018 recipient of the prestigious Hume Award. Honeysucker recently committed to Memphis University to play football. The Hum...
The 75th Hume Award winner will be announced Wednesday, Dec. 5
Lauryn Newbern, Reporter/ Editor
November 27, 2018
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On Wednesday, December 5, 2018, Tennessee's longest running scholar-athlete award will be presented to the 76th winner of the Hume Award. The award is given to those young men who exhibit excellence in sportsmanship, scholarship, and football ability. Being nominated as a finalist of the Hume ...
Talented, hard working individuals have a way of attracting the best of the best
Lauryn Newbern and Mekhia Ranier
November 27, 2018
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To build a competitive team in any arena be it sports, arts or academics, it is imperative for leaders who want high rates of return on their investments of energy, time and money to yield a great product. And so it has been with the compilation of coaches and players in this new era of football a...
5 Takeaways from Hillsboro’s 20-19 loss to Beech
November 21, 2018
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Hillsboro IB World High School recently hosted Beech High School in the third round of the TSSAA football playoffs and the Burros ended the 2018 season with a tough loss. The final score, 20-19, in played on Overton's football field because Hillsboro has not had a home field since November of 20...
Hillsboro defeats Shelbyville Central 48-10 at Overton to advance to the 3rd Round of the Playoffs
November 14, 2018
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The Burros of Hillsboro High School advance to the 3rd round of the TSSAA playoffs with a performance of an explosive offense against Shelbyville Central Golden Eagles cruising to victory on their de facto home field at Overton High School. Hillsboro does not have a 'home' field due to massive...
Hillsboro Burros win first round of playoffs, 48-7 against the Lincoln County Falcons
West Parker, Tyler Anderson, Angel Powell and Photographers: Terrianna Carter, Lauren Newborn, Kiya Crockett, Mekiyah Rainer & Asia Harwood
November 7, 2018
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The Hillsboro Burros (8-3/4-1) won their eighth consecutive first round football game beating Lincoln County 48 - 7. They joined eight other Metro Nashville Public High Schools who also played a playoff game. Five MNPS teams all advance to the second round. Counties like Shelbyville (9-2) and Lincoln C...
Deep Playoff Runs Likely for Metro Teams
October 30, 2018
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Congratulations to all the Metro Nashville teams that made the TSSAA State Football playoffs. Metro claimed four regional championships and all four have a legitimate shot at making deep TSSAA playoff runs. From 3A we have the Region 5 Champions Pearl-Cohn High School (8-2). Joining the Firebirds from Region 5 are the East Nashville Eagles (9-1), the Stratford Spartans (2-8), a...
The Hillsboro Burros solidified a Region 6 5A football championship Friday night
October 28, 2018
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The Hillsboro Burros solidified a Region 6 5A football championship Friday night winning 48-7 against Hunters Lana High School. Hillsboro's celebrated its 70th Senior Night honoring football players, cheerleaders and band members. The Burros went deep on the bench giving almost every player a ch...
Hillsboro defeats Centennial, 33-7 on Homecoming to rack up its 5th solid win of the season
October 11, 2018
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Hillsboro Burro's Football Results as of 10/10 The Burros are 5-4 going into the 9th game of the regular season. Thursday, 10/11 the Burros will take on the Toppers of Hillwood at Hillwood Stadium. Hillsboro faces a Topper offense led by Hale Page. The Toppers season record of 4/5 is not indicative of h...