Cecil Joyce
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High school sports writer, USA TODAY Network/Tennessee. Karaoke junkie. Music lover. Sports lover. [email protected]
Joined July 2014
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WATCH: Janae Edmondson walks for the first time in public since a devastating accident in February that cost her both of her legs!!! What a moment! @smyrnaathletics @SmyrnaBulldog @Kreager
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BREAKING: @JasonSpray named strength and conditioning coach at @MTCSATHLETICS .@jpiercey14 @MTCSFB @MTCSWBB @mtcscougarhoops @MTSUNews @MT_FB @MTSU.
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Final: @OHSPatsFootball 24, @MHSRebelsFB 14. Patriots end Maryville home steak and head to BCB for second year in a row.
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Riverdale gets two on with no outs and then this happened. @tre_bailliez with the triple play.
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It's with a heavy heart that I have to report this news. longtime Smyrna High teacher Shannon Williams, wife of @smyrnafootball coach Matt Williams, passed away this morning after a battle with cancer. Keep the school and team in your prayers.
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FINAL; @OHSPatsFootball 43, @_SummitFootball 26. Second state title in a row and 30 consecutive wins. STATE CHAMPS.
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.@OHSPatsFootball coach @CoachCreasy_OHS since 2015:.1. Has not lost a game at Ray Hughes Stadium.2. Has not lost a game to a RuCo team. 3. Has not lost a region game. 4. Has gone to three BlueCrossBowls in six years. 5. Has given Maryville 4 of its 6 losses during that span.
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Former @OHSPatsFootball and @Vol_Football standout @jackjoneshii still relishes high school memories. He and the late Dr. O. Tom Johns, legendary area orthopedic surgeon, will be inducted into Patriot hall of fame Friday:.
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I am blocking those who hide behind burner accounts and comment on my posts/tag me. This is a professional account and I have no time or patience to continue seeing fake accounts comment on posts with the intent to bash other teams/athletes. My X account isn't your playground.
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.@OHSPatsFootball star and @CanesFootball commitment @isaiahhorton14 is the 'complete package' at WR. Read about The Tennessean's No. 4 on the Dandy Dozen:.
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SCORE UPDATE: @BlackmanFtball 34, @RHS_WarriorsFB 20. Myles Gray 25 run. Came on a lateral from @Jacobpage_ on a 4th and 11. 1:58 4Q.
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GREAT NEWS here: Former @SmyrnaBulldog athlete @Edmondson3Janae takes first steps in prosthetic legs Wednesday:.@niittanyfan @smyrnaathletics.
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So @OHSPatsFootball scores on their first play of their first scrimmage. Here’s @connard_bj taking it to the house against Cane Ridge.
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Update. And before anyone says "old news," keep in mind we did this the right way, with respect to the family. We've never been in the dark about her situation, but felt it was more important to show respect and wait for a confirmation via the family.
Smyrna two-sport athlete Janae Edmondson had legs amputated as result of accident
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Before the kickoff, @OHSPatsFootball coach @CoachCreasy_OHS was informed he was being inducted into the 2021 @TFCAFootball Hall of Fame. Pictured with Creasy is TnFCA media director @Examine_Stew.
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BREAKING: @OHSPatsFootball standout @arre3nation commits to @OleMissFB:.@OleMissRebels @OleMissSports @TheOpening @CoachCreasy_OHS @putyourOsup #TheOpening2K19.
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.@NuniStephenson was a major part of the @OHSPatsFootball success. An injury sidelined him for the BCB but that didn’t lessen his leadership. The captain is shown picking up the Gold Ball for the state champs.
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Journalist: "Team A won't be much of a test for Team B this week".Team A reads article, lashes out on Twitter, citing "no respect.".Final score: Team B: 44, Team A: 7. Folks, part of our job is to give opinion. It's not a lack of respect. Just a well thought and informed opinion.
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It was a long time coming for Jennifer Grandstaff. After 30 years and over 500 wins, she won her first state title with a new team after coming out of retirement. This is your must-read for the day:.@Blackmansports @LadyBlazeHoops @bhsjustus @TheVoiceBHS.
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BREAKING: @rucoschools board approves @OaklandRCS bids for artificial turf installation. School anticipates project to be ready by football season. @OHSPatsFootball @CoachCreasy_OHS @marshallj_ohs @putyourOsup.
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Very sad news to report today. Former @StarsFootball player Baylor Bramble died Saturday. This is a developing story and will be updated ASAP. Hearts go out to the Bramble family. @SiegelAthletics @SiegelHighStars @creasyl_shsprin @Siegel_Nation.
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Buckle up, area fans. we will have @RHS_WarriorsFB at @OHSPatsFootball in another Battle of the 'Boro in next week's 6A quarterfinals.
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When is the last time Maryville had a running clock against them? It’s happening now.
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WOW! Final: @RHS_WarriorsFB 30, @Cavs_Football 38. @SavionDavis22 56 pass from Yancey as time expires.
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Folks. I'll ask this professionally. Discuss what you want on your X account, that's your business. Please stop turning my account into a troll session. I'm tweeting info for the public and links to stories I would like people to read. I don't need to be mocked in the process.
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Here’s three of Oakland High’s elite. And some guy named Kevin.
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Honored to be recognized in two categories for national sports writing awards. And there are some magnificent writers honored, including several of my USA Today Network colleagues.
Also a big congrats to @afkostka (2), @cecil_joyce (2), the late @CecilHurt (1), @evan_b (1), @mgiannotto (1), @christinalong00 (1), @aria_gerson (1), @ByMikeWilson (1), @KokiRiley (1), @courierchris (1), @CoryDiaz_TGN (1), @LSUBeatTweet (1), and @_NickGray (1) for great work.
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.@MasterTeagueIII represented himself very well tonight. Just too much 'Bama offense. Kudos to Master.
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.@BlackmanFtball standouts @Fbu1Tk, @d1dizzle taking different paths to @RazorbackFB:.@ArkRazorbacks @UArkansas @coachjstepp @CoachJohnChavis.
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Regardless of your religious affiliation, this is a must read: Siegel senior proudly displays courage, faith by wearing hijab on the court:.@SiegelAthletics @SiegelHighStars @CoachMid @samcheck2 @taypat__ @Coach_Wyant @creasyl_shsprin @CarringtonCrea1
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BREAKING: @LadyBlazeHoops standout @imoore_23 commits to @VandyWBB :.@bhsjustus @TheVoiceBHS @Blackmansports @.
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Former @smyrnafootball great and MLB Cy Young finalist @SonnyGray2 is at the Bulldogs’ second-round playoff game. @Kreager @ChadCaldwell24
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BREAKING: Longtime area coach Jennifer Grandstaff comes out of retirement, will coach @LadyBlazeHoops program:.(Will be updated asap with comments). @Blackmansports @TheVoiceBHS @bhsjustus.
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Final: @OHSPatsFootball 14, @MJGOLDENBEARFB 7. Patriots will host Maryville in 6A semifinals. @Kreager
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BREAKING: @KerryHammondsII named new @Providence_MBB head coach:.@PCA_Athletics @CoachTaraJames @MT_MBB @MTSUNews.
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Friends and family celebrated the life of Baylor Bramble today. He was remembered for his grit and determination and how he "outplayed his size.".This story will be updated. @SiegelHighStars @SiegelAthletics @Coach_Wyant @creasyl_shsprin @PastorBramble.
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Here's a must-read, an inspiring story of @OHSPatsFootball twins @joseph_crismon and @Crismon_Justin, who have battled adversity through encouragement and a strong bond:.@OHSAthletes @OaklandRCS @CoachCreasy_OHS. (For subscribers).
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Here's something to ponder. @OHSPatsFootball has outscored its past three opponents (Whitehaven, Maryville, Hendersonville) 134-0.
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Can you say revenge? Oakland has combined to outscore the last two teams that gave them their last three losses by a combined 75-0 these past two weeks.
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Folks I've been hacked. Don't click on any links if you get a DM or anything from me. I'll fix this.
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Rockvale gets the stop. 54-53 final. Lady rockets advance to region.
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Final: Houston 24, @OHSPatsFootball 9. First state title for the Mustangs. Ends a three-year championship streak for the Patriots.
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Here’s a look at what the @RHS_WarriorsFB turf will look like when complete. Maybe a minor tweak or two but this is basically it.
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It was an emotional night at Smyrna High Wednesday as @Edmondson3Janae returned to the school for the "Light Up the Night" benefit, just a day before she'll resume classes there:.@niittanyfan @maryestherreed1 @SmyrnaBulldog @smyrnaathletics @smyrnaVB.
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Miami bound, TSU bound, Tennessee Tech bound, FIU bound. @CanesFootball @TNTechFootball @FIUFootball @TSUTigersFB
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TSSAA adopts mercy rule in boys and girls soccer. Nine-goal lead at halftime or after will result in termination of game.
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Greatly appreciate the shout-out. Working with great programs like yours in RuCo makes this job a lot easier!.
Siegel Athletics would like to congratulate @cecil_joyce on winning The Tennessee Sports Writers Association Gary Lundy Writer of the Year and Best Prep Writer for Division II. He does a great job for @rucoschools athletics and we appreciate all his hard work.
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They're each other's biggest critics, but they also have learned a lot from each other and emulate each other's games. You can see that when you watch @BLAZE_HOOPS and @LadyBlazeHoops games. Check out this feel-good story on @JalenPage3 and @victoriaapage:.
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Longtime @MTAthletics strength coach and associate AD Matt Riley was a "True Blue Raider through and through.".A lot of hearts are broken around the MTSU and Murfreesboro community today. @ChrisMassaroAD @MarkOwens5 @MT_BRAA @rajayna @OHSPatsFootball.
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BREAKING: @OHSPatsFootball hit with 2-year probation by @tssaa after violating social media/recruiting rule:.@OaklandRCS.
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Sad news for @smyrnaathletics as multi-sport standout Janae Edmondson critically injured in accident in St. Louis over the weekend. Tough to write these kind of stories. Keep Janae, her family and Smyrna High in your thoughts. @niittanyfan @ldrayton5.
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Brentwood Academy's Darius Garland is DII-AA Mr. Basketball. Third straight award for the Vandy signee.
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That was @Vol_Football commitment @dandrelitaker on the sack that caused the fumble. Here it is again.
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How about the freshman season @dsbeam11 is having with No. 1-ranked @Vol_Baseball thus far? 6-0 with an ERA under 1. Beyond impressive.
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After hitting an 80-footer at the first quarter buzzer, @JalenPage3 throws down one a little closer. Blaze lead Siegel 34-25, 3:00 left in third.
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.@smyrnaVB standout @Edmondson3Janae will stay home after signing with @MT_Volleyball on Wednesday:.@smyrnaathletics @niittanyfan @SmyrnaBulldog @ldrayton5 @CarolineMacand1.
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During the girls game tonight, Siegel coach @CoachMid paid a tribute to Kobe Bryant by calling timeout with the score 24-8.
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I gotta say, this is a GREAT celebration shot by @TomBeckwith_ from the @EAGLadyBBall win over Clay County tonight. Congrats to @ChrisLynch11 and the Lady Eagles. Well deserved.
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Final: @RHS_WarriorsFB 25, @OHSPatsFootball 24. Warriors break 12-game streak and other long streaks by the Patriots.
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With Monday's commitment date nearing, what did @Fbu1Tk have to say about @Vol_Football, @ArkRazorbacks, @OhioStateFB, @PennStateFball and @FloridaGators? .@BlackmanFtball @Blackmansports @coachjstepp
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Win or lose, tomorrow will be the last HS volleyball match for @SiegelVball's @whitczaj. I want to thank Siegel's "Mr. Do It All" for providing a lot of help to me for four years. We've still got basketball and softball to come, but it's gonna be tough replacing him in vball.
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Final: @SiegelStarsSB 3, Daniel Boone 2. A two-run ground rule double by Duran walks if off for the Lady Stars, who stay alive play at 11:30 Thursday.
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.@BHS_Blaze_Bsbl joining in the lighting of fields while honoring their seniors. @bmilam7 with the photo credit.
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BREAKING: @BlackmanFtball and @alcoafootball to play home-away series beginning in 2019, marking Gary Rankin's return to the 'Boro.@alcoasports @Blackmansports @khartsfield2 @addie_rankin @bhsjustus @TheVoiceBHS @prepxtra @NashvillePreps @Kreager
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.@cityofmborotn Mayor @smcfarlandmboro makes proclamation to honor Baylor Bramble:.@SiegelHighStars @StarsFootball @SiegelAthletics.
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Smyrna High was full of heavy hearts Tuesday after the serious accident and injuries to two-sport athlete Janae Edmondson Saturday. Read about how the school is coping and counseling, and also how she is a prized, versatile student as well as athlete:.
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Congrats to Monteria Bigsby on winning a state wrestling title in her first year competing.
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Sad news to report here. Longtime area sports medicine icon Dr. Tom Johns passed away Sunday:.@MTSU_Athletics @SiegelAthletics @RHS_sports @OHSAthletes @Blackmansports @smyrnaathletics @CreekAthletics1 @MTCSATHLETICS @eaglevilleath.
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.@OHSPatsFootball 38, Bradley Central 17. @daune_morris 43 run. 1:52 4Q. Patriots are going back to the BlueCross bowl.
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The highest ranked team in Tennessee isn't the Lady Vols. It's @MT_WBB:.via @corahalll .@MTAthletics @minsell @CoachInsell.
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