
Jacob Shames
High School Sports Reporter at The Tennessean
High School Sports Reporter at The Leaf-Chronicle
Writer at Freelance
I write about HS sports, Nashville SC and Austin Peay @Tennessean/@USATODAY network. Sometimes I run. UMich '19. He/him. Got a story? [email protected]
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usatoday.com | Jacob Shames
• Nashville will host three games during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, a 32-team international competition featuring champions from all six continents. • Los Angeles FC faces ES Tunis in Group D on June 20, Auckland City faces Boca Juniors in Group C on June 24 and Al-Hilal faces Pachuca in Group H on June 26. In its short history, Geodis Park has hosted MLS games, a star-studded Leagues Cup final and multiple men's and women's international soccer friendlies.
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oakridger.com | Jacob Shames
Knoxville Webb junior Calysta Gamer won the DII-AA state championship in the 1,600 and 3,200 meters to be named All-PrepXtra athlete of the year. Halls junior Brody Foster, the boys athlete of the year, won the Class AAA decathlon championship. Calysta Garmer was just as dominant on the track as she was on natural surfaces during her junior season.
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sports.yahoo.com | Jacob Shames
Brentwood Academy football wide receiver Kesean Bowman has picked up an offer from Ohio State football. Bowman, a Class of 2027 recruit, announced the offer on social media on June 17 after attending a camp at Ohio State the same day. AdvertisementThe 6-foot, 174-pound Bowman is a five-star recruit, according to the 247Sports Composite, as well as the No. 5 receiver in the nation and No. 1 player in Tennessee for the class of 2027.
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tennessean.com | Jacob Shames
The Nashville Kats will host the Southwest Kansas Storm at F&M Bank Arena in the Arena Football One playoff semifinals on June 22. If the Kats advance to the championship game on June 29, they would either be on the road against the Albany Firebirds or host the Salina Liberty in Clarksville. The Nashville Kats of Arena Football One will play their 2025 playoff games at Clarksville's F&M Bank Arena.
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sports.yahoo.com | Jacob Shames
The Nashville Kats of Arena Football One will play their 2025 playoff games at Clarksville's F&M Bank Arena. The Kats announced the decision on June 17 at a press conference at F&M Bank Arena that included majority owner and president of team operations Jeff Fisher, CEO Bobby DeVoursney, Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts and Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden.
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After a third-place finish in the discus at the Class AAA state meet, Kenwood's Marie Jones is the @LeafChronicle girls track athlete of the year for 2025. Rossview's Micah Parker, who broke a school record in the 400, is the boys athlete of the year: https://t.co/906UXERnC0

Reported last week that the Kats are considering F&M Bank Arena as their home for 2026. They announce today that they’ll be playing their AF1 playoff games in Clarksville:

Clarksville, we’re back this Sunday! 📍F&M Bank Arena 🏈 Vs Southwest Kansas Storm ⏰ 4:30 PM / Doors at 3:30 PM As announced today, the Kats will be playing their first playoff game at F&M Bank Arena. Tickets available on Ticketmaster. Grab them today! https://t.co/3y9WcUMNIe