Lady Cougar Carley Kitts, a sophomore, pours through a lay up on the first day of practice on Monday at Agee Gym.
Adama Sanogo, with the ball, is a foreign exchange student from France and will provide an added presence in the post for the Cougars. Here’s he’s driving against Gavin Cox (12).

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF) – The clock is ticking to the start of the high school basketball season for Campbell High, and tip time is two weeks from tonight. The Cougars and Lady Cougars host the Claiborne Bulldogs on Tue., Nov. 15 on Brown Court. The WLAF-Doyle’s Tire Shop Network brings you all the live radio and TV coverage.

Third year head coach Ernie Clawson demonstrates how he wants his bigs posting up. In this drill, Clawson stresses to stay wide and to get your arms big.

Monday was the first day high school teams in Tennessee could officially start practice, and the Cougars took to Brown Court right after school while the Lady Cougars began their practice about an hour later on Agee Court at Jacksboro Middle School.

Lady Cougars listen to instruction from second year head coach Jason Kitts. Saylor Hutcheson (33), 15 Carley Kitts, Lacey Pemberton (32) and Bella Lester (10), all sophomores, are tuned in to their coach as is junior Emma Brandenburg (41).

There was no shortage of energy for both squads. Sixteen Cougars suited up for their first session, and 14 Lady Cougars participated in day one drills as well.

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The Cougar coaching staff includes Head Coach Ernie Clawson, Co-Head Coach Brandon Clawson and Assistant Coach Shayne White. For the Lady Cougars, Head Coach Jason Kitts is assisted by Ryan Browning, Adam Ellison and Brooke Kitts.

The JV games begin at 4:30pm. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED – 11/01/2022-AM)

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