Murfreesboro area high school football playoff recap

Liam Lewis, Reporter • November 15, 2025

Two of Murfreesboro's high schools hit the road for the second round of the playoffs, with Riverdale and Blackman heading to East Tennessee.

Riverdale’s rushing attack leads to first round win over Lebanon

David Cassman, Reporter • November 8, 2025

Sophomore running back Jacob Vaughn led the way with two scores and 247 yards as the Warriors defeated the Blue Devils 28-7.

Photo Gallery: Oakland wins fourth straight Battle of the ‘Boro over Riverdale

Haley Baker, Contributing photographer • October 31, 2025

The best photos from the Patriots' 35-21 win over the Warriors.

Oakland triumphs over Riverdale in Battle of the ‘Boro

Will Phillips, Reporter • October 31, 2025

The reigning 6A state champion Patriots win their 16th straight game, and fourth in a row over Riverdale.

Photo gallery: MTSU campus, week of Oct. 19

Sidelines Photographers • October 26, 2025

Check out this week's best shots from campus and beyond by our staff photographers.

Riverdale spoils Rockvale’s senior night in 28-14 win

Will Phillips, Reporter • October 25, 2025

The Warriors took down the Rockets thanks to a 21-point first half on Friday night.

Riverdale graduate turns heads in first touches with MTSU football

Willie Phaler, Lead sports reporter • October 4, 2025

Former Riverdale High School star running back DJ Taylor collected 27 yards on five touches in the Blue Raiders’ loss to Kennesaw State.

Friday night fireworks: Final scores from the Murfreesboro area

Will Phillips, Reporter • September 13, 2025

Murfreesboro high schools dominated in week 4 of high school football with Oakland, Blackman and Riverdale winning big.

Crime: Murfreesboro student arrested after making social media threats against Riverdale High School

Angele Latham | Editor In Chief • September 20, 2018

A 17-year-old Murfreesboro student was arrested and charged with two felony counts of making false reports Thursday after publishing threatening posts on social media. An Instagram post surfaced Thursday...

Video: MTSU students share what they’re thankful for this holiday season

CIM Digital • November 23, 2017

Photo by Gerardo Palacios / Sidelines Archives Video by Daniel Scroggins / Contributing Writer Thanksgiving is finally here and everyones minds are likely stuck on the turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie...

16-year-old Riverdale High School student reportedly missing since Friday

Angele Latham | Editor In Chief • May 1, 2017

Update: Porter was found by Rutherford County Sheriff Deputies and returned home safely Monday morning according to a tweet from Murfreesboro Police Sgt. Kyle Evans Murfreesboro Police are currently searching...

Ty Petty to leave legacy in Murfreesboro, Murphy Center

CIM Digital • February 25, 2017

Photo by Tyler Lamb / Sports Editor Ty Petty is the one of the most accomplished point guards in Middle Tennessee State Women's Basketball history. The senior will play her final game at the Murphy Center...