Charles Pulliam
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Husband to Carrie. Alaska Native. Animal dad. Williamson Herald sports editor. WillCo Sports Power Hour host. Wannabe beer snob. Reach out: charles@williamsonherald.com
Check out the first John Maher Builders Scholar-Athletes! Congrats to Emory Kerr of Franklin and Knox Lambert of GCA —>
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Franklin’s Kerr, GCA’s Lambert earn first John Maher Builders Scholar-Athlete awards for the 2025-26 school year
FRANKLIN – A pair of student-athletes from the Franklin area were recognized as the first John Maher Builders Scholar-Athletes for the 2025-26 school year as the Spring Hill-based builders begin
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October 2, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Check out the first John Maher Builders Scholar-Athletes! Congrats to Emory Kerr of Franklin and Knox Lambert of GCA —>
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Page’s Reagan Vaughan, BGA’s Kaedyn Marable named first Gateway Tire Athletes of the Week for new school year. The story —> www.williamsonherald.com/sports/page-...
Page’s Vaughan, BGA’s Marable named first Gateway Tire Athletes of the Week for new school year
FRANKLIN – Two senior standout student-athletes were recognized as the first Gateway Tire Athletes of the Week for the 2025-26 school year.
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August 26, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Page’s Reagan Vaughan, BGA’s Kaedyn Marable named first Gateway Tire Athletes of the Week for new school year. The story —> www.williamsonherald.com/sports/page-...
Friday nights will sound a bit different!
Check out the High School Power Hour later this month!
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Check out the High School Power Hour later this month!
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Local ‘WillCo Sports Power Hour’ expands, joins 104.5 The Zone for fall season
NASHVILLE – The ‘High School Power Hour’ on the Titans Radio Network will debut this month as 104.5 The Zone WGFX-FM expands its local high school athletics coverage with the
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August 6, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Friday nights will sound a bit different!
Check out the High School Power Hour later this month!
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Check out the High School Power Hour later this month!
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The full coverage of the 11th annual WILLCO Awards —> www.williamsonherald.com/sports/a-nig...
A night to remember: 11th WILLCO Awards showcase the best of WCS athletics
FRANKLIN – As a longtime high school volleyball coach, Brett Young isn’t left speechless very often.
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June 11, 2025 at 9:50 PM
The full coverage of the 11th annual WILLCO Awards —> www.williamsonherald.com/sports/a-nig...
After 19 years of leading the Ravenwood High School boys basketball team, Patrick Whitlock is retiring from coaching and accepting the Williamson County Schools Athletic Director position. —> www.williamsonherald.com/sports/raven...
Ravenwood's Whitlock tapped as new WCS Athletic Director
BRENTWOOD – After 19 years of leading the Ravenwood High School boys basketball team, Patrick Whitlock is retiring from coaching and accepting the Williamson County Schools Athletic Director position.
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June 6, 2025 at 4:45 PM
After 19 years of leading the Ravenwood High School boys basketball team, Patrick Whitlock is retiring from coaching and accepting the Williamson County Schools Athletic Director position. —> www.williamsonherald.com/sports/raven...
The Ravenwood girls won the first WillCo flag football title in partnership with the Tennessee Titans to launch the sport in the state 4 years ago. The history-makers clinched the first state title over Crossville's Stone Memorial on Thursday —> www.williamsonherald.com/sports/flag-...
Flag Football: Ravenwood girls capture first state title to add to all 4 WillCo championships
MURFREESBORO – After taking home all four Williamson County flag football titles with the most recent coming last week, the girls from Ravenwood High School collected the first TSSAA State
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May 9, 2025 at 7:14 PM
The Ravenwood girls won the first WillCo flag football title in partnership with the Tennessee Titans to launch the sport in the state 4 years ago. The history-makers clinched the first state title over Crossville's Stone Memorial on Thursday —> www.williamsonherald.com/sports/flag-...
Major Williamson County high school football news —>
“After 25 years of sharing the sidelines with some amazing players and coaches, I am officially retiring from coaching high school football,” said Ravenwood coach Will Hester today.
The story:
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“After 25 years of sharing the sidelines with some amazing players and coaches, I am officially retiring from coaching high school football,” said Ravenwood coach Will Hester today.
The story:
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Football: Hester retires from Ravenwood, accepts admin position locally
BRENTWOOD – After 25 years of coaching football, Will Hester is retiring.
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April 30, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Major Williamson County high school football news —>
“After 25 years of sharing the sidelines with some amazing players and coaches, I am officially retiring from coaching high school football,” said Ravenwood coach Will Hester today.
The story:
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“After 25 years of sharing the sidelines with some amazing players and coaches, I am officially retiring from coaching high school football,” said Ravenwood coach Will Hester today.
The story:
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A new state record and new top time in the US, check out how Claire Stegall of Nolensville managed at the Great 8 Invitational Thursday plus recap the rest of Williamson County finishers in this track and field coverage —> www.williamsonherald.com/sports/track...
Track & Field: Plenty of PRs at Great 8, including new state record from Nolensville's Stegall
NASHVILLE – If there’s one constant this season on the track, the girls are putting up some eye-popping fast times especially in the distance runs.
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April 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
A new state record and new top time in the US, check out how Claire Stegall of Nolensville managed at the Great 8 Invitational Thursday plus recap the rest of Williamson County finishers in this track and field coverage —> www.williamsonherald.com/sports/track...
This week’s list of the Tim Thompson Premier Performers featured high school standouts across six spring sports – track and field, soccer, baseball, softball, girls flag football and lacrosse – from around Williamson County for the week ending April 20 —> www.williamsonherald.com/sports/loade...
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April 22, 2025 at 8:42 PM
This week’s list of the Tim Thompson Premier Performers featured high school standouts across six spring sports – track and field, soccer, baseball, softball, girls flag football and lacrosse – from around Williamson County for the week ending April 20 —> www.williamsonherald.com/sports/loade...
Peyton Vieira delivered the game-winning home run in the sixth inning, Addi Leichty continued to impress in the circle and the Nolensville softball team secured second place in District 10-4A with a 4-1 win at Brentwood Tuesday.
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Story, Photos & More —> www.williamsonherald.com/sports/softb...
Softball: Vieira’s 3-run homer in the 6th lifts Nolensville past Brentwood
BRENTWOOD – Peyton Vieira delivered the game-winning home run in the sixth inning, Addi Leichty continued to impress in the circle and the Nolensville High School softball team secured second
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April 2, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Peyton Vieira delivered the game-winning home run in the sixth inning, Addi Leichty continued to impress in the circle and the Nolensville softball team secured second place in District 10-4A with a 4-1 win at Brentwood Tuesday.
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Story, Photos & More —> www.williamsonherald.com/sports/softb...
Congrats to Ella Ryan of Brentwood and Christian Brown of Franklin - the first pair of Miss and Mr. Basketball finalists from Williamson County in Division I.
The story —> www.williamsonherald.com/sports/hoops...
The story —> www.williamsonherald.com/sports/hoops...
Hoops: Brentwood’s Ryan, Franklin’s Brown honored among state’s elite
MURFREESBORO – Ella Ryan admitted she was a bit nervous when she took the stage at jam-packed Tucker Theater on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University Tuesday.
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March 19, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Congrats to Ella Ryan of Brentwood and Christian Brown of Franklin - the first pair of Miss and Mr. Basketball finalists from Williamson County in Division I.
The story —> www.williamsonherald.com/sports/hoops...
The story —> www.williamsonherald.com/sports/hoops...
The Centennial boys needed 4 perfect quarters of basketball to topple Hillsboro Monday. They got 2 1/2.
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The story and photos —> www.williamsonherald.com/sports/hoops...
Hoops: Hillsboro hurries past Centennial in 2nd half flurry
NASHVILLE – The Centennial High School boys basketball team needed four perfect quarters to topple favorite Hillsboro and earn the school’s first Class 4A state tournament berth on Monday.
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March 11, 2025 at 1:47 PM
The Centennial boys needed 4 perfect quarters of basketball to topple Hillsboro Monday. They got 2 1/2.
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The story and photos —> www.williamsonherald.com/sports/hoops...
“Each game comes down to all those little things. It’s crazy, but that’s the fun thing about playing Williamson County basketball.”
Franklin edged defending Class 4A champion Independence 42-40 to win the District 10-4A title. The story, pics & more —>
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Franklin edged defending Class 4A champion Independence 42-40 to win the District 10-4A title. The story, pics & more —>
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Hoops: Brown, Franklin overcome Independence to clinch district title in another battle
FRANKLIN – The scout report on each other is pages long. The coaches joke that their social security numbers are likely included because each team knows one another so well.
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February 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM
“Each game comes down to all those little things. It’s crazy, but that’s the fun thing about playing Williamson County basketball.”
Franklin edged defending Class 4A champion Independence 42-40 to win the District 10-4A title. The story, pics & more —>
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Franklin edged defending Class 4A champion Independence 42-40 to win the District 10-4A title. The story, pics & more —>
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Josie Ladd, coach Chris Ladd’s freshman daughter, scored a layup to beat the buzzer and lift Nolensville past Franklin 61-59 in the District 10-4A third-place contest at tournament host Page Monday.
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The story, photos & the video from the finish —> www.williamsonherald.com/sports/hoops...
Hoops: Ladd beats buzzer to cap Nolensville rally
FRANKLIN – “Unscripted” was the term used to describe the thrilling finish Monday night by Nolensville High School girls’ basketball coach Chris Ladd. Unscripted and very tense led to all
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February 25, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Josie Ladd, coach Chris Ladd’s freshman daughter, scored a layup to beat the buzzer and lift Nolensville past Franklin 61-59 in the District 10-4A third-place contest at tournament host Page Monday.
The story, photos & the video from the finish —> www.williamsonherald.com/sports/hoops...
The story, photos & the video from the finish —> www.williamsonherald.com/sports/hoops...
“I said it earlier, wrestling is grueling, but it makes people incredibly resilient. When you see anyone work that hard in anything and succeed, it's a big deal. When it's your son, it's a whole other level."
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Championship Wrestling: Nolensville’s Melzoni captures state title with dad in corner as 4 Knights reach finals
FRANKLIN – Brodie Melzoni of Nolensville High School knew he had to take his shot inside the final minute of his 165-pound state wrestling championship match against friendly rival Matthew
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February 24, 2025 at 5:41 PM
“I said it earlier, wrestling is grueling, but it makes people incredibly resilient. When you see anyone work that hard in anything and succeed, it's a big deal. When it's your son, it's a whole other level."
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There’s 11 TSSAA Division I and Girls State Wrestling Championship finalists from the county with multiple teammates and practice partners advancing to Saturday’s championship stage at the Williamson County Ag Expo Center. www.williamsonherald.com/sports/state...
State Wrestling: Meet the 11 WillCo championship finalists
FRANKLIN – Iron sharpens iron is the saying tossed around the most in Williamson County high school wrestling rooms.
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February 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
There’s 11 TSSAA Division I and Girls State Wrestling Championship finalists from the county with multiple teammates and practice partners advancing to Saturday’s championship stage at the Williamson County Ag Expo Center. www.williamsonherald.com/sports/state...
Ever wonder what your local wrestling coach was like in their “glory days?” Well, here’s a glimpse into 8 Williamson County high school coaches from their mat times here as we prepare for state —>
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State Wrestling: WillCo coaches share when they were on the mats
FRANKLIN – From state championship contenders in high school in Tennessee and beyond to being a part of a NCAA National Championship team, Williamson County is loaded with veteran wrestlers
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February 20, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Ever wonder what your local wrestling coach was like in their “glory days?” Well, here’s a glimpse into 8 Williamson County high school coaches from their mat times here as we prepare for state —>
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With more than 50 wrestlers from Williamson County competing at the TSSAA Division I and Girls State Wrestling Championships this weekend, here’s 10 of the top championship contenders locally —> www.williamsonherald.com/sports/state...
State Wrestling: WillCo’s Finest – The Championship Contenders
FRANKLIN – With more than 50 wrestlers from Williamson County competing at the TSSAA Division I and Girls State Wrestling Championships this weekend, here’s 10 of the top championship contenders
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February 20, 2025 at 4:39 PM
With more than 50 wrestlers from Williamson County competing at the TSSAA Division I and Girls State Wrestling Championships this weekend, here’s 10 of the top championship contenders locally —> www.williamsonherald.com/sports/state...
Big day for WillCo hoops!
Both Ella Ryan of Brentwood and Christian Brown of Franklin were named Miss and Mr. Basketball finalists. The full story —> www.williamsonherald.com/sports/brent...
Both Ella Ryan of Brentwood and Christian Brown of Franklin were named Miss and Mr. Basketball finalists. The full story —> www.williamsonherald.com/sports/brent...
Brentwood's Ryan, Franklin's Brown named Miss and Mr. Basketball Finalists
NASHVILLE – Ella Ryan of Brentwood High School and Christian Brown of Franklin High were both selected as 2025 Miss and Mr. Basketball Awards finalists in the state's biggest classification
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February 13, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Big day for WillCo hoops!
Both Ella Ryan of Brentwood and Christian Brown of Franklin were named Miss and Mr. Basketball finalists. The full story —> www.williamsonherald.com/sports/brent...
Both Ella Ryan of Brentwood and Christian Brown of Franklin were named Miss and Mr. Basketball finalists. The full story —> www.williamsonherald.com/sports/brent...
Some #fastframes from Williamson County high school basketball tonight … Brentwood sweeps Independence with the boys hanging on for a 54-52 win and the girls cruising to a 76-43 victory.
Full coverage to come on the Williamson Herald!
Full coverage to come on the Williamson Herald!
February 12, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Some #fastframes from Williamson County high school basketball tonight … Brentwood sweeps Independence with the boys hanging on for a 54-52 win and the girls cruising to a 76-43 victory.
Full coverage to come on the Williamson Herald!
Full coverage to come on the Williamson Herald!
If you missed the WillCo Sports Power Hour … here’s the show!
Independence High girls basketball repped by Riley Brooks & Coach Bre Jackson plus Summit wrestling’s Brayden Leach, Zachery Little & Coach Pete Miller were featured —> www.facebook.com/share/v/1Y4u...
Independence High girls basketball repped by Riley Brooks & Coach Bre Jackson plus Summit wrestling’s Brayden Leach, Zachery Little & Coach Pete Miller were featured —> www.facebook.com/share/v/1Y4u...
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February 11, 2025 at 1:29 AM
If you missed the WillCo Sports Power Hour … here’s the show!
Independence High girls basketball repped by Riley Brooks & Coach Bre Jackson plus Summit wrestling’s Brayden Leach, Zachery Little & Coach Pete Miller were featured —> www.facebook.com/share/v/1Y4u...
Independence High girls basketball repped by Riley Brooks & Coach Bre Jackson plus Summit wrestling’s Brayden Leach, Zachery Little & Coach Pete Miller were featured —> www.facebook.com/share/v/1Y4u...
Broken rim? Yep.
Christian Brown tested out the new ones at Franklin High School. They work for now. The senior scored 13 of his 21 in the fourth to lead the Admirals past Independence —> www.williamsonherald.com/sports/hoops...
Christian Brown tested out the new ones at Franklin High School. They work for now. The senior scored 13 of his 21 in the fourth to lead the Admirals past Independence —> www.williamsonherald.com/sports/hoops...
Hoops: Brown breaks in new rims as Franklin shuts down Independence
FRANKLIN – The new rims at Franklin High School passed the Christian Brown test. For now.
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February 5, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Broken rim? Yep.
Christian Brown tested out the new ones at Franklin High School. They work for now. The senior scored 13 of his 21 in the fourth to lead the Admirals past Independence —> www.williamsonherald.com/sports/hoops...
Christian Brown tested out the new ones at Franklin High School. They work for now. The senior scored 13 of his 21 in the fourth to lead the Admirals past Independence —> www.williamsonherald.com/sports/hoops...
Some #FastFrames from girls basketball tonight!
The Independence girls beat Franklin 56-45. Full coverage later!
The Independence girls beat Franklin 56-45. Full coverage later!
February 5, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Some #FastFrames from girls basketball tonight!
The Independence girls beat Franklin 56-45. Full coverage later!
The Independence girls beat Franklin 56-45. Full coverage later!
Be sure to check out some wrestling coverage! Williamson County finishes Nos. 2 and 3 in the Class AA State Dual Wrestling tournament —> www.williamsonherald.com/sports/state...
State Wrestling: Summit, Ravenwood finish Nos. 2, 3 in the state duals
FRANKLIN – It’s been a couple decades since Williamson County produced a finalist in the TSSAA State Dual Wrestling Championships for large schools.
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February 5, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Be sure to check out some wrestling coverage! Williamson County finishes Nos. 2 and 3 in the Class AA State Dual Wrestling tournament —> www.williamsonherald.com/sports/state...
Brothers battle in District 12-AA dual at Summit.
The Spartans and assistant coach Josh Ward, topped Page and younger brother Ethan Ward 48-30 Tuesday night.
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The Spartans and assistant coach Josh Ward, topped Page and younger brother Ethan Ward 48-30 Tuesday night.
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Wrestling: Summit stays in stride, sticks Page amidst brother battle
SPRING HILL – Wrestling for the Ward brothers is something that has always been a focus. However, Tuesday produced a first time on the mats when they lined up against
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January 15, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Brothers battle in District 12-AA dual at Summit.
The Spartans and assistant coach Josh Ward, topped Page and younger brother Ethan Ward 48-30 Tuesday night.
The story plus photos —> www.williamsonherald.com/sports/wrest...
The Spartans and assistant coach Josh Ward, topped Page and younger brother Ethan Ward 48-30 Tuesday night.
The story plus photos —> www.williamsonherald.com/sports/wrest...