Balancing act-a Q&A with Athletic Director Tommy Staples

By Grant Miller Lots of people attend sporting events. The spectators know the players. The players know the coaches. Few people know their athletic director. Like a farmer toiling in his field, we seldom meet him, but we see the fruits of his labor.  Maury High School’s athletic director Tommy Staples took just over 10 minutes out of his relentless schedule to speak about life … Continue reading Balancing act-a Q&A with Athletic Director Tommy Staples

Maury girls volleyball falls short in tournament play

By Grant Miller Maury High School’s girls volleyball team played in a competitive tournament on Saturday and walked away with a learning experience.  Maury played in the Endless Summer High School Tournament, one of the largest tournaments on the East Coast, on Saturday, and while they lost three in a row before winning one, they used the experience as a litmus test for the season.  … Continue reading Maury girls volleyball falls short in tournament play