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Tennessee Volunteer athletics riding the high of university-wide success
If you ask the Tennessee athletic department how things are going in Rocky Top - the answer is pretty simple. Over the last several weeks, some of the faces of Vols nation made their way around the state in the Big Orange Caravan - Wednesday night marking the final stop of 2024 in Kingsport.
Big Orange Caravan draws top-notch crowd in Kingsport
Vols fans to play important role as landscape of collegiate athletics shifts KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Model City played host to the final, and most well-attended, stop on this year’s Big Orange Caravan tour. There were plenty of them, young and the young at heart, out to support Tennessee and catch a glimpse at […]
Amis Mill 10K quite the family affair
ROGERSVILLE — The eighth edition of the Amis Mill 10K road race was held Saturday, May 4, at the historic, scenic venue of the Amis Mill Eatery. The USATF-certified course along Bear Hollow Road started and finished at the Amis Mill Eatery overlooking the Big Creek Falls at Amis Dam. The race was part of the Skelton Law Racing Series presented by Rogersville Attorney Mark Skelton and was included in the State of Franklin Track Club King & Queen Competition. Runners and volunteers enjoyed a...
Dobyns-Bennett boys soccer strives for unbeaten season with district title on the line
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — After spending years as the head coach of the girls soccer team at Dobyns-Bennett, Tony Weaver took over the boys program in 2024 - and despite the change at the top, some things don't change: a winning culture. The Indians enter Wednesday still unbeaten on...
Kingsport Aquatic Center to host Sunset Swim event
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Kingsport Aquatic Center is inviting people to take part in its Sunset Swim at the end of May. On May 31 from 7:30-9:30 p.m., the aquatic center will host the event at the outdoor lap pool. The Sunset Swim is limited to 200 people, and pre-registration is encouraged by organizers. […]
Josh Heupel believes Bru McCoy ‘should be ready’ for start of next season
Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel believes wide receiver Bru McCoy will be ready to go for next season. The post Josh Heupel believes Bru McCoy ‘should be ready’ for start of next season appeared first on On3.
High school sports scores and highlights: May 7, 2024
District tournament play continued to roar on in East Tennessee, while local teams across Southwest Virginia continue to push towards the postseason with districts coming up shortly. In the District 1-AAAA softball tournament from Gray, Dobyns-Bennett Lady Indians took down top-seed Daniel Boone 3-1 to advance to title day on...
Everything Josh Heupel said before the final stop of the Big Orange Caravan
The fourth and final stop of the Big Orange Caravan was in the Tri-Cities on Wednesday night – here’s what Tennessee head football coach Josh Heupel said beforehand. KINGSPORT, Tenn. – Three of Tennessee’s most prominent head coaches and athletic director Danny White wrapped up their four-stop Big Orange Caravan tour in the Tri-Cities on Wednesday night. It’s the height of the offseason for head football coach Josh Heupel, but the fourth-year leader of the Vols still had plenty to talk about during his media session prior to the program for the fans. The Kingsport stop had the highest turnout after visits to Nashville, Chattanooga and Memphis last week.
Kirsten Heber Game Report: vs Providence Academy
Kirsten Heber turned in nothing short of a gem on Tuesday: she struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off ten hits (and only one walk). As if that's not impressive enough, the pitching appearance was her third in a row with more than five strikeouts. This year, Heber has an ERA of 5.43 over 77.3 innings pitched.
Sports briefs: CHMS physicals set for May 10
CHURCH HILL— Rural Health will offer sports physicals at Church Hill Middle School on Friday, May 10. School-level physicals are optional; athletes can opt to complete physicals with their own doctors. However, the physicals must take place after April 15 to meet TMSAA guidelines for the 2024-25 school year. SMS Booster Club plans bounce day SURGOINSVILLE — The SMS Booster Club will host a bounce day at Riverfront Park in...
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