SPORTS
High school sports: Dobyns-Bennett soccer, Tennessee High softball win district titles
The heat of postseason carried on Thursday as several local teams across the region on both the diamond and pitch clawed their way to regionals in elimination games, while others claimed district crowns. In Bristol, David Crockett survived elimination and punched their ticket to regionals and the District 1-AAA title...
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.
Adaptive sports takes the stage in both Bluff City and Kingsport
Friday marked a big day in two locations across the Tri-Cities as many special need students got a taste of adaptive sports. In Kingsport, it was another edition of the Tribe Games - aimed to help kids across Kingsport city school in middle and high school to compete in various competitions.
PHOTO GALLERY: Lady Devils too much for Lady Warriors
JOHNSON CITY — Unicoi County Middle School’s Carly Baxter and Deanna Gill combined to throw a one-hitter and the Lady Blue Devils pulled away in the fourth inning to beat Rogersville City School 11-2 on Monday (May 6) in the Class A Section 1 softball semifinals at Boones Creek Elementary School. It was RCS’ first trip to the sectional semifinals in softball. “That’s a great softball team right there. We...
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...
Vols football coach praises Bluff City native for his work on and off the field
Kingsport, TN — The Big orange caravan rolled through Kingsport Wednesday night with coaches Kim Caldwell, Rick Barnes, and Josh Heupel on board. While signing autographs and taking pictures with big orange fans, Heupel took a moment to sing the praises of Bluff City native and former Sullivan East football player Dayne Davis..The red-shirt senior […]
Dobyns-Bennett locks down Director of Lacrosse ahead of inaugural boys season
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — On Friday, Dobyns-Bennett High School announced the appointment of Chris Belle as the Director of Lacrosse and Head Boys’ Lacrosse Coach - marking the start of a new athletic program at Dobyns-Bennett as lacrosse was just recently sanctioned as a TSSAA sport, beginning at the start of the 2024-2025 school year.
Mac McClung returns to Gate City to host 4th annual basketball camp
GATE CITY, Va. (WJHL)—Gate City native Mac McClung returned to his hometown on Friday to kick off his fourth annual basketball camp. McClung is a two-time Slam Dunk Champion, the 2024 G-league MVP and the top scorer. He currently plays guard for the Osceola Magic. News Channel 11 asked McClung what it feels like to […]
Kingsport to host opening round of NAIA Baseball National Championship
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL)—The Model City will host the 2024 NAIA Baseball National Championship Opening Round. Kingsport was chosen as one of 10 locations across the U.S. for the opening round. According to Visit Kingsport, 46 teams will play in 10 cities, with the winner from each city advancing to the Avista-NAIA Baseball National Championship in […]
PHOTO GALLERY: Senior Night at Volunteer Softball
The Volunteer softball team honored its seniors and their families on Tuesday, April 16, during a ceremony between games. The Volunteer seniors are Abby Fisher, Elise Bous, Haley Russell, Mallorie Kenner, Katelynn Trent and Kaitlyn Pierson. The Rogersville Review publishes photos from eighth grade nights, senior nights, sports queen and homecoming events as space permits. To notify us of an upcoming event or if you have questions, email sports editor Carmen Musick at carmen.musick@therogersvillereview.com.
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.
Rec League Notes: Rogersville gearing up for ‘Summer of Fun'
ROGERSVILLE — The Rogersville Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for its second annual “Summer of Fun,” a series of community events that’ll run from May 18 through Aug. 3. Included this year are a host of sports activities, including several returning favorites from the inaugural Summer of Fun lineup. The lineup includes a youth golf clinic, June 6; disc golf, June 8; a homerun derby, June 22; wiffleball, June 29; kickball and 3-on-3 basketball, July 4; Guys & Dolls Golf Night, July 12;...
PHOTO GALLERY: Cyclones wreck Falcons' regional opener
GREENEVILLE — Volunteer will be fighting to keep its season alive when it faces off with David Crockett today (Saturday, May 11) at Tusculum’s Pioneer Park in a Region 1-3A baseball tournament elimination game. The Cyclones wrecked the Falcons’ first regional appearance since 1995, winning 5-2 in Friday’s opening round to send Volunteer into the losers’ bracket. The win put the District 1 champion Cyclones in the Region 1-3A title game at noon Saturday against District 2 champion Greeneville. The Greene Devils shut out Crockett...
Chiefs, Falcons fall in district semis
Soccer season came to an end for both Cherokee and Volunteer as the District 2-AA tournament kicked into gear on Tuesday with the district semifinals. Claiborne forfeited the play-in game on Monday to set up the semifinal matchups. Top-seeded Greeneville hosted No. 4 Cherokee, while No. 3 Volunteer traveled to No. 2 Grainger. Greeneville 8, Cherokee 0 ...
PHOTO GALLERY: Unicoi ends RCS' baseball season
JOHNSON CITY — Unicoi County used a consistent barrage of timely hits to roll to a 10-0 win over Rogersville City School on Monday (May 6) in the Class A Section 1 baseball semifinals at Boones Creek Elementary School. The loss ended the season for the Warriors. “I can’t put into words how hard this team has worked,” said RCS head coach Matt Price. “To make it this far with this team has been an incredible journey. They’ve given 100% effort 100% of the time.” ...
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