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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...
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...
#2 Tennessee Falls 2-1 to No. 10 LSU in the SEC Quarterfinals
AUBURN, Ala. – It was another pitcher’s duel between No. 2 Tennessee and No. 10 LSU in the quarterfinals of the SEC Softball Tournament, with the Tigers emerging with a 2-1 win. Tennessee (40-10) managed five hits – all singles – off LSU starter Kelley Lynch. Tennessee will learn its NCAA Tournament fate on Sunday, May 12 […]
Vols nation unites as Big Orange Caravan makes its way to Kingsport
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — In its fourth and final stop of 2024, the Big Orange Caravan came to the Meadowview Convention Center in Kingsport on Wednesday to give fans across the Tri-Cities to meet some of their favorite faces of Vols nation. After stops in Chattanooga, Memphis and Nashville,...
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...
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.
PREP ROUNDUP: Lady Rebels Reach District Title Game
The South Greene Lady Rebels reached the District 1-2A softball championship game with a 12-6 win over the West Greene Lady Buffaloes in the semifinals on Tuesday. South Greene, now 17-8, will host Johnson County in the championship game at 5 p.m. Thursday. West Greene’s season ends at 8-15. In Tuesday’s win, the Lady Rebels scored three runs in the first inning and four in the second. ...
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...
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 […]
Elizabethton HOSA team secures victory, heads to Nationals
By Donna Campbell Star Correspondent The HOSA leadership team from Elizabethton High School recently beat the buzzer and all their challengers at the state SkillsUSA competition to earn a ticket to the nationals in June. Though it was their first time competing in the Health Knowledge Bowl, seniors Lindy Simerly and Hannah McCoy, junior Jocelin […] The post Elizabethton HOSA team secures victory, heads to Nationals appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
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.
Sullivan Co. special needs students compete in Patriot Slam baseball game
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The third annual Patriot Slam gave Sullivan County students with special needs a chance to show off their baseball skills. The game was held at Sullivan East High School on Friday morning. Students with special needs from Emmett Elementary, Mary Hughes Elementary, Sullivan East Middle and Sullivan East High School […]
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. […]
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