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Newland welcome signs dedicated to two legends
NEWLAND — On Friday, April 19, the town of Newland dedicated new welcome signs to two Newland natives and local legendary figures. NBA star Tommy Burleson and College Football Hall of Famer Paul Johnson were each noted for their accolades and recognized on the new signs that greet drivers as they enter the Newland town limits. The Newland welcome signs state, “Home of Paul Johnson, 2023 College Football Hall of...
Prep Roundup: Lady Blazers win again; Tribe gets past Toppers in PKs
(WJHL) – High school action continued on both the diamond and the pitch on Wednesday evening in Northeast Tennessee. Daniel Boone softball picked up back-to-back wins over Science Hill, 9-0. From Indian Highland Park, the Tribe and Hilltoppers played to a 1-1 stalemate after regulation time. However, D-B secured the win on penalty kicks, 6-5, […]
Happy Valley High Quiz Bowl team will compete in championship tournament
With its strong finish at the East Tennessee Regional Quiz Bowl Tournament, the quiz bowl team from Happy Valley High School in Elizabethton proved themselves worthy to play on a national stage. On Friday, April 26, the team will represent their school in a 143-team national competition: National Academic Quiz Tournaments’ Small School National Championship […] The post Happy Valley High Quiz Bowl team will compete in championship tournament appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Bucs eager to rewrite last trip to NCAA Regionals from three years ago
In 2021, ETSU women's golf were on their way to Baton Rouge, LA for NCAA Regional play after taking home the Southern Conference title - only to not play a hole of golf, or a shot at moving on. Bad weather and conditions caused the tournament to be canceled, sending...
ETSU standout defensive back Sheldon Arnold II enters transfer portal
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — Via X on Tuesday night, ETSU senior defensive back Sheldon Arnold II has entered the transfer portal. In an X post, Arnold said "Thank you ETSU. Officially in the transfer portal as a grad transfer." The announcement comes just four days after ETSU's annual...
ETSU softball team offering free “Charlee Clinics” in memory of local eighth-grader
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The softball team at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is offering free skills clinics in memory of eighth-grader Charlee Blackburn, who passed away earlier this year. “Charlee Clinics” will be held every Wednesday until May 15 from 6 to 7 p.m.: The clinics will be at ETSU’s Betty Basler Field. […]
ETSU shows off tight end depth this spring
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The last few seasons of Bucs football have revolved heavily around the running back and outside wide receivers. Guys like Quay Holmes, Jacob Saylors and Will Huzzie have filled up the stat sheets for the Blue and Gold. In 2024, there will be plenty of talent on the outside, but […]
First year head coaches turning to transfer portal to boost talent
(WCYB) — The importance of the transfer portal continues to grow, but it's not only adding talent through the portal that's vital, but it's focusing on the right people to build a program around. With three new college head coaches in the area at UVA Wise, Tusculum, and ETSU,...
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