SPORTS
High school sports scores and highlights: District baseball takes the stage
High school sports on the diamond was back in full action on Thursday as District Tournament play carried on with local teams vying for tickets to regionals. While some teams got bounced from district play, other advanced straight to this weekend's title games. Meanwhile, things are heating up on the...
Girls on the Run to host Jonesborough 5K on May 10
(WJHL) – An organization aimed at empowering young girls is holding a 5K in May. The Girls on the Run will host its Spring Season Celebratory 5K on Friday, May 10 at the new Jonesborough Elementary School at 720 North Cherokee Street. The race begins at 7 p.m., but the fun will start an hour […]
Buffalo Valley Golf Course is up for sale
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — The Buffalo Valley Golf Course in Unicoi County is up for sale. It was listed on Saturday at 2.7 million, which is slightly less than the last appraisal that was performed on it. The city of Johnson City currently owns the property. The city...
Tennessee to host NCAA Tournament as seven seed
Tennessee (22-6) will host the NCAA Tournament Knoxville Regional as a No. 7 seed at Barksdale Stadium. 2024 marks Tennessee’s 15th time hosting the NCAA Tournament first and second rounds. The Vols will also host a Knoxville Regional for the fifth time in as many NCAA Tournaments. The Vols will play East Tennessee State (13-9) in the first round on Friday. First serve is slated for 1 p.m. EDT. North Carolina (14-9) and Memphis (18-6) will also compete in the Knoxville Regional on Friday at 10 a.m. EDT. Tickets for the NCAA Tournament Knoxville Regional are available for $5 to the general public and can be purchased here. Admission is free for students. a look at the 2024 Knoxville Regional we’ll take on ETSU this Friday at 1 p.m. ET! #GBO 🍊🎾 pic.twitter.com/CnJT6j6Asi — Tennessee Tennis (@Vol_Tennis) April 29, 2024
Prep Roundup: Falcons soar past Trojans; Lady Wolves, Tribe earn wins
(WJHL) – A Mountain 7 District baseball matchup took center stage on Tuesday night, as Big 4 Conference softball teams wrapped up the regular season. Abingdon lost an early lead, but persevered to earn the regular season sweep of John Battle, 6-3. In Tennessee, Dobyns-Bennett heads into the district tournament with a 7-1 win over […]
Lady Vols to host NCAA Tournament regional
Tennessee (18-7, 9-4) earned a No. 16 seed in the 2024 NCAA Tournament. The Lady Vols will host the Knoxville Regional first and second rounds at Barksdale Stadium. “Our team is excited to be hosting the first two rounds of the tournament again,” Lady Vols’ tennis head coach Alison Ojeda said. “Our squad has worked really hard and they have earned the opportunity to compete at home on Rocky Top!” 2024 NCAA Tournament Knoxville Regional women’s tennis schedule Friday, May 4 Match 1 – Duke vs. ETSU – 10 a.m. EDT Match 2 – Tennessee vs. Murray State – 1 p.m. EDT Saturday, May 5 Match 3 – Winner of Match 1 vs. Winner of Match 2 – 1 p.m. EDT The road to Stillwater runs through Rocky Top 🤝 The Lady Vols earn the 16-seed in the 2024 NCAA Tournament and will host the opening two rounds in Knoxville. #GBO 🍊 pic.twitter.com/WxbthMyehC — Tennessee Women's Tennis (@Vol_WTennis) April 29, 2024
PHOTO GALLERY: Falcons roll early, drop nightcap
Editor’s Note: The District 2-3A tournament is being played May 1-4. However, results of the Thursday and Friday games will not be available in time for the Weekend edition. GREENEVILLE — Volunteer cruised to a 12-0 win over Claiborne on Wednesday afternoon at Tusculum’s Pioneer Park to kick off the District 2-3A baseball tournament. The Falcons then went to battle with Greeneville in the nightcap, falling 5-2 in the winners’ bracket semifinal. ...
PHOTO GALLERY: Lady Panthers survive and advance
CHURCH HILL — The Church Hill Lady Panthers kept their season alive with a 10-9 win over Indian Trail on Wednesday, May 1, in the losers’ bracket of the Area 1-AA softball tournament. They’ll continue to fight for survival with an elimination game on Thursday, May 2, at 5:30 p.m. at Metro-Kiwanis Park in Johnson City. A second elimination game would follow at 7:30 p.m. as they try to work their way back into contention. Liberty Ball sent Church Hill into the losers’ bracket with...
More Appalachian League teams release promo schedules
TRI-CITIES, Tenn. (WJHL) — More Appalachian League teams have announced their special events and promotional game schedules for the 2024 season. This week, the Elizabethton River Riders, Greeneville FlyBoys and Kingsport Axmen all announced special events and fun festivities taking place in summer, including plenty of fireworks, themed nights and freebies. The Johnson City Doughboys […]
Bucs drop final non-conference doubleheader at Appalachian State
BOONE, N.C. (WCYB) — ETSU softball was dealt a tough hand on Tuesday night in its final non-conference tilt of the 2024 season - playing on the road at Appalachian State without several starters due to final exams. Without full strength, the Bucs fell 7-0 in game one, followed...
Lady Rebels Overwhelm Lady Knights
AFTON — Both the the South Greene Lady Rebels and Chuckey-Doak Lady Black Knights swung hot bats on Monday, cranking out 17 and 13 hits respectively. But South Greene turned five Chuckey-Doak errors into eight unearned runs in a 12-4 win. South Greene improved to 14-5, while Chuckey-Doak fell to 4-16. Despite the win, South...
PHOTO GALLERY: Chiefs wallop Grizzlies
Editor’s Note: The District 2-3A tournament is being played May 1-4. However, results of the Thursday and Friday games will not be available in time for the Weekend edition. GREENEVILLE — Cherokee came out swinging in its District 2-3A baseball tournament opener at Tusculum’s Pioneer Park on Wednesday and walloped Grainger to advance to the winners’ bracket final and move one win away from a return trip to the regional tournament. ...
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