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UPDATE: Hagood named head football coach at CHMS
Updated 11 p.m. (7/25/24) CHURCH HILL — Former Panther Adam Hagood will take over as the head football coach at Church Hill Middle School, school officials announced late Thursday. Hagood, who came to CHMS from Rogersville Middle School, was formally introduced as the head football coach after the Panthers' scrimmage on Thursday evening. Hagood’s staff...
Volunteer’s Strickler returns to gridiron
CHURCH HILL — For the first time in more than a decade, Volunteer’s Jackie Strickler will be back on the sidelines for football season. The veteran softball coach has stepped in as an assistant on interim head coach Mike Castle’s football staff for the 2024 season. Strickler joins assistants Jeremy Jones, Wes Bowery, Josh Kincannon and Jeremy Sommers to round out Castle’s staff. Volunteer alumnus Joshua Sawyer will also help out in a non-faculty role. The Falcons’ trainer is Chase Johnson. ...
Blake Adams gets off to a hot start at the 74th annual Ridgefields Invitational
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — One of the best tournaments in the region teed off Friday morning in Kingsport. The 74th annual Ridgefield Invitationals was headlined by defending Ridgefield Invitational champion Brandon Worley and two-time winner Lucas Armstrong. Course superintendent and two-time champion Lucas Armstrong on hole 13, par 3, just off the green trying to […]
Dobyns-Bennett aims for 'future gratification,' surge back to top of conference in 2024
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — The clock is ticking to the start of the next high school football season - and as teams across the area in Tennessee continue the acclimation week of practice, Dobyns-Bennett High School is getting to work with eyes set on a big season. The Indians...
Kingsport upsets Greeneville on UT Night, Johnson City loses lead late to Burlington
Greeneville fans were gifted some Tennessee orange swag at Pioneer Park on Friday night with free t-shirts and hats - along with getting the chance to meet new Lady Vols head basketball coach, Kim Caldwell. Despite a three-run first inning for the Appalachian League West leader Flyboys, the Axmen would...
Lamb adds four transfers for 2024 including a former Tennessee High quarterback
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 26, 2024) – ETSU Head Football Coach Tre Lamb announced on Friday (July 26) the addition of four transfers on the field for the Bucs for the upcoming 2024 season. The newest Bucs are defensive linemen Damon Early (Limestone) and Brandon Wilson (Gardner-Webb) to go with wide receiver Khamran Laborn (Buffalo) and […]
Catholic alum makes her mark on Paris Olympics in an artistic way
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - It was humble beginnings for Knox Catholic alum and current ETSU runner Mary Oakley Robertson. Never in a million years did Robertson expect to have any connection to the Olympic games. This year, she represents the Fighting Irish in a unique way, and it is in a sport that you might not expect.
An overnight success after 18 years: Jose Castillo hosts Team USA House
Johnson City native Jose Castillo has always felt at home on stage. "I feel like I was born with a microphone in my hand. I've always been asked to stand up and talk," he says. However, turning his talent for public speaking into a career happened a bit later. "The...
Miller named new head baseball coach at David Crockett High School
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — On the baseball diamond, the David Crockett Pioneers have a new baseball coach. Brian Miller, who’s been the JV coach, will replace Spencer Street. Miller is the son of Sonny Miller who led the Pioneers to a state runner-up finish in 1978.
Day two of the USA Softball National Championship in Johnson City
Johnson City, TN — Two teams from Virginia…Unity softball taking on Phoenix Wood in the USA softball national championship. In the fourth inning, Carson Wood hits one to first base Unity can’t come down with it and that leads to a run from Ashley Goff. 5th inning now a wild pitch goes straight to our […]
Tri-Cities in the Olympics: Past and Present Olympians
(WJHL) — As people head to Paris for the Summer Games, some from the Tri-Cities will be among them, but not all to compete. Like Jose Castillo, who’s headed to the city of lights to be the USA House emcee and host. The region has a rich history of Olympic participants. King University’s Sarah Hildebrandt […]
Alex Miller enjoying a strong season at Tennessee’s Kingsport Speedway
As the owner of an automotive repair shop, Alex Miller has spent a lot of time with cars. He’s also spent a lot time at the race track, sponsoring drivers and watching family members compete. “We had always kind of been hot rodders and stuff. So we went and...
Former Kentucky coach Hal Mumme talks about joining the Sullivan East football staff
Blountville, TN — This afternoon on the First at Four former University of Kentucky coach Hal Mumme joined me along with Sullivan East football coach JC Simmon. Mumme was the architect of the “air raid” offense for the Wildcats when they faced the likes of Peyton Manning he’s now using this opportunity as a tune-up […]
Coach Hilton: Consistency is the key to success for West Ridge
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn (WCYB) — The 2023 season seemed like it was a little bit of a disappointment at least on paper for the West Ridge football team, but records don't always tell the full story. After starting the season 4-1, injuries lead to Wolves limping down the stretch to...
Greeneville clinches a playoff spot in the Appalachian League West division
Greeneville, TN — With only a few days left in the season the Greeneville Flyboys needed a win tonight over the Kingsport Axmen to clinch the west division in the Appalachian league. Bottom of the 6th, BJ Peart grounds out to the Axemen’s catcher who will send the ball to first for the out, while […]
Johnson City native Brody Malone will have family watching at the Olympics
(WJHL) — The start of the Paris games is only days away, and once again America’s hope in men’s gymnastics will be Johnson City native Brody Malone. Malone, who was born in the Tri-Cities and still has family in the area, is making his second trip to the Olympics. The first was four years ago […]
Axmen pitched a shutout against the State Liners and won 4-0 in Kingsport
Kingsport, TN — Appy league in Kingsport tonight where the State liners were having their home game against the Axmen, and bottom of the fifth, Elijah Alexander grounds into a double play, shortstop Mason Swinney to second baseman Jack Torbett to first baseman Devan Zirwas. Hunter High is out at 2nd Elijah Alexander is out […]
Brandon Barnes named Sullivan East's next head boys basketball coach
BLUFF CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — Sullivan East High School announced Thursday that is has selected Sullivan Central alum, Brandon Barnes, as the next to lead the Patriots boys basketball program ahead of the 2024-25 season. The former Sullivan Central Cougar played for the legendary Dickie Warren and now becomes...
Sullivan East not looking at a rebuild, rolls into 2024 young and fresh
BLUFF CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — If there is one word all programs across the country do not like to use - and that is a rebuild. For Sullivan East in 2024, that is exactly what they are avoiding as they enter the new high school football season with one of the youngest and most inexperienced groups at the varsity level in the area. Despite the loss of a major chunk of their offensive and defensive production from a year ago, they are confident there is something there that makes the Patriots unique and noteworthy of another good season.
ETSU alumni to compete in the Paris Olympics
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Two East Tennessee State University alumni will compete in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. According to the university, golfer Austin Meronk of Poland and tennis player Sander Gille of Belgium will represent their home countries. As a professional, Meronk has two wins on the PGA Tour and just competed […]
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