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Elizabethton native Evan Carter is getting closer to re-joining the Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas (WJHL) — There could be good news for Elizabethton native and Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter. Carter has been sidelined with a stress reaction in his back since May 26, and according to his coach, he has been swinging a bat for the last four or five days at the Rangers’ facility in […]
River Riders drop series finale to Flyboys
Elizabethton fell in the series finale to the Greeneville Flyboys, 3-2, on Sunday night. The River Riders (11-17) jumped out to an early lead against Greeneville (18-9) after James Woody II (Grambling State) hit a sacrifice fly to score Brady Picarelli (Missouri). They then added on in the third inning...
Hilltopper alums Diamond and Torbett team up on River Riders
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) – Since the Appalachian League’s change in format a few seasons ago, fans in the Tri-Cities have enjoyed watching some local talent on the diamond each summer. This season is no exception. A number of local high school graduates are back in Northeast Tennessee – back in front of family and friends […]
Flyboys Steamroll River Riders, Doughboys
The Greeneville Flyboys are on a roll, having won eight of their last nine games, most recently defeating the Elizabethton River Riders 3-2 on Sunday at Pioneer Park to improve to 18-9. After a scoreless first inning, the River Riders were able to push one run across in each of the second and third innings to take a 2-0 lead. The Flyboys were able to tie the game in the...
Home teams squeak out Sunday Appy League victories
(WJHL) – All three contests involving Appalachian League West squads came down to the late innings on Sunday night. In Kingsport, the Axmen held a 4-0 advantage into the fifth frame, until visiting Bristol evened things up, 4-4. However, the home squad locked down in the extra-innings tiebreaker to claim a victory. Devan Zirwas drove […]
Faver steps down as Sullivan East basketball coach for for job in Georgia
BLUFF CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — Sullivan East basketball coach Dillon Faver has stepped down after four seasons to take a job in Georgia. According to a release from the school, Faver will become the a coach and teacher at Lanier High School. As head coach Faver racked up 68...
River Riders clinch series win over Axmen
Elizabethton's hitting came to life in a series finale win over the Kingsport Axmen on Friday, 11-8. Elizabethton (11-15) fell behind for a half-inning against Kingsport (14-12) after Jet Gilliam (College of Southern Nevada) singled in the third. He finished the night with two hits and one walk. The River...
Greeneville dominates Elizabethton 10-1; Bristol outpaces Kingsport 10-4
Greeneville held a 3-0 lead after the first, and picked up right where they left off as Brodie Johnston knocked in a run with the RBI-single to centerfield. Two outs were no problem for Nick Arias as he capitalized on an Elizabethton error to put another run on the board.
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