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Blountville Little League looking for new home as park gets demolished
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — A local little league may not have a place to play for now after Sullivan County decided to turn a ball field into a packing facility for recyclables. On June 30, Blountville Little League was informed it would no longer have access to Bernie Webb Park near Blountville, where the league […]
Tennessee couple has Vols announce gender of their first baby
BRISTOL, Tenn. — Kayla and Michael Tennant are super Vol fans from Bristol, TN. From their wedding colors—orange and white—to getting their engagement photos inside Neyland Stadium, almost everything revolves around Tennessee sports. It all started when Kayla was growing up. "When I grew up, My family...
Johnson City Doughboys hosting post-game fireworks show Wednesday
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Fans can enjoy a post-game fireworks celebration to kick off their 4th of July festivities at Wednesday night’s Johnson City Doughboys game. The 2023 Appy League Champions will shoot off a big fireworks display directly after the game against the Greeneville Flyboys. The Doughboys’ Preston Baker joined Good Morning Tri-Cities […]
Gunner Boree putting up big numbers for the JC Doughboys
Johnson, City TN — The Appalachian League announced that Johnson City’s Gunner Boree and Elizabethton’s Manning West were named hitter and pitcher of the month, respectively, for June. The 21-year-old Boree has been red hot after batting .400 with four home runs, two doubles, two triples, and 17 RBI in 18 games for the Doughboys […]
Doughboys fall to Flyboys in front of the largest crowd this season, while River Riders slip past Axmen
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn- The fireworks would only come after the game in Johnson City, with the bats going quiet in a 7-2 loss to Greeneville. Greeneville would start quick for the second night in a row, with a home run for the second hitter of the game, opening up a 2-0 lead immediately. The Flyboys would […]
Sullivan East's James Shirk wins gold at national SkillsUSA competition
BLUFF CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — James Shirk of Sullivan East High School recently won gold. Shirk placed first at the SkillsUSA national competition. He traveled to Atlanta Georgia where he participated in the CNC 5-axis programming category. More than 6,000 state champions travel to compete at the event from...
From NASCAR host to 2024 Olympics: Johnson City local heads to Paris
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Long-time Johnson City entrepreneur Jose Castillo got a call for the opportunity of a lifetime: to be the emcee and host for the Team USA House at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Castillo celebrated with workers at his co-owned Spark Plaza office space in downtown Johnson City on Wednesday, finally able […]
From teammates to coach and player: Former Gate City champs reunite at UVA Wise
GATE CITY, Va. (WCYB) — Zac Ervin and Bradley Dean were teammates when Gate City brought home a state championship in 2018. Both would go on to play in college, with Ervin closing out four seasons at Elon and Bradley Dean sharing his talents with UVA Wise and Miami (OH).
Warriors’ Path State Park offering daily events throughout the summer
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Whether you’re looking for a chance to reconnect with nature or just want to get the family out of the house, Warriors’ Path State Park has something for you this summer. The park is offering several events every day throughout the season as part of its “Summer in the Park” […]
Mats Ege named SoCon's Male Athlete of the Year
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — A name that has been mentioned all spring, ETSU standout golfer Mats Ege got one final collegiate honor, being named the SoCon's Male Athlete of the Year. Ege, a Ping First-Team All-American, is the third Buccaneer to receive the honor, and the first since...
Where Tennessee baseball players are playing summer ball
Tennessee baseball players are off to play summer ball after winning the national championship last week. baseball won its first national championship last week with a 6-5 win over Texas A&M in a winner-take-all Game 3. UT's first national championship came in its seventh appearance at the Men's College World...
ETSU prepares for tough early schedule with season kickoff less than two months away
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — In less than two months, the ball will be kicked off in Boone, N.C. and will officially begin the new era of ETSU football under Tre Lamb. As more and more football players make their way back to campus for summer workouts, all eyes are on the opening few weeks of the 2024 season, where the Bucs will be heavily challenged and get a grasp on where this new train will lead them.
King University to offer women’s flag football in the fall
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — King University announced Tuesday that women’s flag football will be offered for the 2025-2026 school year. King University will be the first NCAA school in Tennessee to sanction the sport at the varsity level, the university stated in a social media post. The sport was recently sanctioned as a varsity sport […]
Boone Little League earns district title
Diamonds are a Jenkins girl’s best friend. Jayden Jenkins, the 12-year-old sister of former Daniel Boone multi-sport standouts Jaclyn (26) and Jaycie (22), helped lift the Daniel Boone Little League to its district softball tournament last week.
Gunner Boree, Manning West earn Appalachian League monthly honors
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- The Appalachian League announced that Johnson City’s Gunner Boree and Elizabethton’s Manning West were named Hitter and Pitcher of the Month, respectively, for June. Boree, 21, garnered Hitter of the Month honors after batting .400 (26-for-65) with four home runs, two doubles, two triples...
Flyboys Fend Off Doughboys’ Late Game Surge
The Greeneville Flyboys were sweating late, but were able to hold off the Johnson City Doughboys to win 8-6 and improve to 14-8 on the season on Tuesday at Pioneer Park. After taking a 5-0 lead after the first two innings, with Brady Francisco’s two-run single being the early highlight, the Doughboys finally got on the board in the top of the fifth on a Chase Bloomer RBI single to make it 5-1. ...
USA Baseball's Collegiate team to conclude Summer League Tour in Johnson City
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — Local baseball fans are in for a real treat on Tuesday as USA Baseball's Collegiate National Team makes the trip to Johnson City to take on the Appy League West Select team. The West Select team features four players from Elizabethton, Bristol, and Johnson...
ETSU Men's Basketball adding Marcus Belcher to staff
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — There have been some changes to the ETSU Men's Basketball staff this summer, Brooks Savage announced on Monday the hiring of Marcus Belcher. Belcher will come on as an assistant coach with nearly 20 years of Division 1 coaching experience under his belt, his most recent stop being at Jacksonville State.
Team USA Holds off Appy League West Select in 7-6 Win
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - Team USA plated six runs between the third and fourth innings on the way to a 7-6 win over Appy League West Select at TVA Credit Union Park on Tuesday, led by three RBIs from Tre Phelps (Georgia). AS IT HAPPENED:. Dylan Loy (Tennessee) got the...
PHOTO GALLERY: Lane, Morgan win at Kingsport Speedway
KINGSPORT — Derek Lane and Hunter Morgan each picked up a late model feature win at Kingsport Speedway on Friday, June 28, during the Double Strike 250 presented by Cobra Racing Tires. Castlewood’s Rob Austin won the street stock feature. The rest of the top five included Jay Swecker Jr., Nathaniel Owens, Mike Mays and Sam Ferguson. Church Hill’s Kenney Kelley finished at No. 11. Greeneville’s Austin Walters started sixth...
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