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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 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).
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. ...
Colby Backus hits walk-off single in first game returning to Johnson City
Redshirt junior outfielder Colby Backus and Tennessee won the national championship on Monday in the College World Series. Backus returned to action on Saturday for the Johnson City Doughboys in the Appalachian League. Johnson City defeated Kingsport, 5-4. Backus started in left field and went 2-for-4, recording one RBI, one...
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...
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...
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” […]
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...
U.S. College National Team holds on for win over Appy League West Select
Axmen, Flyboys win with reduced rosters (WJHL) – It was an unorthodox night for the Appalachian League on Tuesday, particularly for the teams in the West Division. A handful of the division’s best players left their clubhouses for a night to battle the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team (CNT) in Johnson City. At least four […]
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.
Rec League Notes: Pickle in the Park returning to Fun Fest
KINGSPORT — Registration is open for a variety of sporting events during Fun Fest 2024. Men’s open registration in the Adult One Pitch Softball Tournament ends July 8 at 5 p.m. with the tournament scheduled to start July 13 at 10 a.m. Coed registration ends July 15 at 5 p.m. with the tournament scheduled July 22-24. All games will be played at Brickyard Park in Kingsport. The cost to register a team is $150. Blind draws will be held live on the Kingsport Parks and...
Watch Appy League standouts vs. USA Collegiate National Team
Young players head to the Appalachian League – a summer collegiate wood-bat circuit since 2021 – to put themselves on the map, both for their schools and future editions of the MLB Draft. This week, Appy Leaguers will get a tremendous opportunity to measure themselves against some of the best collegians in the sport.
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.
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...
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