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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 […]
Doughboys, River Riders grab Independence Day wins
(WJHL) – It was a patriotic night at the ballpark across the Appalachian League on Thursday. Johnson City wasted no time in Greeneville, as the Doughboys scored seven runs in the first three innings to jump out to a major lead. The Flyboys responded with four tallies in the bottom of the third, but it […]
E-Town Pickleball @ The Warehouse sees strong growth in first six months
By Ron Marvel Star Correspondent Pickleball has become extremely popular in the last decade in America, and there is good reason for that. It is easy to learn with few rules. If you can play tennis or ping-pong, you can play pickleball. It is a very inexpensive sport to play with minimal equipment, and it […] The post E-Town Pickleball @ The Warehouse sees strong growth in first six months appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
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...
Nic Miller named Assistant to EHS Athletic Director
Elizabethton High School is proud to announce that Nic Miller has been named the Assistant to the EHS Athletic Director. Born and raised in Elizabethton, Nic is a 2019 Cyclone alumnus. During his time at EHS, he was a member of the Cyclone Football team and served as a public address announcer for the Betsy […] The post Nic Miller named Assistant to EHS Athletic Director appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
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 […]
Lady Vol’s Announce 2024 Soccer Schedule
With a regular season slate that includes games against seven NCAA Tournament teams and three conference champions from 2023, Tennessee soccer head coach Joe Kirt announced the Lady Vols’ schedule Wednesday morning. In Kirt’s third season at the helm, Tennessee looks to build off a 2023 season in which...
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.
Pitching leads the way for River Riders against Axmen
Elizabethton's pitching led the way against Kingsport on Thursday, allowing just one hit in a 7-1 win for the River Riders. Elizabethton (10-15) jumped out to an early lead against Kingsport (14-11) after a Tanner Waldrop (Auburn) grand slam in the first inning. The River Riders made it 5-0 after Carlos Irizarry (Penn State Harrisburg) scored on an error.
Flyboys soar past the Doughboys, while River Riders take down Axmen
(WJHL) — The Johnson City Doughboys hosted the Greeneville Flyboys on Friday. At the bottom of the third inning, Chase Bloomer got a good hit that dropped into the left-center field. A mistake from Greeneville allowed Austin Lemon to get home for the first run of the game. The bases were loaded when national champion […]
Flyboys Cruise To Win Over Johnson City
JOHNSON CITY — Early success helped carry the Greeneville Flyboys over the Johnson City Doughboys in a 7-2 win on Wednesday in Johnson City, pushing them further ahead of their Division West rivals with a 15-8 record. The Flyboys kicked things off with four runs in the opening inning. Leadoff hitter Tyler Inge started the game with a line drive single to center field. Then Brodie Johnston sent a pitch over the fence for a two-run home run, immediately setting the tone for the rest...
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