Sports briefs: Chiefs’ mattress fundraiser is July 27

ROGERSVILLE — The Cherokee football team will host a mattress fundraiser on July 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the school gym. Anyone in the market for a new mattress, pillows, sheets or other sleeping items is invited to stop in. Learn more about the mattress fundraiser at https://vimeo.com/637591323.

The football team is also selling the annual Mobuck discount cards. Anyone interested in purchasing one can reach out to any football player.

VHS Touchdown Club hosting cleanup days

CHURCH HILL — The Volunteer High School Touchdown Club will host a pair of cleanup days to help get the football stadium ready for the 2024 season.

Cleanup days are planned for July 27 and Aug. 3 from 8 a.m. until noon each day. Community service hours are available for students.

There will also be a Touchdown Club meeting on July 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the VHS library. All football parents are strongly encouraged to attend.

The Falcons will host preseason scrimmages on Aug. 6 against West Greene, Aug. 9 against Daniel Boone and Aug. 13 against Hampton. All three events begin at 6 p.m.

Velocity Fastpitch schedules 12U tryouts

Velocity Fastpitch will host 12U softball tryouts for birth years 2011 and 2012 on July 28 from 6-8 p.m. All positions will be considered. Contact Paul Robinson at 423-534-4342 or email velocityxii@yahoo.com for all the details.

Falcons announce scrimmage schedule

CHURCH HILL — The Volunteer football team will host preseason scrimmages on Aug. 6 against West Greene, Aug. 9 against Daniel Boone and Aug. 13 against Hampton. All of the scrimmages will begin at 6 p.m. (weather permitting).

‘Ride for Hope’ coming Aug. 10

ROGERSVILLE — Signups are underway for the “Ride for Hope” bicycle event. The former “Ride Like Hale” event is back Aug. 10 with a new name, but it still offers options for 21-mile, 36-mile or 62-mile rides through scenic Hawkins County. The rides, sponsored by Just Ride Bikes & Fitness, will leave Hawkins Elementary School in Rogersville starting at 8 a.m.

The entry fee is $35 and includes rest stops and lunch. Learn more and register online at rideforcamphope.com. Proceeds benefit Camp Hope of East Tennessee, a 100% free summer camp located in Hawkins County. Sponsorships are also available.