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Patriots defense shuts down Cherokee, claims playoff berth in 26-6 victory

Sullivan East ensured itself a spot in the 4A playoffs with Friday’s win at Rogersville that showcased the Patriots’ fast, athletic defensive unit.

Oct 24, 2015 at 1:09 AM
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Bang Bang: Lady Warriors shoot down the walls of heartache

After a big disappointment last Thursday, Wise Central got back on track with a win over Scott County’s other traditional volleyball powerhouse. The Lady Warriors collected a 25-18, 25-20, 25-19 non-conference win at Rye Cove on Monday night.

Updated Oct 19, 2015 at 11:01 PM
Gate City assistant coach Gary Collier gives a hug to former Blue Devils linebacker Logan Rasnic after Friday's Mountain District game with Lee High at Legion Field.
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Gate City hits program milestone with romp over Lee

Quarterback Hunter Collier and wide receiver Matthew McClung put on an air show at Legion Field and Gate City earned the program’s 500th victory in a 48-6 stampede over turnover-prone Lee High on Friday night.

Updated Oct 18, 2015 at 12:22 AM
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Lady Rebels bound for Murfreesboro after sweep of CAK

KINGSPORT — Sullivan South rode four consecutive 3-0 sweeps of opponents on its way to the TSSAA Class AA sectionals.

Updated Oct 16, 2015 at 1:10 AM
Sullivan South's Gillian Paulsen (15) and Hannah Price (1) survey the floor during a lull in the action in Tuesday's Region 1-AA semifinal match with Grainger. Price, who combined for 39 kills over two matches, was named tournament MVP.
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South, Elizabethton advance to TSSAA sectionals

KINGSPORT — Elizabethton’s volleyball program discovered what it’s like to earn a berth in the sectionals.

Oct 14, 2015 at 12:09 AM
Dobyns-Bennett quarterback Cole Maupin (6) passes against Bradley Central during Friday night's game at J. Fred Johnson Stadium in Kingsport.
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Bears' Copeland passes for 456 yards and Bradley Central outguns Tribe 56-42

Cole Copeland, a 6-foot-3, 195-pound junior who is obviously a brightly glowing blip on the NCAA Division I radar, threw all five of his scoring strikes in a first half that saw him pass for 325 yards.

Updated Oct 10, 2015 at 2:02 AM
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Bark Camp Lake: Just one dam thing after another

It looks like Southwest Virginia anglers will be losing the use of Bark Camp Lake for most of 2016.

Oct 9, 2015 at 9:00 AM
J.I. Burton slotback Isaac Perrigan, a triple-gold medal sprinter in last spring's 1A state track meet in Radford, is one of three dangerous rushing/receiving threats that will preoccupy Honaker's defense on Friday.
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J.I. Burton looks to keep winning streak alive against challenging Honaker

Honaker football’s unbeaten streak came to an end Monday night in a 21-3 loss to George Wythe that may have inadvertently prepared the Tigers for some of the things they’ll encounter in Friday’s game with J.I. Burton at EMATS Stadium.

Oct 8, 2015 at 12:21 AM
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Prep Results: Monday, Oct. 5

Monday’s high school football, volleyball and golf scores from Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.

Oct 6, 2015 at 12:50 AM
Sullivan North's Katelyn Vaughn goes up to block a hit by Unicoi County's Brooklynn Jones in Monday's District 1-AA volleyball tournament quarterfinals at Sullivan North.
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Lady Golden Raiders hold off Unicoi County in District 1-AA quarterfinals

KINGSPORT — Fourth-seeded Sullivan North played well enough in fits and starts to hold off fifth-seeded Unicoi County in Monday night’s quarterfinal round of the District 1-AA volleyball tournament at Sullivan North.

Oct 6, 2015 at 1:40 AM
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