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Profile for Allen Gregory

Sports Writer at Bristol Herald Courier

Allen Gregory is the senior member of the Bristol Herald Courier sports department and, for the past 19 years, has covered everything from the Daytona 500 and major college football bowls with the University of Tennessee to numerous high school state championships. Allen also contributes periodic theatre and culture pieces for the BHC features section. He attended East Tennessee State University and graduated from Virginia Intermont College and began his journalism journey writing features, news stories and sports for the Washington County News in Abingdon, where he now lives. Two years ago, Gregory started an outdoors section and in 2006 earned a first-place award for "Excellence in Craft" from the Virginia Outdoors Writers Association. Gregory approaches each story with passion and believes that every person has a unique story to tell. His interests include theatre, music, reading, the ocean and anything related to New York City. His stories have been honored by the Virginia and Tennessee press associations, Tri-Cities Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists and Virginia Outdoor Writers Association.

Recent Content

PREP FOOTBALL: Phillip Henley returns as Lebanon head coach

Shortly after leaving the coaching profession in 2005, Lebanon’s Phillip Henley began to miss the camaraderie and competition of Friday night football. A heartfelt conversation with his late mother last year helped steer the 50-year-old Henley back to the sidelines.

02/10/2012 3:31 AM
MOTORSPORTS NOTEBOOK: Danica Patrick fever spreading to BMS

She’s become one of the most visible athletes in all of professional sports. From eyebrow-raising television commercials during the Super Bowl to multiple interviews and photo shoots, Danica Patrick is everywhere.

02/10/2012 3:01 AM
MEN'S HOOPS: Wasps bounce back, dump

Emory & Henry men’s basketball coach Paul Russo termed Saturday’s game at Old Dominion Athletic Conference rival Hampden-Sydney as “humiliating.”

02/09/2012 6:15 AM
PREP BASKETBALL: Gate City sweeps Va. High in CMD showdowns

Morgan Gose grew up hearing stories about her father’s football exploits at Gate City. Tuesday night, the 5-foot-9 sophomore authored her own memorable chapter

02/08/2012 3:08 AM
Keselowski still relishes BMS victory

Moments after winning the Sprint Cup race at Bristol Motor Speedway last August, Brad Keselowski executed a unique salute in his familiar Miller Lite Dodge.

02/07/2012 7:30 PM
PREP BASKETBALL: Oak Hill Academy protects No. 1 ranking

Oak Hill Academy still owns the Bearcat Den. In the latest of many challenges through the years, the Warriors protected their No. 1 national ranking late Friday with a methodical 93-73 decision over the West Oaks Academy Flame of Orlando, Fla.

02/04/2012 3:47 AM
PREP BASKETBALL: John Battle stops Virginia High boys

John Battle boys basketball coach Tim Sholes entered Friday’s game against Bristol rival Virginia High wanting a controlled pace. Sholes got his wish and more.

02/04/2012 3:36 AM
PREP FOOTBALL: Josh Hess of Richlands headed to Richmond

For the past four years, Josh Hess has manhandled defensive linemen and linebackers. Wednesday night, the 6-foot-7, 285-pound Richlands senior shed another large burden.

02/03/2012 7:05 AM
PREP BASKETBALL: Oak Hill Academy faces another test

Coach Tony Atkins has been searching for a stage to showcase his West Oaks Academy basketball program. Tonight at Virginia High’s Bearcat Den, the spotlight will be bright as the Orlando, Fla., based team faces the ultimate test in prep basketball.

02/03/2012 3:59 AM
PREP FOOTBALL: Henley named new head coach at Lebanon

According to Lebanon principal Tony Dodi, Phil Henley was appointed as the new head football coach for the Pioneers during a meeting of the Russell County School Board Thursday night.

02/02/2012 9:30 PM
Hess picks Richmond

For the past four years, Josh Hess has manhandled defensive linemen and linebackers.

02/02/2012 9:23 PM
Oak Hill gearing up for return to Bristol

Coach Tony Atkins has been searching for a stage to showcase his West Oaks Academy basketball program.

02/02/2012 7:21 PM
GREGORY: Johnson avoids hoopla

The process began at 7 a.m. Wednesday and continued late into the night.

02/02/2012 3:18 AM
It's official: Richlands' Johnson inks with Marshall

For college football junkies, national signing day is the most important measuring stick of the year.

02/02/2012 3:17 AM
PREP BASKETBALL: Lee upsets Virginia High girls behind Cluesman

For the past year, Lee senior Makenzie Cluesman has tried to block out Valentine’s Day of 2011.

02/01/2012 3:28 AM
PREP WRESTLING: Bristol schools battle at the Bearcat Den

Virginia High senior James Settle can still remember the pain. It all started during a match about two weeks before last season’s Clinch Mountain District wrestling tournament.

01/31/2012 3:19 AM
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Lee's Tyler Graham pays price for success

Saturday mornings in the fall were not a fun time for Tyler Graham over the past four years.

01/29/2012 3:53 AM
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Berry and Jordan reach milestone for Cavs

Travis Berry and Josh Jordan have followed the same adventurous lanes in basketball.

01/29/2012 3:01 AM
PREP HOOPS: Falcons enjoy a festive Friday

It’s been a frustrating year for fans of Abingdon boys and girls basketball.

01/28/2012 1:05 AM
NASCAR: Brian France sees bright outlook for sport

The message from the NASCAR Hall of Fame was loud and clear Thursday afternoon - “Steady as she goes.”

01/27/2012 3:00 AM