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June 07, 2009

Perry Continues Carter’s Coaching Legacy for Gate City
Perry Continues Carter’s Coaching Legacy for Gate City

Robbie Perry has a passion for Gate City athletics.

Blue Devils Put Up Tough Fight in Group A loss
Blue Devils Put Up Tough Fight in Group A loss

Robbie Perry fought to harness his emotions following Sunday’s Group A state championship loss to Chatham, yet the interim Gate City baseball coach could not help but shed a few tears when his two seniors were recognized.


June 05, 2009

3rd Annual Edge 18U Baseball Tournament Underway
3rd Annual Edge 18U Baseball Tournament Underway

JC Edge beat the Diamond Mine from North Carolina 2-1


June 04, 2009

Honaker’s Harding Keeping With Tradition
Honaker’s Harding Keeping With Tradition

Coach Tom Harding and his Honaker High School baseball team are chasing history this week, but the Tigers won’t mess with tradition.


May 29, 2009

Warriors Fall in Region C Semifinal

Chilhowie High School sophomore Scott Pennington was confident on Friday afternoon. His confidence level soared even higher when he blasted a first-inning home run for the Warriors.

Richlands Wins; Bulldogs Suffer Loss in Region IV

Richlands senior Ethain Keene was in a tough spot.

Powell Valley And Gate City Met In Region D Semi’s
Powell Valley And Gate City Met In Region D Semi’s

Blue Devils advance to the Region D Finals with an 11-4 victory.


May 25, 2009

Barker Continues Family Tradition As Falcons Post Region IV Win
Barker Continues Family Tradition As Falcons Post Region IV Win

Abingdon junior shortstop Josh Barker deftly fielded a grounder and fired the ball to second base to start a double play. Moments later, Barker ignited a six-run rally with a home run.
It was a familiar sight to longtime sports fans in the Abingdon area.


May 24, 2009

11 Connects Sportscast: Melissa Hipolit 05/23

11 Connects Sportscast: Melissa Hipolit 05/23


May 20, 2009

Twin Springs Tops Castlewood In Cumberland District Baseball

Twin Springs took a big step in defending its Cumberland District tournament title. Kris Jordan threw a two-hit, complete game shutout to lead the Titans to a 4-0 win over Castlewood at Alumni Stadium.

Haysi Tops Honaker For Black Diamond District Softball Title

It was a classic team effort on offense for Haysi.

Battle-Tested Sophomore Leads Abingdon To Southwest District Tournament Win
Battle-Tested Sophomore Leads Abingdon To Southwest District Tournament Win

Alexander Nadler underwent a freshman initiation last spring.
The scene was historic Calfee Park in Pulaski, Va., and the situation was the Region IV baseball championship game.


May 15, 2009

Unaka Baseball And Unicoi Co. Softball Advances
Unaka Baseball And Unicoi Co. Softball Advances

Bulldogs end the Hilltoppers season with an 11-3 victory.


May 14, 2009

Toppers And Rangers Advance; Unicoi Co. Suffers Setback
Toppers And Rangers Advance; Unicoi Co. Suffers Setback

Science Hill will host the sectional tournament on Fridat against Knox. Bearden


May 13, 2009

Bearcats Post Key Clinch Mountain District Win over Gate City
Bearcats Post Key Clinch Mountain District Win over Gate City

What do you get when you cross Jon Bon Jovi’s music with both a high leg kick and pinpoint, yet aggressive accuracy?
How about a tad more uncertainty in the Clinch Mountain District regular-season race?


May 11, 2009

SHHS, Unicoi Co. And Crockett Regional Baseball
SHHS, Unicoi Co. And Crockett  Regional Baseball

Science Hill and David Crockett will meet in the Regional Baseball Finals


May 08, 2009

Science Hill Baseball And Daniel Boone Softball Capture Titles
Science Hill Baseball And Daniel Boone Softball Capture Titles

Hilltoppers baseball team and the Lady Blazers softball team capture District titles

Science Hill And North Greene Win And Advance
Science Hill And North Greene Win And Advance

Hilltoppers advance to the District 1-AAA finals by beating Pioneers


May 05, 2009

Unicoi Co. Advances in Baseball, While D-B Advances In Softball
Unicoi Co. Advances in Baseball, While D-B Advances In Softball

Blue Devils advance to the District 1-AA baseball finals


May 04, 2009

Toppers Blow Out South And Wise Beats King
Toppers Blow Out South And Wise Beats King

Toppers Daniel Norris ends the game with grand slam Homerun

Sullivan East Loses Heartbreaker in District 1-AAA Tournament
Sullivan East Loses Heartbreaker in District 1-AAA Tournament

David Crockett senior Justin Schmuhl created a lifetime memory Monday night. Meanwhile, the Sullivan East Patriots came away with a lasting nightmare.


May 02, 2009

Shocker: Tennessee High Upset By David Crockett
Shocker: Tennessee High Upset By David Crockett

“We weren’t expecting it for sure,” Tennessee High coach Gill Payne said. “But that’s baseball. That’s tournament baseball, for sure. That’s the way it goes.”


May 01, 2009

Kirk Guides Gate City To Clinch Mountain District Win Over John Battle
Kirk Guides Gate City To Clinch Mountain District Win Over John Battle

Luke Kirk grew up hearing baseball stories.
The drama-filled tales centered around his great-grandfather Lefty Flick, and his grandfather, Don Flick. Lefty reached the Major League level with the Philadelphia Athletics. Don, a collegiate star at Tusculum, still plays with adult league teams around the region.


April 29, 2009

Tennessee High Blanks Virginia High, 13-0
Tennessee High Blanks Virginia High, 13-0

“That’s a heck of a run for high school baseball,” Payne said.


April 27, 2009

D-B Fights Off Sull. East, While Boone Clobbers Crockett
D-B Fights Off Sull. East, While Boone Clobbers Crockett

D-B Indians hold off Sullivan East to win 5-2


April 25, 2009

Sophomore Pitcher Guides Virginia High To Victory Over Abingdon
Sophomore Pitcher Guides Virginia High To Victory Over Abingdon

The Abingdon Falcons entered Saturday’s baseball game at Virginia High with a 10-game winning streak.
VHS sophomore Josh Paolucci didn’t appear to be impressed.


April 24, 2009

Indians Top Unicoi Co., While Braves Get Past Reds
Indians Top Unicoi Co., While Braves Get Past Reds

D-B Indians beat the Blue Devils on the baseball diamond.

Science Hill Has No Problem With Volunteer
Science Hill Has No Problem With Volunteer

Hilltoppers outscore Falcons by 10 runs.


April 23, 2009

Falcons Improve To 10-1 With Victory Over John Battle
Falcons Improve To 10-1 With Victory Over John Battle

Abingdon baseball coach Mark Francisco looked at his young team and smiled late Thursday night. The Falcon boss had reason to be happy.

After Thursday’s 13-3 victory over John Battle, the Falcons have won 10 straight games since opening the season with a one-run loss to Virginia High.


April 22, 2009

TN High Beats Sullivan Central On Baseball Diamond
TN High Beats Sullivan Central On Baseball Diamond

Vikings come from behind to knock off the Cougars.

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