In this 2018 file photo, Rye Cove coach Kelly Hood poses with player Lexie Rhoton after Rhoton joined the 1,000-point club. Hood announced Friday that she's stepping down as the Lady Eagles' coach.

Rye Cove's Hood resigns after seven years

“I started 14 years ago as a volunteer and have spent this time devoting my heart and soul to the young ladies at RCHS. ... I have been so blessed through the years with precious players, good parents, good help and amazing support.”

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Wise Central’s Olivia Mullins shoots over a Lebanon defender during Thursday night’s Region 2D semifinals at Virginia High.

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Wise Central, Ridgeview girls to meet for Region 2D title

Wise Central clinched a spot in the state’s elite eight Thursday with a convincing 58-35 win over Lebanon in the Region 2D semifinals at the Virginia High Bearcat Den. With the win, Central advanced to Saturday’s regional championship game against familiar foe Ridgeview.

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Photo gallery: Ridgeview vs. Virginia High girls basketball

Ridgeview secured its third trip to the Class 2 state tournament in the past four years with a 54-40 victory over host Virginia High (21-5) in Thursday’s Region 2D semifinal game.

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Photo gallery: Wise Central vs. Lebanon girls basketball

Wise Central clinched a spot in the state’s elite eight Thursday with a convincing 58-35 win over Lebanon in the Region 2D semifinals at the Virginia High Bearcat Den.

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ETSU’s Bo Hodges had a big game — offensively and defensively.

ETSU Basketball

Hodges does it all for Bucs in win over VMI

Bo Hodges was East Tennessee State’s leading scorer Thursday night, but he did most of his damage without the ball in his hands.

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ETSU's Raven Dean tries to get around Mercer's Amanda Thompson in the first half.

ETSU women's basketball

Mercer downs ETSU women in overtime

The Mercer women's basketball team continued its undefeated journey through the Southern Conference, although East Tennessee State made sure it wasn’t an easy path.

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Milligan College basketball

Robinson propels Lady Buffs into AAC semifinals

Sarah Robinson took over. That was a good thing for Milligan College, which was dealing with an upset bid by seventh-seeded Bluefield on Thursday in the Appalachian Athletic Conference women’s basketball tournament.

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Union’s Andy Jones tries to get a shot off between Virgina High defenders Gavin Austin, left, and Isaac Simcox Wednesday night during their Region 2D quarterfinals matchup in Big Stone Gap.

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Defense, balanced scoring attack lead Union to 74-56 win over Virginia High

All five Union starters scored in double figures and played a prohibitive zone defense that shut down Virginia High’s explosive offense for most of the second half in a 74-56 Union win.

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Gate City’s Zac Ervin drives to the basket as a trio of Pioneers defend during the Blue Devils’ 69-55 victory over Lebanon on Wednesday night in Gate City.

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Ervin returns for Gate City; Blue Devils defeat Lebanon 69-55

The Blue Devils, playing for the first time in a month with senior star Zac Ervin in the lineup, were rough around the edges Wednesday night, but in the end had enough to claim a 69-55 win over Lebanon in Region 2D quarterfinal play.

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Photo gallery: Region 2D boys basketball

All five Union starters scored in double figures and played a prohibitive zone defense that shut down Virginia High’s explosive offense for most of the second half in a 74-56 Union win. With the win, Union (15-11) advanced to Friday’s Region 2D

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Georgetown guard Mac McClung (2) goes to the basket against Villanova forward Jermaine Samuels (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, in Washington. Georgetown won 85-73. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball

McClung scores 21 as Georgetown knocks off No. 17 Villanova 85-73

Mac McClung scored 21 points and Georgetown beat No. 17 Villanova 85-73 on Wednesday night, snapping a nine-game losing streak against the Wildcats.

Feb 20, 2019 at 10:05 PM

Freshman point guard Daivien Williamson led the Bucs with 23 points in the first meeting with VMI.

ETSU Basketball

Bucs ready for road game with VMI

With ETSU, UNC Greensboro and Furman battling for position in the Southern Conference tournament behind top-seeded Wofford, every game is a big one.

Feb 20, 2019 at 6:58 PM

Clockwise from top left, a quartet of district tournament most valuable players: Dobyns-Bennett's Marae Foreman from 1-AAA, Elizabethton's Eric Wilson from 1-AA, Science Hill's Alasia Smith from 1-AAA girls, and Elizabethton's Kaitlin Bailey (23) from 1-AA girls.

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Murfreesboro begins its call as basketball regions open Friday

Area teams face elimination contests in the quarterfinals and semifinals of the region basketball tournaments, which begin Friday with the girls and Saturday with the boys.

Feb 20, 2019 at 6:53 PM

Tony Stewart

Stewart enjoying racing more than ever

Tony Stewart is racing more and enjoying the sport more than ever these days. Now retired from NASCAR, the three-time Monster Energy Cup Series champion has 99 dirt-track races on his schedule this season.

Feb 20, 2019 at 6:42 PM