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Hayden Chandley and his David Crockett Pioneers will invade 'Fort Knoxville' on Friday in the TSSAA Class 5A quarterfinals.
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Northeast Tennessee Notes

Can David Crockett crack Fort Knoxville?

In a season of removing the “unprecedented” tag from many things, David Crockett faces face another chance at a first. The Pioneers, like other area football teams, have never taken down a Knoxville power in the postseason.

Nov 13, 2018 at 1:13 AM
David Crockett quarterback Cade Larkins is closing in on 8,000 yards passing for his career.
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Crockett's Larkins traveling toward rarefied air

The 6-foot-2, 215-pound quarterback enters Friday’s playoff game against Tennessee High with 7,852 career yards.

Nov 5, 2018 at 9:52 PM
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How far will our NET teams go this postseason?

Many area teams will begin their quests for state football championships when the first round of the TSSAA playoffs begin Friday. But only six championship trophies are available.

Oct 30, 2018 at 12:33 AM
Prince Kollie (21) and his David Crockett teammates have taken care of nine straight opponents and earned the Region 1-5A championship.
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Five unexpected things from football season

Also in this week’s NET Notes, the Tribe Hogs were all about their business Friday night, pounding pads — which allowed Ian Hicks to rush for 284 yards — while the pass protection was solid enough for a completion rate of 60 percent.

Oct 22, 2018 at 8:41 PM
Boone star running back Charlie Cole scores his second touchdown of the first quarter.
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Crockett, Boone readying for a Musket Bowl for the ages

Since David Crockett and Daniel Boone opened in 1971, these teams have never met in a more meaningful game than the one that will take place Friday night in Jonesborough.

Oct 16, 2018 at 12:35 AM
Elizabehtton receiver Evan Perkins tries to avoid Greeneville's Cameron Hite (21) in last year's contest at Citizens Bank Stadium.
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Greeneville offense version of the fast and the furious

Over the past two games, Greeneville’s first-team offense held the ball for a little over five minutes and scored 77 points. Eleven touchdowns. That’s a touchdown for every 28 seconds of clock time.

Oct 8, 2018 at 9:24 PM
Karissa Niehoff, left, and Bernard Childress, right, have encouraged the importance of being involved in high school activities, including sports.
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Message to youth: Belong to something other than your smartphone

Bernard Childress and Karissa Niehoff have co-authored an opinion piece about kids growing up in the digital age, and their solution hits the target square in the center.

Oct 1, 2018 at 9:22 PM
Science Hill is trying to avoid losing its grip on the 2018 season.
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Hilltoppers wearing wounds of tough schedule

Also in this week’s Northeast Tennessee Notes, the Dobyns-Bennett volleyball team is looking to cap an undefeated run through the Big 6.

Sep 24, 2018 at 9:16 PM
Prince Kollie (21) is one of the weapons for a legitimate David Crockett team. The Pioneers are 5-0 and ranked No. 5 in the state.
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NET Notes: At the halfway point, what have we learned?

While we can look at the first half of the football season and say, “Here’s what we’ve learned,” it doesn’t mean there won’t be major changes ahead.

Sep 17, 2018 at 8:29 PM
Greeneville quarterback Cade Ballard has thrown for 689 yards with nine touchdowns and no interceptions in three games. He has also rushed for four scores.
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Class 4A Greeneville casts long shadow over Northeast Tennessee

When Class 6A Science Hill visits Class 4A Greeneville on Friday, school size won’t have much to do with it.

Sep 3, 2018 at 9:06 PM
A pair of Dobyns-Bennett defenders take down Science Hill's Reed Hayes (11) in the classic battle between these teams at J. Fred Johnson Stadium in 2012. Times News sports reporter Bill Lane dubbed the Indians' 37-34 last-second win the 'K-Town Klassic.'
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NET Notes: Tribe, 'Toppers have a lot to avoid in this year's clash

There have been a few down years in the history of the Science Hill vs. Dobyns-Bennett football series, and there have been some dandy matchups.

Aug 27, 2018 at 8:00 PM
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NET Notes: Cyclones, Bulldogs top list of last decade's winningest teams

Over the past decade, several area football teams have been consistent winners. But it may be surprising how they rank among their peers in terms of sustained excellence.

Aug 7, 2018 at 3:45 PM
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Science Hill golfers enter season with great expectations; D-B eager to challenge

Yes, it is July, but believe it or not the 2018-19 high school sports season begins Monday in Tennessee. Golf teams can officially start competing on that day, and it also marks the opening of practice for football, girls soccer, volleyball and cross country.

Jul 16, 2018 at 8:39 PM
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Baseball rule change shouldn't be a problem for area teams

Also in the NET Notes, Jenn Testa was named Tennessee High’s new softball coach and Tracy Graybeal has been chosen Sullivan East’s new volleyball caoch.

Jul 9, 2018 at 10:33 PM
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NET Notes: District tournaments come into focus

After seven weeks of preparation, Northeast Tennessee teams set their sights on postseason play as district tournaments begin in baseball, softball, soccer and tennis. For track and field, the sectional meet is in focus.

Apr 30, 2018 at 9:14 PM
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