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Volunteer coach Mike Poe talks strategy with his team during the Falcons’ Hardee’s Classic matchup with Sullivan South earlier this season. In his first year guiding the Falcons, Poe has his team tied atop the Big 7 Conference standings. Perhaps more importantly, Poe says the Falcons are ‘enjoying what they are doing and having fun.’
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Falcons, Poe enjoying life at the top

Looking at the Big 7 boys basketball standings, you might notice something that seems a little out of place. Yes, Volunteer is in a first-place tie with Dobyns-Bennett.

Dec 10, 2018 at 10:41 PM

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Photo gallery: Volunteer at Crockett basketball

Peyton Baker scored on a put-back at the buzzer to give Volunteer a 62-60 victory over David Crockett in Big 7 Conference boys basketball action on Tuesday. Volunteer (2-0) rallied from eight points down in the latest stages of the game. Chance

Updated Dec 5, 2018 at 9:45 AM

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Photo gallery: Cherokee at Volunteer basketball

Photos from Friday night's Battle of Hawkins County when Cherokee traveled to Volunteer for the first of their regular-season basketball games. The Falcons defeated the Chiefs, 83-66, in the boys game. Cherokee's Lady Chiefs won the girls game, 55-

Dec 3, 2018 at 9:00 PM

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East Tennessee Classic Swim Meet

The 31st East Tennessee Classic High School Swim Invitational took place on Friday and Saturday at the Kingsport Aquatic Center. Dobyns-Bennett swept the team titles and the combined title behind a multitude of standout performances.

Updated Dec 1, 2018 at 6:33 PM
Daniel Boone's Derek Percell and University High's Mason Broome battle for a rebound in the first quarter of Saturday's Hardee's Classic championship game in Jonesborough.
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Daniel Boone captures first Hardee's Classic title

Tournament MVP Chad Heglar had 27 points, 11 rebounds and two blocked shots to lead Daniel Boone to a 62-46 win over University High on Saturday night.

Nov 25, 2018 at 2:39 AM
University High's Kaleb Meredith shoots a jumper over David Crockett's Jake Gaffney as Crockett coach John Good yells instructions from the sideline during play Friday in the Hardee's Classic in Jonesborough.
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University High, Boone to meet for Hardee's title

University High rallied from a six-point deficit late in the fourth quarter to stun host David Crockett 62-61 in the first semifinal Friday night at the 29th annual Hardee’s Classic.

Nov 24, 2018 at 2:44 AM
Volunteer's Chance Johnson (10) reacts after hitting sank the game-winning 3-pointer to beat Sullivan South 55-54 on Tuesday night in the opening round of the Hardee’s Classic in Jonesborough.
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Game of Chance: Johnson buzzer-beater lifts Falcons

Chance Johnson hit the game-winning, 3-point shot at the buzzer to cap Volunteer’s rally from a 14-point halftime deficit for a 55-54 win over Sullivan South on Tuesday night in the first round of the 29th annual Hardee’s Classic.

Nov 21, 2018 at 1:05 AM
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Volunteer High School

Volunteer H.S. students injured in parking lot accident

Two Volunteer High School students were injured late Monday morning when they apparently fell from the back of a moving pickup in the parking lot at the school. 

Nov 19, 2018 at 1:07 PM
Dobyns-Bennett senior Courtney Whitson (22) is one of the region’s premier players.
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Big 7 girls: 'Toppers, Tribe ready to battle for top spot

After Daniel Boone was hit hard with graduation, Science Hill and Dobyns-Bennett are expected to battle it out for Big 7 Conference girls basketball supremacy.

Nov 11, 2018 at 3:00 PM
Dobyns-Bennett guard Marae Foreman is a big reason the Indians are favored in the Big 7 Conference.
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Big 7 boys: Foreman, Wadsworth give D-B formidable 1-2 punch

Dobyns-Bennett boys basketball coach Chris Poore doesn’t mind that Big 7 Conference coaches picked his team as the league favorite for the 2018-19 season.

Nov 11, 2018 at 1:00 PM
Volunteer senior Hannah Yarosh said the organization would allow students "a safe place" to talk about LGBT issues, as well as helping increase understanding and respect for everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation. She estimated there are currently at least 20 students interested in joining the organization, some of whom are gay, and some, like her, aren't gay but consider themselves "allies".
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Hawkins County Board of Education

Hawkins BOE postpones approval of Gay-Straight Alliance at Volunteer

Approval of a Gay-Straight Alliance organization for Volunteer High School was tabled Thursday to give the Board of Education a month to study the student proposal, and determine if this is a decision that should be made at the BOE or school level.

Nov 10, 2018 at 12:00 PM
Volunteer High School Criminal Justice II students practice self defense techniques at KHK Martial Arts in Kingsport last week.
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Volunteer High School

Karate Kids: Volunteer criminal justice students receive martial arts instruction

"They got to get out of the classroom for a few hours and experience first hand how learning self defense can benefit not only as a police officer but can benefit their personal safety.” — Jeff Hilton

Oct 24, 2018 at 2:50 PM
The expelled student's parents and attorney Troy Bowlin, right, were prepared to file a lawsuit against the BOE after Tuesday's meeting. But, moments after the meeting adjourned, attorney Lawrence Giordano, left, who represented the school board, asked Bowlin to make sure the student and his parents didn't leave.
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Hawkins County Board of Education

Expelled student reinstated after Hawkins BOE violates two of its own policies

A Volunteer High School student who was arrested at a Sept. 13 football game was attending alternative school orientation Wednesday, despite a Tuesday evening hearing in which the school board affirmed his expulsion while at the same time violating two of its own policies. The boy returns to VHS Nov. 19.

Oct 17, 2018 at 8:30 PM
Volunteer’s Megan Christian (2) works the ball in front of Sullivan South’s Rachel Phillips (11) during Monday’s District 1-AA match. Phillips had the game-winning goal for the Lady Rebels.
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Phillips' late goal lifts Lady Rebels over Falcons

Sullivan South and Sullivan Central both advanced in the District 1-AA soccer tournament, though in opposing fashions. The Lady Rebels won a squeaker while the Lady Cougars rolled on Monday.

Oct 9, 2018 at 1:04 AM
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Tennessee Mid-Amateur Championship

Terry wins Tennessee Mid-Am by 5 shots

Ryan Terry turned in a record-breaking performance Saturday to win the Tennessee Mid-Amateur at Black Creek Club. Volunteer coach Lucas Armstrong finished fourth.

Oct 7, 2018 at 9:30 PM
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