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Top: Aric Long now and then; and bottom: Tony Parrilla now and then. Both former Olympians and UT track stars will help Volunteer High School's Track team kick off its season with a banquet on Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Church Hill.
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Former Olympians, UT track stars to help Volunteer kick off season

The banquet will feature two NCAA champions and Olympians Tony Parilla and Aric Long. Both former Tennessee Volunteers were also a part of the 1991 NCAA Outdoor Track Championship team.

Feb 15, 2019 at 12:00 PM
Volunteer’s Allie Parsons rises above the Tennessee High defense for a shot during Monday’s District 1-AAA tournament game in Church Hill. The Lady Vikings won 46-42.
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Lady Vikings ambush Falcons in district tourney opener

It had been a tough season in Tennessee High girls basketball coach Kim Bright’s return to the sideline, but her season got a little better Monday night

Feb 12, 2019 at 1:10 AM
Dobyns-Bennett's Abiah Releford (20) puts up a shot against Volunteer during Friday night's Big 7 game at the Buck Van Huss Dome in Kingsport.
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Poore's Indians finish undefeated inside the Dome

“There’s not many teams that can go through the season and not lose on their own floor. We always talked about defending our home floor and making it stand for something.”

Feb 9, 2019 at 3:13 AM
Dobyns-Bennett's Charlie Browder (42) with the layup against Volunteer during the first half Friday at the Buck Van Huss Dome in Kingsport. Volunteer's Atlee Dean (3) tries to find space between Dobyns-Bennett's Courtney Whitson (22) and Caitlyn Wallace (23) during the first half Friday at the Buck Van Huss Dome in Kingsport. Volunteer's Ethan Dean (21) goes between Dobyns-Bennett's Brit Thomas (14) and Riamello Wadsworth (22) during the first half Friday at the Buck Van Huss Dome in Kingsport. Dobyns-Bennett's Emilee Lane (32) drives the lane around Volunteer's Kennedy Knittel (12) during the second half Friday at the Buck Van Huss Dome in Kingsport.
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Photo gallery: Volunteer at D-B basketball

The Dobyns-Bennett basketball teams celebrated Senior Night in style on Friday, sweeping Volunteer in their Big 7 regular-season finales. Following the Lady Indians' 65-43 win over the Lady Falcons, the Tribe boys rolled to an 80-37 victory at the

Feb 8, 2019 at 11:45 PM
Chase Love scored the 1000th point of his career, Jan. 4, against Thomas Walker. Chase is a four-year starter at Rye Cove and boasts a 4.1 GPA. Chase is presented the game ball by head coach, Michael Paul Berry. Volunteer High School's Bryna Minton joined the 1,000-point club, Jan. 25, at Sullivan South. Super proud of her. My lovely granddaughter, Union's Lauren Bryant, signed with Alice Lloyd College for both track and cross country. University High Lady Bucs
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Times News This Week in Sports (Feb. 3)

This Week in Sports features reader-submitted photos from sporting events throughout the region, as well as those played outside the area by local teams and athletes. From little league to senior adults, recreational or competitive, share your

Feb 7, 2019 at 4:30 PM
One the run from the mob, night club singer Deloris Van Cartier hides out in a convent and teachers her new hosts how to sing. The VHS presentation of "Sister Act" is Friday and Saturday evenings beginning at 7 p.m. both nights in the auditorium across from the gym. Tickets will be sold at the door for $7 each.
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Volunteer High School

Nuns on the run: Volunteer High performers to present 'Sister Act' Friday and Saturday

Volunteer High School's auditorium will be transformed into a musical convent this coming Friday and Saturday evenings when night club singer Deloris Van Cartier hides out from the mob in the student musical production of "Sister Act".

Jan 31, 2019 at 10:00 PM
Volunteer H.S.'s NJROTC Rifle Team celebrates its national title this past weekend in the 2019 U.S. Army Junior Rifle National Championships at Ft. Benning, Ga.. The team includes (L-R) Maritsa Wolfe, Jaden-Ann Fraser, Hunter Drinnon, Nicole Carvagno, Olivia Cattrell.
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Hot shots: Volunteer NJROTC wins second consecutive Army National Air Rifle Championship

Jaden-Ann Fraser was the anchor again, earning second place overall in the individual shooting competition. But, coach Norman Greear said the national title wouldn't have been possible without the quick progress of freshman Olivia Cattrell who placed third in individual competition.

Jan 31, 2019 at 12:47 PM
Science Hill's Jake Matherne defends as Volunteer's Brody Hunley (5) tries to release a shot during Wednesday's game.
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Hilltoppers get much-needed win; Lady 'Toppers roll over Volunteer

Beyond a shadow of a doubt, Science Hill needed a game like this. The Hilltoppers had lost five of six games coming in and were looking for something positive.

Jan 31, 2019 at 12:57 AM
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Sullivan South celebrates homecoming with sweep

Sullivan South’s basketball teams made the most of stepping outside conference play for homecoming on Friday, earning a sweep of Volunteer.

Jan 26, 2019 at 2:52 AM
Volunteer’s Bryna Minton eyes a shot during Big 7 action Tuesday against David Crockett inside the Falcons’ Nest in Church Hill. Minton sank six 3-pointers and finished with 24 points.
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Crockett claims pair of wins at Volunteer

After the David Crockett girls rallied for a 54-48 victory despite Bryna Minton’s stellar game for Volunteer, the Pioneers boys completed the Big 7 sweep, winning 68-54 Tuesday night.

Jan 23, 2019 at 1:14 AM
The Cherokee student section enjoys the game between the Chiefs and Hawkins County rival Volunteer on Friday in Rogersville.
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Chiefs outlast Falcons to earn first Big 7 win

“It feels good to get one, especially against your rival. Hopefully we can build off this because we’ve got a lot of home games coming down the stretch here. I feel like we’ve been on the road all year.”

Jan 19, 2019 at 2:31 AM
Dobyns-Bennett’s Charlie Browder, center, goes to the basket against Volunteer’s Leyton Patrick during Tuesday’s Big 7 Conference game in Church Hill.
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Foreman blazes in 28, D-B wins big over Volunteer

“Marae was in one of his zones. When he gets like that, he’s really hard to stop and it was about keeping him fresh and aggressive. ... When the opportunity was there, he made it count.”

Jan 16, 2019 at 12:52 AM
Volunteer's Chloe Salyer (10) puts up a shot against the defense of Sullivan East's Riley Nelson during Saturday's nonconference game at the Dyer Dome in Bluff City.
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Patriots big man Davis imposes will against Falcons

After Kylee Wolfe reached a milestone in the Sullivan East girls’ win, Dayne Davis used his muscle to help the Patriots dominate Volunteer in the second half of a nonconference game Saturday night.

Jan 6, 2019 at 1:39 AM
New Hawkins County director of schools Matt Hixson is flanked by school board vice chairman Debbie Shedden to the left, and interim director Dr. Reba Bailey to the right, prior to being introduced at Friday's teacher assembly at Volunteer High School.
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Meet the new boss: Assemblies help Hawkins teachers get to know their new director

VIDEO & PHOTO GALLERY: The teacher assemblies Friday gave Matt Hixson an opportunity to share his transition plan, and also interact with teachers on a personal level, answering questions and sharing candid insights on both his personal and professional background.

Jan 5, 2019 at 5:00 PM
Science Hill’s Will Stevens (24) has the ball knocked loose by Volunteer’s Creed Christian during Friday night’s Big 7 game in Church Hill.
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Matherne's big game powers 'Toppers over Falcons

Science Hill’s 6-foot-5 junior cut loose for a career-high 24 points to go with 11 rebounds, four assists, three steals and a blocked shot in Science Hill’s 79-49 win at Volunteer on Friday night.

Jan 5, 2019 at 4:26 AM
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