David Crockett’s Mason Britton and Sullivan South’s Nick Ellege make contact as Britton drives to the bucket during the championship game of the 30th annual Hardee’s Classic on Saturday in Jonesborough.

Hackler, David Crockett beat South for Hardee's crown

David Crockett won its own holiday tournament Saturday night with a 64-55 win over previously unbeaten Sullivan South in the boys final of the 30th Hardee’s Classic.

Dec 1, 2019 at 2:25 AM

Graham's Devin Lester scores a touchdown against Wise Central during Saturday's Region 2D championship game at Mitchell Stadium in Bluefield, W.Va.

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Defending Class 2 champ Graham ends Central's run

Graham’s special teams accounted for 15 points, a defensive play set up a touchdown and the defending VHSL Class 2 champions claimed their second straight Region 2D title with a 43-14 win over Wise Central on Saturday.

Dec 1, 2019 at 2:04 AM

J.I. Burton’s Esau Teasley (10) tries to escape a Patrick Henry defender during the Region 1D championship game Saturday in Emory.

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Unbeaten Rebels blank Raiders in Region 1D final

Patrick Henry scored all of its points in the first half of Saturday’s Region 1D football championship game at Emory & Henry’s Fred Selfe Stadium.

Dec 1, 2019 at 1:50 AM

David Crockett's Alyssa Suits takes the ball down the lane against Meigs County during the Hardee's Classic girls title game Saturday in Jonesborough.

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Meigs wins inaugural Hardee's Classic girls crown

Meigs’ Lady Tigers captured the inaugural girls championship at the 30th annual Hardee’s Classic with an impressive 68-50 win over David Crockett on Saturday night.

Dec 1, 2019 at 2:34 AM

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Sullivan East rolls past Providence Academy

Among other Food City Thanksgiving Classic games Friday, the boys of KACHEA, Science Hill and Unicoi County and the Sullivan Central girls came out as winners.

Nov 30, 2019 at 2:15 PM

Elizabethton's Parker Hughes accounted for three touchdown receptions against Nolensville during Friday night's TSSAA Class 4A semifinal game in Elizabethton.

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Witten's Cyclones headed to BlueCross Bowl

Unbeaten Elizabethton earned a spot in the TSSAA Class 4A championship game with a 34-12 win over Nolensville on Friday night at Citizens Bank Stadium.

Nov 30, 2019 at 3:07 AM

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Whited rallies Lady Spartans to preseason win

The Eastside girls basketball team used a 21-8 fourth-quarter surge to come from behind against Richlands on Friday and take a 54-43 preseason win.

Nov 30, 2019 at 2:54 AM

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Photo gallery: Sullivan Central basketball

Sullivan Central's basketball teams settled for a split decision in Food City Thanksgiving Classic play Friday in Bluff City. The Lady Cougars sped to a 65-27 win over State Line Rush of Galax, but the Central boys dropped a 64-51 decision against

Updated Nov 30, 2019 at 2:05 AM

Sullivan South’s Cole Layne puts up a shot in the lane against Daniel Boone during Hardee’s Classic semifinal action on Friday night in Jonesborough.

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Diamond powers South into Hardee's final vs. Crockett

Sullivan South senior guard Ben Diamond practically willed his team to the finish line on Friday night in the semifinals at the 30th Hardee’s Classic.

Nov 29, 2019 at 11:50 PM

Elizabethton’s Cade Maupin is cornered by Greeneville’s Leyton Mitchell during Friday night TSSAA Class 4A quarterfinal game in Elizabethton. Maupin rushed for 120 yards to help the Cyclones beat the Greene Devils for the second time this season.

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Cyclones eager to capitalize on ‘golden opportunity’ against Knights

Opportunity is pounding at the door so hard for Elizabethton that the hinges are coming loose.

Nov 29, 2019 at 2:30 PM

With the help of a block from teammate Josh Price (55), Wise Central’s C.J. Crabtree (23) tries to turn the corner against Ridgeview defenders Joe Yates (88) and Derek Mullins in last Friday’s Region 2D semifinal game in Clintwood. Crabtree set a school record this season by racking up 1,807 yards.

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Stopping power may be difference in Region D tilts

Defense could be the big key this weekend in the prep regional football championships in far Southwest Virginia.

Nov 29, 2019 at 10:30 AM

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Sullivan East wins at buzzer against Unaka in Food City Classic

BLUFF CITY —Dylan Bartley scored at the buzzer to lift Sullivan East to a 64-62 win over neighboring Unaka in late Wednesday action at the Food City Thanksgiving Classic.

Nov 28, 2019 at 10:20 PM

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ATG main course: Taters for Thanksgiving

Most people like Taters, especially around Thanksgiving.

Nov 28, 2019 at 2:30 PM

Happy Thanksgiving from the Times News and Johnson City sports staff! We wish you and yours a blessed day.

This week's football picks

This week's picks: Fritz hangs on to claim Kingsport title

The high school football season continues this weekend with the state semifinals in Tennessee and the regional championship games in Virginia. But, for our team of pigskin prognosticators, the battle is over.

Nov 28, 2019 at 12:30 PM