Ex-Burton coach Williams takes over Abingdon program

The high school basketball coaching carousel made a stop in Washington County, Va., this week when former J.I. Burton boys coach Aaron Williams accepted the same position at Abingdon.

Rain washes out action at Clay Valley, The Gap

A wet Easter weekend forced the cancellation of Saturday's scheduled dirt track action at both Clay Valley Speedway in Coeburn and Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap.

Times News This Week in Sports (April 14)

This Week in Sports features photos Times News readers share with us 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,

Maupin leads D-B to comeback win, earns split with Abingdon

Prep Roundup: Eastside’s Rittenberry tosses no-hitter against Rye Cove

COEBURN — Austin Rittenberry struck out 14 in a no-hitter, as Eastside dismantled Rye Cove 11-1 in a five-inning Cumberland District clash Thursday. Nick Livingston, Peyton Pope, and Justin Sexton each had two hits for the Spartans.

Lady Hilltoppers earn extremely slim win over D-B

JOHNSON CITY — Margin of victory is referred to as runs in softball, but in this case the difference between Science Hill and Dobyns-Bennett was inches.

Union’s Barnett has record night at South-West Insurance Relays

Justin Barnett’s record-setting throw in the shot put broke the old mark of 55-3.75 set in 2002 by Michael Stacy of the former Powell Valley High School.

Sullivan East's Ellis no-hits Happy Valley in Patriots’ sweep of Warriors

In softball action, Science Hill nipped David Crockett and Sullivan East blanked Sullivan North. Across the state line, Twin Springs defeated Rye Cove, and Gate City beat Ridgeview. 

Remembering when ETSU beat Tiger’s Stanford team

Tiger Woods’ thrilling win in the Masters brought to mind the time East Tennessee State University finished ahead of his Stanford team in the NCAA Championship.

Rodriguez leaving ETSU to turn pro

East Tennessee State’s basketball program announced Wednesday that Jeromy Rodriguez, one of the top rebounders in the country, is giving up his final year of eligibility to turn professional.

Photo gallery: Abingdon at Central baseball

Chase Hungate went 3-for-3 with three RBIs and Abingdon scored in every inning of Tuesday's 15-3 Mountain 7 District win over Wise Central. The Falcons finished with 13 hits to the Warriors' six.

Browder taking athletic talents to Christ School

Multisport athlete Charlie Browder announced Monday on Twitter that he will be leaving Dobyns-Bennett to attend Christ School in Asheville, N.C.

Vikings edge Trailblazers with help from bad hop

Tennessee High took advantage of a wicked hop on an outfield throw to the plate to earn a 1-0 win over Daniel Boone in Big 7 Conference baseball action Tuesday.

Photo gallery: J.I. Burton at Eastside baseball

Peyton Pope, Justin Sexton, Landon Trent and Austin Rittenberry combined for a dozen strikeouts in Eastside's Cumberland District win over J.I. Burton on Tuesday in Coeburn.

Photo gallery: Sullivan Central at Volunteer baseball

The baseball teams of Sullivan Central and Volunteer met up Tuesday for a nonconference game in Church Hill.