Who's setting the track and field pace in SW Virginia?

Union’s Justin Barnett has set the standard in the shot put and discus throws, while Virginia High’s Kelsey Harrington has dominated the girls’ distance running events so far in this season’s track and field competitions in Southwest Virginia.

8 straight years, 160 starts for Pannell at Kingsport

Since Kingsport Speedway reopened in 2011, hometown racer Rick Pannell has made every start at the three-eighths-mile concrete oval in the Late Model Stock division.

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.

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. 

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.

Battle's Hill no-hits Union in 5-inning Mountain 7 win

John Battle pitcher Madison Hill had no idea she had a no-hitter going until after Tuesday’s game. She struck out the side in the bottom of the fifth, just in case.