Johnson City Press

CHICAGO — Nate Ament scored 18 points, Ja’Kobi Gillespie had 16 and Tennessee beat Iowa State to reach the Elite Eight for the third straight year. johnsoncitypress.com/news/366464/el…

🚨🏀 NEWS: Tri-Cities Christian Academy has named Thomas Gouge its next girls basketball coach. Gouge went 121-32 at David Crockett with back-to-back district titles, a region title and sectional berth. (FREE READ thanks to Watauga Orthopaedics): timesnews.net/news/366247/go…

Between spring football, March Madness, and the heart of SEC play for baseball and softball, it's a busy time for sports at Tennessee My notes on athletics around campus @JCPress @tnsportslive johnsoncitypress.com/news/366181/vo…

It was the first time the Bucs had beaten the Hokies in nearly nine years, and their first win against them in 11 games. johnsoncitypress.com/news/366117/an…

East Tennessee State football coach Will Healy had a clear message after the first day of spring practice. johnsoncitypress.com/news/366048/po…

Bryson Rollins had dreams of playing professional football after wrapping up a record-setting career at Maryville College. The former Elizabethton High School quarterback is surprised where the opportunity to do so is taking him. johnsoncitypress.com/news/365938/ro…

PHILADELPHIA — Ja'Kobi Gillespie hit six 3-pointers and scored 29 points as sixth-seeded Tennessee ended a fabulous season for Miami (Ohio) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. johnsoncitypress.com/news/365822/gi…

(FREE READ thanks to Watauga Orthopaedics) The Tennessee High boys basketball team turned a few heads by earning a trip to the state tournament this season. The Vikings came just inches away from turning away last year’s 3A runner-up. STORY AND PHOTOS: johnsoncitypress.com/news/365574/te…

The unofficial theme song of Hampton’s postseason has been “Drift Away” by Uncle Kracker Courtesy of its defensive effort in Monday’s sectional against Oneida, @HHStn_Athletics will be doing anything but drifting away from Murfreesboro THE READ @JCPress johnsoncitypress.com/news/364584/ha…

(FREE READ thanks to Watauga Orthopaedics): CHATTANOOGA — Unicoi County’s visit on Monday night to the Scenic City was a nightmarish view filled with 13 dunks from No. 1-ranked Chattanooga Prep johnsoncitypress.com/news/364599/bl…

(FREE READ thanks to Watauga Orthopaedics) BOONE GOING BACK TO THE 'BORO The Daniel Boone girls have hung their hat on the defensive end all season. On Saturday, defense carried the Lady Trailblazers all the way to Murfreesboro. johnsoncitypress.com/news/364432/bo…

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Blake Barkley made sure his first game in the Southern Conference basketball tournament was one to remember. johnsoncitypress.com/news/364426/ba…

(FREE READ thanks to Watauga Orthopaedics) Hampton senior Tuff Robinson proved why his coach calls him a “floor general.” johnsoncitypress.com/news/364293/go…

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The East Tennessee State women’s basketball team broke out of an early scoring drought and then relied on their vaunted defense to overcome UNC Greensboro in the Southern Conference tournament quarterfinals at Harrah’s Cherokee Center. johnsoncitypress.com/news/364236/et…

(FREE READ thanks to Watauga Orthopaedics) The Daniel Boone girls haven’t been pushed that often this season. But once push came to shove in the second half, it was the Lady Trailblazers who were doing all the pushing and shoving. johnsoncitypress.com/news/364143/se…

In the first three meetings between Unaka and North Greene this season, the two teams were as close as could be Wednesday’s Region 1-1A championship was no different THE READ (@JCPress @unakaathletics @UnakaWBB) johnsoncitypress.com/news/364154/sh…

(FREE READ thanks to Watauga Orthopaedics) Jackson Simmons didn’t need a career night, but he had one in Tuesday’s Region 1-2A semifinal at Jack Parton Gymnasium. johnsoncitypress.com/news/364011/bl…

(FREE READ thanks to Watauga Orthopaedics) It’s always intense when Greeneville and Elizabethton meet in any sports competition. johnsoncitypress.com/news/364004/gr…

East Tennessee State was denied an extension of an eligibility waiver for football quarterback Jacolby Criswell as reported by the athletics department Tuesday. johnsoncitypress.com/news/363975/nc…

(FREE READ thanks to Watauga Orthopaedics) There is a good reason why Andrea Flores is signed with a Southeastern Conference school. johnsoncitypress.com/news/363893/fl…