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Reigning Appalachian Athletic Conference men's basketball player of the year Bradley Bunch (Union) of the University of Pikeville headlines the latest #LocalsInCollege Notebook. He recently hung a career-high 36 points on Tennessee Wesleyan.

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LOCALS IN COLLEGE NOTES: Bradley Bunch (Union) still getting it done at Pikeville, recently scored career-high 36 points
The ex-Union High School star scored a career-high 36 points on Saturday in his team’s 94-76 triumph over Tennessee Wesleyan.
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December 18, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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Some things to know about the six girls basketball teams in the Cumberland District. Twin Springs is the preseason favorite.

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HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS HOOPS: 2025-26 Cumberland District Preview Capsules
Four of the six teams have new head coaches, while only three of the eight first-team honorees on last season's All-Cumberland District squad are back.
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December 18, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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Some things to know about the six boys basketball teams in the Hogoheegee District preseason coaches poll (along with Mountain Empire District member and defending #VHSL Class 1 state champion George Wythe):

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HIGH SCHOOL BOYS HOOPS: 2025-26 Hogoheegee District Preview Capsules (Plus, George Wythe of the Mountain Empire District)
The Patrick Henry Rebels had the best season in program history last winter, winning their first Region 1D championship and advancing all the way to the VHSL Class 1 state
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December 18, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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Defending VHSL Class 1 girls basketball state champion George Wythe has a rigorous schedule and that includes the Doc Maples Holiday Hoops Tournament over the next three days at Tennessee High.

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HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL: George Wythe, Abingdon each 4-0 entering Doc Maples Holiday Hoops Tourney at Viking Hall
GW (4-0) competes in the Doc Maples Holiday Hoops Tournament at Viking Hall and a first-round game with the Dobyns-Bennett Indians (6-2) awaits the Maroons on Thursday at 8:30 p.m.
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December 18, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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As you know, the search continues for Union football coach Travis Turner:

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Football coach who went missing before undefeated team's playoff game is wanted on criminal charges
Virginia State Police say a high school football coach who disappeared days ago before his undefeated team’s playoff game is being sought on charges of possessing child sexual abuse material
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December 5, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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ICYMI: Jason Witten (Elizabethton) is a semifinalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2026:

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NFL: Jason Witten (Elizabethton) is one of 26 semifinalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2026
A former star at Elizabethton High School, Witten was one of the most prolific tight ends ever with his 1,228 catches and 13,046 yards ranking second best all time. Witten
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December 5, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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"That punt at the end of the game was unbelievable," Baltimore coach John Harbaugh said after Jordan (Stout) had the best day of his #NFL career for the #Ravens. He also surpassed the 10,000-yard mark for his career:

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NFL: Baltimore punter Jordan Stout (Honaker) has best showing as pro on Sunday, surpasses 10,000-yard mark for career
The Honaker High School graduate established a couple of career bests and also reached a milestone in Baltimore’s 23-10 win over the New York Jets.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:23 AM
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Class 3: Abingdon at Kettle Run, 6 p.m.
Class 2: Radford at John Battle, 6:30 p.m.

Some things to know about tonight's VHSL state semifinal volleyball matches:

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HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: 2025 VHSL State Semifinal Capsules
Abingdon goes to Kettle Run and John Battle hosts Radford in today's VHSL volleyball state semifinals.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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With high school hoops underway in Northeast Tennessee, some things to know about the boys and girls basketball teams at Sullivan East, Tennessee High and West Ridge:

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HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS: 2025-26 Preview Capsules for Sullivan East, Tennessee High, West Ridge boys, girls
Tennessee High bid adieu to one of the top players in program history, along with six other seniors, as the Vikings will have plenty of new personnel as they try
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November 18, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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ETSU's Emmah McAmis (Wise County Central) headlines the latest "Locals in College" Notebook after her impressive performance against the Tennessee Lady Vols.

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LOCALS IN COLLEGE NOTES: Emmah McAmis (Wise Central) made her mark in debut for ETSU; Hannah Goodwin (Chilhowie), Gracie Gibson (Union) among NCCAA's best; Plus, much more
The Emmah McAmis Show is now featured at East Tennessee State University and the opening act was impressive.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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John Battle vs. Wise County Central today at 6 p.m. in the Region 2D Volleyball Finals in Marion.

Central advanced with a five-set win over defending state champion Ridgeview. John Battle swept Southwest District champ Marion.

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REGION 2D VOLLEYBALL: Wise County Central, John Battle earn semifinal wins
John Battle will face Wise County Central for the Region 2D championship on Tuesday at Marion.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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Hogoheegee District rivals Chilhowie and Patrick Henry will meet on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the VHSL Region 1D Volleyball Finals at Northwood

Patrick Henry beat Grundy and Chilhowie topped Eastside in last week's semifinals:

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REGION 1D VOLLEYBALL: Patrick Henry, Chilhowie take wins in semifinals; Grundy loss is final match in program's history
Two teams advanced to the regional championship, one team saw its season end and another team played in the final volleyball match of its school history Thursday.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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Abingdon plays at Christiansburg on Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the VHSL Region 3D volleyball finals.

The Falcons advanced with a 26-24, 25-11, 25-9 semifinal win over Hidden Valley last week as they clinched their first state tournament berth since 2006.

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REGION 3D VOLLEYBALL: Abingdon sweeps way past two-time defending state champ Hidden Valley in region semis, Falcons clinch first state tourney berth since 2006
REGION 3D VOLLEYBALL: Abingdon sweeps way past two-time defending state champ Hidden Valley in region semis, Falcons clinch first state tourney berth since 2006
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November 11, 2025 at 1:57 AM
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Eastside and Union are reach 10-0 as the Wise County schools are top seeds entering the VHSL football playoffs.

“I think it’s awesome and tells you how important and meaningful football is in our communities,” said Eastside coach Mike Rhodes.

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VHSL PLAYOFF PRIMER: Eastside, Union carry 10-0 records into postseason
The teams with perfect records are in close proximity as both happen to be located in Wise County.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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The final varsity football game will be held at "The Cliff" in Hurley tonight. A story from 2024 on a venue that is indeed one of a kind.

“If the ride over there didn’t get to a team,” former Garden coach Roger Rife once said. “Standing under that cliff would.”

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PIGSKIN PALACES: "The Cliff" at Hurley is one of a kind
HURLEY, Va. – It isn’t the oldest high school football stadium in the area as it didn’t officially debut until 1980.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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With a gift of grab, Barron Harkleroad is Tennessee High's hands man. The Vikings host Halls tonight in a first-round TSSAA Class 5A playoff game.

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Barron Harkleroad is Tennessee High's hands man
That surehanded standout would be Barron Harkleroad, a 5-foot-10, 165-pound senior with the gift of grab who been nearly infallible this fall.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Now playing at theaters nationwide is "Christy," the biopic of female boxing icon Christy Salters Martin, who made her pro debut in Bristol in 1989 with a draw vs. Angela Buchanan.

The city played a major part in her life and career.

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Bristol ties are prominent in "Christy," new film about female boxer Christy Salters Martin, who made her pro debut at the Bristol Sports Arena in 1989 and also lived, trained in city
Bristol featured in "Christy" biopic about female boxer Christy Salters Martin, who made her pro debut at the Bristol Sports Arena in 1989 and also lived, trained in city
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November 7, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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A look back at last week and a brief glance at this week's game with the TSSAA football playoffs having arrived and the VHSL regular season concluding:

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: TSSAA playoff pairings set in stone as Tennessee High's Castle hosts first-round game; VHSL regular-season concludes this week; A look back and glance ahead
Tennessee High welcomes the Halls Red Devils from Knoxville in a TSSAA Class 5A first-round game on Friday night in what will be the first postseason gridiron contest inside the confines of the unique...
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November 7, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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VHSL Volleyball from Wednesday, Region 2D Tournament, First Round: Wise County Central def. Lebanon 26-24, 25-23, 25-18

Senior Ameera Youmessi had herself a night.

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VHSL REGION 2D VOLLEYBALL: Ameera Youmessi the game-changer in Wise County Central's first-round win over Lebanon
Youmessi soared and slammed her way to 18 kills as the Warriors recorded a 26-24, 25-23, 25-18 win over the Lebanon Pioneers on Wednesday in the first round of the VHSL Region 2D volleyball tournament...
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November 7, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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It's been a tough season for Wise County Central, but running back Colton Elkins keeps charging full steam ahead:

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Despite Wise Central's tough season, Colton Elkins keeps charging ahead
Despite Wise Central's tough season, Colton Elkins keeps charging ahead
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November 7, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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VHSL Football from Monday: Virginia High 42, Lebanon 6

The Bearcats (7-2) close out the regular season by hosting Marion (0-9) tonight.

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Deion Graham delivers more big plays as Virginia High thumps Lebanon
Graham generated over 250 total yards and four scores as the Bearcats rolled to a 42-6 win in a Southwest District game.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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The fifth story in the Pigskin Palaces series is Bluefield's Mitchell Stadium:

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PIGSKIN PALACES: Mitchell Stadium memories in abundance for many who played at storied venue in Bluefield
Mitchell Stadium memories in abundance for many who played there at venue in Bluefield.
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December 1, 2024 at 11:44 AM
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#VHSL Class 2 State Volleyball Champions: Ridgeview Wolfpack

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VHSL CLASS 2 VOLLEYBALL: Ridgeview rolls to state title in a fine finish for the Wolfpack
SALEM, Va. – Not that she had any doubts to begin with, but Ridgeview High School volleyball coach Holly Hyden Fleming was reassured that her team was more than ready
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November 25, 2024 at 8:43 PM
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Part Four of the Pigskin Palaces series in the Bristol Herald Courier takes us to Bullitt Park in Big Stone Gap. #VHSL #HCFH

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PIGSKIN PALACES | The Magic Bullitt: Bullitt Park in Big Stone Gap has big-time vibe
BIG STONE GAP, Va. – Like moths to a flame, football fanatics are beckoned to this local landmark by the glowing Friday night lights.
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November 18, 2024 at 8:45 PM