Allen Gregory

Bristol

Sports Writer at Bristol Herald Courier

Sports writer for the Bristol Herald Courier

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NHRA: Matt Smith hopes to add page to family legacy in Thunder Valley Nationals

5 days ago | heraldcourier.com | Allen Gregory

Matt Smith has two goals for his upcoming Bristol Dragway adventure. The six-time NHRA motorcycle champion hopes to earn his first victory at the famed Thunder Valley facility while adding to the success story crafted by his father. Four different riders have won the motorcycle class at Bristol over the past four years. Smith, 52, is one of the favorites for this weekend’s Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals on his DENSO Buell bike.
REGION 3D BASEBALL: Debusk guides Abingdon to opening round win over William Byrd

5 days ago | heraldcourier.com | Allen Gregory

ABINGDON, Va. – Braylen Debusk has been a four-year regular in the tradition-rich Abingdon baseball program. On Monday night, the six-foot senior achieved a personal milestone. Debusk launched his first home run on the varsity level as the top-seeded Falcons rolled to an 11-5 win over the No. 8 William Byrd Terriers in the Region 3D quarterfinals at Falcon Park. “I got a high fastball,” Debusk said. “I practice hitting every day for a chance like that.
HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Green guides Abingdon to Region 3D win over Magna Vista

1 week ago | heraldcourier.com | Allen Gregory

ABINGDON, Va. – The Abingdon Falcons entered the Region 3D softball playoffs coming off a loss in the Mountain 7 District tournament championship. According to AHS senior Brenna Green, last week’s setback to Lee High came at just the right time. “It lit a fire for all of us,” Green said. “We had a team meeting, and each player came away knowing what they had to do.”Flash forward to Friday’s Region 3D quarterfinals.
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Union's young guns silence Virginia High bats in regional win

1 week ago | heraldcourier.com | Allen Gregory

WISE, Va. – Union Bears baseball star Keith Chandler has embraced a challenging task this spring. The powerful junior serves as the catcher, protector and motivator for two of Southwest Virginia top pitching prospects in freshman Liam Skeen and sophomore Collyn Neff. Thursday’s Region 2D quarterfinal matchup at UVA Wise highlighted the potential of Union’s young guns. Skeen and Neff combined for 11 strikeouts and allowed just one hit as the Bears posted a 1-0 win over the Virginia High Bearcats.
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Eastside pitcher Phil Clay delivers in regional playoff debut

1 week ago | heraldcourier.com | Allen Gregory

WISE, Va. – The freshman season for Eastside Spartans pitcher Phil Clay just keeps getting better. In his Region 1D playoff debut on Thursday at UVA Wise, the left-hander crafted a four-hitter as Eastside took a 2-0 victory over the Patrick Henry Rebels in a one hour and 57-minute small school showcase. The Spartans (18-6) will host Honaker (15-7) in Tuesday’s semifinals at UVA Wise.
AUTO RACING: Hagan does big things in NHRA Funny Car Series

1 week ago | heraldcourier.com | Allen Gregory

The 2025 NHRA season began with a twist for Christiansburg, Virginia, driver Matt Hagan. Following a long and successful run in the Funny Car ranks with crew chief Dickie Venables, Hagan was paired with a new tuner in Mike Knudsen on the Tony Stewart Racing team. Through the first six races this season, the four-time series champion trails only Jack Beckman and defending titlist Austin Prock in points. But a high-profile co-worker of Hagan has grabbed much of the spotlight.
TRACK AND FIELD: Lee High girls and Union boys capture Region 2D team titles

1 week ago | heraldcourier.com | Allen Gregory

ROSE RIDGE, Va. – For the Lee High Generals, success in track and field is all about culture and family. One year ago at James Madison University, the Lee High girls culminated a climb and made school history by winning the VHSL Class 2 state championship. While versatile athlete Cassidy Hammonds graduated, the Lee High formula continues to produce. Behind junior Savana Parsons, the Generals compiled 156.50 points on Wednesday to win the Region 2D track and field meet at Ridgeview High School.
SUMMER LEAGUE BASEBALL: Marion Hungry Mothers drop home opener before large crowd

1 week ago | heraldcourier.com | Allen Gregory

MARION, Va. – In terms of attendance, the home opener for the Marion Hungry Mothers summer collegiate wooden bat baseball team was a hit. Despite persistent rain and a game-time temperature of 52 degrees, there was a large crowd at Hurricane Stadium. “The turnout was amazing,” Marion head coach Steve McMillian said. “Even my players were telling me to look at all the fans.
HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD: Eastside and Patrick Henry takes Region 1D titles

2 weeks ago | heraldcourier.com | Allen Gregory

EMORY, Va. – Just one exceptional athlete can make a big difference in track and field. That’s why Eastside girls coach Joel Davis is in such a good spot. The Eastside Spartans feature senior Jocelyn Aldrich and junior Shelby Stanley. Behind that versatile tandem, Eastside defended its girls Region 1D outdoor track and field title Saturday at Patrick Henry. Eastside captured the first regional crown in school history last year.
MOTORSPORTS NOTEBOOK: Nathaniel Owens gets first Late Model win at LPMP

2 weeks ago | heraldcourier.com | Allen Gregory

Nathaniel Owens from Haysi collected his first Late Model victory last Saturday at Lonesome Pine Motorsports Park in Coeburn. Jacob York (Asheville) extended his Late Model points lead by winning the first of the 40-lap features. The full list of winners included Steven Watts (Kingsport) in Pure 4, Joey Owens (Haysi) in Street Stock, Brian Turner (Clintwood) in Stock 4, Aidan Walker (Knoxville) in Legends and Mason Roberts (Church Hill) in Bandoleros.