Brian Woodson

Tennessee

Sports Reporter at Kingsport Times-News

Sports Editor, Bristol Herald Courier

Articles

Near no-hitter guides Doughboys past State Liners

1 week ago | timesnews.net | Brian Woodson

JOHNSON CITY — One out from history. Three Johnson City hurlers allowed just one hit as the Doughboys defeated the Bristol State Liners, 8-1, in an Appalachian League contest in front of an announced audience of 2,541 spectators on Wednesday evening at TVA Credit Union Ballpark. That followed the Doughboys completing Tuesday's suspended game by earning a 7-3 victory over the State Liners. Johnson City led 3-2 in the seventh inning when the game was resumed.
Daniel Boone Senior League champs seek elusive state title

1 week ago | timesnews.net | Brian Woodson

It has been 29 years since the Senior Division of Daniel Boone Little League in Gray has won a Tennessee state baseball championship. They’re back for another try. The 16U Daniel Boone squad rolled to another District 5 Senior League championship last weekend in Elizabethton, defeating Bristol, 23-0, and Jonesborough, 12-4, to take the crown. Up next is the Senior League state tournament in Clarksville on July 5-8.
Daniel Boone Senior League champs seek elusive state title

1 week ago | johnsoncitypress.com | Brian Woodson

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Rogers still on high as Rye Cove's first track champion

1 week ago | timesnews.net | Brian Woodson

Jalynn Rogers wasn't interested in sharing a state championship. When the Rye Cove junior finished deadlocked with Rylee Coates of Northampton in the high jump at the Virginia High School League's Class 1 State Championship last weekend at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, the option was given; jump-off or tie. While Rogers chose a jump-off, Coates had other ideas. "She actually chose to tie," Rogers said.
Torbett, Walters State finish second in nation in JUCO ranks

2 weeks ago | timesnews.net | Brian Woodson

Jack Torbett has played for big prizes in his baseball career. “Playing in a state championship and a national championship is two wonderful feelings,” Torbett said. The former Science Hill standout won a state championship as part of the Hilltoppers in 2021. His Walters State Senators fell one game short of winning the JUCO World Series in a 9-6 loss to Salt Lake (Utah) Community College, 9-6, on May 31 in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Torbett, Walters State finish second in nation in JUCO ranks

2 weeks ago | johnsoncitypress.com | Brian Woodson

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Gate City soccer looks to build on memorable season

2 weeks ago | timesnews.net | Brian Woodson

GATE CITY — Aaron Hillman arrived at the Scott County Complex early on Tuesday morning and had quite a surprise waiting for him. “When I rolled in here at 8 o’clock this morning there were 29 chairs lined up,” said Hillman, the Gate City boys soccer coach, who was chosen as the Mountain 7 District and Region 2D coach of the year. “That is the awesome part, just the culture, what the parents are like and what the fans are like.”It’s safe to say soccer has caught on at Gate City.
Radford kicks past Gate City in 2A state quarterfinals

2 weeks ago | timesnews.net | Brian Woodson

GATE CITY - Radford had been at this point before, and it showed on the pitch. Hudson Walsh and Luciano Pugliese scored a goal apiece to lift the Bobcats to a 2-0 Class 2A state quarterfinal victory at Gate City on Tuesday evening at the Scott County Sports Complex. "We had to do three things," Radford head coach Clark Ramsey said. "We had to get here safely, we had to win a half and then we had to seal the victory. We did those three things. None of those things are guaranteed.
Radford kicks past Gate City in 2A quarterfinals

2 weeks ago | timesnews.net | Brian Woodson

GATE CITY — One goal was enough. The second goal put it away. Hudson Walsh and Luciano Pugliese scored a goal apiece to lift Radford to a 2-0 Class 2A state quarterfinal victory at Gate City on Tuesday evening at the Scott County Sports Complex. Gate City (20-2-1), which won the Mountain 7 District and Region 2D tournaments, made its furthest progression into the postseason since the state semifinals in 2021.
Kingsport Parks and Recreation to offer NFL FLAG football league

2 weeks ago | timesnews.net | Brian Woodson

It would be hard to find a kid that doesn't like football, but all that tackling might not seen like much fun. Kingsport Parks and Recreation has the solution. Registration is currently ongoing for an NFL FLAG football league that will begin in July for boys and girls, ages 5 to 12. "We are really looking forward to getting it off the ground," said Michael Morris, the program coordinator for Kingsport Parks & Recreation.