Jeff Birchfield

West Palm Beach

Sports Writer at Johnson City Press

I am a sports writer for the Johnson City Press and Kingsport Times News

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Brown bests Open Wheel Modified field at Volunteer Speedway

1 week ago | johnsoncitypress.com | Jeff Birchfield

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Brown bests Open Wheel Modified field at Volunteer Speedway

1 week ago | timesnews.net | Jeff Birchfield

Blake Brown went back to his old Kentucky home as the winner of last Saturday’s Cumberland Plateau Open Wheel Modified race at Volunteer Speedway. Brown held off the challenge of Chris Wilson from Crossville at the 4/10-mile dirt track with Gatlinburg driver Adam Ogle third. Jeff Ferguson from Limestone was the top finisher among Tri-Cities area drivers, eighth in the 30-lap feature. Johnny Mitchell from Jonesborough posted a 12th-place finish.
Now is Perfect Time to Sign Up for IHRA Membership

1 week ago | ihra.com | Jeff Birchfield

Now is Perfect Time to Sign Up for IHRA Membership FAIRFIELD, Ohio — Whether you’re a professional drag racer or one at the grassroots level, now is the perfect time to join the International Hot Run Association. The level of IHRA membership coverage has increased to the highest levels in the history of drag racing. Get industry-leading $1 million in excess medical coverage for just $110, only with IHRA membership.
Legendary coach Poe hits golf century mark

1 week ago | johnsoncitypress.com | Jeff Birchfield

Mike Poe is best known for his success as a basketball coach. He recently hit a major milestone on the golf course. Poe won 651 basketball games as a head coach at the high school level with David Crockett, Science Hill and Volunteer, and collegiately with Tennessee Wesleyan. Now living in Loudon, Poe hit the century mark in golf with his 100th tournament win in April and then added a 101st victory a couple of weeks ago. He credits good health as a major reason for his longevity.
ETSU to face Louisville in Nashville Region

1 week ago | johnsoncitypress.com | Jeff Birchfield

The East Tennessee State baseball team learned Monday they will face Louisville on Friday 2 p.m. in the Nashville Region of the NCAA baseball tournament at Vanderbilt. It will be the first appearance for the Southern Conference champion Bucs (41-15) since winning the Atlantic Sun Conference tournament in 2013, and the fifth appearance in the NCAA tournament overall.
ETSU baseball wins SoCon tournament championship

1 week ago | timesnews.net | Jeff Birchfield

GREENVILLE, S.C. — East Tennessee State’s dream season continued Sunday with the program’s first-ever Southern Conference baseball tournament championship. The No. 1 seeded Bucs rallied to beat Samford 7-5 in a third straight come-from-behind victory at Fluor Field. ETSU (41-15) earned an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2013 when the Bucs won the Atlantic Sun Conference tournament.
BREAKING: ETSU baseball wins SoCon Tournament championship

1 week ago | johnsoncitypress.com | Jeff Birchfield

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BREAKING: ETSU baseball wins SoCon Tournament championship

1 week ago | timesnews.net | Jeff Birchfield

For the first time ever, East Tennessee State reigns supreme in the Southern Conference baseball tournament. The Buccaneers defeated Samford 7-5 in Sunday's championship game. As a result, ETSU guaranteed itself its first NCAA Tournament berth since 2013, when ETSU was a member of the Atlantic Sun Conference. It was ETSU's second win over Samford in as many days, following a 14-8 triumph Saturday. This story will be updated.
ETSU baseball wins SoCon Tournament championship

1 week ago | timesnews.net | Jeff Birchfield

GREENVILLE, S.C. — East Tennessee State’s dream season continued Sunday with the program’s first-ever Southern Conference baseball tournament championship. The No. 1 seeded Bucs rallied to beat Samford 7-5 in a come-from-behind victory for a third straight day at Fluor Field. ETSU (41-15) earned an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2013 when the Bucs won the Atlantic Sun Conference tournament.
Shell sweeps again at Kingsport Speedway

2 weeks ago | johnsoncitypress.com | Jeff Birchfield

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