Kenny Hawkins

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — In our countdown to kickoff, we head to Elizabethton, where last season the Cyclones navigated roster injuries that led to an early exit in the playoffs. The Cyclones h…

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — It is starting to get real for ETSU football. The team held its first official practice of the 2026 season on Wednesday morning at William B. Greene Jr. Stadium. The team reached a 7-5 record last season, including a 5-3 mark in Southern Conference play, and were picked to finish […]

CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — As the countdown to kickoff continues across the region, eyes are turning to the Happy Valley Warriors, a program coming off arguably the most historic season in the school's history.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Former East Tennessee State University star pitcher Michael Harpster has officially taken the next step in his baseball journey after being selected by the New York Yankees in the seventh round with the 218th overall pick in the 2026 MLB draft. Just six days ago, Harpster made it official by […]

(WJHL) — The only thing we knew in the West Division of the Appalachian League going into the final regular-season games was that the Kingsport Axmen had locked in a playoff spot. Johnson City and Elizabethton were playing for the final spot. Final scores: Elizabethton 6, Kingsport 1 Greeneville 1, Johnson City 11 F/11

ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) — On the high school baseball diamond, Mark Francisco, the winningest coach in the history of Abingdon High School, announced Wednesday that he has resigned from a position he’s held since 2006. Francisco compiled a 377-119 record with 14 regular-season district titles, five regional championships and four VHSL state runner-up finishes during […]

(WJH) — With only one more game in the regular season, the Kingsport Axmen needed a win or a loss by the Johnson City Doughboys to clinch the Appalachian League West Division. Elizabethton 10 Kingsport 5 Johnson City 1 Greeneville 11 F/7

BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — Saturday night, soccer fans across the region will have their eyes firmly fixed on Bristol, Virginia, where Bristol Rhythm

CHURCH HILL, Tenn. (WJHL) — In Monday's edition of Countdown to Kickoff, we head to Church Hill, where the Volunteer Falcons football team proved to be one of the biggest surprises of the 2025 season.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Ahead of the college football season, Phil Steele named 13 ETSU players to his Preseason All-Conference teams, tied for second-most in the SoCon behind Tennessee Tech. First Team selections include running back Jason Albritton, who ran for 518 yards and eight touchdowns in 2025; offensive lineman Will McCraw, who helped power the […]