{"id":1445,"date":"2022-03-23T19:25:46","date_gmt":"2022-03-23T19:25:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/linksus.net\/local-briefs-atkins-wasps-win-twice-over-ferrum-bristol-herald-courier\/"},"modified":"2022-03-23T19:25:46","modified_gmt":"2022-03-23T19:25:46","slug":"local-briefs-atkins-wasps-win-twice-over-ferrum-bristol-herald-courier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/linksus2.linksus.net\/index.php\/2022\/03\/23\/local-briefs-atkins-wasps-win-twice-over-ferrum-bristol-herald-courier\/","title":{"rendered":"LOCAL BRIEFS: Atkins, Wasps win twice over Ferrum – Bristol Herald Courier"},"content":{"rendered":"

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COLLEGE SOFTBALL
Atkins, Wasps win twice over Ferrum
Anna Thomas\u2019 two-run single in the top of the seventh inning lead Emory & Henry to 6-5 victory to complete a doubleheader sweep at Ferrum. Mackenzie Williams scored twice for the Wasps (19-10), while Avery Atkins improved to 11-4 on the season in the circle by picking up the win in relief.
Hailey Mince had three hits and drove in two runs and Morgan Silvia and Desi Norris each doubled in Emory & Henry\u2019s 9-1 opening game win. Adkins also won the opener, going seven innings, allowing eight hits and no walks, while striking out four.
UVa-Wise splits with Eagles
Kaylee Jones (Eastside) had two hits, including a home run, and drove in two runs in the University of Virginia\u2019s College at Wise\u2019s 5-2 South Atlantic Conference victory over the Eagles.
Kara Long (Lebanon) had two hits for the Cavaliers. McKenna Falwell picked up the win, while Alivia Nolley (Lebanon) finished up in the circle.
Long had UVa-Wise\u2019s only hit in an 18-0 loss to the Eagles in the second game. The Highland Cavaliers dropped to 14-8 on the season, including 6-6 in the SAC. Nolley was tagged with the loss.
COLLEGE BASEBALL
Pikeville rallies past Emory & Henry
Pikeville scored 11 runs over the final three innings to rally for an 12-11 win over the Wasps.
Triston Hensley homered and drove in three runs, while McCray Sawyers had four RBIs for Emory & Henry. Sean David-Cherry added three hits and Kolby Anderson scored three runs for the Wasps (4-12).
WOMEN\u2019S COLLEGE GOLF
Gardner, King complete regular season
Sasha Gardner finished a three-way tie for first place at the Agnes McAmis Memorial at Graysburg Hill Golf Course.
Gardner, who finished with a 72 after an opening round 74, led King to a sixth place out of nine teams.
Kornbongkoat Sararat finished seventh for the Tornado, who will compete in the Conference Carolinas Championship on April 3-5 in Hartwell, Ga.
MOTORSPORTS
B.R.A.K.E.S. driving program returns to BMS
The B.R.A.K.E.S. free national teen defensive driving program will return to Bristol Motor Speedway for a pair of sessions on April 23-24. Founded in 2008 by former multi-time NHRA Champion Doug Herbert following the tragic car crash deaths of his only sons, B.R.A.K.E.S. has reached a milestone with more than 50,000 teens and 53,000 parents having learned advanced driving skills, making roadways safer and saving countless lives. Plenty of registration spots are available. For information, visit the Class Registration Schedule at www.putonthebrakes.org<\/a>.
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There are many things that Rick Boyd will miss when it comes to coaching wrestling at Rural Retreat High School and chief among them are those times when one of his grapplers achieved the ultimate victory.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe deserves this opportunity and it makes our entire community and basketball family proud of what he is a part of,\u201d said T.J. McAmis, Gipe\u2019s hoops coach at J.J. Kelly.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe might be a ninth-grader,\u201d said Abingdon coach Mark Francisco. \u201cBut he has a lot of grit about him and he\u2019s a competitor. I was happy for him.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hogoheegee District Preseason Coaches Poll
(First-place votes in parentheses)
1. Patrick Henry (3) 22; 2. Lebanon (2) 21; 3. Northwood (1) 18; 4. Rural Retreat 12; 5. Chilhowie 9; 6. Holston 8<\/p>\n

\u201c It was a well-played game by both teams,\u201d Abingdon coach Mark Francisco said. \u201cIt was a nice battle. Obviously, Coach [Doc] Adams does a tremendous job with his program, he has a talented group that I expect to have another great season.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hogoheegee District Preseason Coaches Poll
(First-place votes in parentheses)
1. Lebanon (5) 25; 2. Chilhowie (1) 19; 3. Rural Retreat 16; 4. Holston 15; 5. Patrick Henry 8; 6. Northwood 7<\/p>\n

As the injuries mounted and her playing time dwindled, many people in Macie Culbertson\u2019s predicament would have perhaps called it quits or entered the ever-crowded transfer portal.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s the game right there Hanna Jo McReynolds is known for. Both in the circle and at the plate, she can shut it down from both sides.\u201d
Hamilton Addair went 3-for-4, drew a walk, scored two runs and tallied a RBI, while also being the winning pitcher as Patrick Henry High Schoo…<\/p>\n

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