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Great conference win against Grainger, 6-2. Got down 1-2 and fought hard until the end. Danny Miller with the hat trick. Evan Lukens with a goal and an assist. Colton Miller with a goal and an assist. Evan Wilder with a goal and 2 assists. Camden Lukens and Elias Franklin also added an assist each. Back line played tough lead by Garron Barnett, Elias Franklin, Dashawn Booker, and Brinley Buchanan. Ossie Franklin in the goal with 5 saves.

Lady Falcons win the regular season series against Grainger with a 5-2 victory in Rutledge tonight. Grainger Varsity Grizzlies Come Up Short Against Volunteer By GameChanger Grainger Varsity Grizzlies lost to Volunteer 5-2 on Tuesday. Grainger Varsity Grizzlies opened the scoring in the first after Emma Hodge singled, scoring two runs. Weston doubled to center field, which helped Volunteer tie the game at two in the top of the sixth. In the top of the seventh, Volunteer broke up the tie when Holder doubled, scoring two runs. Then a triple by Guinn followed to extend the lead to 5-2. Shylo Williford opened the game for Grainger Varsity Grizzlies. The starter gave up five hits and five runs (one earned) over seven innings, striking out five and walking three. Walker stepped in the circle first for Volunteer. The starting pitcher surrendered three hits and two runs over seven innings, striking out six and walking two. Emma Hodge provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Grainger Varsity Grizzlies with two runs batted in. Emma Hodge went 1-for-2 on the day. Destanee Davis, Emma Hodge, and Kaylee Sturgill each collected one hit for Grainger Varsity Grizzlies. Holder drove the middle of the lineup, leading Volunteer with three runs batted in. The second baseman went 2-for-4 on the day. Grainger Varsity Grizzlies welcome Cherokee on Thursday for their next game. Copyright © 2026 GameChanger, Inc. All rights reserved. Any reuse or republication of this story must include the preceding attribution and is subject to the Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. Terms of Use, License Agreement, and Privacy Policy.

If you're in the Kingsport area tonight, stop in and cheer on Team Tennessee with Volunteer's Jeremiah Jones participating alongside some of the best talent in Northeast TN and Southwest VA.

Beautiful day for a trifecta!

Volunteer Varsity Falcons Fall To Grainger Despite Strong Performance From Hickernell By GameChanger Even though Gavin Hickernell struck out 11 batters, Volunteer Varsity Falcons still fell to Grainger on Monday. Gavin Hickernell allowed two hits and two runs over seven innings while walking four. Both teams were strong on the mound. Grainger pitchers struck out 14, while Volunteer Varsity Falcons sat down 11. Volunteer Varsity Falcons got on the board in the third inning after Cade Smith singled, scoring one run. Volunteer Varsity Falcons committed an error, which helped Grainger tie the game at one in the bottom of the seventh. Garrett Keiter earned the win for Grainger. The pitcher surrendered two hits and one run (zero earned) over eight innings, striking out 14 and walking four. Gavin Hickernell and Cade Smith were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected one hit for Volunteer Varsity Falcons. Volunteer Varsity Falcons turned one double play in the game. Josh Walker and Linx Moore each collected one hit for Grainger. Volunteer Varsity Falcons will travel to West Ridge for their next game on Thursday. Copyright © 2026 GameChanger, Inc. All rights reserved. Any reuse or republication of this story must include the preceding attribution and is subject to the Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. Terms of Use, License Agreement, and Privacy Policy.

Tuesday April14th we have our last home game for boys volleyball. It’s senior night and we have a special group playing their last home game. We will be playing Science Hill and Cherokee, games start at 5:00 & 6:00. 💙🧡

Legendary Coach Tina Evans invites the Falcon faithful out for some Men's Volleyball and Senior Night! Tuesday April14th we have our last home game for boys volleyball. It’s senior night and we have a special group playing their last home game. We will be playing Science Hill and Cherokee, games start at 5:00 & 6:00. 💙🧡

Girls Basketball Tryouts Dates. These dates are for current Volunteer High School students and those officially enrolled to attend Volunteer during the 2026-27 school year coming out of 8th grade. All other parents and students must contact Volunteer's guidance department or the administration office for details on enrollment and subsequently tryouts.

Off to Greene County

Twin Lakes Conference

We wanted to remind everyone that EOC testing starts tomorrow, and we will be on an alternate schedule.

Frank Carver Invitational Meet Recap Our Falcons had a strong showing this weekend with multiple top finishes and personal records. We are proud of the effort and progress from everyone. Next stop, Rocky Top! Girls Highlights: Gracie Christian – 6th in 1600m (PR 5:40.48) and 7th in 800m (PR 2:35.06) Personal Records: Gracie Christian – 1600m (5:40.48) and 800m (2:35.06) Boys Highlights: Lucas Gilliam – 4th in High Jump (6-0) Jeremiah Jones – 4th in High Jump (6-0) Bryson Christian – 1st in 200m (PR 22.35) & 2nd in 100m (PR 11.07) Isaac Jennings – 7th in 1600m (4:44.19) and 7th in 800m (PR 2:06.70) Personal Records: Bryson Christian – 100m (11.07) and 200m (22.35) Brandon Begley – 200m (24.75) Colton Fields – 100m (12.76) and 400m (1:01.38) Cayden Checa – 100m (12.84) Dace Rodefer – 400m (1:02.51) Isaac Jennings – 800m (2:06.70) Dakotah Buchanan – 800m (2:20.04) Oscar Trejo – 800m (2:29.12) Brody Case – 1600m (4:58.22) Isaac Boyd – 1600m (5:21.39) Full Meet Results -> https://milesplit.live/meets/715358/schedule

Fly Falcons Fly!!

Men's Volleyball Final Report (4/9) Volunteer defeated Tennessee High and David Crockett in their double header! Those wins are program firsts against those two schools. Congratulations to our Falcon Men's Volleyball student-athletes and coaches!!!!

Moving to 8-3 on the season. Falcons soccer with a nice win tonight at home against David Crockett 3-0. Goals by Daniel Miller, Camden Lukens, and Conner Williams. Assists by Evan Wilder and Evan Lukens. Ossie Franklin in the goal for the shutout with 6 saves.

Tennis (Unicoi County Match)(4/9/2026) results: Boys: VHS 1 UCHS 6 Girls: VHS 0 UCHS 7 Boys -Charlie Barton won his 1st seed singles match 8-5 Girls -Hannah Meeks / Gracie Olterman won their 3rd seed doubles 8-5 Matches of Note: these matches were very close with several games in the sets going to deuce. Just a couple points here or there and the results could have been easily different. -Kelton McAmis 2nd seed singles match 5-8 -Charlie Barton / Kelton McAmis 1st seed doubles match 5-8 Extra Matches: Clowey Scripter / Alexis Price won their doubles match We would like to give a shout-out to all the parents and fans that came out to support the VHS Tennis Team tonight!!

Volunteer Varsity Falcons Defeats Cherokee On Back Of Clutch Display From Weston By GameChanger Averi Weston drove in four runs on two hits to lead Volunteer Varsity Falcons past Cherokee 11-0 on Thursday. Averi Weston singled in the first inning, scoring two runs, and singled in the seventh inning, scoring two. Emily Walker threw seven innings innings on the way to a shutout. The hurler struck out 13. Volunteer Varsity Falcons jumped out to the lead in the top of the first inning after Jayden Ford scored after tagging up, and Averi Weston singled, scoring two runs. Volunteer Varsity Falcons added one run in the second. Emily Walker doubled down the left field line on a 3-0 count, making the score 4-0. Volunteer Varsity Falcons scored seven runs on five hits in the top of the seventh inning. Averi Weston singled, scoring two runs, an error scored one run, Raylie Gray scored after tagging up, Emily Walker doubled, scoring two runs, and Maddie Holder singled, scoring one run. Shelby Helton took the loss for Cherokee. The pitcher went seven innings, allowing 11 runs (four earned) on 10 hits, striking out six and walking five. Volunteer Varsity Falcons accumulated 10 hits in the game. Jayden Ford, Maddie Holder, Raylie Gray, Averi Weston, and Emily Walker each collected two hits for Volunteer Varsity Falcons. Sydney New paced Volunteer Varsity Falcons with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, accumulating five walks for the game. Jayden Ford stole two bases. Volunteer Varsity Falcons were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Sydney New had the most chances in the field with 14. Cherokee's Kenzie Collins, the number eight hitter, led Cherokee with two hits in three at bats. Volunteer Varsity Falcons will travel to Grainger for their next game on Tuesday. Copyright © 2026 GameChanger, Inc. All rights reserved. Any reuse or republication of this story must include the preceding attribution and is subject to the Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. Terms of Use, License Agreement, and Privacy Policy.

Exciting evening for VHS CTE at the board meeting!!! Our SkillsUSA students were recognized for their accomplishments and our very own Mr. Richard McGinnis (criminal justice) received tenure!!! 👏👏👏 Amazing things are happening in VHS CTE. 💙🧡 #vhscte #RealSkillsRealFutures #PathwaysToPossibilities #SparkingPathwaysToSuccess #FalconStrong #HCSProud

Tomorrow is the last day to buy prom tickets! They will NOT be sold at the door.

These students in Mr. Woods’ Principles of Manufacturing class have earned their Snap on Starrett Precision Measuring Instrument Certification, which qualifies as Tier 3, the highest level of certification recognition by the state of Tennessee. Congratulations to these students for their hard work and dedication in achieving this industry recognized credential. 💙🧡 #vhscte #RealSkillsRealFutures #PathwaysToPossibilities #SparkingPathwaysToSuccess #FalconStrong #HCSProud