Lady Falcons move to the Winner's Bracket Championship tomorrow in the District Tournament with a 7-2 victory over Grainger. They will face regular season Champion, Greeneville.
Volunteer Varsity Falcons Triumph Over Grainger Varsity Grizzlies
By GameChanger
Volunteer Varsity Falcons bested Grainger Varsity Grizzlies 7-2 on Monday.
Volunteer Varsity Falcons were the first to get on the board in the first when an error scored one run.
Volunteer Varsity Falcons added two runs in the third. Danni Guinn tripled to center field, making the score 3-0.
Emily Walker earned the win for Volunteer Varsity Falcons. The righty surrendered six hits and two runs (zero earned) over seven innings, striking out seven and walking three. Shylo Williford took the loss for Grainger Varsity Grizzlies. The right-handed pitcher went six innings, allowing seven runs (three earned) on eight hits, striking out nine and walking one.
Danni Guinn drove the middle of the lineup, leading Volunteer Varsity Falcons with two runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 1-for-3 on the day. Jayden Ford and Sydney New each collected two hits for Volunteer Varsity Falcons.
Jaylee Hayes, Destanee Davis, Emma Hodge, Mckinley Mills, Amanda Kledzik, and Kaylee Sturgill each collected one hit for Grainger Varsity Grizzlies. Shylo Williford and Amanda Kledzik each drove in one run for Grainger Varsity Grizzlies.
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The road to Murfreesboro starts tonight for the Lady Falcons Softball team.
#2 Volunteer vs #3 Grainger
7:30pm at Grainger HS
$8.00 admission


Girls Basketball Tryouts for 2026-27!
Must have:
1. Up to date physical turned in or with you in person dates April 15,2026 or newer.
2. Completed required paperwork for enrollment at Volunteer HS for the 2026-27 school year.

District Announcement:
Give Your Little Learner a Head Start!
Hawkins County Voluntary Pre-K (VPK) applications open soon! VPK helps students build the social and emotional skills needed to succeed in Kindergarten and beyond.
🗓️ Important Dates:
Applications Open: March 23, 2026
Final Deadline: June 26, 2026
✅ Eligibility:
Birthdays between August 16, 2021, and August 15, 2022.
Income qualifications apply for VPK (additional inclusive programs available for those who don't meet requirements).
Space is limited! Visit www.hck12.net to begin your application. 🌟
#HawkinsCountySchools #VPK #EarlyChildhood #HCSignite
Give Your Little Learner a Head Start!
Hawkins County Voluntary Pre-K (VPK) applications open soon! VPK helps students build the social and emotional skills needed to succeed in Kindergarten and beyond.
🗓️ Important Dates:
Applications Open: March 23, 2026
Final Deadline: June 26, 2026
✅ Eligibility:
Birthdays between August 16, 2021, and August 15, 2022.
Income qualifications apply for VPK (additional inclusive programs available for those who don't meet requirements).
Space is limited! Visit www.hck12.net to begin your application. 🌟
#HawkinsCountySchools #VPK #EarlyChildhood #HCSignite

Falcons season comes to an end at the hands of Grainger finishing third in the District Tournament!
Volunteer Varsity Falcons Stymied By Grainger
By GameChanger
Volunteer Varsity Falcons had trouble keeping up with Grainger in a 13-3 loss on Saturday at TBD.
A ground out by Gavin Hickernell put Volunteer Varsity Falcons on the board in the top of the first.
Nolan Wallace singled down the left field line on an 0-2 count, which helped Grainger tie the game at one in the bottom of the first.
Volunteer Varsity Falcons took the lead in the top of the second. An error scored one run, to give Volunteer Varsity Falcons the upper hand, 2-1.
A double by Greyson Dennis extended the Volunteer Varsity Falcons lead to 3-1 in the top of the third inning.
Grainger took the lead, 4-3, in the bottom of the third thanks to doubles by Luke Wallace, and Linx Moore.
Grainger scored five runs on four hits in the bottom of the fifth inning. Garrett Keiter doubled, scoring one run, Josh Walker tripled, scoring one run, Nolan Wallace doubled, scoring two runs, and an error scored one run.
Garrett Keiter earned the win for Grainger. The pitcher gave up five hits and three runs (two earned) over six innings, striking out six and walking three. Carson Williams took the loss for Volunteer Varsity Falcons. The lefty went three innings, allowing four runs on six hits, striking out one and walking two.
James Morgan, Volunteer Varsity Falcons's number eight hitter, led the team with two hits in three at-bats. Gavin Hickernell and Greyson Dennis each drove in one run for Volunteer Varsity Falcons.
Grainger collected 16 hits in the game. Luke Wallace led Grainger with four runs batted in from the number seven spot in the lineup. Luke Wallace went 2-for-4 on the day. Garrett Keiter and Ty Collins each collected three hits for Grainger. Nolan Wallace, Carver Turley, and Linx Moore each collected multiple hits for Grainger. Josh Walker led Grainger with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, tallying six walks for the game.
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Track at Dobyns Bennett this morning and District Tournament Baseball at Tusculum in the early afternoon.


Late Score Costs Volunteer Varsity Falcons After Late Charge From Greeneville Varsity Lady Devils 2026
By GameChanger
Friday's game against Greeneville Varsity Lady Devils 2026 was a heartbreaker for Volunteer Varsity Falcons, as they lost the lead late in a 2-1 defeat at Volunteer High School. Greeneville Varsity Lady Devils 2026 were down 1-0 in the top of the sixth inning when Brynlee Jones (Milligan) homered to center field, scoring two runs.
Emily Walker struck out 10 batters on the day. The right-handed pitcher also allowed two hits and two runs over seven innings while walking three.
Volunteer Varsity Falcons got on the board in the fourth inning after Raylie Gray doubled, scoring one run.
Brynlee Jones (Milligan) earned the win for Greeneville Varsity Lady Devils 2026. The starter gave up two hits and one run over seven innings, striking out seven and walking three.
Maddie Holder and Raylie Gray each collected one hit for Volunteer Varsity Falcons. Raylie Gray went 1-for-3 at the plate and led the team with one run batted in.
Kaley Garland and Brynlee Jones (Milligan) were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected one hit for Greeneville Varsity Lady Devils 2026 while hitting back-to-back. Brynlee Jones (Milligan) provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Greeneville Varsity Lady Devils 2026 with two runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 1-for-3 on the day. Greeneville Varsity Lady Devils 2026 were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Brooke Parsley made the most plays with eight.
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Volunteer Falcons ends the season for the Cherokee Chiefs in dominating fashion from the first pitch 10-4 in the District 2-AAA Tournament.
The Church Hill club will now advance to the loser's bracket final tomorrow, 1pm at Tusculum University, with a Region ticket on the line.
Volunteer Varsity Falcons Take Lead And Never Look Back In Win Over Cherokee Varsity Chiefs
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Volunteer Varsity Falcons easily dispatched Cherokee Varsity Chiefs on Friday, 10-4.
Volunteer Varsity Falcons opened the scoring in the top of the first thanks to two singles. Volunteer Varsity Falcons first got on the board when Isaiah Ward singled, scoring one run.
Cherokee Varsity Chiefs tied the game in the bottom of the first thanks to a double by Porter Owen, and a single by Eli Boyd.
In the top of the fourth, Volunteer Varsity Falcons broke up the tie when an error scored one run. Then a triple by Carson Williams followed to extend the lead to 6-2.
Gavin Hickernell earned the win for Volunteer Varsity Falcons. The righty allowed nine hits and four runs over six and one-third innings, striking out three and walking six. Cade Putnal took the loss for Cherokee Varsity Chiefs. The hurler went four and one-third innings, surrendering seven runs (three earned) on seven hits, striking out five and walking five. Jameson Mowell appeared in relief for Volunteer Varsity Falcons.
Volunteer Varsity Falcons collected nine hits in the game. Carson Williams provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Volunteer Varsity Falcons with three runs batted in. The outfielder went 1-for-3 on the day. Isaiah Ward, Bryson Russell, and Cade Smith each collected two hits for Volunteer Varsity Falcons. Volunteer Varsity Falcons had patience at the plate, tallying nine walks for the game. Bryson Russell, Gavin Hickernell, Cooper Fraysier, and Carson Williams led the team with two free passes each. Volunteer Varsity Falcons turned one double play in the game. Volunteer Varsity Falcons didn't commit a single error in the field. Hunter Shepherd had the most chances in the field with eight.
Cherokee Varsity Chiefs collected nine hits in the game. Sawyer Housewright went 4-for-4 at the plate to lead Cherokee Varsity Chiefs in hits. Porter Owen, Cade Putnal, Eli Boyd, and Sawyer Housewright each drove in one run for Cherokee Varsity Chiefs. Cherokee Varsity Chiefs had patience at the plate, tallying six walks for the game. Jayden Weston and Cade Putnal led the team with two walks each.
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It doesn't get any bigger than this one.....season on the line and against your cross county rival!
The Battle of Hawkins County at Tusculum University in the District 2AAA elimination game.
4:30pm first pitch at Eastman Credit Union Field.

Last Home and Regular Season game of the year for our Lady Falcons and it's for all the marbles with the #1 seed and Conference Champions title on the line. Come out and enjoy this beautiful day supporting Volunteer High School!

Falcons Soccer finished their regular season with a win at Grainger 1-0.
Camden Lukens scored with 35 seconds left.
Ossie Franklin in the goal for the shutout with 9 saves.
Moving us to 12-4 in the regular season, this team ties the school record for most wins in a single season!
As the Twin Lakes Conference Runner-Up, Volunteer will host Grainger in the District Semifinals next Tuesday with a 6pm kickoff. Mark your calendars and provide a capacity crowd for these young men!
District Tournament
@ Tusculum University
4:30 pm vs Greeneville
$8.00

Last regular season contest at Grainger.

The power is back on at Volunteer High School. Students are in first period and will be given a chance to eat breakfast. Thank you for your patience during the power outage.
ROSIE’S GIRLS BOOTCAMP
JUNE 15 THROUGH JUNE 18
Build real projects and explore careers in industrial maintenance, electrical, engineering, construction, and more. Students will complete hands on activities like wiring a working light, using tools, and working with real equipment, and will get to keep what they make.
Transportation to and from Volunteer High School is required. Lunch is provided. Spots are limited. If you're a rising freshmen or sophomore girl and interested, sign up below:
https://forms.gle/QucgXx7AsFJk4rM57

2026 Volunteer Falcons Men's Volleyball Team
Most wins and Conference Runner-Up
Brennan Greene & Lucas Bradshaw (All Conference)
Brennan Greene, Lucas Bradshaw and Logan Willingham (All Tournament)
All Academic Team
Trey Lawson, Lucas Bradshaw, Charlie Barton, Carson Byrd, Jackson Helton, Brennan Greene, Aiden Skelton


NE TN A/AA Track Championship Results
Volunteer Falcons Boys Track are once again the 2026 Conference Champions!
Individual Champions
Kevin McCurry (400m, 1600m, 3200m)
Boys 4x800m Relay
Lucas Gilliam (Long Jump)
Jeremiah Jones (Triple Jump)
Christian Bullock (Shot Put)
Individual Runner-Ups
Lucas Gilliam (Triple Jump, High Jump)
Girls 4x800m Relay
Boys 4x800m Relay Team B
Chloe Fritts (100m)
Isaac Jennings (3200m)
Girls 4x400m Relay
Boys 4x400m Relay
Complete Results and Live Events
https://milesplit.live/meets/730663/team-scores


For the first time is school history, the VHS Men's Volleyball program will play for the Conference Championship after defeating Dobyns Bennett!
The Falcons finish their season as Conference Runner-Up falling to Lakeway in the Final.
Back in March, we weren't sure we would have enough players to fill the team. Fast-forward, this team accomplished more than anyone ever expected with 9 wins, the most in program history!
Congratulations and much respect goes out to our young men and coaches!
Boys volleyball defeated Crockett to advance in the tournament. We play DB next in the Semis!
Twin Lakes Conference Championships
Track and Field
at Elizabethton

