Eagles Finish Year with Big Win and 11u USSSA Super State Title
June 18-19, the Jefferson County Eagles traveled to Domtar Sports Park in Kingsport to compete in the USSSA 11u Super State Tournament. In the first of two pool play games on Saturday, the Eagles squared off against the Virginia Heaters, downing them 8-0. Eli Briggs set the standard for Eagle pitching for the tournament when […]
JCHS Fall Sports Preview
Excitement is building in Jefferson County. As school gets started this week, students are getting settled into a new routine after the hot, hazy summer. A group of students have already been hard at work for weeks, though. The student athletes of Jefferson County High School have been practicing, training, and getting geared up for […]
Interview with Spencer Riley, Head Football Coach for the Jefferson County Patriots
August 19 is a date that many citizens in Jefferson County are patiently waiting for. It has been 9 months since fans have been able to see the Patriots on the football field take on an opponent, and there is much for the fans to be excited about. Coach Spencer Riley has only been at […]
JCHS Band Hard at Work for the New Year
There may be a few days before the school year kicks off, but there are already several groups of students hard at work. One of these groups includes the Jefferson County High School Marching Band, who had their band camp this week. Working diligently from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., in the sweltering heat of […]
New Bag Policy for Athletic Venues Starts this Fall
To enhance safety and expedite fan entry to athletic events, UT is implementing new safety policies for fans bringing bags into all athletic venues, including Neyland Stadium, beginning in August. Only one clear plastic bag no larger than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches or a one-gallon clear resealable plastic storage bag per […]
Spencer Riley Named Head Football Coach for JCHS Patriots
Just in time for spring practice to begin, Jefferson County High School announced JCHS and University of Tennessee alum Spencer Riley as the new head coach for the football program. Riley, a former player for the Patriots, was announced during a press conference and meeting with the football team early MondayMorning. Graduating from the University of […]
Jefferson County High School Sports Information 2016-2017
Sport Physicals: May 23 at the Patriot Academy. Sport Physicals for the 2016-17 season will begin at 3:30. Cost will be $10. For any questions, call Dan Jurek at Jefferson County High School (397-3182) Fall Sports Football: Summer workouts will begin the last week of May and will continue up until the Dead Period. The […]
Patriots Steal the Game from South Doyle
Senior night for the Jefferson County Patriots was successful for Coach Reese’s squad Monday Night. Bats were very quiet, as the pitching for the night was exceptional. South Doyle’s Jones threw a .523, and only allowed two runs in for the night, but that was one too many. The Patriots’ Brandon Saylor pitched a solid […]
Area Middle Schools Compete in Scholars’ Bowl Championship
Area middle schools participated in their scholars’ bowl championship last week. Four schools were represented at the championship: Rush Strong, Jefferson Middle, Maury Middle, and White Pine. The first match of the evening was between Maury and Rush Strong’s 6th grade teams. Despite a valiant effort for Rush Strong, the Hornets prevailed. Since the championship […]
Tennessee Vols Host Annual Orange and White Game
In the presence of 67,027 fans who were attempting to get a fix of football to hold them over until September, the University of Tennessee Volunteers hosted their annual Orange and White Game. The day is a fan-appreciation hosted by the university that allows fans to meet, greet, and get autographs from their favorite coaches […]
Patriots Fall to Trojans in Hard-Fought Game, 9-8
Even though the bats were far from quiet Monday night at Patriot Park, the Jefferson County Patriots fell to Morristown West 9-8. Coming off a 3-1 loss at Hardin Valley Friday night, the Patriots were looking to put another win on their home turf. The battle would not come easily for either team, and both fought hard on this […]
2 JCHS Football Players Sign to Colleges
Two of Jefferson County High School Patriot Football’s star players signed with colleges Wednesday afternoon. Record breaking senior quarterback Austin Jenkins signed with Campbellsville University in Campbellsville, Kentucky. In his two seasons with the Patriots, Jenkins has made an impact both on and off the field. “We were really blessed to have a chance to have him […]
Patriots Secure Two More Dominating Wins
In the second game of a double header against Seymour, the Jefferson County Patriots hosted the Seymour Eagles at Patriot Field. After loosing the first game of the series against the Eagles, the Patriots needed to put another game in the win column. The Patriots scored first, in the bottom of the first, with a […]
Smokies Ballpark Holds Open House
Smokies Stadium kicked off their 2016 baseball season with their annual Fandemonium. Fans were treated to special previews of all the new changes going on at the stadium for all to enjoy. Complete with new between inning games, all new snacks, and a new partnership with Knoxville’s Tom and Chi, the 2016 season is all […]
Patriots Protect Home Field from Greeneville’s Green Devils
In an incredible field effort against the Greeneville Green Devils on Friday Night, the Jefferson County Patriots would add another win to their season, as they hosted Greeneville at Patriot Field. The Patriots got off to an early lead in the bottom of the first as both Trevor Whitley and Jacob Rogers would tag home, thanks to […]
Patriots Steal a Win from Chiefs, 8-7
The Jefferson County Patriots faced off against the Cherokee High School Chiefs Tuesday night in Dumplin Valley. After a hard 2-1 loss the night before in Rogersville, the Patriots headed back to JCHS to keep the Chiefs from getting the best of them once again. Cherokee got off to a quick start, drawing hits off of pitcher […]
