By Dylan Young ELIZABETHTON — Derrick Smith was in the right place at the right time for Science Hill. As Elizabethton worked their way downfield with roughly eight minutes remaining, sophomore QB Jeriah Griffin heaved a pass on second down, trying … [Read more...]
The NEW QB1, part VII – Elizabethton Cyclones prepare for football without Bryson Rollins
By MIKE BLACKERSON Bryson Rollins’ value to the Elizabethton High School football program was incalculable. His place in TSSAA history as one of the state’s all-time winners is the stuff of legends. … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Elizabethton Cyclones vs. Tullahoma Wildcats (2021 Class 4A Championship)
CHATTANOOGA - Check out this 90-photo FREE GALLERY from the Class 4A BlueCross Bowl Championship between the Elizabethton Cyclones and Tullahoma Wildcats. All pictures are by Danny Parker and presented to you free by Matt Daniels of Century 21 … [Read more...]
2021 BlueCross Bowl 4A PREVIEW: Elizabethton (12-1) vs. Tullahoma (14-0)
By JESSE SMITHEY Shawn Witten knows a thing or two about dual-threat quarterbacks. Having played at Virginia Tech during the Michael Vick years, Witten saw one of the best to ever play that way do it on a daily basis. And while by no means … [Read more...]
Two-time defending champ Elizabethton stuns Greeneville, 13-7, to reach 4A semifinals
By MIKE BLACKERBY GREENEVILLE – If recent history against an old rival means anything, Elizabethton is on the fast track for a third-consecutive Class 4A state championship. Few gave the Cyclones much of a chance to even get back to the BlueCross … [Read more...]
Jake Roberts, Elizabethton defense smother Anderson County in 45-7 win in 4A second round
BY JESSE SMITHEY CLINTON - It must be an odd feeling, for certain, to be the two-time defending state champions yet somehow compete as an underdog. But Elizabethton senior wide receiver Jake Roberts isn't complaining about it. If anything, … [Read more...]
Greeneville gets resounding revenge win in Elizabethton, 42-12
By MIKE BLACKERBY ELIZABETHTON – There’s a new No. 1 team in Class 4A. Judging by Greeneville’s 42-12 demolition of two-time defending state champion Elizabethton Friday night the Greene Devils look like they’ll be mighty hard to dislodge from the … [Read more...]
Greeneville and Elizabethton expected to add another classic Friday to storied football rivalry
By MIKE BLACKERBY Greeneville and Elizabethton meet for the 78th time Friday. This one figures to be a doozy. Like instant-classic good. It may be the most-anticipated game yet between the two upper East Tennessee powerhouses, who have dominated … [Read more...]
2021 SPRING PRACTICE REPORT: Elizabethton Cyclones
By MIKE BLACKERBY The expectations bar just keeps getting ramped up higher and higher for Elizabethton football. Just where the ceiling tops out is unclear. The seemingly unbeatable Cyclones are coming off back-to-back state Class 4A championships … [Read more...]