Today's Sports

For some, it’s killing a Rocky Mountain elk.

Others, it’s getting a Grand Slam turkey hunt all in the same year, while others go for the Big 5 in Africa.

However, on Saturday, as the rain pitter-pattered off the roof of the hunting blind, I realized it was a hunt of a lifetime.

Sitting in the blind with Kevin Honaker, I was able to experience the hunt with the United States Marine.

As rain spilled into the blind and silence fell over the field, Honaker began to tell his story.

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JOHNSON CITY - The 2013 decathlon and pentathlon wasn’t an average year for Campbell County High School track team.

Three sophomores and one freshman joined the ranks with senior Brandon Long to participate in the two-day event held at Science Hill High School.

For the team, it’s thrilling to have so many young athletes participating.

May 2

Jellico Middle School Baseball

The Jellico Middle School baseball team will host Williamsburg at home. The game is scheduled for 5 p.m.

Jellico High Softball

The Jellico High School Softball team will host Lynn Camp for their final regular season game of the year. Varsity is scheduled to begin at 5:30, as they junior varsity will play directly after.

Campbell County Baseball

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“You’re killin’ me, Smalls!”

The famous quote by “The Sandlot” character, Hamilton “Ham” Porter, fit the evening on Saturday for the Jellico middle school baseball squad.

Nathan “Smalls” Johnson hurled a bomb from just inside right field, throwing Isaac Mitchell out at home plate. Catcher Max Farris made the tag, as Mitchell was trying to extend his triple into an inside-the-park home run.