Watuage Jr. Athletic League enters fifth week of action
Published 12:34 pm Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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Elizabethton Mighty Mite Asher Adams takes it to the house on a kickoff return.
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Mighty Mite Cyclone Easton Chambers adds the extra point on an outside run, making it 33-8 with 9:45 left in the 3rd quarter.
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Easton Chambers makes a great tackle causing a fumble which the Cyclones recovered.
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The Elizabethton Cyclones hosted the Johnson Co. Longhorns in Mighty Mite Youth football Saturday morning.
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Jaxon Rader takes the handoff for the Cyclone Mitey Mites.
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After back to back holding penalties set the Cyclones back, Easton Chambers makes it a 3rd and manageable after a brilliant run.
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Asher Adams scores a TD on an outside run for the Mitey Mite Cyclones Saturday morning in Elizabethton.
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The Elizabethton Mitey Mite defense proved to be too much for the Johnson Co. Longhorns.
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Wilder Bowling gets in on the gang tackle as the Elizabethton Mitey Mite Cyclones topple the Longhorns.
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Luke Slagle kicks things off for the Elizabethton Cyclone Grass Cutters on Saturday morning.
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Ben Ringley goes for a fumble recovery for the Cyclone Grass Cutters.
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Cyclones Parker Burleson and Anthony Dillon take down the Longhorn running back.
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The Cyclone Grass Cutter defense piles on as they stop the Johnson Co. Longhorns on a run.
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Parker Burleson makes a diving attempt at a pass for the Cyclone Grass Cutters.
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On Saturday, the Cyclone Grass Cutter Black Squad faced the Johnson Co. Longhorns in Elizabethton.
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Collin Clemson shakes off a tackle on the way to a TD for the Cyclones.
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Collin Clemson turns on the jets as he blasts down the sideline for a Cyclone TD.
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Collin Clemson tosses one downfield for the Cyclone Grass Cutters.
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The Longhorns were called for pass interference as Ben Ringley goes for a pass in the end zone.
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Jensen Cross takes a handoff from QB Collin Clemson as the Cyclones faced the Longhorns Saturday in youth league play.
In a dynamic display of junior athletics, the fifth week of Watuage Jr. Athletic League action featured a remarkable total of 19 games played at diverse venues, spanning Cloudland, Johnson County, Daniel Boone, South Greene, and Tennessee High School. This flourishing league proudly showcases a multitude of teams, comprising Cloudland, Unaka, Happy Valley, Elizabethton, David Crockett, Kingsport, Greeneville, Johnson County, Daniel Boone, South Greene, and Tennessee High School.
Star Photographer Brandon Hyde was on hand at Cloudland High School, diligently capturing the riveting moments of these contests to share with eager Star readers. The league continues to thrive, providing young athletes with valuable opportunities to showcase their talents and engage in spirited competition across a wide array of locations. Citizens Bank sponsors coverage.