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Larry Bowling—Basketball & Track—Graduated 1963<br /> During his time at EHS, Bowling held records in both the 400-meter dash and long jump. He also competed at the state level in the 400. <br /> In basketball, Bowling has the highest free throw made in a single season, going 113-of-115.
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Larry Bowling—Basketball & Track—Graduated 1963
During his time at EHS, Bowling held records in both the 400-meter dash and long jump. He also competed at the state level in the 400.
In basketball, Bowling has the highest free throw made in a single season, going 113-of-115.

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  • Ed Alexander—Football & Contributor—Graduated 1969<br /> For the Cyclones, Alexander was a three-year starter at both linebacker and kicker. He is a recipient of the Bulldog Laws Award. <br /> Alexander worked in the Elizabethton City School system from 1975 through 2015 during that time he was a teacher, coach, vice principal, principal, and the Elizabethton City Schools superintendent. He would play a crucial role in the construction of Citizens Bank Stadium and the new softball and baseball fields at T.A. Dugger Jr. High School.
  • Tommy Arnett—Tennis—Graduated 1968<br /> After thriving as a player for Elizabethton High and Carson-Newman, Arnett enjoyed a tremendous collegiate coaching career at Bluefield, Newberry, and Tusculum. During his 14 years with Tusculum, he produced a 439-152 record, 10 South Atlantic Conference championships (plus five SAC tournament titles) and 13 NCAA tournament appearances.<br /> With his squads going 172-45 in conference play and achieving a national ranking on 13 occasions, Arnett was named SAC Coach of the year on six occasions.<br /> In 1968, Arnett and fellow senior Tim Sheffield were the first players to ever represent EHS (and win a match) at the state tennis tournament.
  • Larry Bowling—Basketball & Track—Graduated 1963<br /> During his time at EHS, Bowling held records in both the 400-meter dash and long jump. He also competed at the state level in the 400. <br /> In basketball, Bowling has the highest free throw made in a single season, going 113-of-115.
  • Chelsea Bowling—Basketball & Golf—Graduated 2011<br /> In basketball, Bowling was an all-conference selection (2007-2011), a regional all-tournament team pick (2008-2011), and a state tournament honorable mention (2011). Bowling would also become Elizabethton High School's first female golfer to make it to the state tournament. <br /> While playing basketball at King, Bowling made the all-conference team (2012 through 2014), second-team all conference (2015), scholar athlete of the year. She was also ranked 29th in the country in DII for 3-point percentage in 2015.
  • The late Dr. James F. "Fred" Ervin—Football—Graduated 1979<br /> As a three-year starter for the Cyclones football squad, Ervin's athletic accolades included being a two-time All-Conference selection, an All Upper East Tennessee pick, an honorable mention all-conference pick, and a second team All-State selection. <br /> At the collegiate level, Ervin received a scholarship to the Tuskegee Institute.<br /> Ervin would go on to have an extensive career as a coach and teacher.
  • Bill Hitchcock—Basketball—Graduated 1956<br /> Hitchcock was the leading scorer for the 1955-56 Cyclones basketball team. He made the 1956 District-1 All Tournament Team and the All-Big Six Team. <br /> Hitchcock would receive a partial scholarship to ETSU before accepting a full ride at LMU where he played for two years.
  • Taylor Hodge—Soccer & Football—Graduated 2010<br /> Playing soccer for the Cyclones, Hodge had 60 goals and 20 assists. He would also play as a wide receiver and defensive back during which he receivied many accolades. Hyder now serves in the Army as an infrantry sniper.
  • Chuck Hyder—Football—Graduated 1972<br /> Hyder was a three-year starter for the Elizabethton football team during which he was an All-Big 7 honorable mention his sophomore and junior years. His senior season as a fullback, Hyder recorded 600-plus yards and seven rushing touchdowns. Hyder also made both the coaches' second team and the Elizabethton Star All-Big 9 squads. He would go on to sign with North Carolina State.
  • Erin Kiser—Basketball & Softabll—Graduated 2011<br /> In softball, Kiser was selected to the All-State team in 2010 and 2011. She led the state in home runs both years. She was also All-Conference and All-Tournament in 2009, 2010, and 2011. <br /> On the basketball court, Kiser was All-District her junior and senior years. She was also conference and all-region her senior season. <br /> She graduated with a 4.0 GPA from both high school and college.
  • Nelson B. "Buddy" Thompson—Football—Graduated 1955<br /> Thompson, a standout QB for the Cyclones, would be selected to both the Big-5 Football Team and First-Team All-Conference Quarterback. Thompson started during both his junior and senior seasons. During his junior year (1953), the Cyclones won the Big-5 Championship while going 9-1-1. During his senior season (1954), the Cyclones were 10-1.
  • Rick Wagner—Football—Graduated 1977<br /> Wagner led the Cyclones football team in tackles in 1976. Wagner's accolades include All-Conference, the Bulldog Laws Award, and an All Big 9 selection. His college career included playing offensive guard at Appalachian State where he received a full-ride scholarship. Wagner also had a stint at Carson Newman.
  • Star Photo/Bryce Phillips<br /> The 2017 Elizabethton High School Sports Hall of Fame class is pictured with fellow members of the Hall of Fame after Thursday night's induction ceremony.
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