http://www.kingtornado.com en-us en-us http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/wtrack/2012-13/releases/20130517yysh4r BRISTOL, Tenn. – The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced their All-Region track and field teams on Friday, and 11 King University student-athletes were recognized. Six members of the men’s track and field team were named All-Southeast Region while five women earned the same distinction. Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/wtrack/2012-13/releases/20130517yysh4r 2013-05-17T04:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/dance/2012-13/releases/20130517h5a7f8 BRISTOL, Tenn. – King University Athletic Director David Hicks announced that Kody Pratt has been hired as the new dance coach. Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/dance/2012-13/releases/20130517h5a7f8 2013-05-17T04:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/cheer/2012-13/releases/201305170d19on BRISTOL, Tenn. – King University is pleased to announce that Debbie Neilson has been hired as King’s cheerleading head coach. Neilson has extensive experience coaching high school and college cheerleaders in the Bristol area for nearly 20 years. Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/cheer/2012-13/releases/201305170d19on 2013-05-17T04:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/20130515kr2rch BRISTOL, Tenn. – Nate Moorman, King University’s men’s wrestling coach announced the dates for the Tornado Wrestling Camps at King University. The camp will take place from June 16-20 and is open to ages 11 and older. Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/wrest/2012-13/releases/20130515kr2rch 2013-05-15T04:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/201305141piilb BRISTOL, Tenn. – Along with her conference accolades, King University softball pitcher Hannah Light earned All-Southeast Region recognition this week. Light was named to the Daktronics All-Southeast Region second team after leading Conference Carolinas in wins and strikeouts. Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/201305141piilb 2013-05-14T04:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/wsoc/2013-14/releases/2013051485iyn3 BRISTOL, Tenn. – Women’s soccer coach Simon Duffy announced the King University women’s soccer schedule on Tuesday. The 2013 slate features nine home contests. Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/wsoc/2013-14/releases/2013051485iyn3 2013-05-14T04:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/20130514vxh93k BRISTOL, Tenn. – King University head men’s basketball coach George Pitts announced former Tornado student-athlete, J.T. Blair is joining his staff. Blair spent last season as an assistant coach at Lees-McRae College after graduating from King in 2010. Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mbkb/2012-13/releases/20130514vxh93k 2013-05-14T04:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/General_News/2012-13/TACGolf2013 ABINGDON, Va. – On Monday, the King University Tornado Athletic Club held their inaugural golf tournament at Glenrochie Country Club in Abingdon, Va. The tournament was played in a scramble format between the 12 teams. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/General_News/2012-13/TACGolf2013 2013-04-11T04:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/20130512bzeojw LAKELAND, Fla. – The King University women’s wrestling team competed at the 2013 Body Bar Championships on Sunday, and the Tornado came home with three first place finishes and two runner-ups. Sarah Hildebrandt (55-kg), Lorrie Ramos (67-kg) and Julia Salata (72-kg) all returned home from Florida with titles. Sun, 12 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/wwrest/2012-13/releases/20130512bzeojw 2013-05-12T04:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/msoc/2013-14/releases/20130510idh2wx BRISTOL, Tenn. – New King University men’s soccer head coach John Miglarese announced the 2013 men’s soccer schedule last week, that features seven home contests. Fri, 10 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/msoc/2013-14/releases/20130510idh2wx 2013-05-10T04:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/General_News/2012-13/2013_Tornado_Athletic_Club_Golf BRISTOL, Tenn. – The King University athletic department will hold their inaugural Tornado Athletic Club Golf Tournament on Monday, May 13 at Glenrochie Country Club in Abingdon, Va. The tournament will be played in a four-person select shot format. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/General_News/2012-13/2013_Tornado_Athletic_Club_Golf 2013-04-11T04:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mgolf/2012-13/releases/20130508bxt8s6 HOWEY-IN-THE-HILLS, Fla. – In the third round of the NCAA South/Southeast Regional, King University’s Richard Powell carded a 79. With a three-round total of 235, Powell did not qualify to advance to the NCAA Championship. Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mgolf/2012-13/releases/20130508bxt8s6 2013-05-08T04:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mgolf/2012-13/releases/20130507x14xuk HOWEY-IN-THE-HILLS, Fla. – In the second round of the NCAA South/Southeast Regional, King University’s Richard Powell turned in his second consecutive score of 78. Tue, 07 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mgolf/2012-13/releases/20130507x14xuk 2013-05-07T04:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mgolf/2012-13/releases/20130506fco7ca HOWEY-IN-THE-HILLS, Fla. – Richard Powell made history on Monday as he became the first King University men’s golfer to compete in an NCAA Regional Championship. Powell carded a 78 in the first round of the NCAA South/Southeast Regional at Mission Inn Resort & Club. Mon, 06 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mgolf/2012-13/releases/20130506fco7ca 2013-05-06T04:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mtrack/2012-13/releases/20130506m7f0i2 BRISTOL, Tenn. – King University head cross country and track and field coach Peter Dalton has accepted the position of Assistant Cross Country Coach and Track at Lipscomb University. Peter will remain at King through May 31 and will coach our student-athletes at the NCAA Championships, and will assist the current staff as they wrap up recruiting efforts for fall 2013. Mon, 06 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mtrack/2012-13/releases/20130506m7f0i2 2013-05-06T04:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/General_News/2012-13/BRC_Spring_Update BRISTOL, Tenn. – With all of the athletic competitions complete, King University holds an 19-4 lead over Lees-McRae College in the inaugural Blue Ridge Cup. The Tornado took eight of the final nine points this spring to extend their advantage over the Bobcats. Mon, 06 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/General_News/2012-13/BRC_Spring_Update 2013-05-06T04:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/cycle/2012-13/releases/201305059uhi50 OGDEN, Utah – The King University cycling team wrapped up their season at the Collegiate Road Nationals over the weekend. The Tornado came in with an eighth place finish of 45 Division II teams. Sun, 05 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/cycle/2012-13/releases/201305059uhi50 2013-05-05T04:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/General_News/2012-13/050113_SA_Banquet BRISTOL, Tenn. – On Tuesday night, King University had their annual Student-Athlete Banquet where they recognized each sport and the graduating seniors. King also announced their Male and Female Athletes of the Year as well as the SAAC Scholar Athletes of the Year. Eddie Piccinini and Hannah Witt were selected athletes of the year while Pete Griffith and Maegan Henry earned scholar athlete of the year distinction. Emily Martin was also named King’s Senior Academic Athlete of the Year. Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/General_News/2012-13/050113_SA_Banquet 2013-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/201304092cazha BRISTOL, Tenn. - King University head softball coach Jenn Testa has announced the dates for the summer camps at King. There will be four different sections, starting with hitting and youth camps in the middle of June. The camps will end with pitcher/catcher and advanced skills camps at the end of the month. Thu, 02 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/sball/2012-13/releases/201304092cazha 2013-05-02T04:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/20130430ek3j52 BRISTOL, Tenn. – King University women’s basketball coach Josh Thompson has announced the dates for this summer’s girls’ basketball camp. The camp will take place from July 8-12 on the campus of King University. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/wbkb/2012-13/releases/20130430ek3j52 2013-04-30T04:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130429z4drr1 BURLINGTON, N.C. – After dropping their first game of the Conference Carolinas Baseball Tournament on Sunday, the second game between King University and Coker College was postponed until Monday afternoon. The Tornado dug out of a 3-0 deficit, but the Cobras bounced right back to take the game 6-3. Sun, 28 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130429z4drr1 2013-04-28T04:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130428apnqnf BURLINGTON, N.C. – Due to rain moving through the Burlington area, the completion of the King University-Coker College baseball game has been postponed. The Conference Carolinas Baseball Tournament championship game is scheduled to resume tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. in Burlington. Sun, 28 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130428apnqnf 2013-04-28T04:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/2013042838wwzj BURLINGTON, N.C. – Coming into the day, the task for the third seeded King University baseball team was simple, win and the Conference Carolinas Tournament championship was theirs. However, second seed Coker College had other ideas as their offense erupted for 14 runs on 18 hits to force a winner-take-all game with the 14-11 victory. Sun, 28 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/2013042838wwzj 2013-04-28T04:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mgolf/2012-13/releases/201304284ptiaw BRISTOL, Tenn. – The King University men’s golf may not have qualified for the NCAA Division II South-Southeast Regional, but senior Richard Powell qualified as an individual. Powell is the first King men's golfer to qualify for the NCAA Championships. Only four individuals from each region are selected. Sun, 28 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mgolf/2012-13/releases/201304284ptiaw 2013-04-28T04:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130427v0ass4 BURLINGTON, N.C. – With a spot in the Conference Carolinas Baseball Tournament championship on the line, third seed King University’s Reiss Stanley shutdown the top seed, and No. 1 ranked Mount Olive College offense for six innings. The Tornado bats stayed hot as King topped the Trojans 6-4 to move into the title game. Sat, 27 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130427v0ass4 2013-04-27T04:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130426c5ziba BURLINGTON, N.C. – In their second game of the Conference Carolinas Baseball Tournament, third seeded King University jumped on third seed Coker College early, and didn’t look back. The Tornado turned three double plays behind the complete game performance by Alex Gonzalez on the mound in the 7-2 victory to stay in the winner’s bracket. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130426c5ziba 2013-04-26T04:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mtrack/2012-13/releases/2013042684cmd3 HILLSDALE, Mich. – At the Gina Relays, hosted by Hillsdale College, Spencer Frantom made a little King University history. The junior broke the school record in the 10,000 meter run with a time of 30:11.32. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/mtrack/2012-13/releases/2013042684cmd3 2013-04-26T04:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130425k43cvf BRISTOL, Tenn. – During the first day of the Conference Carolinas Baseball Tournament, the conference awarded their all-conference performers. King University’s Steven Todoschuk, Josh Huffman, Garrett Cook, Tyler Gaby and Cory Rhodes all earned second team honors. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130425k43cvf 2013-04-25T04:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130425x37uym BURLINGTON, N.C. – In the opening game of the Conference Carolinas Baseball Tournament, it looked as though third seeded King University would cruise past fourth seed Belmont Abbey College. However, the Crusaders tied the game with a five run seventh, but the Tornado answered with a run in the bottom of the inning to take the game 7-6 and move into the winner’s bracket. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130425x37uym 2013-04-25T04:00:00Z http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/msoc/2012-13/releases/20130424txmqij BRISTOL, Tenn. – King University soccer coaches Simon Duffy and John Miglarese have announced their dates for the Tornado Soccer Camps this summer on King University’s campus. The camps are open to all players of any level and will take place from June 10-14 and July 15-19. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.kingtornado.com/sports/msoc/2012-13/releases/20130424txmqij 2013-04-24T04:00:00Z