Dobyns-Bennett boys hoops team marks 2,000th win; tops in nation

The Indians top the list kept by the National Federation of State High School Associations, going 2,000-667 since the school?s program began in 1918.

Dobyns-Bennett was behind the Centralia (Ill.) Orphans at the end of the 2004-2005 season, with a record of 1,961-650 to Centralia?s 1,969-839 since 1905.

But the Orphans slipped to a 6-20 record in 2005-2006 and are 4-11 so far this season.

The Indians went 25-10 last season and are 14-7 with Friday?s 65-55 win over local conference rival Sullivan Central.

Dobyns-Bennett hasn?t won a state championship since the 1944-45 season, according to school records, but holds dozens of conference and regional titles.

?I know there was pressure on our guys from the start, but they were very relaxed and I think they were very focused,? coach Charlie Morgan told the Kingsport Times-News. ?I?m really, really happy for these guys.?

Senior point guard Josef Throp had a game-high 16 points and the Indians hit six free throws in the final minute to seal the win.