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Blogs | Prep Sports

Bad weather could cause problems in region baseball playoffs this week
I intended to write about home field advantage, and will get to it shortly, but I wonder, did anything look at the weather forecast this week? Region 3 baseball semifinals are today and finals are
May 12, 2008
Prep baseball turns to postseason tournaments
Grace Academy fell on hard times this weekend, losing to Silverdale Baptist 18-5 in the District 5-A tournament.
May 4, 2008
Five-inning games to help prep baseball tournaments
I was somewhat disappointed that an idea I had projected to the director of one of the numerous local baseball tournaments was rebuffed.
April 27, 2008
A lot of the fun is watching the extra activity
You had to be there.
April 20, 2008
It’s great to be outside, but ...
Spring is a whole different ballgame.
April 18, 2008
Several local players making a name in professional baseball
Former Baylor teammates Wes Hodges and Kane Simmons took different routes, but each is playing professional baseball.
April 13, 2008
Rome is a real threat in 7-AAAA baseball
Four games into the Region 7-AAAA baseball season and, well, the only thing for sure is we have a new player in town.
April 9, 2008
Lusk gets wish: no loser between Red Bank and Boyd-Buchanan
In a way, Steve Lusk got what he wanted Monday. There was no loser in the scheduled softball game between Red Bank and Boyd-Buchanan.
April 1, 2008
Bradley Central, Rhea County meet this week in 5-AAA showdown
There will be one unbeaten in District 5-AAA baseball after tonight and there could be none following Tuesday’s games.
March 30, 2008
Early records not a true indication of strength in North Georgia baseball
The prep baseball season begins to heat up in Northwest Georgia next week, especially in Region 7-AAAA, where league play finally begins. So, the question is, who’s the favorite? If you look at pre-region records, you might think Ridgeland, Rome and Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe are the teams to beat.
March 27, 2008
Ooltewah’s Thomas is spectacular pitching and hitting so far
The Times Free Press doesn’t make a policy of handing out player-of-the-year awards two weeks into a season. If we did, Ooltewah’s Holly Thomas would be crowned 2008 softball queen today.
March 25, 2008
No favorite emerges yet in area high school baseball
Here we are two weeks into the season, and I don’t know if anything has really been settled.
March 23, 2008
Coaches input needed in choosing all-star teams
The prep staff at the Times Free Press is in the middle of another all-star period, a time when we pour over stats, listen to coaches and try to take hundreds of athletes and pair them down to the most deserving.
March 13, 2008
McCowan weathers disorder in return to Cleveland
From now on, everything may not be smooth sailing for Jason McCowan as long as he’s boys’ basketball coach at Cleveland High School. But things can’t get much rockier than they were his first year, can they?
March 4, 2008
Facilities impressive at new Signal Mountain schools
Eddie Gravitte was kind enough to conduct a tour of the new Signal Mountain middle and high schools Sunday afternoon.
March 2, 2008
Highlights

First Person

Mother's Day in Africa a time for reflection for visitor to Ghana
2008-05-11
Each Mother’s Day, I have tried to come up with creative ways to show my mother just how much she means to me. From handmade cards, to craft projects, I’ve done it all.

Metro Chatt

Democrats call Hammond a 'mugwump'
2008-05-11
The Hamilton County Democratic Party last week issued a news release in which they called Republican sheriff nominee Jim Hammond a “mugwump” — the derogatory term for Republicans who did not support the GOP presidential candidate in 1884.

CD Reviews

CD Reviews: Justin Townes Earle: “The Good Life.” Bloodshot Records.
2008-02-11
For those who loved country before Music Row smothered it in studio laquerwork or who are just fans of flavorful southern music with short attention spans, here’s the skinny on singer/songwriter Justin Townes Earle’s studio debut “The Good LIfe”: as soon as it hits shelves March 25, pick it up.

Scenic City Sounds

Joe Buck stops by Studio '99
2008-05-09
If you were to describe Joe Buck in one word you might say “honest.”

Tech Cast

Tech Two Step, etc.
2008-05-13
This week in the column I look at what I call the Tech Two Step, the dance companies do to get your business.
States of denial
2008-04-29
Pet tech peeves
2008-04-22

Food

'Protein foods'
2008-05-07
I heard a woman talking about the rising price of rice on the news recently, and she said she’d just have to find other ways to get protein in her family’s diet.

Prep Sports

Bad weather could cause problems in region baseball playoffs this week
2008-05-12
I intended to write about home field advantage, and will get to it shortly, but I wonder, did anything look at the weather forecast this week? Region 3 baseball semifinals are today and finals are

NASCAR

Old Darlington is doing just fine after all
2008-05-11
Whether it came by accident or was the end result of a great plan by NASCAR officials doesn’t matter. The bottom line is The Lady in Black is doing just fine these days.

UT UGA UTC

Georgia: UGA clinches SEC baseball title
2008-05-12
Eighth-ranked Georgia captured the 2008 Southeastern Conference baseball title Sunday afternoon with a 12-10 win over 16th-ranked Vanderbilt at Hawkins Field.
Shouldered load
2008-03-26

NCAA

Davidson enjoying life in the Sweet 16
2008-03-27 They lined up along Faculty Drive late Wednesday afternoon, four and five deep, quite possibly more folks than Davidson College’s 1,700 total students.
Shouldered load
2008-03-26

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