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Finally hustlin’

Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009

Howard basketball coach Walter McGary would like to see his Hustlin’ Tigers compete from start to finish. The past two nights, the end result has been good, but the struggle to get there has taken its toll on the coach.

Chattanooga: Family ties led Bartlett to tennis glory

Monday, Jan. 5, 2009

Due to her family background, former Girls Preparatory School standout Claire Bartlett might have been predisposed to taking up tennis, but she has explored other activities as well. She tried basketball, soccer, swimming and volleyball, as well as drama growing up, but none of them had the same appeal.

Georgia: North Cobb edges Blue Raiders by 1

Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009

In the end, it wasn’t about the free throws Cleveland missed, but about one that North Cobb Christian School made.

Georgia: Laney is a pin collector

Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008

Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe’s Derek Laney admitted that it was “difficult” to have to cut weight to wrestle in the 189-pound class last season.

Chattanooga: Ooltewah outscores Ridgeland

Friday, Dec. 19, 2008

In a battle of strong football programs, the Ooltewah boys’ basketball team erupted for a 32-point fourth quarter and held on to defeat Ridgeland 65-61 Thursday in the first round of the Best of Preps tournament at Chattanooga Christian.

McMinn Central now 10-0

Friday, Dec. 19, 2008

When McMinn Central’s girls turned up the defensive intensity, there was nothing Grundy County could do.

Chattanooga Lady Mocs prevail before hitting road

Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008

Maybe it was the Chattanooga Lady Mocs’ recent road trip. Maybe it was an upstart, visiting Elon team.

Cleveland: Blue Raiders edge tempo-setting Bears, 48-44

Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008

The only thing that pleased Cleveland boys’ basketball coach Jason McCowan in Tuesday’s game against rival Bradley Central was the end result.

Bearettes end Cleveland’s long streak

Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008

All good things must come to an end, and Tuesday night at Cleveland High School , that was the Lady Raiders’ 53-game basketball home winning streak.

Collins Hill shades South Dade

Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008

CLEVELAND, Tenn. — The Cleveland Duals wrestling tournament had its silver anniversary Saturday, and Collins Hill High School was the team celebrating at the end. The Class AAAAA school from Suwanee, Ga., won its fifth title in the event’s 25 years.