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Christine Palisoc was determined to join the party. She just took a much longer route to get there than her teammates.

Tuesday afternoon, shockwaves were sent through the nation when video footage was aired of multiple Rutgers University men's basketball practices in which head coach Mike Rice was seen kicking players and hurling basketballs as well as inappropriate slurs at them.

Emma McCallie's Girls Preparatory School tennis career has been a steady mix of ability and adjustment.

D.J. Bowles was impressed by the Wichita State coaching staff when they recruited him towards their basketball program, enough to the point that he signed with the school in November. He admitted Wednesday that he will be watching when his future program tries to "Shock" the world again Saturday in the NCAA Final Four in Atlanta when they face Louisville, the tournament's top seed.

Coming off a 13-day break between matches, East Hamilton soccer coach John Millard purposely scheduled a match against a tough opponent to see how his team would respond immediately out of spring break.

Silverdale Baptist Academy girls' basketball coach David Massengill has stepped down after five seasons with the program.

Calhoun boys' soccer coach Matt Rice has guided his team to an 8-0 record and a combined score of 58-1.

After 25 seasons, Susan Ray no longer is McMinn County High School's tennis coach.

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Lee University women's basketball coach Marty Rowe said his team wanted to make sure its last season in the NAIA was memorable. In totals wins and overall success, the Lady Flames did just that.

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Westmont women’s basketball team had a big 13-2 second-half run to pull away from Lee University and claim the NAIA Division I national championship 71-65.

After watching former standout Luis Salazar score 76 goals in a three-year career, Dalton soccer coach Matt Cheaves didn't believe it was possible for anybody to top that record in a three-year span.

With contributions from all around, the Baylor girls' tennis team was able to secure its third straight Decoturf national championship this weekend in Louisville, Ky.

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — As he walked off the floor Friday evening, Howard junior Chris Walton stared at the scoreboard facing him.

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Howard boys’ basketball team saw their 2012-2013 season come to a close in the Class AA state semifinals, falling 67-53 to Jackson South Side.

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Before their Class AA state quarterfinal game Thursday, the Howard boys' basketball players sat at the very top of the bleachers — some with headphones on, others relaxing and watching the game before theirs.

Rhea County High School will be bringing in a whole lot of new to the 2013 football season.

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Howard boys’ basketball team advanced to the Class AA state semifinals with a 59-43 win over East Nashville on Thursday at the Murphy Center.

Doug Greene has stepped down as head coach of the Rhea County football team, and will return to the Ooltewah sidelines as defensive coordinator, he confirmed on Thursday morning.

Even with all of the elements swirling around Howard School, its boys' basketball program is making its 25th state tournament appearance today — and its fourth in four years.

Saturday provided McMinn Central senior Elizabeth Masengil a small bit of pleasure in what had been a crazy eight days.

After a one-year absence coaching the Chattanooga Christian tennis team, Sue Webb returned to lead the program into the 2013 season.

DALTON, Ga. — For the first time in four matches, Dalton High School didn't need penalty kicks to decide the outcome of its soccer match against rival Southeast Whitfield.

The roster for the Ooltewah boys' soccer team has had a huge makeover from the past two seasons.

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The outcome of Bradley Central's Class AAA state quarterfinal girls' basketball game against Science Hill came down to some little things the Bearettes needed to do better, as well as one big thing — shoot — that they needed to do a lot better.

Chattanooga Christian's Shawn Brower recently was named the National Federation of High School Coaches' Association coach of the year for boys' soccer.

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — It was a tough decision, but ultimately, Tiffany Lewis chose to sacrifice individual success for the potential of team success.

The Bradley Central girls’ basketball team saw their season come to an end in the Class AAA state quarterfinals, falling to second-ranked Science Hill 64-38 at the Murphy Center.

Ever since he took over as the Bradley Central girls' basketball coach three seasons ago, Jason Reuter has applied a "next person up" approach with the team.

WATERTOWN, Tenn. — It took the Grace Academy basketball team until the second half to make the adjustments needed to compete in its Class A sectional matchup against fourth-ranked Watertown.

WATERTOWN, Tenn. — The Grace Academy basketball team saw their season come to a close Monday in a Class A sectional game, falling 59-39 to Watertown.

It might seem unfathomable, but the Grace Academy basketball team might be more comfortable tonight in their surroundings than Watertown, their opponent in a Class A sectional game.

The Class AAA third-ranked Bradley Central girls will play second-ranked Science Hill at 2 in the first round of the TSSAA state basketball tournament, starting Wednesday at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro.

ENGLEWOOD, Tenn. — Because there is no instant replay in high school basketball, there is no way to tell whether Cannon County guard Abby Jakes' 3-pointer got off before the final buzzer.

ENGLEWOOD, Tenn. — Cannon County guard Abby Jakes hit a controversial 3-pointer at the buzzer, and the Lionettes defeated McMinn Central 57-56 to advance to the Class AA state tournament.

ENGLEWOOD, Tenn. — Tonight, McMinn Central senior Kelsey Young will step on the school's basketball court in a Class AA sectional matchup against Cannon County.

ATHENS, Tenn. — In a game of inches Thursday, the difference in the Region 3-AA boys' basketball championship was the 81 that Brandon Walters presented.

ATHENS, Tenn. — Howard claimed their third consecutive Region 3-AA championship Thursday, defeating McMinn Central 60-59 at McMinn County High School.

ATHENS, Tenn. — McMinn Central High School basketball coach Johnny Morgan looked at simple mathematics prior to his team's Region 3-AA championship game against East Hamilton on Wednesday.

ATHENS, Tenn. — The McMinn Central girls’ basketball team defeated East Hamilton 68-46 to claim the Region 3-AA championship.

ATHENS, Tenn. — Even with his team down nine points with 6:34 remaining in its Region 3-AA semifinal game Tuesday against Brainerd, McMinn Central guard Josh Scudder had no doubt the Chargers would find a way to win.

ATHENS, Tenn. — Howard held a huge edge in experience Tuesday evening in its Region 3-AA semifinal basketball game against Central.

ATHENS, Tenn. — The McMinn Central boys’ basketball team claimed a 55-47 victory over Brainerd in the Region 3-AA semifinals at McMinn County.

ATHENS, Tenn. — It took a while for East Hamilton senior Jessica Caudle to embrace being a leader of the Lady Hurricanes basketball team, yet graduation last spring and defections before this season gave her little choice.

ATHENS, Tenn. — McMinn Central girls' basketball coach Johnny Morgan already has the reigning Miss Basketball winner to handle any deficiencies his team might have in scoring.

Patience eventually paid off in a big way for Baylor School senior Simon Holden.

ATHENS, Tenn. — The East Hamilton girls basketball team advanced to the Region 3-AA championship game with a 54-39 win over Tyner.

ENGLEWOOD, Tenn. — The McMinn Central girls’ basketball team advanced to the Region 3-AA championship with a 51-44 victory over Meigs County on Monday at McMinn County.

There haven't been any magic formulas during Walker Valley's recent run of boys' basketball success.

ENGLEWOOD, Tenn. — As the days passed after McMinn Central's District 5-AA boys' championship win, the local conversation shifted to how the Chargers would fare in the Region 3-AA tournament.

ENGLEWOOD, Tenn. — The McMinn Central boys’ basketball team advanced to the Region 3-AA semifinals with an 82-49 victory over Tyner Saturday in Englewood.

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