Dynamite Dozen Dynasties No. 8: Kelli Smith has helped build Baylor’s softball dominance
There is no one more deeply rooted in helping a Chattanooga-area prep program become a dynasty than Baylor School softball coach Kelli Smith.
There is no one more deeply rooted in helping a Chattanooga-area prep program become a dynasty than Baylor School softball coach Kelli Smith.
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East Hamilton High School has named Aaron Nance as its new football coach.
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Although Brainerd refused to go away, ultimately the Panthers simply had no answer for Jahvin Carter.
Whit Muschamp decided there was no need to delay his decision any longer.
Brainerd is back in the boys' state basketball tournament thanks to a backcourt that refused to back down.
After a strong second half of the season, the Notre Dame boys' basketball team's bid for its first state title was done in by a rough fourth quarter.
Tyner Academy did not have to look far to find its next football coach.
The only thing more prominent than Brainerd's current winning streak is the size of the chip on the shoulder of everyone involved with the program.
The BlueCross Bowl is staying in the Scenic City.
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After stewing over a season-ending loss to Loudon for two years, the Brainerd boys' basketball team sizzled for 32 minutes Saturday night.
As impressive as they were, none of the previous stats related to Hamilton County's top prep basketball rivalry mattered Tuesday night.
Bradley Central football star Marcus Goree Jr. has made his decision and his college commitment. He had a long list of options.
It took overtime, and a little extra effort in the extra period, but the Brainerd boys' basketball team won again.
Less than three months after coaching Tyner Academy to its first football state title in 25 years, Scott Chandler is stepping down.
Hixson High School didn't have to look far to find its new head football coach.
Carson Gentle does not shy away from hurting feelings. In fact, that's sort of what he expects to do.
McCallie football coach Ralph Potter will be recognized this weekend for his sustained success with the Blue Tornado.
The words, and the unmistakable enthusiasm they are infused with, belong to Wes Williams.
Phil Massey is going home.
After stepping away from actively coaching prep football two years ago, Vic Grider admits he sometimes misses the adrenaline of a big win.
Josh Owensby has resigned after three seasons as Hixson High School's head football coach. Owensby has agreed to accept an offer to join the Soddy-Daisy staff …
Meigs County High School's new head football coach certainly won't need to wear a name tag.
McCallie School quarterback Jeremy St. Hilaire became Vanderbilt's first verbal commitment for the 2024 recruiting class on Saturday.
It took less than a day for one of the Chattanooga area's most successful builders of prep football programs to find his next project.
Jason Fitzgerald, who rebuilt Meigs County High School's football program into one of the area's most consistent winners, has resigned.
The University of Tennessee women's basketball team lost for the third time in the past four games, falling 91-90 at Mississippi State in double overtime Monda…
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Chattanooga Christian School President Chad Dirkse has announced he is stepping down at the end of the current school year. Dirkse, who has been the school's p…
In the race for the District 4-2A regular-season title, the Tyner boys' basketball team first had to finish off a season sweep of rival Brainerd.
A career defined by immense success is being highlighted with a pair of incredible recent achievements.
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The first time Levar Brown met Donivon Thomas, he walked away with one thought in mind.
Back in late August, Lake Clark feared his competitive football days were done.
Andrei Delinois will have four more years to work on his "y'all."
Although Cleveland High School was never in a rush to find its next head football coach, the program's new hire will certainly move quickly.
A trio of Chattanooga-area prep football stars who are on the rise as college prospects have earned a Prime Time weekend.
By the time Eddie Salter was 10 years old, he already knew he wanted to become a coach when he grew up.
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Caleb Hampton's college choice came down to not having to choose a sport.
Chris Lofton's shooting touch would have been welcomed by the Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday afternoon.
From her perspective, Shelby Denning never thought of herself as, or even wanted to be, a pioneer. She was simply following a dream.
Five of the six football players from the Chattanooga area who earned spots on the TSWA Class 4A all-state team did so as defensive selections.
Tyner's football program has continued to receive statewide recognition for its record-setting state championship season.
After helping the program win its first state title in nearly 50 years, 10 Baylor football players made the TSWA all-state team for Division II-AAA.