Lindsey Young

Lindsey Young is the assistant sports editor at the Times Free Press and began his career with the News Free-Press in 1986 after graduating from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications and associate’s degrees in English and Psychology. At the News Free Press and now the Times Free Press he has covered preps, mostly in the Northwest Georgia area, including numerous state championships, and has won several Tennessee Sports Writers Association awards. He was the paper’s NASCAR beat writer for 12 years and has, over the years, covered a Super Bowl, two World Series, many college football games and served as the beat writer for UTC for parts of three years. Lindsey is a 2024 inductee into the Greater Chattanooga Sports Hall of Fame.

Contact Lindsey Young at lyoung@timesfreepress.com or 423-757-6296.

Gordon Lee sweeps Washington County to reach state semifinals

by Lindsey Young ·May 7, 2025

Gordon Lee faced a big challenge Wednesday against Washington County.

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Gordon Lee senior Aiden Goodwin pitches against Washington County on Wednesday in Chickamauga, Ga. Goodwin helped the host Trojans to a sweep of the best-of-three series in the GHSA Class A Division I quarterfinals.

Ringgold’s best season ends with 2-0 loss in soccer second round, while Northwest Whitfield moves on in AAA

by Lindsey Young ·May 5, 2025

Endings are tough for any athletic team, especially when that team can go down as the best in program history.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Ringgold's Michael Gray (22) challengers a Shaw player. Ringgold hosted Shaw in the GHSA boys state soccer tournament on May 5, 2025.

Gordon Lee overcomes delays to sweep ACE Charter, reach quarterfinals

by Lindsey Young ·May 1, 2025

It took nearly seven hours, but the extra effort was worth it for the Gordon Lee baseball team, which is moving on to the GHSA state quarterfinals.

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Gordon Lee's Aiden Goodwin pitches against Macon's ACE Charter during Thursday's opening game of their best-of-three series in the second round of the GHSA Class A Division I playoffs in Chickamauga, Ga.

Dalton boys’ soccer team gets defensive in playoff win over Pace

by Lindsey Young ·April 30, 2025

Dalton boys' soccer coach Matt Cheaves has normally relied on his players' speed and natural skill to limit the scoring ability of opponents.

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Coach Matt Cheaves and his Dalton Catamounts soccer team earned a spot in the GHSA Class AAAA quarterfinals with a 3-0 home win over Pace Academy on Wednesday.

GHSA playoffs roundup: Ringgold rallies, Gordon Lee dominates in do-or-die baseball games

by Lindsey Young ·April 26, 2025

Ringgold and Gordon Lee remained alive in the GHSA baseball playoffs with victories in must-win home games, but they did so in distinctly different ways.

Staff file photo by Robin Rudd / Ringgold's Jackson Black, left, was one of the key players in the Tigers' 5-4 home win against Jackson on Saturday.

GHSA baseball roundup: Northwest Whitfield advances; Gordon Lee, Ringgold face third games

by Lindsey Young ·April 25, 2025

If the remainder of this year's GHSA baseball postseason is anything like Friday for area teams, then fans better buckle up.

Staff photo by Abby White / Northwest Whitfield's baseball team waits in the dugout for the start of a playoff game Friday against Islands in Tunnel Hill, Ga.

Young: Falcons, Titans should take these paths to draft success

by Lindsey Young ·April 23, 2025

Tired of mock drafts? Have you felt nauseated by draft experts using an exhausting amount of time to discuss mediocre quarterbacks?

AP photo by Michael Conroy / Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot speaks during a Feb. 27 news conference at the NFL's scouting combine in Indianapolis. Atlanta's first pick of this year's draft is No. 15, but the Falcons could trade up to improve their position or down to gain more selections.

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Invigorated Gordon Lee armed for deep baseball playoff run

by Lindsey Young ·April 22, 2025

This is the 14th season Mike Dunfee has called the shots from the Gordon Lee High School baseball dugout and, in his own words, it's been one of his most enjoyable.

Staff file photo by Robin Rudd / Kaden Ellis, left, and Dustin Day (12) are part of a talented and deep Gordon Lee pitching staff. The Trojans enter this week's Class A Division I baseball playoffs as the tournament's No. 1 seed.

Ringgold wins late-season crucial 7-AA baseball game

by Lindsey Young ·April 15, 2025

Tuesday night presented an unusual late-season situation for the Ringgold Tigers.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Ringgold's Haddon Fries smacked a two-run double in the bottom of the sixth inning to help lead the Tigers past Coahulla Creek 3-1 Tuesday night in Ringgold in Region 7-AA late-season action.

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Not as much on the line in NW Georgia as GHSA baseball winds down

by Lindsey Young ·April 14, 2025

In past years, the final week of the prep baseball regular season would be filled with drama, but for the great majority of teams in Northwest Georgia, there are few win-or-stay-home games this year.