Lindsey Young

Assistant Sports Editor

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, Heritage dominate to reach GHSA softball title rounds

by Lindsey Young ·November 1, 2024

Fridays in Columbus are, for the most part, when GHSA softball state titles are won. Based on that, Gordon Lee and Heritage are in great shape.

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Gordon Lee senior Gracie Helton drove in five runs on a pair of hits, including a grand slam, as the Lady Trojans downed Toombs County on Friday to reach the GHSA Class A Division I championship round in Columbus.

Patient Gordon Lee, homer-happy Heritage closer to GHSA titles

by Lindsey Young ·October 31, 2024

Two different approaches, two similar outcomes for the Gordon Lee High School softball team over two days in Columbus.

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton/ Gordon Lee pitcher Laney Wilson rebounded from a tough outing Wednesday to earn the win Thursday as the Lady Trojans topped Bremen in a GHSA Class A Division I winners-bracket semifinal in Columbus.

Heritage rocks LaFayette, Gordon Lee also rolls in GHSA softball

by Lindsey Young ·October 30, 2024

Practice sometimes does make perfect. Take Heritage senior catcher Ella Blansit, for instance.

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton/ Heritage's Macie Collins, pictured, joined Ella Blansit, Jenna Ryans and Brylee Pritchett with two hits each as the Lady Generals rolled past LaFayette 10-0 on Wednesday.

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Silverdale Baptist upset win tops prep football surprise list

by Lindsey Young, Patrick MacCoon ·October 29, 2024

Here are the top five surprising results from this past week's high school football action in the Greater Chattanooga area that caught the attention of the Times Free Press staff:

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Silverdale Baptist Academy's Connor Jenne (8) has been red-hot, leading the Seahawks' attack of late with 12 touchdowns compared to just one turnover over his past three games.

Familiar foes Heritage and LaFayette meet as GHSA softball Elite Eight begins

by Lindsey Young ·October 29, 2024

LaFayette hopes the fourth time will be the charm as the GHSA Fastpitch Softball Championships begin Wednesday in Columbus.

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton/ LaFayette pitcher Olivia Free is coming off back-to-back playoff shutout wins as the Lady Ramblers prepare to face familiar foe Heritage in the start of the GHSA Fastpitch Softball Championships Wednesday in Columbus.

Young: Bill Chappell’s influence felt well beyond the football field

by Lindsey Young ·October 28, 2024

Every journalist has a moment in his or her career where it's either pass the test or move on.

Staff file photo / Bill Chappell poses for a photo at the stadium that bears his name. The legendary Dalton High School football coach passed away Sunday at the age of 91, leaving a legacy that can be felt far off the football field.

Calhoun, Gordon Lee advance to GHSA volleyball state finals

by Lindsey Young ·October 26, 2024

The Chattanooga area has never had a GHSA volleyball state champion, but two teams have a shot to change that very soon.

Staff file photo / Calhoun and Gordon Lee will play for GHSA volleyball state championships after winning semifinals on Saturday in Atlanta.

Calhoun crushes Heritage to clinch GHSA Region 7-AAA title

by Lindsey Young ·October 25, 2024

As the calendar closes in on November, high school football coaches across the country want to see their teams begin peaking with the playoffs near.

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Calhoun football coach Clay Stephenson's team got off to a quick start at home and never looked back Friday while downing Heritage 38-0 and clinching the GHSA Region 7-AAA championship.

Georgia prep football roundup: Chattooga’s Zayden Cook runs for nearly 500 yards vs. Dade

by Lindsey Young ·October 25, 2024

Chattooga senior running back Zayden Cook continued a magical season for himself and his team Friday night.

Staff photo by Robin Rudd / Chattooga running back Zayden Cook takes a handoff during a game at Gordon Lee on Sept. 27 in Chicamauga, Ga. The senior standout padded his state-leading rushing total Friday night with close to 500 yards in a win over Dade County.

Heritage moves on in GHSA softball; Dade eliminated on walk-off

by Lindsey Young ·October 25, 2024

The Heritage High School softball team rebounded from a rare loss and extended its season. Dade County was not as fortunate.