Patrick MacCoon

Patrick MacCoon is an avid sports lover who joined the Chattanooga Times Free Press January 2, 2019. He covers prep sports along with the Chattanooga Football Club and Chattanooga Lookouts. Patrick is a fan of Atlanta professional sports and began reading newspapers at an early age to analyze the MLB box scores. He is a graduate from Red Bank High School and the University of Tennessee (Knoxville).

Contact Patrick MacCoon at pmaccoon@timesfreepress.com or 423-757-6311.

McCallie Dr Pepper Classic again bringing in top prep hoops stars, teams

by Patrick MacCoon ·February 4, 2026

It was none other than Ernie Johnson Jr. who shared some words of wisdom before the start of the inaugural McCallie Dr Pepper Classic 10 years ago.

Staff photo / McCallie's Junior Clay snags a loose ball ahead of Hamilton Heights' Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during a Dr Pepper Classic game on Feb. 4, 2017.

Asa Fortune scores 34 points in emotional win for fifth-ranked Boyd Buchanan

by Patrick MacCoon ·February 3, 2026

Boyd Buchanan junior guard Asa Fortune showcased Tuesday night in Jett Gymnasium exactly why college Division I basketball programs are seeking his talents.

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Boyd Buchanan junior guard Asa Fortune (4) scored a career-high 34 points in Tuesday's 84-63 Division II-A East region home victory over Silverdale Baptist.

Chattanooga Football Club begins search for next head coach

by Patrick MacCoon ·February 2, 2026

Heading into season number 18 of existence, the Chattanooga Football Club has a changing of the guard.

Staff file photo by Patrick MacCoon / Former Chattanooga Football Club captain Richard Dixon makes a play on the ball during a 3-0 victory over Gold Star FC at Finley Stadium on April 1, 2023. Dixon was named interim manager of Chattanooga FC on Monday, February 2 as the club begins its preparation for the upcoming 2026 MLS Next Pro season.

Chattanooga-area wrestling teams add four TSSAA state duals titles

by Patrick MacCoon ·January 31, 2026

Cleveland High School wrestling coach Josh Bosken experienced an array of emotions during Saturday's TSSAA state duals at the Williamson County Ag Expo Center.

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Baylor senior 120-pounder Gabe Swann, top, won by technical fall, 22-4, during the Red Raiders' 38-30 victory over McCallie in the TSSAA Division II-AAA state duals final Saturday at the Williamson County Ag Expo Center.

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Baylor School honors Nick Kurtz as MLB star visits alma mater

by Patrick MacCoon ·January 31, 2026

Reigning AL rookie of the year recalls time in Chattanooga with Red Raiders

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz waves to the crowd Friday night at Baylor School's Duke Arena during a presentation at halftime of the Red Raiders' basketball game against McCallie. Kurtz, 22, who was a Baylor standout in both baseball and basketball, made his MLB debut in the 2025 season and went on to become the American League's rookie of the year.

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McCallie hits late 3-pointer to snap Baylor’s streak in hoops rivalry

by Patrick MacCoon ·January 30, 2026

McCallie senior guard Ernas Valauskas delivered a dream ending Friday night as the Blue Tornado halted a nightmarish losing streak in their basketball series with Baylor.

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Baylor's Jake Neal (3) and visiting McCallie's Ryan Wingard battle for a loose ball during Friday night's TSSAA Division II-AA East Region rivalry matchup. McCallie won 46-45 to end a nine-game losing streak in the series with the Red Raiders.

Chattanooga to host No. 1 seed Spain during 2026 FIFA World Cup

by Patrick MacCoon ·January 29, 2026

The Scenic City will host the top-ranked national men's soccer team this summer as Spain stays and practices in Chattanooga during the group stage of the World Cup.

AP photo by Frank Augstein / Spain midfielder Pedri controls the ball during a group match against Italy at the Euro 2024 tournament on June 20 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.

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Calhoun boys adapt to win high-scoring shootout at Heritage

by Patrick MacCoon ·January 28, 2026

Calhoun senior Jaden Perkins knows the driving force behind his basketball team having a great season to this point has been standout defense.

Staff photo by Seth Carpenter / Calhoun's Beau Kelly (1) takes a long shot during the Yellow Jackets' GHSA Region 7-AAA matchup at Heritage on Wednesday night in Ringgold, Ga. Calhoun won 77-73 as each team made 10 3-pointers in the game.

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Baylor’s George Emendorfer wrestles through injury to lead state’s top team

by Patrick MacCoon ·January 24, 2026

George Emendorfer started wrestling when he was 3 years old, and he fell in love with the sport. Now he's a senior at Baylor School, and that devotion to the mat hasn't changed.

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton/ Baylor senior George Emendorfer, top, wrestles host McCallie's Wyatt Boren during the 150-pound bout in Thursday's dual meet between the Chattanooga rivals. Emendorfer won by pin to help the Red Raiders to a 39-27 victory.

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East Hamilton hires former football assistant Patrick Liner as head coach

by Patrick MacCoon ·January 23, 2026

Even when he was still playing football for Dalton High School, Patrick Liner was looking forward to a future in which he hoped to one day become a head coach.