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.

Red Raiders rally late to beat Silverdale Baptist

by Patrick MacCoon ·December 29, 2025

Quinn McDowell was visually upset with his Baylor basketball squad as he ripped into his team during a second-half timeout in Monday's matchup against Silverdale Baptist.

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Baylor's Mantas Paldauskas shoots during the first half of Monday's 57-56 win over Silverdale Baptist in the Christmas Tournament held at Christian Heritage High School.

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CCS senior point guard one of many to watch in upcoming Best of Preps tournament

by Patrick MacCoon ·December 27, 2025

As Tommy Fox watches and instructs the Chattanooga Christian School boys' basketball team, the city's all-time leading scorer can't help but see something familiar in son Jack, who is averaging nearly 30 points per game nine games into his senior season.

Staff File photo/ Chattanooga Christian's Jack Fox (12) weaves past Signal Mountain's Christopher Kennedy (5) during last year's Best of Preps basketball tournament at Chattanooga State.

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Chatt Prep star Derrick Roberson motivated to win a third state title

by Patrick MacCoon ·December 24, 2025

Since taking his first steps, Derrick Roberson Jr. has gravitated toward the game of basketball.

Staff Photo by Patrick MacCoon / Chattanooga Prep senior Derrick Roberson Jr., right, has developed into one of the top prep players in the state.

Judah Richardson’s career night sparks Silverdale Baptist boys to road win

by Patrick MacCoon ·December 19, 2025

Judah Richardson's aggressiveness driving to the basket has paid off handsomely, with the Silverdale Baptist Academy senior helping spark the Seahawks to a 7-2 start on the hardwood.

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Silverdale Baptist Academy junior Parker Holland shoots a 3-pointer in the Seahawks' win Friday night at Soddy Daisy.

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Antonela Suzuki leaves lasting mark on East Hamilton volleyball program

by Patrick MacCoon ·December 18, 2025

Over the past six years, Antonela Tomić Suzuki has poured her heart and soul into the East Hamilton volleyball program as its head coach.

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Antonela Suzuki, right, led the East Hamilton volleyball program to 157 wins in her six seasons at the helm, a tenure that also included five district championships, four region titles and two state runner-up finishes. Suzuki announced Monday that she will step away from coaching to spend more time with her family.

Red Bank basketball teams sweep Signal Mountain heading into holiday break

by Patrick MacCoon ·December 16, 2025

Nick Fike and Kelvin Clay have a lot to be excited about and thankful for over this holiday season.

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Red Bank senior DJ Wilbur (0) scored 15 of his team-high 26 points in the third quarter of Tuesday's 73-68 home District 6-AAA victory over Signal Mountain.

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McCallie Invitational renamed to honor wrestling coach Gordon Connell

by Patrick MacCoon ·December 13, 2025

Gordon Connell wore the same tie Friday he sported at the inaugural McCallie Invitational, which he founded in 1981 as the Blue Tornado's head coach at the time.

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Longtime McCallie wrestling coach Gordon Connell, who headed the program for 31 years and continues to serve as an assistant for the Blue Tornado, speaks during a reception Friday on campus ahead of the school's 45th annual wrestling tournament that was renamed in his honor.

Baylor’s Gabriel Georges, South Pittsburg’s Cooper earn Mr. Football titles

by Patrick MacCoon ·December 9, 2025

Dreams continue to come true for a pair of Chattanooga-area high school football stars, who each have their senior season still to come.

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton/ Baylor junior running back David Gabriel Georges (0) became the fifth Chattanooga-area high school football talent to win multiple Mr. Football awards. Less than a week after winning the Division II-AAA state championship, Gabriel Georges won his classifications top individual honor presented by the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on Tuesday.

Marion County repeat attempt falls short as Huntingdon claims TSSAA Class 2A football state title

by Patrick MacCoon ·December 6, 2025

Marion County's Mason Mays knew he had nothing to hold his head down about after Saturday's season-closing 20-7 defeat to Huntingdon in the BlueCross Bowl Class 2A state title game at Finley Stadium.

Staff Photo by Seth Carpenter/ Huntingdon's Tyreke Hutch (5) runs into Marion County's Ashton Martin (13) to put a stop to his run during the Blue Cross Bowl Class 2A state championship football game at Finley Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025.

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Marion County senior Martin a leader on, off the field

by Patrick MacCoon ·December 5, 2025

Marion County senior outside linebacker Ashton Martin stands in a class of his own.