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.

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Red Bank’s Salley continues torrid pace, earns Player of the Week

by Patrick MacCoon ·November 17, 2025

Jacolbi Salley and his Red Bank teammates sent a bold message last Friday in their TSSAA Class 4A second-round playoff football game against Gibbs.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Red Bank's Jacolbi Salley (24) rushed for 285 yards and three scores in this past Friday's 34-7 home win over Gibbs in the second round of the Class 4A playoffs to earn Times Free Press player of the week honors.

Sale Creek’s unbelievable run headed to Class 1A quarterfinals

by Patrick MacCoon ·November 14, 2025

Sale Creek senior Hunter Fowler shed tears of joy Friday night after helping lead his football team to its 11th win of the season and a spot in next week's TSSAA Class 1A state quarterfinals.

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Jason Fitzgerald, right, Sale Creek's current football coach, hugs former coach Ron Cox after the Panthers' 22-14 home win over Rockwood on Friday night in the second round of the TSSAA Class 1A playoffs.

East Hamilton football coach Aaron Nance resigns after successful run

by Patrick MacCoon ·November 14, 2025

One of the Chattanooga area's top high school football coaches in recent seasons is venturing into the construction business.

Staff file photo by Robin Rudd / East Hamilton football coach Aaron Nance announced his resignation from the program on Friday after leading the Hurricanes for the past three seasons.

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Sale Creek seniors help build football program’s future in historic season

by Patrick MacCoon ·November 13, 2025

With the Sale Creek football team making program history week by week this season, senior standout Hunter Fowler couldn't care less about his personal accolades.

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Sale Creek's J.D. Skiles breaks into the backfield to make a play during practice this week in preparation for the Panthers' home game against Rockwood in the second round of the TSSAA Class 1A playoffs on Friday night.

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Bradley Central linebacker Wiley Suskawicz is happy playing angry

by Patrick MacCoon ·November 13, 2025

In his 31st consecutive start for Bradley Central's varsity football team, Wiley Suskawicz earned a spot atop the program record books.

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Bradley Central senior linebacker Wiley Suskawicz, center, holds the program's record for career tackles with 318 after making 14 stops during last Friday's win at Jefferson County in the first round of the TSSAA Class 6A playoffs.

McCallie baseball standout Noah Wilson signs with Vanderbilt

by Patrick MacCoon ·November 12, 2025

Tim Corbin and the "Vandy Boys" continue to have success recruiting elite baseball players from the Chattanooga area.

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / McCallie's Noah Wilson celebrates as he rounds third base after hitting a home run against visiting Baylor on April 22, 2024. Wilson made his commitment to Vanderbilt official Wednesday, the beginning of the early signing period for NCAA Division I baseball players in the high school graduating class of 2026.

Seahawks’ Davenport earns TFP player of the week honors

by Patrick MacCoon ·November 10, 2025

Cody Davenport couldn't have asked for anything more three days ahead of his 18th birthday.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Silverdale Baptist senior running back Cody Davenport (12) set a new school record with 385 rushing yards in this past Friday's 62-35 home win over Evangelical Christian School in the first round of the TSSAA Division II-AA playoffs.

Signal Mountain girls, McCallie win 11th cross country state titles

by Patrick MacCoon ·November 8, 2025

In her final high school cross country meet, Signal Mountain senior Adelin Glover's patience and hard work paid off in a big way.

Contributed photo / The Signal Mountain girls' cross country team won its fourth consecutive TSSAA Class AA state championship, finishing first Thursday at Shelby Farms Park in Memphis. The Lady Eagles had five top-15 state placers for the first time in program history.

Chattanooga Prep falls to Forrest in battle of Mr. Football semifinalists

by Patrick MacCoon ·November 7, 2025

Chattanooga Prep senior Marquis Garnder believed he had a purpose to fulfill with his high school football team.

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Chattanooga Prep junior Cedric Baulding carries defenders down near the goal line on his 15-yard fourth-down conversion catch in Friday's game TSSAA Class 3A first-round playoff game against visiting Forrest at Howard.

Region champ Rhea County upset in first round of Class 5A bracket

by Patrick MacCoon ·November 6, 2025

Electricity coursed through Eagle Stadium when host Rhea County seemed to grab the momentum against Lawrence County in the first round of the TSSAA Class 5A playoffs.