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 assistant coach leads with lessons taught by late grandfather

by Patrick MacCoon ·November 6, 2025

Nearly a decade after his giving his all as a Red Bank High School athlete, Will Davis is doing the same as an assistant coach for the Lions.

Contributed photo / Red Bank assistant football coach Will Davis wears a necklace with a picture of himself and his late grandfather, Richard West, a beloved Chattanooga sports figure who died in April.

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Hixson’s Ryan Burney, fellow seniors eager to make playoff run

by Patrick MacCoon ·November 5, 2025

Any time Hixson senior Ryan Burney takes the football field, opponents better account for where No. 10 is for the Wildcats.

Staff file photo by Robin Rudd / Hixson senior Ryan Burney has made standout plays on offense, defense and special teams this season for the Wildcats, helping them return to the TSSAA Class 4A playoffs after falling short last year.

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Prep surprises: Wild final week in Region 3-5A produced multiple eye-opening results

by Patrick MacCoon, Lindsey Young ·November 4, 2025

Here are four surprise outcomes that stand out following last week's prep football games across Georgia and Tennessee.

Staff File Photo by Robin Rudd / East Hamilton's Wyatt Miller (4) accounted for seven touchdowns in a 50-48 road defeat to McMinn County in the teams' Region 3-5A regular season finale on Friday, Oct. 31.

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Record performance by McMinn County’s Watson earns player of the week

by Patrick MacCoon ·November 3, 2025

For McMinn County junior Lincoln Watson, his first varsity football start was one that neither he nor his teammates will ever forget.

Contributed photo / McMinn County senior offensive lineman Camden Goforth, left, helped clear the way for a record-breaking performance by junior running back Lincoln Watson, right, in Friday's 50-48 Region 3-5A victory over East Hamilton.

Rhea County takes region title on walk-off win at Walker Valley

by Patrick MacCoon ·October 31, 2025

It's hard to imagine a better ending for the Rhea County football team's regular season.

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Rhea County's Jaxton Schmitt carries the ball during Friday night's TSSAA Region 3-5A game at Walker Valley in the final week of the regular season.

Baylor breaks TSSAA record with 12th girls’ soccer state title

by Patrick MacCoon ·October 30, 2025

When it comes to TSSAA girls' soccer, Baylor School isn't just the three-time reigning state champion in Division II-AA.

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Members of the Baylor School girls' soccer team celebrate after the Lady Red Raiders beat Knoxville Webb 3-0 in the TSSAA Division II-AA state final Thursday night at Finley Stadium. Its their third title in a row and the program's 12th overall, a TSSAA record for girls' soccer.

Baylor girls’ soccer program one win from third straight state title

by Patrick MacCoon ·October 29, 2025

Reese Rowlett has been steadfast in her starting role as a holding center midfielder for the Baylor School girls' soccer program.

Staff photo by Abby White / Baylor's Ayanna Hamler, right, controls the ball as CPA's Dolle Stricker defends during a TSSAA Division II-AA state semifinal Wednesday at Chattanooga Christian School. Hamler's goal lifted the Lady Red Raiders, the two-time reigning state champions, to a 2-1 victory in overtime.

Signal Mountain girls’ soccer team ends season in semifinals

by Patrick MacCoon ·October 29, 2025

The Signal Mountain girls' soccer team had nothing to hang its collective head about after falling a step short of the TSSAA Class AA state final.

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Signal Mountain senior Emmaline Bradley-Shoup boxes out a Tullahoma defender for the ball during a TSSAA Class AA state semifinal Wednesday night at Boyd Buchanan School. Tullahoma won 3-1 to advance to Friday's final against Liberty Creek at Finley Stadium.

Signal Mountain girls one win away from fifth soccer state title appearance

by Patrick MacCoon ·October 28, 2025

Fans "oohed and awed" as senior Adi Regrutto and junior Tessa Roberson made moves around defenders to propel Signal Mountain's attack on the opening day of the TSSAA girls' state soccer championships.

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Signal Mountain senior Adi Regrutto (21) loads to shoot in Tuesday's TSSAA Class 2A quarterfinal victory over South Gibson at Boyd Buchanan School. The Lady Eagles won 2-0 in a game they dominated possession.

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Prep surprises: Sequatchie defense stuffs Mustangs; Silverdale offense in peak form

by Patrick MacCoon, Lindsey Young ·October 28, 2025

Here are four surprise outcomes that stand out following last week's prep football games across Georgia and Tennessee.