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.

Rhea County earns hard-fought road win against Red Bank

by Patrick MacCoon ·August 22, 2025

Rhea County junior Austun Fugate's first-half performance in a large way helped seal a hard-fought road victory against Red Bank.

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Red Bank defenders swarm to bring Rhea County's Mason Ford to the ground in Friday's season opener for both teams.

Signal Mountain defense shines in season-opening shutout of Central

by Patrick MacCoon ·August 21, 2025

Signal Mountain senior Will Reyes made the most of the first varsity start of his high school football career Thursday night.

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Signal Mountain senior running back Eli Walker (15) celebrates with sophomore lineman Will Elliott (53) after rushing for a 12-yard touchdown in the first half of Thursday's season opener at Central.

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GPS soccer parents, players voice support for Winecoff

by Patrick MacCoon ·August 18, 2025

One day after GPS soccer coach Patrick Winecoff's resignation was announced by head of school Megan D. Cover, a group of parents has come out to publicly support the veteran coach.

Staff file photo / Girls Preparatory School soccer coach Patrick Winecoff, who resigned recently, had parents and current players come out publicly in support of him on Sunday.

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Red Bank enters season as heavy title favorite in Region 3-4A

by Patrick MacCoon ·August 16, 2025

Defense has long been the name of the game for Red Bank's football program.

Staff file photo by Robin Rudd / Red Bank's Olivir Merritt (4) rushed for more than 800 yards last season as the second option out of the backfield for the Lions. Merritt is expected to take over as the lead back in 2025.

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Snap judgments: Northwest Georgia’s undersized stars were bright in openers

by Patrick MacCoon, Lindsey Young ·August 16, 2025

Football is a big man's game, right? If this past week's prep regular-season openers in Northwest Georgia were any indication, that perception is about to change.

Staff photo by Robin Rudd / Gordon Lee senior Peyton Groce tries to split a pair of Trion defenders in the Trojans' season-opening 23-12 home win Friday night in Chickamauga. Groce was one of several undersized prep football stars in Northwest Georgia who led their teams to wins during the first week of GHSA regular-season action.

Gardner, Sentinels ready to challenge in talented Region 3-3A

by Patrick MacCoon ·August 16, 2025

In preparation for the final season of his prep football career, Marquis "Deuce" Gardner is taking no days off.

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton/ Chattanooga Prep (2) Marquis Gardner rushed for over 10 yards per carry on his way to all-state status last season. The senior star is now ready to help the Sentinels navigate their first season in Class 3A football.

LFO piles up offense in season-opening shutout of Ridgeland

by Patrick MacCoon ·August 15, 2025

Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe carried the momentum of an impressive preseason into the regular season with a road thrashing of Ridgeland on Friday night.

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / LFO senior running back Bryson Donald evades a Ridgeland defender in Friday's 40-0 road victory for the Warriors in the season opener for both teams in Rossville, Ga.

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Chattanooga-area teams face dogfight in new-look Region 3-5A

by Patrick MacCoon ·August 15, 2025

When Drew Akins took over Walker Valley's football program, the TSSAA playoffs were guaranteed his first two seasons.

Staff file photo by Robin Rudd / East Hamilton's Jaden Haywood (11) is the Chattanooga area's leading returning rusher from last season. Haywood scored 30 touchdowns to help the Hurricanes win a region championship and reach the Class 5A state quarterfinals.

Ringgold overpowers Dade County in season-opening home win

by Patrick MacCoon ·August 14, 2025

Ringgold flexed its firepower on both sides of the football in Thursday night's season-opening win over Dade County at Don Patterson Field.

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Ringgold's Bryant Marshall celebrates after making a long catch against Dade County in the season opener for both teams Thursday night at Don Patterson Field in Ringgold, Ga.

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Former Baylor star Cooper Kinney returns home to Chattanooga

by Patrick MacCoon ·August 12, 2025

Cooper Kinney has played the moment over and over in his head, imagining the thrill of stepping into the batter's box at AT&T Field this week in his first trip back home as a professional baseball player.