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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Silverdale Baptist senior Luke Bowman leads team into rivalry showdown

by Patrick MacCoon ·October 8, 2026

Luke Bowman knows his time in a Silverdale Baptist football uniform is running short, but the senior wants do more with the Seahawks while he can.

Staff File Photo by Seth Carpenter / Silverdale Baptist Academy senior Luke Bowman has been a starter since his freshman season, but the standout defensive back's role has grown over time as he has become a bigger offensive threat.

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Prep notebook: Dalton football trio gaining major recruiting attention

by Patrick MacCoon, Lindsey Young ·October 7, 2026

Three juniors in Dalton High School's football program have received multiple college offers from Power Four programs since the season started, including several in the past few days.

Staff File Photo by Matt Hamilton / Dalton junior defensive back Frank Atangana received college football scholarship offers from Alabama, Michigan and Purdue this week, adding to the four-star prospect's Power Four conference options.

Signal Mountain sweeps TSSAA Class A state golf honors for second year in a row

by Patrick MacCoon ·October 6, 2026

The Signal Mountain boys' golf program claimed its fifth TSSAA state championship Tuesday with a historic finish at Sevierville Golf Club's River Course.

Contributed photo / The Signal Mountain boys' golf team won its fifth TSSAA state championship on Tuesday at the Seveirville Golf Club's River Course.

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Collective effort leads Silverdale Baptist volleyball to dominant district title victory

by Patrick MacCoon ·October 5, 2026

Silverdale Baptist certainly looks like a team destined for a deep postseason run again this year on the volleyball court.

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Silverdale Baptist sophomore libero Olivia Harness celebrates after an ace during Monday's Division II-A District 2 East championship home sweep over Notre Dame by the scores of 25-16, 25-18 and 25-8.

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Prep football surprises: Silverdale Baptist picks up stunning home win

by Patrick MacCoon, Lindsey Young ·October 5, 2026

Surprises happen every week on the high school football field, and the Times Free Press staff is all over them. Here are five notable surprises from this past week's action:

Staff File Photo by Matt Hamilton / Silverdale Baptist Academy's Isaac Summey makes a play against Tyner earlier this season. Summey and the Seahawks provided one of the area's biggest upsets Friday night with a win over Lakeway Christian.

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Snap judgments: Howard celebrates ‘much-needed win’ over Sale Creek

by Patrick MacCoon, David Paschall, Lindsey Young ·October 3, 2026

Howard football coach Dedric Maffett admitted that once the final seconds ticked off the game clock Friday night at Sale Creek, he paused to soak in the moment.

Staff Photo by Seth Carpenter / Howard football coach Dedric Maffett speaks with Kivi Paiz (56) during an Aug. 29 home game against Brainerd at Reggie White Field.

Tyner beats Chatt Prep with career night from D’Aerion McNealy

by Patrick MacCoon ·October 2, 2026

D'Aerion McNealy stepped up in a big way for Tyner's football team during Friday night's TSSAA Region 3-3A opener against Chattanooga Prep.

Staff Photo by Patrick MacCoon / Tyner junior D'Aerion McNealy carries the ball in the first half of Friday's TSSAA Region 3-3A opener at home against Chattanooga Prep.

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McCallie sophomore receiver Levi Scott III plays bigger than his stature

by Patrick MacCoon ·October 1, 2026

Growing up in South Florida, Levi Scott III didn't have to look far to find motivation to chase greatness on the football field.

McCallie Athletics photo / McCallie sophomore Levi Scott makes a leaping touchdown grab in a home game against Ensworth on Sept. 12.

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Baylor’s soccer shutout of GPS includes special connection for seniors

by Patrick MacCoon ·September 30, 2026

Brylee Faulkner and Reese Rowlett have had quite the experience together as Baylor School soccer players, but their friendship goes back to kindergarten.

Staff Photo by Matt Hamilton / Baylor senior Brylee Faulkner, left, follows through on a shot past GPS soccer players Grey Mullins (14) and Hattie Gaines during a TSSAA Division II-AA East Region match Wednesday at McCallie.

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Bledsoe County volleyball rolling despite small numbers

by Patrick MacCoon ·September 29, 2026

Bledsoe County volleyball coach Julie Dimick sees the world of potential in her team and therefore requires a lot from it.