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.

Chattanooga Lookouts announce 2025 Double-A coaching staff

by Patrick MacCoon ·January 22, 2025

The Chattanooga Lookouts will have a new look to their coaching staff for the 2025 season.

Staff file photo / Jose Moreno will return for his fourth season as manager of the Chattanooga Lookouts in 2025. The Lookouts announced their coaching staff for the upcoming season on Wednesday.

Walker Valley survives road battle against Red Bank in showdown of state-ranked teams

by Patrick MacCoon ·January 21, 2025

In a showdown of state-ranked Chattanooga area boys' prep basketball teams, Red Bank and Walker Valley provided an all-out battle inside Susan Ingram Thurman Gymnasium Tuesday night.

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton/ Red Bank's Mike Alex (23) battles Walker Valley's Zach Davis (3) for a loose ball during the Mustangs' overtime win at Red Bank Tuesday night.

Baylor rolls in seventh straight basketball win vs. McCallie

by Patrick MacCoon ·January 17, 2025

Baylor School senior Zane Restelli made the most of his final shot at McCallie on his home court Friday night.

Staff photo by Abby White / Baylor's Ezra Sixto (12) drives to the basket during Friday night's home game against McCallie in a TSSAA Division II-AA East Region matchup at Duke Arena.

Ranking the best public, private boys’ basketball programs in the Chattanooga area

by Patrick MacCoon, Lindsey Young ·January 16, 2025

The Times Free Press staff ranks the Chattanooga area's top five public and private school boys' basketball programs each week.

Staff file photo / Chattanooga Prep junior Joel Bulis (11) is among the key players who have helped the Sentinels to a 14-4 start this season, when they are seeking to repeat as TSSAA Class 1A state champions.

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Notre Dame senior guard Gaas Herman embraces leadership role

by Patrick MacCoon ·January 15, 2025

Notre Dame High School senior Gaas Herman opened this basketball season with an explosive performance. He has continued to spark the Fighting Irish.

Staff photo by Robin Rudd / Notre Dame senior guard Gaas Herman (11) dribbles as teammate Landon Goeller (5) sets a pick during Monday's home game against Georgia's Calhoun. Herman has averaged 24 points and 11 rebounds this season for the Fighting Irish.

Calhoun’s Hawkins helps lead road win over Herman-led Notre Dame

by Patrick MacCoon ·January 13, 2025

Two of the area's top-tier talents went back-and-forth on the hardwood as Calhoun freshman point guard Trace Hawkins and Notre Dame senior shooting guard Gaas Herman put on a show Monday night inside Phifer Gym.

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Calhoun's Trace Hawkins (5) tries to drive between Notre Dame's Josh Doughlas (3) and Maximo Santieteban (2). The Notre Dame Fightin Irish hosted the Calhoun Yellow Jackets in a prep basketball game on January 13, 2024.

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Baylor star Cam Sparks picks Virginia Tech, will enroll early

by Patrick MacCoon ·January 11, 2025

Baylor School senior receiver Cameron Sparks has had quite the experience on the college football recruiting trail the past four years.

Staff file photo by Abby White / Baylor senior Cameron Sparks (17), rated the No. 12 prospect in Tennessee for the class of 2025, announced his commitment to Virginia Tech during Saturday's Navy All-American Bowl in San Antonio.

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Cleveland girls’ wrestling program receiving national recognition

by Patrick MacCoon ·January 10, 2025

Two-time state champion Lady Blue Raiders continue to grow, improve

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Cleveland senior Piper Fowler, back, cradles her opponent on the way to a 24-second pin during Wednesday's dual meet at Bradley Central.

Chattanooga area has eight all-state girls’ soccer selections

by Patrick MacCoon ·January 10, 2025

The Baylor School girls' soccer team that produced the program's 11th state championship also featured three TSWA all-state selections.

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton/ Baylor School junior Emily Betterton (10) is one of three TSWA Division II-AA girls' soccer all-state selections for the state champion Lady Red Raiders this year.

Gatorade names Cleveland’s Lauren Hurst volleyball state player of the year for third time

by Patrick MacCoon ·January 9, 2025

Cleveland High School senior Lauren Hurst added to her long list of athletic accolades Thursday.