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.

Baylor finishes as volleyball state runner-up for ninth time

by Patrick MacCoon ·October 24, 2024

Baylor is bringing home hardware from the TSSAA volleyball state tournament once again.

Contributed photo / Baylor lost to Lipscomb Academy in Thursday's TSSAA Division II-AA volleyball state championship match at Middle Tennessee Christian School in Murfreesboro.

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10 Chattanooga-area teams with high hopes for state titles this fall

by Patrick MacCoon, Lindsey Young ·October 23, 2024

Outside of football, fall sports is deep into the postseason for area GHSA and TSSAA teams, and there are several title contenders still alive.

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Gordon Lee softball coach Dana Mull congratulates Gracie Helton after the senior hit a home run against visiting LaFayette on Sept. 4 in Chickamauga, Ga. Mull's Lady Trojans are hopeful of winning another GHSA state title this year.

Signal Mountain, CSAS reach TSSAA girls’ soccer state semis

by Patrick MacCoon ·October 23, 2024

A minute before halftime, Signal Mountain girls' soccer coach Richard Northcutt saw something that gave him confidence.

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / From left, Signal Mountain soccer players Caroline Usrey, Savanna Filar and Mae Britt celebrate after the Lady Eagles scored a tying goal in their eventual 3-1 win against South Gibson during a TSSAA Class AA quarterfinal Wednesday at Chattanooga Christian School.

Baylor one win away from fifth volleyball state title

by Patrick MacCoon, Lindsey Young ·October 23, 2024

In her 16th year leading Baylor School's volleyball program, Sarah Lail is embracing every moment.

Contributed photo / Baylor will face Lipscomb Academy for the TSSAA Division II-AA volleyball state championship on Thursday at Middle Tennessee Christian School in Murfreesboro.

Carlee Lowry’s return sparks Signal Mountain at TSSAA volleyball state tournament

by Patrick MacCoon ·October 22, 2024

The Signal Mountain volleyball team received quite the postseason reinforcement Tuesday night.

Staff Photo by Matt Hamilton / Signal Mountain's Carlee Lowry had a strong all-around night in Tuesday's 3-1 win over Anderson County in the TSSAA 2A volleyball state championship at Siegel High School. The Lady Eagles play again Wednesday at 1 in the winner's bracket final.

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Signal Mountain girls’ soccer program a familiar force in TSSAA state tournament

by Patrick MacCoon ·October 22, 2024

Over the past eight TSSAA girls' soccer seasons, only seven public-school programs have advanced to the state tournament at least seven times.

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Signal Mountain junior Ella Usrey takes a shot during Tuesday's practice in preparation for the TSSAA Class 2A state soccer tournament.

Soddy Daisy returns to state volleyball tournament for first time since 2011

by Patrick MacCoon ·October 21, 2024

Grace Nunley and Fehnly Sneed did not let a tough-as-nails regular season schedule affect their confidence in how far they believed the Soddy Daisy High School volleyball team could go in the playoffs.

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Soddy Daisy's Leah Morgan goes up to hit the ball in Monday's practice in preparation for the TSSAA state volleyball tournament.

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Chattanooga Christian’s Hollingsworth is one of state’s biggest breakouts stars

by Patrick MacCoon ·October 21, 2024

Chattanooga Christian School is home to one of the top breakout running backs in the state this fall.

Staff photo by Abby White / Chattanooga Christian School Ladarius 'LD' Hollingsworth (23) has been tough for opposing defenses to stop this season.

CSAS girls’ soccer team earns fourth straight state berth

by Patrick MacCoon ·October 19, 2024

Arts & Sciences star striker Ella Hurst believes the Lady Patriots could be set for their best finish yet at the TSSAA state tournament.

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Members of the CSAS girls' soccer team celebrate during Saturday's 5-2 TSSAA Class A sectional win over visiting Chuckey-Doak.

Meigs County takes control early, cruises past Polk County

by Patrick MacCoon ·October 18, 2024

They don't call him Tuff for nothing.