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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Chattanooga Lookouts pitcher Zach Maxwell brings elite heat

by Patrick MacCoon ·May 4, 2024

Chattanooga Lookouts right-hander Zach Maxwell, in the upper tier of both size and pitching speed, is an intimidating presence on the mound.

Contributed photo / Chattanooga Lookouts reliever Zach Maxwell has used a combination of high velocity and improved command to give the Double-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds a reliable right-hander out of the bullpen.

Weather halts play as Signal Mountain, Soddy Daisy battle for District 6-3A baseball title

by Patrick MacCoon ·May 3, 2024

Fireworks seem likely in the finish to the TSSAA District 6-3A baseball championship game between Signal Mountain and Soddy Daisy.

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Signal Mountain's Ben Timblin watches his 400-plus-foot home run during Friday's District 6-3A championship game against Soddy Daisy at Red Bank High School.

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Here are the Chattanooga area’s top 10 multisport senior girls

by Patrick MacCoon, Lindsey Young ·May 3, 2024

For some of the Chattanooga area's top athletes, one season just isn't enough to showcase all of their sports skills.

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Riley Oleksik has helped Baylor's softball program remain one of the best in the state with her contributions as a power-hitting catcher. On the basketball court, she averaged nearly 18 points as a guard for the Lady Red Raiders.

Prep notebook: Former Vanderbilt guard to coach East Hamilton boys; Baylor adds another baseball title

by Patrick MacCoon, Lindsey Young ·May 2, 2024

A former Vanderbilt University team captain is ready to make his new home in the Scenic City and help lead the boys' prep basketball program at East Hamilton.

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Baylor seniors Nelson McKnight, left, and Tomas Valincius talk during Thursday's 10-0 home win over Knoxville Catholic in the TSSAA Division II-AA East Region tournament title game.

Baylor earns walk-off baseball win vs. tough Boyd Buchanan

by Patrick MacCoon ·May 1, 2024

Baylor's Nelson McKnight continues to show up in the big moments during his final prep baseball season.

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Baylor baseball players celebrate after senior Nelson McKnight, center and facing as he leaps, hit a two-run double for a 6-5 walk-off win against Boyd Buchanan on Wednesday.

Mathurin leads unbeaten, nationally ranked McCallie soccer team to dominant win over Baylor

by Patrick MacCoon ·April 30, 2024

Brandon Mathurin is an "all-time McCallie soccer legend" in head coach Chris Cushenbery's book.

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton/ McCallie (9) Dylan Capazario hugs (8) Brandon Mathurin after scoring a goal during their game at Baylor High School on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

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Red Bank baseball program returning to relevance

by Patrick MacCoon ·April 30, 2024

On Matt Roberson's first day on the job he couldn't believe what he saw.

Staff photo by Olivia Ross / Red Bank's Anyersox Sequera (24) throws to first base on Monday, March 18, 2024 during a game against Hixson High School.

Silverdale’s Cunningham thrills with no-hitter, home run in win over Baylor

by Patrick MacCoon ·April 29, 2024

Silverdale Baptist senior Ella Cunningham continues to deliver extraordinary performances on the softball field.

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Silverdale Baptist star senior pitcher Ella Cunningham threw a complete game no-hitter and accounted for both of the Lady Seahawks' runs in Monday's 2-0 home win over Baylor.

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Matthews sisters look to help CCS make more state tournament memories

by Patrick MacCoon ·April 29, 2024

Last May Chattanooga Christian School softball standout Emily Matthews was experiencing a career high-point.

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / The Matthews sisters, from left, Alli, Emily and Erin are focused on helping the Chattanooga Christian School softball team reach their sixth straight trip to the TSSAA Spring Fling.

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Six bold postseason predictions for Chattanooga spring sports

by Patrick MacCoon ·April 29, 2024

With TSSAA postseason action beginning this week, here are six spring sports predictions for the Chattanooga area. Patrick MacCoon's six bold predictions include at least one for each spring sport: baseball, boys' soccer, softball, tennis, track & field.