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 girls earn shot at 10th soccer state title; Silverdale Baptist, Signal Mountain lose in semis

by Patrick MacCoon ·October 26, 2023

The Baylor School girls' soccer team is taking aim at double digits for the program's state title count.

TSSAA girls’ soccer quarterfinals: CSAS drops shootout, Signal Mountain advances, Walker Valley eliminated

by Patrick MacCoon ·October 25, 2023

Arts & Sciences girls' soccer coach David Poss made sure the Lady Patriots left the field with their heads held high after a heartbreaking loss.

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East Ridge senior Javonte Pullom key leader for surging Pioneers

by Patrick MacCoon ·October 25, 2023

Any time Javonte Pullom is barreling down on an opposing ball carrier, the East Ridge senior linebacker is right where he wants to be.

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Meigs County, aiming for region title and 10-0 regular season, expects tough test from Tyner

by Patrick MacCoon ·October 25, 2023

Bryson Hiefnar has lived up to the Meigs County mantra: "Run the football and play aggressive defense."

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Signal Mountain looks to build on program’s illustrious state tournament soccer success

by Patrick MacCoon ·October 24, 2023

Out of the 32 high school girls' soccer teams competing this Tuesday through Saturday in Chattanooga for the TSSAA championships, Signal Mountain holds the highest winning percentage in the field.

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Baylor’s Muschamp earns TFP player of the week honors

by Patrick MacCoon ·October 23, 2023

Going up against a stout run-stopping defense presented by Montgomery Bell Academy last Friday, Baylor senior quarterback Whit Muschamp knew he had to be on top of his game.

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton/ Baylor (9) Whit Muschamp fires a pass against Lipscomb during their game at Baylor School on Friday, September 8, 2023.

Baylor senior Emery Carico has special moment in quarterfinal win; four other area teams also advance in state soccer

by Patrick MacCoon ·October 21, 2023

Baylor senior Emery Carico made sure the final home game of her prep soccer career would be memorable.

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Baylor senior soccer player Emery Carico (3) celebrates after helping lead the Lady Red Raiders to a 4-0 victory in a TSSAA Division II-AA state quarterfinal at home on Saturday.

Freshman QB helps Red Bank take control of Region 3-4A with big win at Hixson

by Patrick MacCoon ·October 20, 2023

Red Bank freshman Cayden Loveless used a quick release and a tight spiral to eat up the Hixson defense in his first high school start behind center.

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Red Bank freshman Cayden Loveless passes during in the first half of Friday's Region 3-4A game at Hixson.

Sale Creek volleyball team wins school’s first state title; Signal Mountain is Class AA champ; Cleveland repeats in AAA

by Patrick MacCoon ·October 20, 2023

Oct. 20, 2023, is a date that will forever be remembered as a highlight in Sale Creek sports history.

Staff file photo by Patrick MacCoon / Sale Creek's volleyball team has won the high school's first TSSAA state championship in any sport. The Lady Panthers beat Loretto in four sets in the Class A final Friday at Siegel High School in Murfreesboro.

Cleveland, Sale Creek, Signal Mountain will play for TSSAA volleyball state titles Friday

by Patrick MacCoon ·October 19, 2023

The Chattanooga area has already made a strong case this fall for its status as a prep volleyball hotbed in Tennessee.