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DGG tops Dynamite Dozen list, leads Baylor into matchup of elites
Baylor's David Gabriel Georges is No. 1 on the 2026 Times Free Press Dynamite Dozen list of the area's top college football prospects among Chattanooga-area seniors.
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Dynamic Dozen: 12 area seniors who make a dramatic impact on their teams
College recruiting rankings don't tell the whole story about prep football players, particularly when it comes to the value some provide to their high school teams.
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This week’s Chattanooga-area prep football games to watch
The 2026 regular season kicks off for local GHSA and TSSAA football teams with a quartet of matchups Thursday night and dozens more Friday.
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Tennessee Valley Showdown: South Pittsburg leads after first week
To help boost news literacy in schools, the Times Free Press recently began offering a $10 per month subscription to new subscribers who identify the high school they support.
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After lost first season at UTC, Jaden Nelson gets his shot at safety
UTC safeties coach Wolf Shafer knew Jaden Nelson had the makings of a good addition even before the class of 2025 signee got to Chattanooga and joined the Mocs.
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Vols’ Morris could be big-play threat in running game
DeSean Bishop is expected to lead Tennessee in rushing again this season. Unless, of course, Daune Morris decides to take his 99-yard touchdown runs from the scrimmages to the games.
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Vols, Tide to both wear home jerseys in October showdown
Alabama and Tennessee have decided to turn back the clock for their "Third Saturday in October" football showdown.
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Doubted Georgia receivers embracing the grind
During last month's SEC football media days, a reporter asked Georgia coach Kirby Smart about the concerns his Bulldogs have at receiver.
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Baylor hires former longtime Cookeville coach with USA Baseball experience
Baylor School announced Wednesday morning that it has hired Butch Chaffin as the next head coach of its five-time state championship baseball program.
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Walt Weiss gets tossed, Braves lose again, Twins sweep series
The Atlanta Braves have scored 15 runs while losing five of their past six games, and they're 8-for-43 with runners in scoring position in that span.
