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Baylor boys can’t slow down Briarcrest in state semifinal loss

Led by Marcellus Brigham, Briarcrest Christian advanced to the TSSAA Division II-AA state championship game for boys' basketball.

By Patrick MacCoon March 6, 2020

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Baylor senior Gehrig Ebel drives to the basket during Friday's loss to Briarcrest Christian in a TSSAA Division II-AA state semifinal at Lipscomb University in Nashville.

Nationally ranked Ensworth beats Baylor in girls’ state semifinals

The Baylor girls' basketball team's season came to an end in Friday afternoon's Division II-AA state tournament semifinals.

By Patrick MacCoon March 6, 2020

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Baylor freshman point guard Bella White drives to the basket during a TSSAA Division II-AA semifinal Friday in Nashville. The Lady Red Raiders lost to nationally-ranked Ensworth at Lipscomb University, ending their season with a 24-6 record.

Baylor basketball programs have chance to make history at state tournament

Baylor could go from zero TSSAA state titles in basketball to two before this weekend is over.

By Patrick MacCoon March 5, 2020

Staff photo by Robin Rudd / Baylor's Britt Barton looks for an open teammate while guarded by GPS's McKamey Bratcher during a Feb. 21 game at GPS.

Prep Players Spotlight: Five area athletes who stood out with recent performances

The Prep Players Spotlight is a weekly feature of the Times Free Press that highlights five area high school athletes whose performances since the previous Thursday stood out.

By Patrick MacCoon March 4, 2020

Staff photo by C.B. Schmelter / Howard's Micheal Wilson dribbles past Tyner's JoVontay Ross on Jan. 31 at Tyner.

Pirates overcame obstacles to earn first district title in 34 years

His broken right hand swollen, bruised and bandaged, Blake Buchanan became the embodiment of this season's South Pittsburg boys' basketball team earlier this week.

By Stephen Hargis February 27, 2020

Staff photo by Troy Stolt / South Pittsburg sophomore forward Reggie Hunter dunks during practice Thursday. The Pirates won District 5-A this week to earn their first district tournament title in 34 years.

Baylor School success trend at Honda Classic continues as Harris English shares lead

Sponsor exemptions are basically free-play gifts handed out by the people in charge of golf tournaments, a handful of invitations available most weeks to those who wouldn't have otherwise qualified for an event.

By Associated Press February 27, 2020

AP photo by Rogelio V. Solis / Harris English tracks a tee shot at the Sanderson Farms Championship last September in Jackson, Miss. The former Baylor School golfer shared the first-round lead at the Honda Classic on Thursday after opening with a 66.

Baylor grad Keith Mitchell made name on PGA Tour with 2019 Honda Classic win

They know who Keith Mitchell is now at PGA National. That's progress.

By TIM REYNOLDS / The Associated Press February 26, 2020

AP photo by Matt York / Keith Mitchell tees off on the second hole of the Plantation Course at Kapalua Resort during the first round of the Tournament of Champions on Jan. 2 in Kapalua, Hawaii. Mitchell, a Chattanooga native who played at Baylor School and the University of Georgia, was in the field due to his March 2019 victory at the Honda Classic, the first PGA Tour win of his career.

Baylor, Cleveland complete sweeps of wrestling state titles

Baylor senior wrestler Noah Horst blew kisses to the crowd in the Williamson County Ag Expo Center with four fingers raised.

By Patrick MacCoon February 23, 2020

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Cleveland junior Trae McDaniel works to turn his opponent in the TSSAA Class AAA 126-pound final Saturday in Franklin. McDaniel won 7-5 to help the Blue Raiders win the team title.

Chattanooga area has 28 wrestlers in state finals

No one has to remind Baylor wrestling coach Ben Nelson what the final day of the TSSAA state traditional tournament will be like, but he made sure his Red Raiders understood what will be at stake Saturday in Franklin.

By Patrick MacCoon February 22, 2020

Staff file photo / Baylor wrestling coach Ben Nelson will try to lead his program to its 16th state traditional title Saturday in Franklin, Tenn.

Baylor holds off late GPS rally for two-point win

Playing as if their basketball season was on the line - because it was - the GPS Bruisers took rival Baylor to the wire before falling short Friday.

By Stephen Hargis February 21, 2020

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