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Prep basketball roundup: Winless last season, LFO girls reach 6-0 with rivalry win over Ringgold

On the surface, the 2020-21 high school basketball season was a lost one for the Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe Lady Warriors. Dewayne Watkins would argue otherwise.

By Staff Reports December 11, 2021

Staff photo by Robin Rudd / Ringgold's Hannah Scott, left, and Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe's Ziara Thompson fight for a loose ball during a GHSA Region 6-AAA matchup Friday night.

10 Chattanooga-area prep basketball teams to watch this season

High school basketball is back in full swing again.

By Patrick MacCoon December 9, 2021

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / McCallie's basketball team has a complete lineup this season, with options all over the court when a big play is needed.

Prep basketball roundup: Conyers powers Tyner past Polk County

A message from Tyner basketball coach E'Jay Ward stuck with senior post player Latavious Conyers.

By Patrick MacCoon December 7, 2021

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Tyner's Nehemiah Bloodsaw (4) shoots a three-point shot. The Polk County Wildcats visited the Tyner Rams in TSSAA boy's basketball on December 7, 2021.

Prep basketball roundup: Bradley Central sweeps rival Cleveland

Bradley Central's boys' and girls' basketball teams added victories against an archrival on Friday night.

By Staff Reports December 3, 2021

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Bradley Central won its 30th straight game at home against McMinn Central at Jim Smiddy Arena on Monday night.

Prep basketball roundup: Al Peciulis leads Baylor in rout of Boyd Buchanan

Baylor senior Al Peciulis helped his team put together a 25-point second quarter and roll at home against Boyd Buchanan on Thursday.

By Staff Reports December 2, 2021

Staff file photo / Baylor's Al Peciulis scored 15 points in a 69-27 home win against Boyd Buchanan on Thursday night.

Chattanooga-area sports forever changed by TSSAA public-private split 25 years ago

The sleet and frigid December wind blowing across Vanderbilt's Dudley Field set a dramatic backdrop for the culmination of an icy situation in Tennessee high school sports that had grown colder by the year.

By Stephen Hargis December 1, 2021

Staff photo / McCallie coach Ralph Potter, left, and Baylor counterpart Phillip Massey look on as their football teams warm up before the annual clash of Chattanooga private school powers in October 2019 at Baylor. Baylor and McCallie both compete in TSSAA Division II-AAA, where Potter's program is the two-time reigning state champion.

Prep basketball roundup: Soddy-Daisy girls use big second-half rally to beat Tyner

The Soddy-Daisy girls' basketball team bounced back from a rough first half Wednesday at Chattanooga Christian School's Thanksgiving tournament to beat Tyner and perhaps build some momentum early in the season.

By Staff Reports November 25, 2021

Staff file photo by Erin O. Smith / Soddy-Daisy's Jada Trimiar, center, was one of three players who scored 12 points to help the Lady Trojans overcome a 12-point halftime deficit and beat Tyner on Wednesday at Chattanooga Christian School's Thanksgiving tournament.

Tyner boys off to strong start to the basketball season

With a mixture of impressive guards the Tyner boys' basketball season is off to a fast and impressive 3-0 start.

By Patrick MacCoon November 24, 2021

Staff file photo by Robin Rudd / Tyner head coach E'Jay Ward directs the Rams against the Boyd-Buchanan Buccaneers on January 25, 2021.

Tennessee prep football roundup: Ethan Davis runs wild again, leads Rhea into second round

The sophomore is a sensation.

By Stephen Hargis November 6, 2021

Staff photo by Robin Rudd / Rhea County's Ethan Davis carries the ball on a long run for a touchdown during an Oct. 22 game at Bradley Central.

In Tennessee prep football playoffs, all roads lead to Chattanooga for BlueCross Bowl

Remember that prep football road trip we talked about a few months ago?

By Stephen Hargis November 4, 2021

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