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Prep roundup: Dalton shuts down Carrollton to clinch another region soccer title

If there was one constant in the five state championship teams for the Dalton High School soccer team, it's been on the defensive end.

By Lindsey Young March 23, 2021

Staff photo by C.B. Schmelter / Dalton's Alejandro Martinez (22) plays the ball against Carrollton on Harmon Field at Bill Chappell Stadium on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 in Dalton, Ga.

Prep roundup: Manny Velazquez sparks Hixson to comeback win at Wildcat Classic

Four-year starter Manny Velazquez hit the first home run of his high school career Thursday night, and that was just one part of what he did to lead Hixson to a comeback win against East Hamilton.

By Staff Reports March 18, 2021

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Hixson's Manny Velazquez watches his home run during the Wildcat Classic on Thursday. The Wildcats beat East Hamilton 7-5.

Bradley Central grad Rhyne Howard an All-American at Kentucky again

Rhyne Howard's list of honors with the University of Kentucky women's basketball program keeps getting longer and more prestigious.

By Staff and Wire Reports March 17, 2021

AP photo by Sam Craft / Kentucky guard Rhyne Howard grabs the basketball in front of Texas A&M guard Jordan Nixon on Jan. 7 in College Station.

Bradley Central girls drop opener at state, end season with just two losses

The Bradley Central High School girls' basketball team's season came to an end with a one-point loss to Lebanon on Thursday afternoon.

By Patrick MacCoon March 11, 2021

Staff photo by Troy Stolt / Bradley Central guard Jamia Williams, left, sprints downcourt after stealing the basketball from Lebanon during a TSSAA Class AAA state quarterfinal Thursday afternoon in Murfreesboro.

Prep roundup: Williams’ leadership key as Bearettes prepare for state tournament

Jamia Williams has embraced her role as a "ball hounder" for Bradley Central's girls' basketball team.

By Patrick MacCoon March 9, 2021

Prep roundup: Rally falls short, Christian Heritage boys’ season ends in state semis

If Christian Heritage boys' basketball coach Tyler Watkins decides to watch the video of Saturday night's home loss to Mount Pisgah Christian, he'll likely clench his jaws and fists at what could have been.

By Lindsey Young March 6, 2021

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Christian Heritage's Evan Lester drives to the basket as Mount Pisgah Christian's Chase Tucker defends during a GHSA Class A private state semifinal Saturday night in Dalton, Ga. Lester scored 12 points for the host Lions, who lost 66-57.

Prep roundup: Bradley Central girls win sixth straight region title

Bradley Central's Anna Muhonen spaced out Stone Memorial's defense to help her teammates put on an overwhelming shooting performance from 3-point range Wednesday night.

By Staff Reports March 4, 2021

Staff photo by C.B. Schmelter / Bradley Central's Anna Muhonen, center, celebrates on the bench during the Region 3-AAA championship game against Stone Memorial on Wednesday night at Jim Smiddy Arena in Cleveland, Tenn. Muhonen was named region MVP for the second straight year, and the Bearettes won 60-36 to earn their sixth straight region title.

Former Bradley Central star Rhyne Howard continues to shine at Kentucky

Howard named SEC Player of the Year again

By Patrick MacCoon March 2, 2021

Kentucky's Rhyne Howard (10) shoots near South Carolina's Eniya Russel during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/James Crisp)

Prep roundup: Freshman Massingale leads McMinn Central past Brainerd in region semifinals

Freshman point guard Molly Massingale may be in her first postseason tournament run as a high school basketball player, but the McMinn Central standout is well equipped for the big stage.