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Now at UTC, former Bradley Central basketball star embraces pressure

Anna Walker knew exactly what she was getting into. UTC women's basketball coach Katie Burrows made sure of that.

By Gene Henley November 4, 2020

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Anna Walker lines up a free throw during the UTC women's basketball team's Oct. 15 practice. Walker, who prepped at Bradley Central, has common ground with current Mocs coach Katie Burrows in being a former Chattanooga-area standout going on to play for UTC. Burrows starred at Lookout Valley before joining the Mocs as a player in 2000.

Tennessee prep football roundup: Red Bank caps unusual regular season with region title

After one of the more bizarre seasons for any prep football team in Tennessee, Red Bank ended the regular season where it was projected in the preseason - atop Region 3-3A.

By Stephen Hargis October 31, 2020

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What’s on the line for Chattanooga-area football teams as playoffs approach

As one of the most complicated prep football seasons in Tennessee history nears its end, the playoff scenarios for Chattanooga-area teams are pretty simple. Mostly.

By Stephen Hargis October 29, 2020

Howard's JaCobi Dixon, left, and Marcus Reed tackle East Ridge's Desmon Drake last Friday at Howard. The host Hustlin' Tigers won to run their streak of victories to four.

Tennessee roundup: Bledsoe County overcomes slow start to clinch region title

Bledsoe County overcame a sluggish start Friday night, scoring its first touchdown late in the second quarter before adding two more in the third on the way to a 28-10 win over Polk County that secured the Region 3-2A championship.

By Stephen Hargis October 17, 2020

Former Cleveland High standout Romeo Wykle joins Mocs, reunites with stepbrother

As the head coach of a Football Championship Subdivision team, Rusty Wright has a much more stringent task when it comes to recruiting compared to those at the highest levels in Division I.

By Gene Henley October 15, 2020

Staff photo by C.B. Schmelter / UTC hopes Lafayette College transfer Romeo Wykle is granted an NCAA waiver for immediate eligibility this school year because of the depth he can provide at cornerback.

Bradley Central puts scare into Maryville but fades after halftime

For one half of football Thursday night, Class 6A's eighth-ranked Bradley Central Bears put the pressure on second-ranked Maryville.

By Gene Henley October 9, 2020

Staff photo by Troy Stolt / Bradley Central quarterback Aiden McCleary (13) runs the ball during the first half of the football game between Bradley Central and Maryville on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020 in Cleveland, Tenn.

Prep roundup: Baylor volleyball team beats GPS for sixth straight win

With the first set of Wednesday's volleyball match at rival GPS tied at 20, Baylor's Sierra Herndon recorded back-to-back kills on perfect sets by Elaine Redman.

By Lindsey Young, Patrick MacCoon October 7, 2020

Staff photo by Troy Stolt / Baylor volleyball player Sierra Herndon (23) and the rest of the Lady Red Raiders celebrated a rivalry win Wednesday night at GPS.

Javon Burke, Bradley Central run wild in win over Cleveland

Javon Burke has gone through some changes for his senior football season at Bradley Central.

By Gene Henley October 3, 2020

Photo by Cade Deakin / Bradley Central's Karter Howard is unable to make the catch during Friday night's game at rival Cleveland.

Prep roundup: Heritage close to GHSA 7-AAAA softball title after clutch road win

Adjustments at this time of the season are often the difference between getting close and winning region and possibly state championships in softball.

By Lindsey Young, Patrick MacCoon October 1, 2020

Staff file photo by C.B. Schmelter / Carmen Gayler homered in the first inning to help Heritage to a key GHSA Region 7-AAAA softball victory Thursday at Central-Carroll. The Generals won 3-1 to take two of three games in the series, having split a doubleheader Wednesday.

Prep roundup: Hixson volleyball team finishes regular season strong in win over Red Bank

One of the best weapons for Hixson High School's volleyball team comes on the first point of contact.

By Lindsey Young, Patrick MacCoon September 29, 2020

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