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Brainerd Panthers, who never lost hope, are one win away from state tourney

The Brainerd Panthers are making most of their second chance.

By Patrick MacCoon March 4, 2019

Brainerd boys' basketball coach Levar Brown talks with his players before the Panthers' Region 3-AA tournament semifinal against Sweetwater at Loudon High School last week.

Panthers win 60-49 over Howard in Region 3-AA championship game [photos]

Brainerd boys' basketball coach Levar Brown knows there are a lot of things that can't be controlled during a game.

By Kevin Llewallyn March 1, 2019

Brainerd's Kevin Halfacre Jr. drives to the basket ahead of Howard's Marquez Williams during the Region 3-AA championship game Thursday night on Signal Mountain.

Brainerd and Howard pull upsets, will meet for Region 3-AA title [photos]

It will be an all-Chattanooga affair to settle the 2019 Region 3-AA boys' basketball championship.

By Stephen Hargis February 27, 2019

The Brainerd bench celebrates their go-ahead basket in the 4th period of the Panthers' Region 3-AA basketball tournament semifinal game against Sweetwater at Loudon High School on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019, in Loudon, Tenn. Brainerd won 70-65.

Rams rally, will face Brainerd for 6-AA boys’ basketball title

Tyner's boys' basketball team followed a familiar storyline Saturday in reaching the District 6-AA tournament championship.

By Stephen Hargis February 17, 2019

Tyner's Kobe Smith (24) has the ball knocked away during the Rams' District 6-AA semifinal against Howard on Saturday night at Red Bank.

Pioneers rally in final minute to beat Red Bank in District 6-AA tournament [photos]

With its season on the line, the East Ridge boys' basketball team trailed for all but 30 seconds - and was behind by double digits for much of the night - in Friday's District 6-AA quarterfinal at Red Bank.

By Stephen Hargis February 15, 2019

East Ridge's Tyrone Martin passes during Friday night's District 6-AA quarterfinal at Red Bank.

LaDerron Freeman comes up big as Brainerd boys clinch regular-season district title [photos]

Soon after the Brainerd boys' basketball team pulled away for a win Friday night that secured the District 6-AA regular-season title, veteran coach Levar Brown sent a clear message to the Panthers.

By Patrick MacCoon February 9, 2019

Tyner's Jeremiah Melton (5) drives to the basket past Brainerd's LaDerron Freeman (4). The Brainerd Panthers visited the Tyner Rams in TSSAA boys' basketball action on February 8, 2019.

Three Chattanooga-area players among Mr. and Miss Basketball finalists

Three local players have been named finalists for the TSSAA Mr. and Miss Basketball awards.

By Stephen Hargis February 7, 2019

Brainerd's Kimia Carter (32) drives to the hoop inside Red Bank's Bailey Lee during a TSSAA District 6-AA tournament game at Howard in February 2018.

Trey Owten helps lead red-hot Brainerd on senior night [photos]

The heartbeat of the Brainerd boys' basketball program continues to grow louder as the postseason nears.

By Patrick MacCoon February 6, 2019

Brainerd head coch Levar Brown watches from the sidelines. The East Ridge Pioneers visited the Brainerd Panthers in TSSAA boys' basketball action on February 5, 2019.

Brainerd boys rally past Howard with energetic fourth quarter [photos]

Instead of accepting their fate, the Panthers turned up the defensive pressure and rallied.

By Stephen Hargis January 26, 2019

Brainerd boys' basketball coach Levar Brown talks to his players between quarters during Friday night's game at Howard. The visiting Panthers rallied late to win 78-77.

Brainerd boys jump ahead, survive late scare to top Tyner

A promise well kept provided a major difference for Brainerd High School's boys' basketball team.

By Patrick MacCoon January 20, 2019

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