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Tyrus Ward returning home as new Brainerd football coach

Tyrus Ward is coming home. Looked upon as one of the best young coaches in the state, Ward has been named the new head football coach at Brainerd High, his alma mater.

By Stephen Hargis February 18, 2017

Former Brainerd High School girls basketball coach Tyrus Ward pictured Dec. 16, 2014. Ward is returning to his alma mater to coach the football team.

Brainerd wins in double OT, but Tyner is district champ [photos]

It took 40 tension-filled minutes to decide the outcome in Friday's District 6-AA boys' high school basketball game at Tyner. And although the host Rams lost on the scoreboard, they were winners in another way.

By Kelley Smiddie February 11, 2017

Tyner's KeMarkus Young (5) dribbles inside Brainerd's Jamaul Herman (34). The Brainerd Panthers visited the Tyner Rams in TSSAA basketball action on February 10, 2017.

Prep Notebook: Drew Viscomi follows through, signs with Northwestern

McCallie soccer standout Drew Viscomi committed to Northwestern last spring and signed this week with the Big Ten school.

By Ward Gossett February 3, 2017

McCallie's Drew Viscomi (19) takes a shot on the goal around Notre Dame's Conner Henry during their soccer match at McCallie School on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Tyner beats state-ranked rival Brainerd, 49-37

Since the boys' basketball season began, Tyner has believed it can be a state tournament contender.

By Stephen Hargis January 18, 2017

Brainerd's Kentrell Evans (10) blocks the view of Tyner's Kevin Cameron (3) as he drives to the basket in first half action Tuesday night.

Mansuetos’ duel: Irish wrestlers rally past Signal Mountain

Rocco Mansueto admitted Tuesday evening that he beat his twin brother Phil only once in their wrestling careers.

By Ward Gossett January 18, 2017

McCallie tops Brainerd, repeats as Best of Preps champs [photos]

The boys' championship game in the 12th Times Free Press Best of Preps basketball tournament came down to size-loaded McCallie against guard-oriented Brainerd. But it was a Blue Tornado guard who stole the show.

By Kelley Smiddie December 24, 2016

Staff Photo by Dan Henry / The Chattanooga Times Free Press- 12/23/16. McCallie School's Robert Riddle (23) performs a layup over Brainerd's Keyshun Bradley (5) during the Best of Preps championship game on December 23, 2016 being held at Chattanooga State.

Brainerd tops district rival Tyner in thrilling Best of Preps semifinal

Come March, Thursday night's 60-56 win over Tyner won't mean a lot, but for Brainerd coach Levar Brown and star point guard Kentrell Evans, it was proof the Panthers' game plan is working.

By Lindsey Young December 23, 2016

Brainerd's Vesta Melvin Jr. yells his approval during the final seconds of the the boys' semifinal game against Tyner Thursday night at Chattanooga State.

Brainerd in sharing mood in Best of Preps tourney rout of Soddy-Daisy

The Panthers used a suffocating defense and pass-first offense to smother Soddy-Daisy 83-36 in the first round of the Times Free Press Best of Preps tournament Wednesday at Chattanooga State.

By Lindsey Young December 22, 2016

Best of Preps basketball tournament features most talented field to date

For area high school basketball fans, Christmas will come a few days early this year.

By Stephen Hargis December 2, 2016

Staff Photo by Dan Henry / The Chattanooga Times Free Press- 3/18/16. Brainerd's Kentrell Evans (10) sneaks past White Creek's Jonathan Richardson (20) during the Class AA semifinal game being held at the Murphy Center on the campus of MTSU in Murfreesboro, TN, on Friday, March 18, 2016. Brained won over White Creek with a final score of 66-62.

Prep Notebook: Hanna Land to Cleveland State

Defending state champ Bradley Central heads a 14-team field lined up for the Ooltewah Invitational wrestling tournament Saturday.

By Staff Reports December 2, 2016

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