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Chattanooga area’s top nine female athletes of Title IX era

Here's a look at the Chattanooga area's top nine female athletes since Title IX was enacted 50 years ago.

By Stephen Hargis June 18, 2022

Chattanooga area has seven players on TSWA boys’ basketball all-state teams

Seven players from the Chattanooga area have been named to the Tennessee Sports Writers Association boys' basketball all-state teams in their respective classifications.

By Stephen Hargis April 28, 2022

Brainerd promotes assistant Martels Carter to head football coach

Brainerd High School has named Martels Carter its head football coach.

By Stephen Hargis March 31, 2022

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Brainerd's football program will have its third head coach in as many seasons this year, with assistant Martels Carter promoted to replace Stanley Jackson, who recently resigned after one year on the job after taking over from Tyrus Ward.

Jackson resigns as Brainerd football coach after one season

Stanley Jackson has resigned as Brainerd High School's head football coach after just one season. Jackson, who was in his second stint as Panthers coach, said he had agreed to take over last spring with plans to only coach the 2021 season.

By Stephen Hargis March 28, 2022

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Brainerd head coach Stanley Jackson exhorts his team. Boyd-Buchanan hosted a four way scrimmage between them, Brainerd, Bledsoe County and Sale Creek on August 6, 2021.

Chattanooga basketball legend Venus Lacy after hard times: ‘Life is turning for the better’

Having been a state, national and Olympic champion, Venus Lacy knows how to win.

By Bob Gary March 16, 2022

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Former Brainerd High School basketball star Venus Lacy, who led her team to a TSSAA state title in 1984, went on to win an NCAA championship at Louisiana Tech and a gold medal with the U.S. women's team at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. Her life off the court has included plenty of challenges over the years, but she believes she has turned a corner at age 55.

Brainerd goes cold late, falls by one at state tournament

An icy start and finish were just enough to bring the Brainerd boys' basketball season to an end Tuesday in the Class 2A state tournament quarterfinals.

By Stephen Hargis March 15, 2022

Staff Photo by Matt Hamilton / Brainerd (4) Jakyse Locklin consoles teammate (3) Dennis Lewis Jr. as Power Center Academy players celebrate on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 in Murfreesboro during the opening round of the class 2A boys state basketball tournament at Murphy Center on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University.

Brainerd falls to Power Center Academy in Tuesday’s state basketball tournament

An ice-cold start and finish were enough to prevent Brainerd from advancing in Tuesday's Class 2A boys' state basketball tournament at the Murphy Center.

By Stephen Hargis March 15, 2022

Prep roundup: Soddy-Daisy softball opens season with impressive win over Silverdale Baptist

An offensive showcase was on display by Soddy-Daisy's softball team in Monday's 14-7 season-opening home win over Silverdale Baptist.

By Patrick MacCoon March 14, 2022

Staff photo by Olivia Ross / Taylor Llyod (13) throws a pitch. The Soddy Daisy Trojans took on the Silverdale Academy Seahawks on March 14, 2022 at home.

Locklin’s immediate impact helped Brainerd Panthers return to state tourney

Jakyse Locklin has made a difference in his first and last year with the Brainerd Panthers.