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McCallie’s dominance carries over at Best of Preps Jamboree

Anyone expecting the McCallie football program to finally drop from its lofty perch of the past two seasons might be in for a longer and more frustrating wait than anticipated.

By Stephen Hargis, Patrick MacCoon August 14, 2021

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / McCallie's Weston Hammond carries the ball against Tyner during the Best of Preps Jamboree at Finley Stadium. McCallie beat Tyner 14-0 in the scrimmage quarter and also won 16-0 against Cleveland.

Region 3-3A football preview: Brainerd eager to build on success

Jaylyn Dupree is ready to use his versatility to help the Brainerd football program build on its success after a 2020 season in which the Panthers went 8-5 for their first winning record since 2009.

By Patrick MacCoon August 7, 2021

Staff photo by Robin Rudd / Brainerd's Jaylyn Dupree (21) tries to get past McMinn Central's Jyrel Arnwine during the regular-season finale for both teams last October.

Countdown to Chattanooga-area prep football season kickoff begins with 15-team tour

With the start of the high school season just four weeks away, Monday marked the first day teams throughout Tennessee were allowed to begin practicing in full pads.

By Stephen Hargis July 27, 2021

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / East Ridge head coach Tim James works with the offensive line. It was the first day of practice in pads and Tim James's had his East Ridge Pioneers on the practice field on Monday.

Chattanooga’s annual Best of Preps Jamboree at Finley Stadium expands for 2021

The annual Best of Preps Jamboree has outgrown the confines of a two-day event.

By Stephen Hargis July 15, 2021

Staff file photo by Robin Rudd / Chattanooga Christian is one of 23 area high school football teams that will take part in this year's Best of Preps Jamboree on Aug. 12-14 at Finley Stadium. With four new teams joining the field, the event is expanding from two days to three.

UTC’s hire of Tyrus Ward lets Chattanooga native level up at home

For 13 years, Tyrus Ward just worked. Just grinded. He didn't always know what he was working and grinding toward; he just knew he needed to keep on doing it.

By Gene Henley June 2, 2021

Staff photo by Robin Rudd / UTC's football program has hired Chattanooga native Tyrus Ward, who played for the Mocs in 2004-05, to coach defensive backs. Ward will be a college coach for the first time after working previously in the high school ranks, including as head coach the past four years at Brainerd, his alma mater.

Signal Mountain senior star Briley Lowry’s heart, competitive drive help Lady Eagles soar to dominant state title

Nothing was going to keep Signal Mountain star track and field athlete Briley Lowry from making the most of her senior season.

By Patrick MacCoon May 26, 2021

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Signal Mountain senior Briley Lowry helped the Lady Eagles track and field team run away with the TSSAA Division I Small School state championship on Tuesday at Rockvale High School.

Prep blitz: Red Bank soccer, softball teams both headed to Spring Fling

Dreams for multiple athletes at Red Bank High School came true on a historic Saturday afternoon.

By Patrick MacCoon May 22, 2021

Staff file photo by Troy Stolt / Red Bank goalkeeper Owen Tate, center back, posted a shutout in the Class AA sectional round as the Lions advanced to the TSSAA state tournament with a 2-0 home victory over Dekalb County on Saturday.

Prep blitz: What you need to know from Monday’s Chattanooga area prep action

Keeping track of the dozens of teams and hundreds of area athletes still competing for a berth in next week's Spring Fling can be confusing. Like an air traffic controller's screen of blips seemingly moving aimlessly, the coming and going happens fast this time of year.

By Stephen Hargis May 18, 2021

Staff photo by Troy Stolt / Gordon Lee's Nate Dunfee's helmet falls off his head as he heads to home plate during the GHSA baseball state tournament semifinal game between Gordon Lee and ACE academy on Monday, May 17, 2021 in Chickamauga , Georgia.

Prep roundup: Walker Valley’s Hailey Leslie throws no-hitter vs. McMinn County

Junior ace Hailey Leslie is nearly a lock to give Walker Valley's softball team at least a fighting chance in every game she pitches.

By Staff Reports May 8, 2021

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Walker Valley pitcher Hailey Leslie kicked off the postseason by throwing a no-hitter Friday against McMinn County.

Brainerd names Stanley Jackson as new football coach

The new football coach at Brainerd High School is a familiar face.

By Stephen Hargis April 30, 2021

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