Central - Chattanooga Times Free Press

Macy Welch leads hot-shooting Rhea County past Red Bank in Chatt-Town Classic

Saturday's game was less than two minutes old when the worst possible thing happened for the Red Bank Lady Lions.

By Lindsey Young December 28, 2019

Rhea County's Macy Welch tries to dribble past Tyner's Jermiah McKenzie during a game at Chattanooga State on Friday during the first day of the Chatt-Town Classic. Rhea County beat Tyner 73-31, then beat Red Bank 81-68 on Saturday at the same event. / Staff photo by Robin Rudd

Point guards Mallory Hampton and Savannah Washington lead Rhea County and Red Bank wins [photos]

There is no telling Rhea County senior point guard Mallory Hampton to slow down.

By Patrick MacCoon December 28, 2019

Rhea County's Mallory Hampton, center, passes to Maddie Taylor, left foreground, during a fast break against Tyner in a Chatt-Town Classic game on Friday at Chattanooga State. / Staff photo by Robin Rudd

Senior Bailey Lee leads Red Bank Lady Lions into Chatt-Town Classic

One of the most dominant post players in Red Bank High School girls' basketball history, senior Bailey Lee is focused on helping her team leave a lasting mark.

By Patrick MacCoon December 26, 2019

Red Bank's Bailey Lee tries to block a shot by Signal Mountain's Olivia Koontz during the TSSAA District 6-AA tournament title game at Red Bank on Feb. 19. / Staff photo by Robin Rudd

West overcomes East in Scenic City All-Star Classic for area football seniors

Practicing throughout the week for one last time to put on the Howard football helmet, Jarquel Wooten showed up big for the West side in the inaugural Scenic City All-Star Classic.

By Patrick MacCoon December 15, 2019

Sequoyah's Johnathan Chancellor, right, and Chattanooga Christain's Colt Sinor, left, block up front while Howard's Ortiz Wade battles in the background, left, in Saturday's inaugural Scenic City All-Star Classic at Boyd Buchanan. / Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon

First Scenic City All-Star Classic for high school football seniors benefits cerebral palsy awareness

Some of East Tennessee's most talented senior high school football players will get to play for a greater cause while showcasing their skills in Saturday's inaugural Scenic City All-Star Classic.

By Patrick MacCoon December 13, 2019

Silverdale Baptist Academy's Jordan Sanders jumps to catch a touchdown pass during a game this past season. He will be one of more than 60 local high school seniors competing Saturday in the East-vs.-West Scenic City All-Star Classic at Boyd Buchanan School. / File photo by Cade Deakin

Hustlin’ Tigers overwhelm Purple Pounders

The multifaceted ground attack of Howard's football team produced 312 yards to propel the Hustlin' Tigers to a 61-0 Region 2-4A victory over visiting Central on Friday night at Reggie White Field.

By Justin Dempsey October 5, 2019

Macro shot of American football ball background football tile / Getty Images

Prep notebook: GHSA makes key change for determining classifications

The Georgia High School Association voted in several changes during an executive committee session this week in Macon, with the most notable measure affecting how its classifications will be determined.

By Staff Reports October 3, 2019

Hurricanes erupt in second quarter to smother Purple Pounders

First-year East Hamilton football coach Grant Reynolds lamented before Friday's game that his Hurricanes were struggling.

By Davis Lundy September 21, 2019

This week’s Chattanooga-area high school football previews

Preview some of the area's biggest games for the season's fifth week.

By Staff Reports September 19, 2019

Staff photo by Erin O. Smith / The East Hamilton student section cheers for the Hurricanes during their home football game against East Ridge on Sept. 6.

Baylor blitzes Central, rolls to win

Central celebrated the 50th anniversary of its move to Harrison from downtown Chattanooga during Friday night's pregame ceremony.

By Justin Dempsey September 14, 2019

More in Central, page 13