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Chattanooga-area 4A programs still chasing Anderson County

Advertised as the "greatest show on turf," Anderson County has been nearly untouchable the past two football seasons.

By Patrick MacCoon August 10, 2019

Central player Hunter Jones (4) scores a touchdown ahead of Howard player Javion Robinson (6) during their prep football game at Chattanooga Central High School on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Chattanooga area high school football tour covers 22 teams in 13 hours

While the heat index might say otherwise, for all practical purposes summer is over. When high school football teams are allowed to begin practicing in full pads, it signals the season is just around the corner.

By Stephen Hargis July 30, 2019

Head coach Josh Roberts looks on as he runs a drill at Signal Mountain Middle/High School on Monday, July 29, 2019 in Signal Mountain, Tenn.

Wiedmer: Vonn Bell’s football camp shows he has the heart of a saint

You can't beat free. Especially when so many of us in this country have been free of raises for so long.

By Mark Wiedmer June 30, 2019

New Orleans Saints free safety Vonn Bell, shown before a divisional-round playoff game against the host Minnesota Vikings in January 2018, played high school football at Central and Ridgeland before going on to Ohio State and then the NFL.

20th annual Best of Preps jamboree at Finley Stadium is set for Aug. 16-17

The countdown has begun for the high school football season. In fewer than eight weeks teams will take the field for the event that has become the prelude to the season's kickoff the 20th annual Best of Preps jamboree at Finley Stadium.

By Stephen Hargis June 25, 2019

Red Bank quarterback Madox Wilkey (7) throws a pass during the Red Bank vs. Chattanooga Central football game Friday, August 24, 2018 at Tom Weathers Field at Red Bank High School in Red Bank, Tennessee. The score was 13-7 with Red Bank in the lead at the half.

Area sports notes: Luke Massey qualifies for U.S. Olympic swim trials

McCallie GPS Aquatics alumnus Luke Massey qualified Friday morning for the 2020 United States Olympic Trials in Omaha, Nebraska.

By Staff Reports June 22, 2019

Area sports notes: Chattanooga State’s Brooke Parrott an All-American

Chattanooga State softball pitcher Brooke Parrott from Central High School culminated her freshman college season with an NJCAA Division I third-team All-America selection.

By Staff Reports June 13, 2019

Staff Photo by Doug Strickland/Chattanooga Times Free Press - Gloves lie in a pile in the Lady Trojan Invitational softball tournament Friday, March 29, 2013, in Soddy-Daisy, Tenn.

Area sports notes: Baylor Swim Club duo set for Olympic trials

Baylor Swim Club representatives Cecilia Porter and Ellie Waldrep qualified for the 2020 United States Olympic Team Trials.

By Staff Reports May 20, 2019

Area sports notes: UTC’s Monica San Juan going to NCAA regional

As expected, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga senior Monica San Juan received Wednesday an at-large spot in an NCAA women's golf regional after winning the Southern Conference tournament.

By Staff Reports April 25, 2019

Kantonio Davis succeeding Rick Rogers as Central High School basketball coach

After pouring a significant part of his life into Central High School the past 29 years, Rick Rogers is glad to know the transition for its boys' basketball program is in good hands.

By Patrick MacCoon April 12, 2019

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The basketball goes through the net during the UTC vs. Liberty University womenÕs basketball game at McKenzie Arena Wednesday, November 21, 2018 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Late-blooming Meigs County boys among Chatt-Town Classic winners [photos]

Meigs County registered its second boys' basketball win of the week Friday night.

By Stephen Hargis December 22, 2018

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