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Central boys, Brainerd girls win 6-AA finals

Central boys' basketball coach Rick Rogers turned to his bench in the third quarter and stated the obvious.

By David Uchiyama February 20, 2015

Brainerd's Miles Cothran, center, tries to keep the ball in his arms against Central's Ryan Montgomery, right, and Terron Hayes during their TSSAA District 6-AA basketball championship game Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015, at Red Bank High School in Red Bank.

Basketball tourneys pushed back further

Because of weather concerns Monday and Hamilton County schools also being out today, several area district basketball tournaments have been rescheduled for Wednesday.

By Ward Gossett February 17, 2015

Boyd-Buchanan's Madison Balthrop drives up the court during a neck and neck 45-44 overtime win for Silverdale against Boyd-Buchanan at Silverdale High School in Chattanooga on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014.

Central holds on, faces Brainerd for 6-AA title

Walking onto the court after halftime, his team well in control with a 22-point lead, Central basketball coach Rick Rogers was the picture of calm confidence.

By Stephen Hargis February 15, 2015

Central's Terron Hayes plays against the Hixson Wildcats in 6AA Tournament action at Red Bank High School on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015.

UT’s Serrano to speak at Rhea baseball banquet and more area high school sports news

University of Tennessee baseball coach Dave Serrano will be the speaker for Rhea County's preseason baseball banquet on March 9 at the school's auditorium.

By Ward Gossett January 27, 2015

Tennessee baseball head coach Dave Serrano

Central fends off Tyner in 6-AA clash

Central did the necessary things late to hang on and defeat Tyner 60-58 in a District 6-AA boys' high school basketball game at Central.

By Kelley Smiddie January 21, 2015

Tyner's John Boyd (55) attempts a jump shot against Central's Jamichael Poole (20) in first half action Tuesday at Central High School.

Beavers, Brainerd overwhelm Pounders

There's still plenty of magic within the four walls Brainerd High School's old gym.

By Stephen Hargis January 17, 2015

Brainerd's Kentrell Evans, center, shoots under pressure from Central's Emmanuel Lane (44) and Tre Tiller (3) Friday at Brainerd High School.

Central lays foundation for premier A/AA event

Reconstruction of the Central Invitational wrestling tournament, which the host Purple Pounders won Saturday, is officially under way.

By Ward Gossett January 11, 2015

East Hamilton's Matthew Meeks wrestles Central's Bryson Lemons in their Central Invitational wrestling tournament championship bout Saturday at Central High School in Harrison.

Wrestling education has begun anew for Bradley’s Creagan

CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- One of Bradley Central's most decorated wrestlers has returned home and, spurning a career in law, has joined the school as a teacher and coach.

By Ward Gossett January 9, 2015

Bradley Central assistant coach Travis Creagan watches the match against Baylor on Tuesday.

Royal joy hasn’t erased royal pain for Central senior Rogers

Central High School's Madison Rogers vividly remembers Oct. 17, 2014. It was the worst day of her life. And perhaps her best day, too.

By Kelley Smiddie January 9, 2015

Madison Rogers, center, claps as she stands in the middle of the Central High School basketball team after warm-ups before their game with Brainerd Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014, in Chattanooga, Tenn. Rogers is out for the season with a knee injury.

Central High School Pounders favored to win their tournament

The state's oldest high school wrestling tournament takes place Saturday at Central High School, beginning at 9 a.m.