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Prep roundup: Sonoraville wrestlers push for GHSA state traditional tournament title

Weeks after a third-place finish at state duals, Sonoraville High School wrestlers are in contention for the GHSA Class AAA traditional title.

By Staff Reports February 11, 2022

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Sonoraville's Logan Moore, right, will compete in the Class AAA 132-pound final Friday night at the GHSA state traditional tournament in Macon, Ga. Moore is one of seven finalists for the Phoenix, who are in contention for the team championship.

Prep basketball roundup: Knoxville Catholic remains unbeaten in region play with road win over Baylor

Knoxville Catholic's Blue Cain scored a game-high 24 points while University of Tennessee signee BJ Edwards tacked on 20 more, along with six assists in Tuesday's 68-58 Division II-AA East Region road victory over Baylor.

By Patrick MacCoon February 8, 2022

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Baylor's Zane Restelli (4) dribbles under pressure from Catholic's Brian Edwards (5). The Baylor Red Raiders hosted the Knoxville Catholic Fighting Irish in TSSAA basketball on February 8, 2022.

Prep basketball roundup: Howard’s strong showing in Class 4A built on toughness at home

The Howard boys' basketball team has not skipped a beat this season despite a leap up two classifications.

By Staff Reports February 5, 2022

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Howard's Jadon Jenkins shoots as Ooltewah's Chris Styles defends during Friday's District 5-4A game at Howard.

Prep basketball roundup: Murray County girls inch closer to ending long playoff drought

Chris Tipton was hired in July to head a Murray County girls' basketball program that was in the midst of a nearly two-decade playoff drought.

By Lindsey Young February 1, 2022

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Ringgold's Rachel Lopez (12) drives the baseline. The Ringgold Tigers hosted the Murray County Indians in girls' GHSA basketball on February 1, 2022.

Prep basketball roundup: Hadaway, Barber lift Ramblers to road win

Junior Barber scored an incredible 21 points in the fourth quarter to help lead LaFayette to an impressive 82-69 Region 6-AAA road win over Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe.

By Staff Report January 11, 2022

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Warrior head coach Joshua Laney watches the action. The Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe Warriors hosted the LaFayette Ramblers in GHSA boys basketball action on January 11, 2022.

Chattanooga area’s all-region prep football honorees revealed

With high school football season complete in Tennessee, the recognition is rolling in for players, coaches and teams in the Chattanooga area.

By Staff Reports December 11, 2021

Staff file photo by Robin Rudd / High school football tile

Prep roundup: Ooltewah connects on 12 3-pointers in victory

Ooltewah was on fire from 3-point range in Monday's 85-54 home victory over Central.

By Patrick MacCoon December 6, 2021

Staff Photo by Matt Hamilton / Notre Dame girls basketball coach Jason Hill instructs his players at Notre Dame High School on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021.

Prep basketball roundup: Bradley Central sweeps rival Cleveland

Bradley Central's boys' and girls' basketball teams added victories against an archrival on Friday night.

By Staff Reports December 3, 2021

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Bradley Central won its 30th straight game at home against McMinn Central at Jim Smiddy Arena on Monday night.

Patriots show glimpses of potential in improving to 5-1

Zach Dragoo can see, even early in the season, that the Arts and Sciences boys' basketball team has massive potential.

By Patrick MacCoon November 30, 2021

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / CSAS' Justin Brown drives with the ball in Monday's game against Grace Academy.

Tyner boys off to strong start to the basketball season

With a mixture of impressive guards the Tyner boys' basketball season is off to a fast and impressive 3-0 start.

By Patrick MacCoon November 24, 2021

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