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Prep roundup: East Hamilton ace Rogers brilliant in one-hit shutout of Ooltewah

Stepping inside the batters box against Syerra Rogers has proven to be extremely difficult this season.

By Patrick MacCoon April 1, 2021

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / East Hamilton senior Syerra Rogers took a no-hitter into the seventh inning of Thursday's league 6-0 home shutout over Ooltewah.

Prep roundup: Phillips leads Red Bank to 1-0 softball win over Sale Creek

Red Bank senior Bailee Phillips was instrumental in Monday's 1-0 softball victory over Sale Creek. Her fourth-inning home run provided the winning margin, and she also earned the pitching win, allowing four hits and striking out 10.

By Staff Report March 29, 2021

Softball in a softball field in California mountains on a white line softball field softball tile / Getty Images

Prep roundup: Dalton shuts down Carrollton to clinch another region soccer title

If there was one constant in the five state championship teams for the Dalton High School soccer team, it's been on the defensive end.

By Lindsey Young March 23, 2021

Staff photo by C.B. Schmelter / Dalton's Alejandro Martinez (22) plays the ball against Carrollton on Harmon Field at Bill Chappell Stadium on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 in Dalton, Ga.

Prep roundup: Ringgold holds off late Sonoraville rally

Ringgold's baseball team jumped out to an 8-0 lead in the first three inning, then held off a late Sonoraville rally to claim a 9-8 Region 6-AAA win.

By Patrick MacCoon and Lindsey Young March 22, 2021

Staff Photo by Matt Hamilton / The Walker Valley dugout explodes with cheers after the second homer of the game at East Hamilton High School in Ooltewah on Monday, March 22, 2021.

Prep roundup: Manny Velazquez sparks Hixson to comeback win at Wildcat Classic

Four-year starter Manny Velazquez hit the first home run of his high school career Thursday night, and that was just one part of what he did to lead Hixson to a comeback win against East Hamilton.

By Staff Reports March 18, 2021

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Hixson's Manny Velazquez watches his home run during the Wildcat Classic on Thursday. The Wildcats beat East Hamilton 7-5.

Prep roundup: Sequatchie County blasts four home runs in season openning win

Sequatchie County's baseball team started its season with a blast.

By Stephen Hargis March 15, 2021

Staff Photo by Matt Hamilton / Baylor (32) Vito Valincius hits his second home run of the day at Baylor on Monday, March 15, 2021.

Prep roundup: Rickell Crutcher leads Hixson to postseason win with stellar second half

Rickell Crutcher provided Hixson a spark to begin postseason play.

By Patrick MacCoon February 16, 2021

Prep roundup: Silverdale Baptist girls win district, Tyner boys roll at Central

If Tessa Gibson is on the basketball court, the Silverdale Baptist Academy standout means business.

By Staff Reports February 13, 2021

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Silverdale Baptist Academy senior Laney Bone lifts the Division II-A East District 2 championship plaque as the Lady Seahawks celebrate a third straight title after their 49-36 home victory over Boyd Buchanan on Friday night.

Prep roundup: TSSAA set to expand attendance at events next week

The TSSAA has announced that Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee will soon lift the restrictions on attendance at prep sports events

By Stephen Hargis, Patrick MacCoon January 29, 2021

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Red Bank senior Cam Bell (1) scored a game-high 16 points and had 11 rebounds in Thursday's 61-40 District 6-AA home victory over Central.

Prep roundup: Hot start helps Silverdale Baptist clinch regular season district title

Silverdale Baptist Academy's Ryleigh Hoover is not afraid to let the ball fly.

By Lindsey Young, Patrick MacCoon January 26, 2021

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