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Dalton advances with 13-1, 10-1 softball sweep

After accomplishing their first preseason goal of winning a softball region championship last week, Dalton's Lady Catamounts took the first step Tuesday night toward realizing their second - making it to the state Elite Eight.

By Kevin Llewallyn October 10, 2018

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.

Surging Dalton among teams moving up softball state playoffs

If momentum means anything in high school softball, then the Dalton Lady Catamounts are one dangerous team as the GHSA state fastpitch playoffs begin.

By Lindsey Young October 9, 2018

Heritage wins 6-AAAA softball title; Calhoun, Dalton in title rounds

Heritage used a pair of big first innings and Rachel Gibson's clutch pitching to sweep LaFayette in the best-of-three series.

By Lindsey Young October 4, 2018

Heritage's Rachel Gibson pitches during a home game against Ridgeland on Aug. 21. Gibson was key to Heritage's sweep of LaFayette in the Region 6-AAAA softball championship series Wednesday night.

Dalton overcomes key player losses to defeat Northwest Whitfield [photos]

If handling adversity is a major ingredient in building a great football team, the Dalton Catamounts added a heavy dose of the intangible this week.

By Lindsey Young September 1, 2018

Gibbs tallies three TDs as Dalton completes win over Ringgold [photos]

DALTON, Ga. - As the expected focal point of the Dalton High School football offense, Jahmyr Gibbs no doubt had to answer more than a few questions as to his lack of production in Friday night's opening half against Ringgold.

By Lindsey Young August 21, 2018

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Ringgold's Dalton Green (24) dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the Dalton vs. Ringgold football game Monday, August 20, 2018 at Harmon Field in Dalton, Georgia. The first half of the game was played Friday, but the second half was suspended until Monday.

Ringgold-Dalton football game now set for Monday finish

The first Friday of a new prep football season was anything but routine.

By Stephen Hargis August 19, 2018

Dalton's Jack Ridley closes in on Ringgold's Dylan Wright during Friday night's game at Harmon Field in Dalton, Ga.

Tyis Love TD returns lift Dalton to shortened 21-10 win over Ringgold [photos]

Dalton High School football coach Matt Land wasn't kidding when he said the most impactful aspect of the Catamounts this year would be special teams.

By Lindsey Young August 18, 2018

Dalton's Malachi Gregory (21) breaks up a pass intended for Ringgold's Andre Tarver (3) during a GHSA football game at Harmon Field on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018 in Dalton, Ga. / Staff photo by C.B. Schmelter

Tonight’s area high school football previews

BRAINERD PANTHERS at HOWARD HUSTLIN' TIGERS

By Lindsey Young August 17, 2018

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McCallie quarterback DeAngelo Hardy (10) runs with the ball during the McCallie vs. Bradley Central game in the Best of Preps football jamboree Friday, August 10, 2018 at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Dalton has strengths to overcome inexperience

Dalton Catamounts 2018 preps football season preview.