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Brown helps Notre Dame claim overtime win at CSAS

After Notre Dame junior guard DJ Brown nailed his third 3-pointer late in regulation to force overtime, teammate Cole McCormick and the Fighting Irish defense took over to help seal a 62-54 non-district win at Arts & Sciences Tuesday.

By Patrick MacCoon January 19, 2022

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / CSAS's Chase Pride (2) defends Notre Dame's D.J. Brown (22). The Chattanooga School for Arts and Sciences Patriots hosted the Notre Dame Fightin Irish in TSSAA boys basketball on January 18, 2022.

Nine Chattanooga-area players earn all-state in Classes 4A-6A

Quarterfinal playoff runs by the football programs at both Red Bank and Rhea County led to multiple players earning all-state recognition.

By Stephen Hargis January 18, 2022

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Rhea's Ethan Davis (32) breaks a long run for a touchdown. The Bradley Central Bears hosted the Rhea County Golden Eagles in a TSSAA football game on October 22, 2021.

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.

Prep roundup: Howard’s Mark Greer makes winning 3-pointer at Brainerd

Howard senior guard Mark Greer dribbled the ball back and forth on the left side just past the half-court mark, waiting for the perfect time to strike.

By Staff Reports January 8, 2022

Staff file photo / Howard's Mark Greer, right, had a strong fourth quarter to help the Hustlin' Tigers beat Brainerd on Saturday night and earn their 10th win of the season.

Prep basketball roundup: Baylor’s Eli Sparkman sharp in home win over Notre Dame

With Notre Dame's Cole McCormick, a sophomore 3-point shooting star, trying to will his team to a comeback win on the road, Baylor's Eli Sparkman helped seal the deal in his home gym Friday night.

By Patrick MacCoon January 8, 2022

Staff photo by Robin Rudd / Notre Dame's Ty Wilkerson and Baylor's Cam Sparks go after a loose ball during Friday night's game at Baylor School. The host Red Raiders won 42-28 to improve to 12-4.

Prep basketball roundup: Bearettes roll past McMinn Central for road win

Late in the third quarter Bradley Central point guard Sloan Carpenter threw a perfect pass from midcourt over a crowd of McMinn Central defenders to the outstretched arms of Hannah Jones.

By Patrick MacCoon January 5, 2022

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Bradley Central's Karsee Weber goes up for a layup in Tuesday's win over McMinn Central.

Prep girls’ basketball roundup: Signal Mountain snares girls’ third-place finish at BOP tournament

For many prep basketball teams a third-place tournament finish after entering as the event's defending champions would seem like a letdown.

By Lindsey Young December 29, 2021

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Boyd Buchanan head coach Tracey Walker instructs her team between quarters. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish faced the Boyd Buchanan Buccaneers in the girls consolation game of the Best Of Preps Basketball Tournament at East Hamilton High School on December 29, 2021.

Tyner holds off Silverdale Baptist in Best of Preps opening round

Driving the right side of the lane, Tyner guard Xavier Fisher stretched out his right arm with the ball, releasing it before being knocked to the floor.

By Patrick MacCoon December 28, 2021

Staff photo by Troy Stolt / Tyner's Nehemiah Bloodsaw (4) goes for a slam dunk during the Best of Preps boys basketball tournament game between Tyner and Silverdale at East Hamilton high school on Monday, Dec. 27, 2021 in Ooltewah, Tenn.

Prep boys’ basketball roundup: Notre Dame, Howard, McCallie advance in Best of Preps tourney

It may have ended as a record-setting performance, but it certainly didn't start that way for Cole McCormick.

By Lindsey Young December 27, 2021

Staff photo by Troy Stolt / McCallie's David Craig (44) fights for a rebound with Ooltewah's Chris Styles (30) during the Best of Preps boys basketball tournament game between McCallie and Ooltewah at East Hamilton high school on Monday, Dec. 27, 2021 in Ooltewah, Tenn.

Prep girls’ basketball roundup: Defending Best of Preps tourney girls’ champs rally to advance

Holiday tournament basketball games are a mixed bag.

By Patrick MacCoon December 27, 2021

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