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Kobe Smith takes over late in Tyner’s season-opening win

Kobe Smith knew the basketball was coming his way in crunch time. Most everyone in the gym did, too. Still, the Tyner senior could not be stopped when it mattered most as he hit turnaround bank shots, criss-crossed defenders and scored against double teams.

By Patrick MacCoon November 20, 2019

Staff photo by Robin Rudd / Tyner boys' basketball coach E'Jay Ward yells instructions to his Rams during the season opener for both teams Tuesday night at East Hamilton.

Three Chattanooga area players named Mr. Football finalists

Baylor junior running back Elijah Howard in Division II-AAA, Meigs County senior quarterback Aaron Swafford (Class 2A) and South Pittsburg senior running back/defensive back Ronto Tipton (1A) were all named finalists in their classifications during a Tuesday media event hosted by "Voice of the Titans" Mike Keith.

By Stephen Hargis November 19, 2019

Local athletes make dreams come true on fall signing day

Dreams came true for dozens of local student-athletes as they put their signatures on national letters of intent Wednesday, the start of an early signing period for several NCAA sports.

By Patrick MacCoon November 13, 2019

Photo by McCallie Athletics / From left, McCallie seniors Will Jackson, Andrew Prescott and Carter Edge sign NCAA Division I scholarships on Wednesday at the school. Jackson signed to swim for Tennessee, Prescott to play soccer for East Tennessee State and Edge to play baseball for Middle Tennessee State.

Sullivan South holds off East Hamilton rally

Sullivan South fended off a second-half rally from East Hamilton in the first round of the TSSAA Class 4A playoffs, holding on late for a 28-24 victory Friday night.

By Justin Dempsey November 9, 2019

Seven Chattanooga-area players earn Mr. Football semifinalist honors

For the second year in a row, the Chattanooga area has seven players who have been named Tennessee Titans Mr. Football semifinalists. Five players in each of the state's nine classifications plus five for the overall kicker award earned semifinalist honors Thursday.

By Stephen Hargis November 7, 2019

Photo by Cade Deakin / Baylor's Elijah Howard (2) stiff-arms a Knoxville Catholic defender during a game hosted by Baylor on Oct. 18.

East Hamilton makes third straight trip to girls’ soccer state tournament, falls to Nolensville

After allowing just one goal this postseason up until the Class AA state tournament, the East Hamilton girls' soccer team's inability to get going offensively ended its season in the final eight.

By Patrick MacCoon November 7, 2019

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / East Hamilton's Tenley Yates is blocked of a shot opportunity by Nolensville's goalie in a Class AA state quarterfinal Wednesday in Murfreesboro.

Three Chattanooga-area girls’ soccer teams ready for delayed state tournament

The pursuit of glory continues for three local girls' soccer programs that have patiently waited for the TSSAA state tournament to begin.

By Patrick MacCoon November 5, 2019

Staff file photo by Patrick MacCoon / Ashley Grant leads GPS in scoring with 20 goals this season.

Prep football playoffs set to begin

With the regular season now in the rearview, 24 Chattanooga-area prep football teams are set to begin the five-week journey toward Cookeville, site of the annual BlueCross Bowl state championship games.

By Stephen Hargis November 2, 2019

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / East Hamilton football players take the field for their regular-season finale Friday night at Howard.

Defense, special teams shine for East Hamilton in win at Howard to earn home playoff game [photos]

Although East Hamilton's offense has gotten much of the attention for the team's success this season, it was the Hurricanes' defense and special teams that took their turn in the spotlight Friday night at Howard.