Grace Academy
The latest Grace Academy coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Prep section.
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Eagles-Irish showdown may decide 7-AA title
• Team on the rise: Bledsoe County has 17 returning starters, a college prospect in receiver Nathaniel Collins, a strong quarterback battle between senior Connor Boynton and sophomore Chaise Sorrow, a power running game with an experienced offensive line plus the return (from Rhea County) of offensive coordinator Josh Owensby.

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Madaris Best of Preps Kickoff Classic tickets are now on sale
When: Thursday, Aug. 21, 7:30 p.m.

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Heat Strokes, Lightning win state tennis titles
Two Chattanooga teams will be representing Tennessee in the Southern Sectional junior team tennis tournament Aug. 15-17 in Lexington, S.C.

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Chattanooga area TSSAA meeting looks at classification, split
TSSAA Division I coaches and athletic directors from high schools in the southeastern part of the state met Thursday at Chattanooga Christian School to discuss football classification proposals and the possibility of a split between public and all private schools.

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Grace’s Compton retiring as coach, teacher
Les Compton still remembers the sunny summer afternoon, nearly 30 years ago, when he toured the site of what would become Grace Baptist Academy. As he reached the construction site for the gym, which at the time was barely more than four walls with no roof, Compton couldn't help but wonder what lay ahead for the future of the fledgling program.

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Tennessee-Georgia all-star series returns this week
Soccer: Friday at Finley Stadium, 1:30, 3:30

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Greater Chattanooga area schools mostly for full public-private split
The biggest issue facing high school sports in more than a decade is still months from being decided, but if the Chattanooga area is any indication there is a clear consensus on the public-school/private-school debate.

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Collegedale duo reach state tennis finals this time
Matti Sue Nafie and Emily Wilt attributed last season's loss in the finals of the Region 3-A/AA individual doubles tournament to nerves. Monday afternoon, a couple of pre-match "selfies" and a calmer demeanor seemed to eliminate any chance of a repeat.

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Tennessee high school football updates
Area Georgia prep football updates

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Makenna Thomas tops teammate Katie Delay for title
CLEVELAND, Tenn. - Fans of the Boyd-Buchanan girls' tennis team were very quiet Friday afternoon during the finals of the District 5-A/AA individual tournament at Lee University. In part because they just didn't know whom to cheer for.
