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Chattanooga area again is expected to be strong in prep wrestling

The return to the wrestling mats has a fire building inside Hixson High School senior Devotis McCurdy.

By Patrick MacCoon November 25, 2019

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Hixson senior wrestler Devotis McCurdy went 44-10 last season and looks to be a state championship contender at 285 again. The Wildcats return a strong lineup and the most state tournament qualifiers from last season in Class A/AA.

Big fourth quarter leads East Ridge past Hixson, into Class 4A playoffs [photos]

East Ridge football coach Tim James wore a smile as he stroked his chin late Friday night.

By Justin Dempsey November 2, 2019

Photo by Cade Deakin / East Ridge's Keanu Johnson slips away from the Hixson defense during Friday night's game at Hixson. The visiting Pioneers won 36-20 with a trio of unanswered touchdowns late to earn Region 2-4A's final berth for the playoffs.

Chattanooga area has title contenders in prep cross country state meet

With a forecast for clear skies and temperatures in the low 50s, several local runners and teams look capable of taking top spots in the 5-kilometer races.

By Patrick MacCoon November 1, 2019

Trail running action close up of running shoes in action. / Pavel1964

Final week of Tennessee prep football regular season leaves much to be decided for Chattanooga-area teams [photos]

With the playoffs on the horizon, there is work to be done for most Chattanooga-area prep football teams in the regular season's final week. Whether it's a region championship, a home game in the first round or simply a spot in the postseason, there is still much to be decided.

By Stephen Hargis October 31, 2019

Photo by Cade Deakin / Baylor's field-goal unit warms up before a home game against Knoxville Catholic on Oct. 18. Baylor still has a chance at a runner-up finish in its region.

Hixson’s Reginald Hunter is TFP prep player of the week

With his team's playoff hopes resting on the outcome, Reginald Hunter took matters - and the football - into his own hands.

By Stephen Hargis October 29, 2019

Football centered and near the fifty yardline football tile / Getty Images

East Hamilton, Sale Creek volleyball punch state tournament tickets

The East Hamilton and Sale Creek volleyball teams may have had a changing of the guard this past offseason, but dominance continues for each.

By Patrick MacCoon October 17, 2019

Volleyball isolated on a black background

Hillary English helps lead Lady Hurricanes to district championship

Standing 6 feet tall, East Hamilton senior Hillary English took flight at the net and saw the open spot on the left sideline, where she slammed home a kill in the first set of the District 6-AA volleyball tournament final.

By Patrick MacCoon October 9, 2019

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / East Hamilton celebrates after scoring a point in the District 6-AA championship match Tuesday night against Hixson. The Lady Hurricanes won 3-0 at Hixson.

Four postponed high school football games finish Saturday

Boyd Buchanan, Silverdale Baptist Academy, East Ridge and Ridgeland came out winners.

By Stephen Hargis September 29, 2019

100 YARDS: Hixson High School football team excited to see success during program turnaround

The "100 Yards with Stephen Hargis" series continues with today's guest, Hixson High School head football coach Gary Murray.

By Stephen Hargis September 27, 2019

100 Yards with Hixson High football coach Gary Murray

Prep football notebook: Hixson celebrates after snapping long losing streak

With its 43-14 home win over Sequoyah last Friday, Hixson snapped the state's longest football losing streak.

By Stephen Hargis September 26, 2019

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