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Hixson’s Manny Velazquez thrives in leadoff role

Manny Velazquez has been dynamic for Hixson High School baseball for the last four years.

By Patrick MacCoon April 27, 2021

Staff file photo by C.B. Schmelter / Hixson's Manny Velazquez (6) throws to first base against Red Bank at John Plumlee Stadium on the campus of Hixson High School on Monday, April 1, 2019 in Hixson, Tenn.

Prep roundup: Syerra Rogers keys crucial District 5-AAA road win for East Hamilton

East Hamilton's Syerra Rogers continues to deliver in the clutch.

By Patrick MacCoon April 27, 2021

Staff Photo by Matt Hamilton / The Lady Canes greet East Hamilton (33) Ashlyn Watkins as she arrives home after hitting a solo home run at Ooltewah High School on Tuesday, April 27, 2021.

Prep roundup: Nick Kurtz, Baylor enjoy special senior night in shutout of McCallie

Nick Kurtz continues to be a driving force for Baylor's baseball program.

By Patrick MacCoon April 26, 2021

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Baylor senior Danny Corona (3) enjoyed a three-hit, four-RBI day in Monday's home victory over McCallie.

Prep roundup: Lookout Valley’s Brayden Pruitt strikes out 13 in road win over Howard

While Lookout Valley lost key senior Jarrett Adams to an injury eight games into the season, other Yellow Jackets are starting to step up.

By Staff Report April 23, 2021

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Lookout Valley junior Brayden Pruitt struck out a career-high 13 in Friday's win over Howard.

Prep roundup: Hixson senior Bradley Dossett shuts down Cleveland in 2-0 road victory

Hixson senior pitcher Bradley Dossett threw a 101-pitch complete game shutout on the road in Thursday's 2-0 victory over Cleveland.

By Patrick MacCoon April 22, 2021

Staff file photo by C.B. Schmelter / Hixson's Manny Velazquez doubled twice in Thursday's non-district road win over Cleveland to bring his average over .500 on the season.

Prep roundup: TSSAA adjusts coronavirus protocols for fans

On Wednesday the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association made two announcements, each influenced by COVID-19, that will affect spring sports attendance guidelines as well as changes to the annual Spring Fling format.

By Stephen Hargis April 21, 2021

Staff photo by C.B. Schmelter / Fans wait to get into Red Bank Community Stadium for the Red Bank versus Soddy-Daisy game on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Prep roundup: McMinn County continues district dominance; East Hamilton’s Nelson wins 800th career softball game

McMinn County High School's baseball program is on a tear.

By Staff Report April 19, 2021

East Hamilton softball coach Norma Nelson jokes with an umpire during the championship final softball game of the East Hamilton Softball Tournament against Ooltewah at the Summit of Softball complex on Saturday, April 29, 2017, in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Prep roundup: Cleveland basketball star Grant Hurst commits to UT-Martin

Almost a month to the day he scored 32 points to lead the Cleveland High School boys' basketball team in a frustrating loss to Collierville in the TSSAA Class AAA state quarterfinals, Grant Hurst had something to celebrate.

By Staff Reports April 17, 2021

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Grant Hurst averaged 19 points, six rebounds and five assists per game as a Cleveland senior basketball player this past season. He has committed to the University of Tennessee at Martin, he announced Saturday.

Prep roundup: Heritage remains in control of Georgia Region 7-AAAA baseball race

Heritage won a pair of tight baseball games Friday night to remain in control of the Region 7-AAAA championship race as the GHSA regular season heads into its final week.

By Staff Reports April 16, 2021

Staff photo by Robin Rudd / Heritage's Cade Kiniry (2) congratulates Alex Mixon, center, after Mixon scored during a game at Ridgeland on March 30. At right is CJ Robertson, who also scored on the play. Heritage is in position to win the GHSA Region 7-AAAA baseball title.

Prep roundup: Signal Mountain’s Carson Johnson tosses no-hitter, backed by solid defense

A tip of the hat to the defense behind Signal Mountain senior Carson Johnson was well deserved Thursday night.

By Staff Reports April 15, 2021

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