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Prep basketball roundup: Baylor boys patient in win; Lady Irish land rare victory

Holiday bragging rights were on the line as Baylor and Notre Dame squared off at Phifer Gymnasium Friday night.

By Staff Report December 18, 2021

Staff Photo by Matt Hamilton / Notre Dame coach Jonathan Adams talks to his team during a timeout at Notre Dame on Friday, December 17, 2021.

Prep roundup: McCallie basketball team off to 9-1 start

With the season still young, McCallie's basketball team keeps the wins rolling in.

By Staff Reports December 11, 2021

Prep basketball roundup: Winless last season, LFO girls reach 6-0 with rivalry win over Ringgold

On the surface, the 2020-21 high school basketball season was a lost one for the Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe Lady Warriors. Dewayne Watkins would argue otherwise.

By Staff Reports December 11, 2021

Staff photo by Robin Rudd / Ringgold's Hannah Scott, left, and Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe's Ziara Thompson fight for a loose ball during a GHSA Region 6-AAA matchup Friday night.

10 Chattanooga-area prep basketball teams to watch this season

High school basketball is back in full swing again.

By Patrick MacCoon December 9, 2021

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / McCallie's basketball team has a complete lineup this season, with options all over the court when a big play is needed.

Prep basketball roundup: McCallie picks up seventh win

McCallie's basketball program is off to its best start since a 17-0 run to begin a 24-win campaign in the 2017-18 season.

By Staff Reports December 4, 2021

McCallie basketball coach David Conrady shouts to players during their prep basketball game against Baylor at McCallie School on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Georgia prep football roundup: Ringgold, Dade County fall in region title battles

In the end, Ringgold's defense won the battle but lost the war at Rockmart.

By Lindsey Young November 6, 2021

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Ringgold's Jevon Coney runs with the ball after making a catch during an Oct. 8 home win against LaFayette. Coney and the Tigers came up short Friday night at Rockmart, losing 18-6 with the GHSA Region 6-AAA championship at stake. It's Ringgold's first loss of the year.

Ringgold’s battle for Region 6-AAA title highlights final week of Georgia football regular season

Tiebreakers for some playoff spots could get complicated

By Lindsey Young November 4, 2021

Staff photo by Robin Rudd / Ringgold senior safety Kyle White, center, shown during a 2019 game against Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, is at the heart of a Tigers defense tasked with trying to contain a talented Rockmart offense with the GHSA Region 6-AAA title on the line Friday night.

Georgia prep football roundup: Calhoun falls at Cartersville; Trion’s Rob Brown scores 7 touchdowns

Turnovers are supposed to be game-changing plays.

By Lindsey Young October 30, 2021

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Calhoun receiver Cole Speer talks to a coach before a home game against McCallie on Aug. 27. Calhoun lost to Cartersville on Friday night with the GHSA Region 7-AAAAA championship on the line.

Georgia prep football roundup: Calhoun holds off Cass; Ringgold clinches state berth

Calhoun used a little old-school football to remain undefeated in GHSA Region 7-AAAAA.

By Lindsey Young October 23, 2021

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Calhoun's Christian Lewis, left, hands off to Caden Williams during a home game against McCallie on Aug. 27. The Yellow Jackets beat Cass on Friday night.

Georgia prep football roundup: Northwest Whitfield burns Heritage with last-minute TD

For 47 minutes and 33 seconds, the defensive game plan had worked to perfection for Heritage.

By Lindsey Young October 16, 2021

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