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McCallie, LFO claim Best of Preps tournament championships

At the rate both the Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe girls and McCallie's boys' basketball teams are going, both schools may need to clear some room in the trophy shelf.

By Stephen Hargis December 30, 2021

Staff photo by Troy Stolt / The LFO girls basketball team celebrates after winning the championship game of the Best of Preps tournament between Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe and Meigs County high schools at East Hamilton high school on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021 in Ooltewah, Tenn.

Tyner holds off Silverdale Baptist in Best of Preps opening round

Driving the right side of the lane, Tyner guard Xavier Fisher stretched out his right arm with the ball, releasing it before being knocked to the floor.

By Patrick MacCoon December 28, 2021

Staff photo by Troy Stolt / Tyner's Nehemiah Bloodsaw (4) goes for a slam dunk during the Best of Preps boys basketball tournament game between Tyner and Silverdale at East Hamilton high school on Monday, Dec. 27, 2021 in Ooltewah, Tenn.

Prep girls’ basketball roundup: Defending Best of Preps tourney girls’ champs rally to advance

Holiday tournament basketball games are a mixed bag.

By Patrick MacCoon December 27, 2021

Staff photo by Troy Stolt / Signal Mountain's Meg Clark. (4) passes the ball during the Best of Preps girls basketball tournament game between Signal Mountain and Rhea County at East Hamilton high school on Monday, Dec. 27, 2021 in Ooltewah, Tenn.

Prep basketball roundup: Varner helps Lady Trojans claim Battle at the Creek

The first season for the Soddy-Daisy girls' basketball program under Katie Collier has gotten off to a rock solid start.

By Staff Report December 22, 2021

Staff Photo by Matt Hamilton / Soddy Daisy (10) Alivia Hall talks to coach Katie Collier as a teammate takes a free throw on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 during the championship game of the Sale Creek Christmas basketball tournament. Soddy Daisy went on to win 56-43.

Prep basketball roundup: Baylor boys beat reigning state champion MBA

Al Peciulis is making the most of a go-to role for the Baylor boys' basketball team in his final high school season. He did it again Saturday night in a victory against a reigning state champion.

By Staff Reports December 18, 2021

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Baylor's Al Peciulis scored 28 points in Saturday's home victory over Montgomery Bell Academy.

Prep basketball roundup: Notre Dame claims district sweep of Boyd Buchanan

Midway through Tuesday's opening quarter Kenzie Campbell set the tone for Notre Dame in a key district victory.

By Staff Report December 15, 2021

Staff photo by Troy Stolt / Notre Dame's Maliyah Maples (12), left, and Kenzie Campbell (3), right, battle for a loose ball with Boyd Buchannan's Jahsa Sanders (11) during the girls basketball game between Boyd Buchanan and Notre Dame on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021 at Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga, Tenn.

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

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