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Area’s 11 must-see high school football games for 2016

The fuse is lit on what is shaping up to be a powder keg of a prep football season.

By Stephen Hargis August 18, 2016

Marion County High School's football team takes the field under fireworks last season. The Warriors' series with South Pittsburg is an old rivalry that runs deep in the communities who root for its teams.

Twelve area high school football teams ranked in AP preseason poll

A dozen local prep teams are ranked in the Associated Press' preseason poll.

By Ward Gossett August 16, 2016

Walker Valley coach Glen Ryan watches the game against Cleveland Thursday, October 1, 2015 at Cleveland High School.

Marion, South Pittsburg impressive in Sequatchie Valley jamboree

Coming into the annual Sequatchie Valley jamboree there had been plenty of buzz about a pair of perennial high school football powers, and both Marion County and South Pittsburg looked every bit as good as their preseason reputation.

By Stephen Hargis August 13, 2016

South Pittsburg's Lajuan Ford (2) breaks the tackle of Lookout Valley's Josh Ibach (3) as he goes for a Pirate touchdown. The Sequatchie Valley Football Jamboree was held at South Pittsburg High School on Friday August, 12, 2016.

Stephen Hargis and son tour 20-plus area teams on first day of high school football practice

It's one of the longest work days of the year for me - touring 20-plus area football teams on the first day they're allowed to practice in full pads. But when my son decided to ride along, the chance to spend some quality time talking about football, girls and his plans for after his final year of college made it one of my favorites as well.

By Stephen Hargis July 26, 2016

Staff Photo by Dan Henry / The Chattanooga Times Free Press- 7/25/16. Head coach Mark Mariakis works with his team at Chattanooga Christian School during the first day of practice in pads on Monday, July 25, 2016.

Akia Harris says Hamilton Heights prepared her well

There was an Akia Harris sighting Tuesday.

By Kelley Smiddie June 8, 2016

Tennessee's Akia Harris takes a shot over Georgia's Avrie Weldon June 7, 2016 at Notre Dame High School.

Marion County finishes program-best third in state softball

The Chattanooga area had softball teams finish one, two and three in the TSSAA Class A state tournament this week. Unfortunately for Marion County's Lady Warriors, they were the three.

By Kelley Smiddie May 28, 2016

Staff Photo by Doug Strickland/Chattanooga Times Free Press - Gloves lie in a pile in the Lady Trojan Invitational softball tournament Friday, March 29, 2013, in Soddy-Daisy, Tenn.

Generous Marion Ladies down Midway, 4-1

On their way to their initial Spring Fling Class A softball game, Marion County's Lady Warriors pulled in at a Zaxby's and wound up occupying more than a half-dozen tables.

By Ward Gossett May 25, 2016

Three strong area teams in Class A softball state tournament

Class A is making sure the Chattanooga area remains well-represented at the state softball tournament in Murfreesboro.

By Kelley Smiddie May 24, 2016

Silverdale third baseman Taylor Moran (33) throws to first to get a CSAS runner out. The Chattanooga School of the Arts and Sciences Lady Patriots visited the Silverdale Baptist Academy Lady Seahawks in the TSSAA District 5-A softball championship on May 13, 2016.

Eagles, Lady Lions surprise region-final participants

Rhea County and Red Bank appeared early to be teams going nowhere but quick exits from their respective district baseball and softball tournaments.

By Ward Gossett May 18, 2016

Rhea County baseball coach Rusty Ray watches from the dugout during their prep baseball game against Soddy-Daisy at Soddy-Daisy High School on Thursday, April 21, 2016, in Soddy-Daisy, Tenn.

Willingham ends long-time friend’s region championship hopes in epic comeback

Brandon Willingham's first trip to Marion County ended only after he spent three weeks with then 14-year-old teammate Logan Walters.

By Ward Gossett May 17, 2016

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