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Signing day prep notebook: McCallie’s Eric Rivers offers versatility to Memphis Tigers

With a pedigree for putting its skill position players in the best spots to make big plays, the University of Memphis looks to be a perfect fit for McCallie's Eric Rivers.

By Lindsey Young, Patrick MacCoon February 3, 2021

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / McCallie's Eric Rivers runs with the ball after making a catch as Calhoun's Quin Smith tries to get the angle to make a tackle on Sept. 11 at Finley Stadium. Rivers, a pivotal part of the Blue Tornado's back-to-back state championships in TSSAA Division II-AAA, has signed with the University of Memphis.

Wiedmer: Tennessee Tech football about to be all in the family for Jackson and Jeff Burns

Like father like son.

By Mark Wiedmer February 2, 2021

Staff photo by C.B. Schmelter / McCallie's Jackson Burns (7) and his teammates exit the locker room for warmups before the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl state championship against MBA at Tennessee Technological University's Tucker Stadium on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, in Cookeville, Tenn.

Prep roundup: GHSA state duals bring runner-up finish for Dade County, fourth for Trion, Sonoraville

Dade County had the highest finish among the four area wrestling programs competing in Saturday's GHSA state duals.

By Lindsey Young, Patrick MacCoon January 30, 2021

Prep roundup: Local teams fall in Dr Pepper Classic at McCallie; Howard boys cruise

McCallie's Dr Pepper Classic brings with it each year a chance high school basketball fans will get to see a future NBA talent in Chattanooga.

By Lindsey Young, Patrick MacCoon January 30, 2021

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / IMG Academy junior Eric Dailey Jr. makes a 3-pointer from the corner during the sixth annual Dr Pepper Classic on Friday at McCallie. Dailey had 15 points and five assists as IMG, from Bradenton, Florida, defeated Chattanooga's Hamilton Heights Christian Academy 64-46 on the first night of the four-team showcase that also includes the host Blue Tornado and Knoxville Catholic.

Wiedmer: McCallie’s Dr Pepper Classic may lack fans, but won’t lack elite teams

Perhaps no elite high school basketball program in the country is in greater demand than IMG Academy, which is currently ranked third nationally and has five of the top 50 players in the country according to numerous recruiting sites.

By Mark Wiedmer January 27, 2021

Staff photo by C.B. Schmelter / McCallie's Eric Rivers (1) drives between IMG Academy's Noah Farrakhan (1) and Josh Green (0) during the McCallie Dr Pepper TEN Classic at the Walker Forum on the campus of the McCallie School on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Prep roundup: Hot start helps Silverdale Baptist clinch regular season district title

Silverdale Baptist Academy's Ryleigh Hoover is not afraid to let the ball fly.

By Lindsey Young, Patrick MacCoon January 26, 2021

Staff photo by Troy Stolt / Notre Dame's Kenzie Campbell (3) drives the ball during the girls basketball game between Silverdale and Notre Dame high school on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Prep roundup: Baylor wrestlers celebrate senior night by beating McCallie

Senior night for Heath Snodgrass and six other Baylor School wrestlers was memorable Friday as they rolled past crosstown rival McCallie .

By Patrick MacCoon January 23, 2021

Staff photo by C.B. Schmelter / Baylor senior Heath Snodgrass celebrates his victory over McCallie's Carson Gentle at 220 pounds during Friday's match. Snodgrass won 8-6 to help his Red Raiders win 51-14 on senior night.

Prep roundup: Tyner boys tough again on defense, in control of District 6-AA

Led by a stingy defense, the Tyner boys' basketball team has asserted itself as the top team in District 6-AA more than halfway through the regular season.

By Patrick MacCoon January 21, 2021

Staff photo by C.B. Schmelter / Tyner's Trent Gresham, left, steals the ball from Red Bank's Taylor Swanson during Thursday night's game at Red Bank.

McCallie wrestler Alex Whitworth seeks to become Tennessee’s third five-time state champ

Alex Whitworth still remembers the nerves he felt as an eighth grader when he wrestled his way to a TSSAA individual state championship as McCallie's 106-pounder.

By Patrick MacCoon January 20, 2021

Staff file photo by Patrick MacCoon / McCallie senior Alex Whitworth, left, hopes to celebrate his fifth individual state championship when the TSSAA traditional state tournament is held at the Chattanooga Convention Center on Feb. 20-22.

Prep roundup: McCallie’s Eric Rivers delivers milestone moment in home win over Boyd Buchanan

Popping off a screen set on the far sideline by Wilson Rankin, Eric Rivers buried a right corner 3-pointer for a majestic moment.

By Patrick MacCoon January 18, 2021

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