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Bearettes continue impressive start to the season

Fresh off his 300th career win, Bradley Central girls' basketball coach Jason Reuter added another to that impressive total Monday night.

By Lindsey Young, Patrick MacCoon December 7, 2020

McCallie repeats as Division II-AAA football state champion in dominant fashion

McCallie was dominant from start to finish on both sides of the ball Thursday night on its way to a convincing win over Memphis University School to earn its second straight TSAAA Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl state championship.

By Stephen Hargis December 4, 2020

Staff photo by Troy Stolt / McCallie running back B.J. Harris scores a touchdown during the TSSAA Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl against Memphis University School on Thursday night at Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium. Harris rushed for 173 yards and three touchdowns to earn the game's MVP award and lead his team to a 44-0 win as the Blue Tornado repeated as state champions.

Wiedmer: A flawless Eric Rivers leads McCallie to a flawless state title

On Thursday night, Eric Rivers celebrated McCallie's second straight football state championship. It was only last season he had to earn his way back onto the team after a serious disagreement with coach Ralph Potter over his splitting time between AAU basketball and Blue Tornado football.

By Mark Wiedmer December 3, 2020

Staff photo by Troy Stolt / McCallie receiver Eric Rivers (11) breaks into the open to score a touchdown during the TSSAA Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl on Thursday night at Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium. Rivers accounted for three touchdowns in the Blue Tornado's 44-0 win to repeat as state champions.

Doughnuts, anyone? McCallie hopes for sweet state title repeat

It's Moon Pies versus Gibson's doughnuts on the line as McCallie takes on Memphis University School for the TSSAA Division II-AAA football state title.

By Mark Wiedmer December 2, 2020

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / McCallie's John David Tessman (17) and Eric Rivers leap in celebration after the Blue Tornado scored a touchdown against rival Baylor on Oct. 2 at Finley Stadium. McCallie is trying to repeat as TSSAA Division II-AAA state champion and win the program's third title overall.

Chattanooga area could celebrate three football state titles by weekend

In a year when nothing has been ordinary, three Chattanooga-area prep football teams can still accomplish the extraordinary.

By Stephen Hargis December 2, 2020

Staff drawing by Mark Wiedmer / A trio of Chattanooga-area high school football coaches and running backs hope to help their teams to a TSSAA state title at this week's BlueCross Bowl at Tennessee Tech in Cookeville. Depicted from left are South Pittsburg's Vic Grider and Hunter Frame, McCallie's Ralph Potter and B.J. Harris, and Meigs County's Jason Fitzgerald and Will Meadows.

Prep roundup: Trio of Chattanooga-area teams prep for football state finals

The TSSAA's state championship games for football are set, and a third of the upcoming BlueCross Bowl matchups at Tennessee Tech University will involve Chattanooga-area programs.

By Staff Reports November 28, 2020

Staff photo by Robin Rudd / South Pittsburg football coach Vic Grider will lead his top-ranked Pirates into the BlueCross Bowl for the TSSAA Class 1A title on Friday.

Chattanooga-area football teams still in TSSAA playoffs extra thankful this year

Enduring challenges of COVID-19 pandemic adds to level of gratitude for four local programs in title hunts

By Stephen Hargis November 25, 2020

Staff photo by Stephen Hargis / South Pittsburg football players bow their heads in prayer before a recent playoff game. The Pirates are one of four area teams thankful to have the opportunity to continue competing in this year's TSSAA playoffs, with the coronavirus pandemic's effect on the season adding more gratitude than usual to the opportunity to practice during Thanksgiving week.

Walker Valley remains unbeaten with impressive win over McCallie

Walker Valley sophomore Hobie Brabson played like a veteran late in Tuesday's 66-59 home win over McCallie.

By Patrick MacCoon November 25, 2020

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Walker Valley's Hayden Moore scored 13 points to help lead a win over McCallie at home on Tuesday.

McCallie takes tough road to earn return trip to title game; South Pittsburg reaches semifinals

The only thing more impressive than the McCallie football team's return to the TSSAA Division II-AAA state championship game is the path it has taken there.

By Stephen Hargis November 21, 2020

Staff photo by C.B. Schmelter / McCallie's Eric Rivers warms up before a home game against Brentwood Academy on Sept. 4.

This week’s TSSAA football playoffs have familiar feel

All four games involving area teams are rematches either from earlier this season or from last year's postseason.

By Stephen Hargis November 19, 2020

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