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Tennessee roundup: Silverdale Baptist knocks off Marion County in OT

Special teams led to a special win for Silverdale Baptist Academy as Cam Mullins blocked an extra-point attempt in overtime to seal a 28-27 nonregion win over visiting Marion County on Friday.

By Stephen Hargis October 24, 2020

Staff photo by C.B. Schmelter / Notre Dame ball carrier Khalil Spence tries to get extra yards as Boyd Buchanan's Luke Stum (59) tries to bring him down during Friday night's game at Notre Dame's Jim Eberle Field.

Tennessee roundup: Bledsoe County overcomes slow start to clinch region title

Bledsoe County overcame a sluggish start Friday night, scoring its first touchdown late in the second quarter before adding two more in the third on the way to a 28-10 win over Polk County that secured the Region 3-2A championship.

By Stephen Hargis October 17, 2020

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Prep roundup: McKenna Brown leads Notre Dame volleyball into state tournament

Notre Dame senior McKenna Brown has taken the volleyball court by storm posting superstar numbers in a season she hopes brings a trip to the Final Four of the Division II-A state volleyball tournament.

By Patrick MacCoon October 12, 2020

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Notre Dame senior McKenna Brown leads the area in kills this season for a 28-win team, who won 16 straight at one point this season.

Prep roundup: Baylor volleyball team beats GPS for sixth straight win

With the first set of Wednesday's volleyball match at rival GPS tied at 20, Baylor's Sierra Herndon recorded back-to-back kills on perfect sets by Elaine Redman.

By Lindsey Young, Patrick MacCoon October 7, 2020

Staff photo by Troy Stolt / Baylor volleyball player Sierra Herndon (23) and the rest of the Lady Red Raiders celebrated a rivalry win Wednesday night at GPS.

Prep roundup: Heritage takes first step in competing for another softball title

There are times when Heritage softball coach Tanner Moore would love to focus on the now and let the future take care of itself.

By Lindsey Young, Patrick MacCoon October 6, 2020

Staff photo by C.B. Schmelter / Heritage's Bailey Davis (30) smiles as she runs home against Ridgeland during the first game of a doubleheader at Heritage High School on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020 in Ringgold, Ga.

McCallie offense fueled by the rise of standout junior William Riddle

William Riddle was nearly perfect.

By Patrick MacCoon October 5, 2020

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / McCallie's William Riddle (14) looks to pass against Brentwood Academy on Sept. 4. Riddle completed 13 of 15 passes for 192 yards in Friday's 33-14 win over Baylor.

McCallie beats Baylor for fifth straight year in football as young QB steps up big time

These bitter rivals, who so seldom agree that we do not know for sure how many times Baylor and McCallie have played football, were actually dead even from the start.

By Jay Greeson October 3, 2020

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / McCallie's Emile Bellerose (87) celebrates with Kenzy Paul (1) and B.J. Harris (5) after making a 19-yard touchdown catch during the first half of Friday night's game against Baylor at Finley Stadium. Bellerose helped the Blue Tornado beat Baylor 33-14 to extend their series winning streak to five games.

Hargis: McCallie’s No. 17 tradition honors tenacious spirit of late Baylor star

Numbers often define a rivalry. Especially one with as much tradition and pageantry as Baylor versus McCallie, which dates back so far and is so contrary that the two schools can't even agree on the all-time record in their football series.

By Stephen Hargis October 1, 2020

Staff photo by C.B. Schmelter / McCallie's John David Tessman, left, closes in on Brentwood Academy's Ian Scott on Sept. 4 at McCallie. Tessman is No. 17 on the roster, and wearing that jersey for the Blue Tornado is considered a high honor because it is given to a player who shows the leadership traits displayed by former Baylor standout Jason Green. McCallie coach Ralph Potter coached Green during his time leading the Red Raiders.

This week’s Chattanooga-area high school football previews

Preview some of the Chattanooga area's biggest high school football games for the seventh week of the 2020 season.

By Staff Reports October 1, 2020

Staff illustration by Mark Wiedmer / Longtime rivals Baylor and McCallie will face off at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Finley Stadium, with their latest meeting continuing an old football series that will have at least one new angle by being played during the COVID-19 pandemic. McCallie is 3-1 overall, 1-1 in Division II-AAA East Region play and ranked No. 2 in DII-AAA, while Baylor (3-0, 1-0) is ranked third.

Wiedmer: McCallie’s Banner Bunch has raised a spirit flag like no other

How far would you go to show your school spirit?

By Mark Wiedmer September 29, 2020

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