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Hustlin’ Tigers stand out at final day of Best of Preps Jamboree

Howard defense has four takeaways in pair of wins

By Stephen Hargis August 18, 2019

Howard's LaDarrius Lane (18) puts a big block on a Signal Mountain defender as Hustlin' Tigers teammate Davontay Smith returns an interception for a touchdown Saturday at Finley Stadium during the second and final day of the Best of Preps Jamboree. Howard won both of its quarter matchups, beating Signal Mountain 8-6 after topping Copper Basin 14-0.

Wiedmer: Three former Mocs are making an early impact with the Titans

Mike Keith expects the Tennessee Titans to be in the middle of the playoff hunt all season.

By Mark Wiedmer August 18, 2019

Tennessee Titans cornerback Kareem Orr runs a drill during an organized team activity on May 30 in Nashville. Orr is a former UTC and Notre Dame High School player.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish inspired by last year’s disappointment

Everything the Fighting Irish has done during the offseason has been inspired by the disappointment of last season's one-point playoff loss.

By Stephen Hargis August 16, 2019

Notre Dame's Jeffrey Watkins Jr. (34) runs the ball during the Notre Dame vs. Bradley Central game in the Best of Preps football jamboree Friday, August 10, 2018 at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Notre Dame is expecting more than just a region title

On a football team loaded with returning experience, the only thing last year's Division II-AA East Region championship did was leave Notre Dame wanting more.

By Stephen Hargis August 12, 2019

Notre Dame's Jeffrey Watkins Jr. (34) pushes off of Silverdale's Cade Delashmitt (5) as he move the ball downfield during the Notre Dame vs. Silverdale Baptist football game Friday, October 5, 2018 at Notre Dame in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

In prep football, what happened to two-a-days?

Two-a-day football practices once swept the nation as high school teams geared up to play underneath the Friday night lights.

By Patrick MacCoon August 5, 2019

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Chattanooga area high school football tour covers 22 teams in 13 hours

While the heat index might say otherwise, for all practical purposes summer is over. When high school football teams are allowed to begin practicing in full pads, it signals the season is just around the corner.

By Stephen Hargis July 30, 2019

Head coach Josh Roberts looks on as he runs a drill at Signal Mountain Middle/High School on Monday, July 29, 2019 in Signal Mountain, Tenn.

20th annual Best of Preps jamboree at Finley Stadium is set for Aug. 16-17

The countdown has begun for the high school football season. In fewer than eight weeks teams will take the field for the event that has become the prelude to the season's kickoff the 20th annual Best of Preps jamboree at Finley Stadium.

By Stephen Hargis June 25, 2019

Red Bank quarterback Madox Wilkey (7) throws a pass during the Red Bank vs. Chattanooga Central football game Friday, August 24, 2018 at Tom Weathers Field at Red Bank High School in Red Bank, Tennessee. The score was 13-7 with Red Bank in the lead at the half.

Former Notre Dame standout Patrick Johnson shining at Tulane

Tulane outside linebacker Patrick Johnson continually looks to wreak havoc.

By Patrick MacCoon June 18, 2019

Patrick Johnson was a Times Free Press Dynamite Dozen player as a Notre Dame High School senior.

Alan Smith takes over Grace Academy girls’ basketball program

Alan Smith was recently hired as girls' basketball coach at Grace Academy, and he's aware of the Lady Golden Eagles' past as he works in the present and toward the future.

By Patrick MacCoon April 17, 2019

Former UTC football stars shine at team’s pro day

As with any post-college job interview, the nine UTC football players participating in the team's pro day had to first battle their nerves.

By Lindsey Young March 15, 2019

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