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Prep roundup: TSSAA wrestling state finals set; region girls’ basketball tournaments continue

Emotions will be running high Saturday at the Williamson County Ag Expo Center in Franklin, where 15 prep wrestlers from the Chattanooga area stand one more win from being crowned state champions.

By Staff Reports February 26, 2022

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Meigs County's Lainey Fitzgerald, top, and Cayden Hennessee, right, defend as Tyner's Kamari McCullough tries to shoot during Friday's Region 2-2A tournament game at Tyner.

Ooltewah girls’ basketball program enjoying best season since 2004-05 campaign

Ooltewah senior guard Jordan McCullough did not hesitate when asked if she knew the Lady Owls would have a strong 2021-22 season.

By Patrick MacCoon February 23, 2022

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Ooltewah senior Jordan McCullough talks to her team during Wednesday's practice ahead of Friday's region tournament game at Coffee County.

Prep roundup: Tyner boys rally past Polk County in district tournament

A big fourth quarter helped the Tyner boys' basketball team move on in District 4-AA.

By Staff Reports February 19, 2022

Prep basketball roundup: Christian Heritage boys succeed in tough GHSA region

The postseason might be the first break the Christian Heritage boys' basketball team will get in some time.

By Staff Reports February 17, 2022

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Player on the Northwest Whitfield girls' basketball team's bench applaud as the final seconds tick off of the Lady Bruins' home win against Heritage on Thursday night.

Prep roundup: Calhoun boys will play for region title; Ringgold girls reach semifinals

It's region tournament week for prep basketball teams throughout northwest Georgia.

By Lindsey Young February 17, 2022

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Ringgold's Addi Broome, right, goes to shoot as Lafayette's Heather Tucker defends Wednesday during a GHSA Region 6-AAA semifinal at LaFayette.

Prep basketball roundup: LaFayette boys wrap up perfect regular season

The LaFayette boys' basketball team used a strong third quarter and another monster game from senior Aidan Hadaway to down Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe Friday night.

By Lindsey Young February 12, 2022

Staff photo by Robin Rudd / LaFayette's Jaylon Ramsey, right, pulls in a loose ball ahead of Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe's Brent Bowman during Friday night's GHSA Region 6-AAA showdown at LaFayette.

Prep roundup: Sonoraville wrestlers push for GHSA state traditional tournament title

Weeks after a third-place finish at state duals, Sonoraville High School wrestlers are in contention for the GHSA Class AAA traditional title.

By Staff Reports February 11, 2022

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Sonoraville's Logan Moore, right, will compete in the Class AAA 132-pound final Friday night at the GHSA state traditional tournament in Macon, Ga. Moore is one of seven finalists for the Phoenix, who are in contention for the team championship.

Prep basketball roundup: Knoxville Catholic remains unbeaten in region play with road win over Baylor

Knoxville Catholic's Blue Cain scored a game-high 24 points while University of Tennessee signee BJ Edwards tacked on 20 more, along with six assists in Tuesday's 68-58 Division II-AA East Region road victory over Baylor.

By Patrick MacCoon February 8, 2022

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Baylor's Zane Restelli (4) dribbles under pressure from Catholic's Brian Edwards (5). The Baylor Red Raiders hosted the Knoxville Catholic Fighting Irish in TSSAA basketball on February 8, 2022.

Prep basketball roundup: Howard’s strong showing in Class 4A built on toughness at home

The Howard boys' basketball team has not skipped a beat this season despite a leap up two classifications.

By Staff Reports February 5, 2022

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Howard's Jadon Jenkins shoots as Ooltewah's Chris Styles defends during Friday's District 5-4A game at Howard.

Prep basketball roundup: Red Bank boys earn 20th win by holding off Howard

Red Bank senior basketball player Jaylen Bates picked a perfect time to have a season-best performance.

By Patrick MacCoon February 4, 2022

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