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Snap judgments: Silverdale Baptist defense again comes up big late in game

Silverdale Baptist Academy coach Mike Connor is getting used to seeing his football team come up with big stops on 2-point conversions late in the fourth quarter.

By Stephen Hargis, Patrick MacCoon, David Paschall, Lindsey Young September 5, 2026

Staff Photo by Seth Carpenter / Silverdale Baptist Academy defenders team up to tackle South Pittsburg quarterback Brandon Goldsmith on Aug. 28. The Seahawks have back-to-back wins the past two Fridays against South Pittsburg and Knoxville Webb, with both victories sealed by stopping 2-point conversion attempts on the ground.

Tyner’s Dion Edwards does it all as Rams pull away to beat Red Bank

Dion Edwards spent most of Friday night doing the things that never make it into a football game's box score.

By Gene Henley September 4, 2026

Staff Photo by Matt Hamilton / Tyner junior Dion Edwards carries the ball as visiting Red Bank's Ben Craig closes in during Friday night's game.

Old friends team up to lead Ringgold past tough Gordon Lee

Ringgold junior receiver Bryant Marshall capped the best performance of his prep career late in the fourth quarter of a tightly contested affair with Gordon Lee on Friday night.

By Patrick MacCoon September 4, 2026

Staff Photo by Patrick MacCoon / Ringgold juniors Bryant Marshall (2), a receiver, and Luke Wood (3), the starting quarterback, teamed up for 145 yards and three touchdowns through the air in Friday's 28-14 home win over Gordon Le.

South Pittsburg rebounds from loss with resounding win over Sequatchie

A brutal week of practice produced a Friday night beatdown as South Pittsburg responded to a narrow road loss with a dominant home win.

By Stephen Hargis September 4, 2026

Staff File Photo by Seth Carpenter / South Pittsburg quarterback Knox Israel totaled more than 280 yards of offense in Friday's home win over Sequatchie County, a matchup of state-ranked teams from different classifications.

Dalton freshman QB Hudson Ruppert rips Heritage; Cats now 3-0

Dalton passed another nonregion test early in the football season with flying colors Friday night at Heritage.

By Lindsey Young September 4, 2026

Staff File Photo by Matt Hamilton / Dalton football coach Chris Prewett has the Catamounts off to a 3-0 start in his second season after Friday night's impressive win at Heritage.

Rhea County wins region opener at Ooltewah to shake off setback

Rhea County football coach Taylor Harvey said the message this week for his team was simple: Fix us.

By Robert Holder / Correspondent September 4, 2026

Staff File Photo / Rhea County football coach Taylor Harvey and quarterback Jaxton Schmitt (1) were on the winning side of a TSSAA Region 3-5A opener Friday night at Ooltewah.

Nationally ranked Baylor 3-0 after another big night for DGG

The first-half arm of Keegan Croucher and the second-half legs of David Gabriel Georges powered Baylor School to a road rout of Georgia's Rabun Gap on Friday night.

By David Paschall September 4, 2026