Prep
The latest Prep coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, including Baylor, Best of Preps, Bledsoe County, Boyd-Buchanan and 12 more sections.
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Saylor Schalk scores four second-half goals to fuel Notre Dame in comeback road victory
Instead of letting frustration get the best of her in a scoreless first half, Notre Dame's Saylor Schalk locked in and was masterful the rest of the way.
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Five takeaways from state prep football polls, including area 3A dominance
High school football in the Scenic City delivered once again in Week 2, which included a 22-point fourth-quarter rally on the road, a defensive slugfest at Silverdale Baptist, and some major statement victories.
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Marion’s Saylors joins Dalton’s Gibbs as NFL running back duo for Lions
What is expected to be one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL will have a pair of former Chattanooga-area standouts atop its running back depth chart when the 2026 season kicks off.
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Prep football surprises: Irish stun Eagles with late rally
Surprises happen every week on the high school football field and the Times Free Press staff is all over them. Here are four notable surprises from this past week's action:
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New starting QB Louis Fortier backs up McCallie coach’s confidence
The Times Free Press has selected McCallie junior quarterback Louis Fortier as its prep football player of the week.
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Snap judgments: Notre Dame never gave up fight in remarkable rally
Notre Dame senior J.T. Tramble jumped up and down in pure elation as the Fighting Irish celebrated with their fans Friday night.
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Howard tops Brainerd as heat concerns force early ending to football game
Fierce rivals Brainerd and Howard could not complete their first meeting on the football field since 2024 on a scorching hot Saturday afternoon at Reggie White Field.
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Silverdale Baptist turns back South Pittsburg late for close win
Silverdale Baptist Academy coach Mike Connor thought his football team's gritty home win over South Pittsburg on Friday night was a work of art.
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Ringgold starts fast to win fourth straight over Heritage
As prolific as Ringgold's offense was in the first three quarters Friday night, it was the final seven minutes that had Tigers coach Austin Crisp fired up.
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Cleveland beats McMinn County to continue strong start to season
In the aftermath of Cleveland's home win over McMinn County on Friday, senior quarterback Kason McGowan was asked what his team learned from last year's 1-9 season.
