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Soddy Daisy dominates line of scrimmage, defeats Hixson

With a right tackle with the nickname "Kool-Aid" helping pave the way, Soddy Daisy dominated the line of scrimmage in Friday night's victory at Hixson.

By Patrick MacCoon August 28, 2026

Staff Photo by Patrick MacCoon / Soddy Daisy junior Fisher Higgins looks up after crossing into the end zone on a 7-yard touchdown run in Friday's 40-13 victory at Hixson.

Boyd Buchanan rolls to 2-0 start with shutout of Chattanooga Prep

The Boyd Buchanan Buccaneers are rolling with Rivers.

By Robert Holder / Correspondent August 28, 2026

Staff File Photo by Seth Carpenter / Boyd Buchanan's football team, ranked fourth in TSSAA Division II-AA, improved to 2-0 with Friday night's 33-0 home win against Chattanooga Prep.

Tennessee prep football roundup: Baylor routs visitors from Virginia

There was no national spotlight Friday night at Baylor School.

By Stephen Hargis, David Paschall August 28, 2026

Baylor photo courtesy of Dan Stefaniuk / Baylor junior receiver Antwuan "Cornbread" Adams looks for running room during Friday night's 37-12 win over Virginia's Loudoun Sports Academy.

Georgia prep football roundup: Freshman QB leads Dalton to victory

Even with their starting quarterback sidelined by injury, it appears the Dalton Catamounts are going to be fine.

By Lindsey Young August 28, 2026

Staff File Photo by Matt Hamilton / Times Free Press Dynamite Dozen member Ayden Ashlock had a touchdown catch Friday night as Dalton rolled to a 35-9 win over rival Northwest Whitfield.

Final scores and photos from Friday’s Chattanooga-area prep football games

Check out the final scores and photos from Friday night's Chattanooga-area high school football games.

By Staff Report August 28, 2026

Staff Photo by Matt Hamilton / Ringgold cheerleaders root for the Tigers before they take the field at home for Friday night's football game against Catoosa County rival Heritage.

State prep football scores for Georgia, Tennessee on Aug. 28, 2026

State high school football scores for Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, as provided by The Associated Press.

By The Associated Press August 28, 2026

Staff Photo by Matt Hamilton / The Heritage student section celebrates a score by the Generals during their game at Ringgold on Friday.

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These Chattanooga-area players are primed for breakout seasons

You may not immediately recognize their names right now, but once the 2026 prep football season hits its stride across the Chattanooga area, that's likely to change.

By Stephen Hargis, Patrick MacCoon, Lindsey Young August 27, 2026

Staff Photo by Matt Hamilton / Silverdale Baptist Academy's Jackson Deitch looks over his shoulder as he runs for a long touchdown during last week's season opener at Tyner.

Hargis: Chattanooga Christian’s ‘Dirty 30’ taking old-school approach

Chattanooga Christian coach Grant Reynolds hasn't grown a mustache or mutton chops, at least not yet. And he hasn't been seen driving a 1982 Chevy Camaro Z28 to practice either.

By Stephen Hargis August 27, 2026

Staff Photo by Seth Carpenter / Chattanooga Christian School football coach Grant Reynolds has helped the Chargers transition to the flexbone offense, which relies heavily on the triple option, to fit the program's current needs.

Rhea County senior Austun Fugate does it all for Golden Eagles

Rhea County coach Taylor Harvey has come to trust versatile senior Austun Fugate to do just about anything he asks on the football field.

By Patrick MacCoon August 27, 2026

Staff File Photo by Matt Hamilton / Rhea County's Austun Fugate watches the ball after kicking a field goal during a game at Walker Valley in 2025. Fugate opened his senior season last week by making contributions in all phases of the game to help the Golden Eagles beat Red Bank 29-27.

New role suits Ringgold’s Zach Grower well on football field

When Ringgold High School football coach Austin Crisp labels Zach Grower a "generational player," the meaning goes much deeper than talent.

By Lindsey Young August 27, 2026