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Marion’s ‘Man Man’ kicks off 2026 TFP Dynamite Dozen prospects list

Marion County's Zaiden Humphrey is No. 12 on the 2026 Times Free Press Dynamite Dozen list of the area's top college football prospects among Chattanooga-area seniors.

By Stephen Hargis August 8, 2026

Staff photo / Marion County senior Zaiden Humphrey has compiled more than 2,500 yards of offense over the past two football seasons while helping the Warriors reach back-to-back TSSAA Class 2A BlueCross Bowl state championship games. Humphrey is No. 12 on this year's countdown of the Times Free Press Dynamite Dozen of the area's top college football prospects.

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Hargis: Baylor’s visit to Buford a preview of 2026 season and beyond

BUFORD, Ga. — It was one of those sudden summer storms that caused the rain to batter my car's windshield like a hammer. Friday…

By Stephen Hargis August 8, 2026

Contributed photo / Baylor senior running back David Gabriel Georges (0) did not disappoint those hoping to see his highlight-reel talent on display Friday night during the Red Raiders' preseason scrimmage at Georgia's Buford.

Lookouts honor Dizzy Dean Graduate Baseball League alumni

Before travel teams became the norm, younger Chattanooga-area baseball players had a different way to spend their summers.

By Times Free Press Staff August 8, 2026

Contributed photo / Former players in the Dizzy Dean Graduate Baseball League, which was formed in 1983 by David Erby and George Harbison, were honored by the Chattanooga Lookouts during their home game against the Knoxville Smokies on Friday at Erlanger Park.

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Gordon Lee can lean on defense in bid for second straight region title

The Gordon Lee Trojans were more like the ministers of defense over the last eight games of a 2025 season that was historic for…

By Times Free Press Staff August 7, 2026

Staff Photo / Gordon Lee's Layne Vaughn (33) and Logan Price (3) celebrate after Vaughn's fumble recovery during a home game against nonregion rival Trion last Aug. 15. Vaughn was among nine all-region selections the Trojans graduated from last year's region championship team, but they return four key starters on defense and three offensive linemen.

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Ringgold among area teams trying to end Rockmart’s region reign

Ringgold nearly pulled off what might have been considered the upset of the year in the Georgia High School Association's 2025 season.

By Times Free Press Staff August 6, 2026

Staff Photo by Matt Hamilton/ Ringgold senior linebacker Eli McGuire drops into coverage during a 7-on-7 scrimmage hosted by the Tigers on July 16. Ringgold has lost in overtime the past two years to Rockmart, which enters this season with a 67-game winning streak in region play.

Deion Sanders views Chattanooga’s Boo Carter as future first-rounder

Chattanooga native Boo Carter is already earning lofty praise from one of the greatest cornerbacks in NFL history as he prepares for his first…

By Times Free Press Staff August 5, 2026

Chattanooga native Boo Carter, a defensive back and returner who played his first two college seasons at Tennessee, transferred this year to Colorado. (AP File Photo/George Walker IV)

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Calhoun ready to chase another championship in new region

While nine wins might be considered a successful year for most high school football programs, that mark is below the standard at Calhoun.

By Times Free Press Staff August 5, 2026

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Calhoun junior quarterback Trace Hawkins (16) will be a third-year starter this season for the Yellow Jackets as they chase the program's fourth region championship in five years. GHSA reclassification has moved them from Class AAA to AAAA this year.

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South Pittsburg has reloaded to remain favorite in 3-1A

In a region where one team has traditionally dominated, the race for the next three playoff spots are an all-out battle between the rest…

By Stephen Hargis August 4, 2026

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton/ South Pittsburg's defense was a stingy unit last year and returns several key starters.

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Bledsoe, Grundy hope to close gap on Marion in Region 3-2A

Whether it's on-field success or community support, one of the most rugged and rowdy collections of prep football teams in the Chattanooga area resides…

By Stephen Hargis August 3, 2026

Staff File Photo / Marion County quarterback Zaiden Humphrey is a key reason his team is once again the favorite in a tough TSSAA Region 3-2A.

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Tyner returns offensive firepower, Chatt Prep reloads on defense in Region 3-3A

Take a look at Tyner's football roster for the 2026 season, and the Rams appear plenty capable of winning at least a dozen games…

By Times Free Press Staff August 2, 2026