Prep - Chattanooga Times Free Press

Marion County’s Humphrey commits to Austin Peay

Relationships matter. In high school recruiting, there are few things still as important.

By Stephen Hargis July 19, 2026

Staff File Photo / Marion County quarterback Zaiden Humphrey, who has helped his team reach consecutive BlueCross Bowl state championship games in Class 2A, has committed to Austin Peay University.

Panthers, Pirates, area’s small-school programs face big questions

Very few high school football teams enter the summer without question marks.

By Stephen Hargis July 18, 2026

Staff photo by Seth Carpenter/ Sale Creek quarterback Brody Raby returns as the starter but will be surrounded by younger players in the offensive skill positions.

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Three Chattanooga-area wrestlers win junior national championships

Halfway through his high school career, Harrison Murdock has already established himself as one of the top prep wrestlers in the Chattanooga area, but he's not stopping there.

By Patrick MacCoon July 17, 2026

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Harrison Murdock, top, a Ringgold native who wrestled his first two high school seasons at Dalton's Christian Heritage but will compete for Chattanooga's Baylor as a junior this winter, won a national title last weekend at the prestigious junior tournament held annually in Fargo, N.D.

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Marion’s ability to navigate late-season schedule among questions for 2A teams

The Times Free Press is identifying areas of concern for each GHSA and TSSAA program in the Chattanooga area ahead of the 2026 prep football season.

By Stephen Hargis July 17, 2026

Staff file photo / Marion County quarterback Zaiden Humphrey, with ball, will look to help his team navigate a schedule that gets particularly tough late in the season with back-to-back road games against fellow Region 3-2 title contenders Bledsoe County and Grundy County.

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Baylor announces Greg Elie is out as baseball coach

Baylor School announced Thursday that Greg Elie will no longer be its head baseball coach.

By Stephen Hargis July 16, 2026

Staff file photo / Baylor has parted ways with veteran head baseball coach Greg Elie, center, who helped guide the Red Raiders to three TSSAA Division II-AA state championships.

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Tyner’s trio of receivers could be serious trouble for secondaries this fall

The Times Free Press is identifying areas of concern for each GHSA and TSSAA program in the Chattanooga area ahead of the 2026 prep football season.

By Patrick MacCoon July 16, 2026

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Tyner's Jur'Won Hubbard (8) celebrates with Dion Edwards after he scored a touchdown during a game at Red Bank last Sept. 5.

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Red Bank’s passing game may lean heavily on Jones-to-Jones connection

The Times Free Press is identifying areas of concern for each GHSA and TSSAA program in the Chattanooga area ahead of the 2026 prep football season.

By Patrick MacCoon July 15, 2026

Staff file photo / Former Boyd Buchanan running back Jerl Young, left, has the potential to be a instant star for East Ridge's football program this season.

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South Pittsburg football star Brandon Goldsmith commits to Austin Peay

Before his two-day visit to the Austin Peay campus had ended, Brandon Goldsmith knew he had found where he wanted to continue his football career.

By Stephen Hargis July 15, 2026

Staff file photo by Seth Carpenter / South Pittsburg's Brandon Goldsmith was an all-state defensive back as a junior in 2025, when he picked off six passes and returned three of those interceptions for touchdowns.

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How to replace Jaden Haywood at East Hamilton among questions in 3-5A

The Times Free Press is identifying areas of concern for each GHSA and TSSAA program in the Chattanooga area ahead of the 2026 prep football season.

By Patrick MacCoon July 14, 2026

Staff File Photo / East Hamilton's, left, Jaden Haywood eyes the end zone against Rhea County on September 26, 2025. Haywood was one of Region 3-5A's top playmakers as a senior, leaving a major question mark in the backfield for the Hurricanes.

Baylor ranked as a preseason top 12 team nationally by MaxPreps

As prep football inches closer and closer, Baylor School continues to add preseason national rankings to its resume.

By Sam Kohn July 14, 2026