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Bradley Central’s four-peat quest ends with upset in state quarterfinals

Program's streak of wins vs. Tennessee foes also over after 99 games

By Patrick MacCoon March 12, 2026

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Bradley Central senior Kimora Fields makes a shot in the paint during Thursday's TSSAA Class 4A state quarterfinal against Sevier County at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center.

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Boyd Buchanan names Charles Fant as new head football coach

Boyd Buchanan has turned to a familiar face to take over as its next head football coach.

By Stephen Hargis March 12, 2026

Staff file photo / Former Notre Dame head football coach Charles Fant has been promoted to the same role at Boyd Buchanan after working as an assistant for the Buccaneers the past two seasons.

Heritage girls do extra work to win historic basketball state title

It probably wouldn't have been appropriate if the Heritage High School girls' basketball team made history without some drama.

By Lindsey Young March 11, 2026

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Ema Tanner scored a team-high 18 points as Heritage captured the first GHSA basketball state championship in Catoosa County history with an overtime win against Sandy Creek in the Class AAA girls' final Wednesday in Macon.

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Bradley Central guard Addie Geren playing bigger role as senior

Bearettes just three wins from undefeated season, fourth straight state championship

By Patrick MacCoon March 11, 2026

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Senior guard Addie Geren leads the undefeated Bradley Central girls' basketball team with her averages of 4.6 assists and 2.8 3-point makes per game this season. The program is in search of its fourth straight TSSAA Class 4A title and will take on Sevier County in the state quarterfinals Thursday in Murfreesboro.

Kimora Fields, DJ Roberson crowned 2026 Tennessee Miss and Mr. Basketball

A pair of senior post players from the Chattanooga area earned their classifications' top individual honors at Tuesday's Mr. and Miss Basketball Awards at Middle Tennessee State University's Tucker Theatre.

By Patrick MacCoon March 10, 2026

Staff File Photo by Patrick MacCoon / Bradley Central senior Kimora Fields won her second consecutive Miss Basketball award as she received the prestigious honor Tuesday during a ceremony at the Tucker Theater on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University, becoming the first two-time winner in Bearette history.

‘Junkyard dog’ mentality has Heritage girls on brink of history

Asked to describe the importance of Tori Epps to the Heritage High School girls' basketball team, head coach Greg Elkins needed but a second to reply.

By Lindsey Young March 10, 2026

Staff File Photo by Matt Hamilton/ Heritage defenders Bailee Hollis (12) and Paisley Collins surround Ridgeland's Jordyn Thomas during their Region 7-AAA game Jan. 23. The Generals' defense has been the key to their run to Wednesday's GHSA championship game.

South Pittsburg falls one step shy of reaching state tournament

Athleticism sparked South Pittsburg to an early double-digit lead, but experience and overall basketball poise helped second-ranked Pickett County overcome that deficit and pull away for a 59-38 win in Monday's TSSAA Class 1A sectional.

By Stephen Hargis March 9, 2026

Staff Photo by Stephen Hargis / South Pittsburg basketball players warm up prior to Monday night's Class 1A sectional against Pickett County. The Pirates hosted a sectional for the first time in 40 years, but fell to the second-ranked Bobcats.

High-flying Chattanooga Prep soars back to state tournament with sectional blowout

The nickname "Big 30" is completely fitting for Chattanooga Prep senior Derrick Roberson.

By Patrick MacCoon March 9, 2026

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Chattanooga Prep senior Derrick Roberson puts down a two-handed jam during Monday's Class 2A sectional home victory over Unicoi County.

Walker Valley starts strong to earn another 4A state tournament berth

The path to Walker Valley's first region championship since 2016 didn't necessarily start in the offseason.

By Gene Henley March 9, 2026

Staff Photo by Seth Carpenter/ Walker Valley senior Ashton Davis connects on a jumper as the Mustangs topped Lebanon in Monday's TSSAA Class 4A sectional round to advance to the state tournament for the second consecutive year.

Signal Mountain Boulevard lane closures scheduled before stabilization project

Five days of preliminary work started Monday on Signal Mountain Boulevard between Palisades Road and the top of the mountain in preparation for a slope stabilization project set to start by early summer.

By Ben Benton March 9, 2026