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Silverdale Baptist tops Boyd Buchanan with late TD run, defensive stop

Silverdale Baptist Academy football coaches were ready to take Jackson Deitch out of the game after he took a hard hit. Deitch wasn't having it.

By Gene Henley October 9, 2026

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Silverdale Baptist Academy's Jackson Deitch tackles visiting Boyd Buchanan's Drew Rivers after a scramble during Friday night's TSSAA Division II-AA East Region rivalry game in Chattanooga.

Led by Young brothers, East Ridge powers past Signal Mountain

Chad Barger was finished talking to his football team Friday night, but he added one more message loud enough for his players and others to hear.

By Patrick MacCoon October 9, 2026

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / East Ridge senior Jerl Young (2) rushed for four touchdowns to bring his season total to 27 after Friday's 40-29 home win over Signal Mountain.

Tyner overcomes challenge, avenges 2025 loss to Nashville Christian

Being a freshman football player can be tough, but starting and being expected to contribute can be daunting. Just don't tell Tyner's Ledale Lyle.

By Robert Holder / Correspondent October 9, 2026

Staff File Photo by Matt Hamilton / Tyner freshman Ledale Lyle, left, picked off a pair of passes Friday night to help the Rams beat Nashville Christian.

Prep football roundup: Rockmart run game too much for Ringgold

Rockmart coach Rich Fendley knew his football team had a sizable size advantage over GHSA Region 7-AAA rival Ringgold, and the game plan reflected it.

By Stephen Hargis, David Paschall, Lindsey Young October 9, 2026

Staff File Photo by Matt Hamilton / Ringgold's Zach Grower breaks loose for a touchdown against East Hamilton in an Aug. 13 scrimmage at Finley Stadium. The senior had a touchdown run Friday against Rockmart in a 59-22 loss, though he was later injured in the game.

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 October 9, 2026

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Silverdale Baptist Academy quarterback Bob Edmonds (17) stands in the pocket as visiting Boyd Buchanan's Dane Eslinger closes in during Friday night's TSSAA Division II-AA East Region rivalry matchup in Chattanooga.

State prep football scores for Tennessee, Georgia on Oct. 9, 2026

State high school football scores for Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, as provided by The Associated Press.

By The Associated Press October 9, 2026

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Silverdale Baptist Academy freshman football player Owen Stock performs with the school band during halftime of Friday night's home game against Boyd Buchanan. Silverdale won 24-20.

Missing Virginia man found dead in Signal Mountain waterfall

The body of a man reported missing in Virginia was found at the bottom of a Signal Mountain waterfall Thursday, according to Hamilton County officials.

By Staff Report October 9, 2026

Hamilton County Sheriff's Office / First responders search for a man reported missing in Virginia this week after a report of his car parked on a Signal Mountain trail.

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This week’s Chattanooga-area prep football games to watch

Here are four prep football games involving Chattanooga-area teams to watch Friday night during the eighth week of the 2026 regular season for TSSAA and GHSA programs.

By Patrick MacCoon, Lindsey Young October 8, 2026

Staff File Photo by Matt Hamilton / Silverdale Baptist Academy's Cannon Rogers, with ball, had a pair of second-half touchdown receptions to help the Seahawks to a 33-15 home win against Lakeway Christian last week.

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Hargis: Marion, South Pittsburg may not be small-school favorites for long

Aside from Alcoa's seemingly never-ending dynasty, definites are scarce in high school football.

By Stephen Hargis October 8, 2026

Staff File Photo / Marion County has been a traditional prep football power for decades, but now the Warriors may have to contend with another perennial contender in the playoffs due to the addition of Nashville's Pearl Cohn to TSSAA Class 2A for at least the next two seasons.

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Why 21 is the magic defensive number for winning in prep football

In so many ways, 21 is a magical number.

By Lindsey Young October 8, 2026