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Rhea County gets revenge at region rival Soddy Daisy

The loss a year ago to Soddy Daisy just didn't sit right with Rhea County. Mired by penalties, the Golden Eagles knew they let a region win slip away against a longtime rival.

By Robert Holder / Correspondent September 12, 2025

Staff photo by Abby White / Rhea County's Mason Ford scores a touchdown during Friday night's TSSAA Region 3-5A opener at Soddy Daisy. Ford led the Golden Eagles to a 35-13 victory a year after they lost 49-42 to the rival Trojans.

East Hamilton’s Jaden Haywood electric, efficient in victory

East Hamilton senior Jaden Haywood said social media slights put a spark in his step before the Hurricanes' home game against Signal Mountain on Friday night.

By Jay Greeson September 12, 2025

Staff photo by Robin Rudd / East Hamilton's Jaden Haywood (11) breaks away for the Hurricanes' third touchdown of Friday night's home win against Signal Mountain. Haywood ran for three scores and caught a touchdown pass in the Hurricanes' 57-15 win.

Marion County defense clamps down in shutout of Sequatchie County

Marion County football coach Tim Starkey has taken notice of how diligently Quincy Mills has worked since joining the reigning TSSAA Class 2A state champions in the offseason.

By Patrick MacCoon September 12, 2025

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / TSSAA Class 2A's top-ranked Marion County breaks its team huddle before going into the locker room ahead of Friday night's home game Class 3A's seventh-ranked Sequatchie County in Jasper.

Red Bank uses hot start to crush East Ridge for first win of season

Red Bank coach Ted Gatewood and his football team figured out a pretty good way to prevent the Lions from losing another close game.

By Gene Henley September 12, 2025

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Red Bank got its first win of the 2025 football season in dominant fashion Friday night, beating visiting East Ridge 47-6. The Lions improved to 1-2 while dropping the Pioneer to 3-1.

Boyd Buchanan shares rushing load in road rout of Notre Dame

Boyd Buchanan's drive for a third straight unbeaten regular season on the football field continues.

By Montana Findley / Correspondent September 12, 2025

Photo by Montana Findley / Boyd Buchanan's Justin McGoy finds some running room up the middle of the field on his way to the end zone in the Buccaneers' 58-13 win at Notre Dame on Friday night.

Tennessee prep football roundup: McCallie’s DII-AAA streak snapped

McCallie's seven-game winning streak against TSSAA Division II-AAA competition was snapped Friday with a loss at Ensworth.

By Staff Reports September 12, 2025

Nashville Tennessean photo / McCallie quarterback Elliott Drapeau, right, and the Blue Tornado had a seven-game winning streak against TSSAA Division II-AAA foes snapped with Friday's loss at Ensworth.

Georgia prep football roundup: LaFayette ends long drought against Trion

LaFayette continued its season of resurgence with Friday night's win at Trion, improving to 3-1 with another dominant defensive performance.

By Lindsey Young September 12, 2025

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton/ LaFayette football coach Ethan Thompson led the Ramblers to a 32-14 win at Trion on Friday night, ending a nine-game losing streak to the Bulldogs.

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 Reports September 12, 2025

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Signal Mountain quarterback, Colton Johnston (5) lowers his head as he scores a touchdown. The East Hamilton Hurricanes hosted the Signal Mountain Eagles in a TSSAA football game on September 12, 2025.

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McCallie defense remains stellar even without individual stars

Like muscle cars and mustaches, some old-school aspects of high school football remain not only popular but preferred.

By Stephen Hargis September 11, 2025

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / McCallie senior free safety Malakai Jacob chases down a ball carrier during practice on Sept. 3. Jacob is the captain of the Blue Tornado defense, which has been extremely stingy against the run this season, allowing 17 rushing yards on 59 carries during the team's 3-0 start.

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Soddy Daisy’s football revival has chance to gain even more momentum

Football is thriving again in Soddy Daisy, and the Trojans will host Rhea County on Friday night in a high-profile region opener between 3-0 teams.

By Patrick MacCoon September 11, 2025