Prep
The latest Prep coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, including Baylor, Best of Preps, Bledsoe County, Boyd-Buchanan and 12 more sections.
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Ooltewah working to move ‘in the right direction’ with new coach
Over the past six seasons, the Owls have averaged only 14.5 points per game.
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Brainerd can build on defense’s hard-earned experience
Brainerd's defense has loads of potential after the Panthers earned their stripes as youngsters last season.
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Baylor reloads for another deep playoff run
Despite sending 14 players on to the college ranks over the past two seasons, the level of talent returning remains eye-catching.
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Walker Valley built for success with returning talent, key transfers
The most versatile playmaker in Region 4-5A is back to inflict more damage.
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Rhea County offense returns trio of key playmakers
The Golden Eagles gained steam as the season wore on last year, becoming one of the area's toughest teams by the time the playoffs rolled around.
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Bradley Central has talent for bounce-back season
The silver lining to last year's nightmare season, when nine players were out of action with injuries by the final game, is that several younger players gained experience that should pay off this fall.
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Lookout Valley has experience to compete for playoff berth
Experience and size — two necessities most Class 1A teams lack as the season begins — are not a concern for the Yellow Jackets, who bring back every starter on both sides of the football and have a pair of two-way tackles who tip the scales at 320-plus pounds apiece.
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Cleveland begins rebuild with little experience returning
The rebuild that's underway in Cleveland will need what few seniors are on the roster to set the tone, but it is a large contingent of players in the younger classes who will determine how much progress is made as the season goes.
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Chattanooga Christian led by experienced talent returning up front
The Chargers ended the regular season on a roll, winning four straight games before falling at Franklin Road Academy in the first round of the playoffs.
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Boyd Buchanan has ingredients needed for a special season
It's hard to imagine being disappointed after back-to-back unbeaten regular seasons, especially considering the Bucs never had one such campaign prior to 2023, but the measuring stick for being satisfied has changed since Rankin's arrival.
