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Prep basketball roundup: Tate O’Bryan, Judah Sault help lift Cleveland to district win over Howard

Cleveland forward Judah Sault was dominant from start to finish, helping lead his team to a convincing 58-41 District 5-4A home win over Howard Tuesday night.

By Staff Reports January 26, 2022

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Cleveland's Jasen Brooks (11) dribbles, while Howard's Jaden Jenkins (4) defends. The Cleveland Blue Raiders hosted the Howard Hustlin Tigers in TSSAA boys's basketball on January 25, 2022.

Pirates place six on 1A all-state to lead area small-schools’ list

On the heels of its first state championship in more than a decade, South Pittsburg's football program has placed six players on the Tennessee Sports Writers Association's Class 1A all-state team.

By Stephen Hargis January 19, 2022

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Game MVP Deandre Kelly (2) follows his blocking to score the Pirates's first touchdown. The South Pittsburg Pirates defeated the McKenize Rebels to win the TSSAA Division 1 Class A football championship in the BlueCross Bowl, at Finley Stadium, on December 3, 2021.

Polk County excels with stellar point guard Caleb Milen

Caleb Milen's basketball skills allow him to make the game look easy sometimes.

By Patrick MacCoon January 7, 2022

Staff photo by Robin Rudd / Polk County senior point guard Caleb Milen, with basketball, has scored more than 1,000 points during his high school career.

Prep basketball roundup: Bearettes roll past McMinn Central for road win

Late in the third quarter Bradley Central point guard Sloan Carpenter threw a perfect pass from midcourt over a crowd of McMinn Central defenders to the outstretched arms of Hannah Jones.

By Patrick MacCoon January 5, 2022

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Bradley Central's Karsee Weber goes up for a layup in Tuesday's win over McMinn Central.

Chattanooga area’s all-region prep football honorees revealed

With high school football season complete in Tennessee, the recognition is rolling in for players, coaches and teams in the Chattanooga area.

By Staff Reports December 11, 2021

Staff file photo by Robin Rudd / High school football tile

Prep basketball roundup: Sale Creek’s Keilyn Morgan has double-double in road win

Keilyn Morgan has been a double-double machine to start her senior basketball season at Sale Creek, including Thursday night at South Pittsburg.

By Staff Report December 9, 2021

Prep basketball roundup: Conyers powers Tyner past Polk County

A message from Tyner basketball coach E'Jay Ward stuck with senior post player Latavious Conyers.

By Patrick MacCoon December 7, 2021

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Tyner's Nehemiah Bloodsaw (4) shoots a three-point shot. The Polk County Wildcats visited the Tyner Rams in TSSAA boy's basketball on December 7, 2021.

Prep basketball roundup: Bradley Central sweeps rival Cleveland

Bradley Central's boys' and girls' basketball teams added victories against an archrival on Friday night.

By Staff Reports December 3, 2021

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Bradley Central won its 30th straight game at home against McMinn Central at Jim Smiddy Arena on Monday night.

Tennessee prep football roundup: McCallie offense dominant as Ralph Potter earns memorable win

The McCallie offense was once again on full display Friday, rolling up 530 total yards in a milestone win for veteran coach Ralph Potter.

By Stephen Hargis October 30, 2021

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / McCallie football coach Ralph Potter reached a milestone with Friday night's victory at Pope John Paul II second, becoming the program's all-time leader in wins.

Chattanooga-area football teams battle for region titles, state berths as playoffs loom

After 10 weeks of positioning, it all comes down to this for Tennessee high school football teams.

By Stephen Hargis October 28, 2021

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