Polk County
The latest Polk County coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Prep section.
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Polk County coach Michael Carter takes Rebels job
Michael Carter has resigned as baseball coach at Polk County to accept the same position at Franklin County.
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TSSAA eyeing new Texas rule
The eyes of Tennessee's high school sports rules makers are on Texas.
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Six girls vie for Scrappy Long record of success common to finalists
Four of the six finalists for the Scrappy Moore Female Athlete of the Year award excelled in more than one sport and the two that didn't dominated their chosen sport.
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TSSAA moves up football work in helmets
In a move to help high school football players around the state get acclimated to the heat before full-contact practice begins, the TSSAA Board of Control has approved a recommendation to move up the date of the first day football teams can practice in helmets and shoulder pads by one week.
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Memorable TSSAA Spring Fling lists
(Since the Spring Fling began)
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Prep spring football has varied purposes
While traditional spring sports such as baseball, softball and track are winding down, the Southern tradition of spring football practice is just kicking off at many tri-state area schools. And while spring football practice typically focuses on getting younger players adjusted to the physical play of the varsity level, the programs that underwent coaching changes - Brainerd, North Jackson, Ooltewah, Rhea County, Sequatchie County, Soddy-Daisy and South Pittsburg - are playing catch-up to rival schools.
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High school standouts of May 9
* Lauren Lewis, Baylor: She went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs scored and three RBIs in a 12-0 softball win over Brentwood Academy.
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Parity abounds in Chattanooga area baseball districts
In the stroke of a single day, Bledsoe County went from being in position for its first district baseball championship in more than two decades to hosting a District 7-AA playoff game Thursday afternoon.
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Chattanooga area high school standouts for April 30
• Hannah Morrison, Marion County: She hit a home run in a 5-1 softball defeat of Whitwell.
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Chattanooga area high school standouts for April 29
• Colton Jumper, Baylor: His three-run homer with two outs in the bottom of the fifth inning proved the difference in the Red Raiders' 5-4 baseball victory over Walker Valley.
