Prep Guide
The latest Prep Guide coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Prep section.
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Central hopes hot finish to 2023 season carries over to 2024
The Purple Pounders have one of the most dynamic playmakers in the area on their roster.

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Hixson has experience to be even more successful this year
Now that Kobe Smith has graduated from Red Bank, Hixson's Billingsley certainly could be the preseason pick for Region 3-4A's defensive player of the year.

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Notre Dame’s backfield experience could make offense explosive
The Fighting Irish may have one of the strongest tandems in town when it comes to returning quarterbacks and running backs.

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East Ridge has big-play threat in Tyreke Bridges
Bridges took the field by storm in his first season with the Pioneers on the way to earning Region 3-4A's newcomer of the year award last fall. He should be the big man on campus this year as East Ridge will look to get the ball in his hands any way possible.

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Meigs County in good position to repeat as region champion
For almost a decade, the Tigers have been one of the area's most consistent programs. The Decatur faithful have had much to cheer about as Meigs County has reached double-digit wins in seven of the past eight years, including five seasons with 12 or more victories.

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East Hamilton seeking sixth straight winning season
In his first year as a head coach, Nance showcased his offensive expertise as the Hurricanes averaged 29.1 points per game last fall in the program's fifth consecutive winning season.

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Howard has chance to start strong with run of home games
Howard has just two wins over the past three seasons, and while the challenges that have played a part in the frustrating stretch aren't going away, the Hustlin' Tigers aren't without reasons for optimism.

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Soddy Daisy enters new era with plenty of excitement
New life and energy surrounds the Trojans, who are on board with their new coach and ready to put an improved product on display.

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Signal Mountain offense ready to roll again with healthy QB
The Eagles looked primed for a big season offensively last fall. Through their first two games, they scored 64 points while throwing for 535 yards.

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Ooltewah linebackers are strength of team
The Owls return perhaps the best linebacker in Region 4-5A with McMillon, who impressed last season by totaling 104 tackles, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries — all while maintaining a 4.0 GPA in the classroom. He started hot, too, with 11 of his tackles (including two behind the line of scrimmage) coming in a season-opening 41-14 win over Central.
