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Prep roundup: Strong second quarter propels Tyner past Red Bank

Tyner senior Amarion Dillard has provided a crucial spark this season with his ability to slash to the rim and attack.

By Patrick MacCoon March 2, 2021

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Tyner's Amarion Dillard (3) scores on a layup. The Tyner Rams hosted the Red Bank Lions in the boy's TSSAA Region 3-AA Tournament Semifinals on March 2, 2021.

Prep roundup: Boyd Buchanan boys lose at home, miss out on state semifinals

With Christ Presbyterian Academy and host Boyd Buchanan tied at 35 with a little less than six minutes left in the third quarter Saturday night, senior guard Braden Zapp took command of the game for the visitors.

By Patrick MacCoon February 27, 2021

Staff photo by Robin Rudd / Boyd-Buchanan's Ryan Lopez brings the basketball downcourt as a Christ Presbyterian Academy player defends during a TSSAA Division II-A state quarterfinal on Saturday night at Boyd-Buchanan. The host Buccaneers lost 72-52.

Prep roundup: Brainerd girls hold on late to advance in Region 3-AA tournament

The Brainerd girls' basketball team continues to make a statement with an unexpectedly impressive postseason.

By Staff Reports February 26, 2021

Staff photo by Robin Rudd / Brainerd's Le'Niya Mason looks for an open teammate during Friday night's game against visiting Sequoyah in the TSSAA Region 3-AA tournament quarterfinals.

Signal Mountain’s Uhorchuk brothers make state wrestling history with trio of titles

The return of the TSSAA state traditional tournaments to Chattanooga was provided a historic start by a trio of brothers who wrestle for Signal Mountain.

By Patrick MacCoon February 25, 2021

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Signal Mountain's Caleb Uhorchuk, in grey, wrestles Greeneville's Leandre Dabney Jr. in the 113-pound final during the TSSAA Class A/AA state traditional tournament Wednesday at the Chattanooga Convention Center.

Prep roundup: Quick start helps Boyd Buchanan boys reach region title game

Growing up in a family that loves basketball has helped Caden Johnson be physically and mentally ready for big moments as an underclassman starter for Boyd Buchanan.

By Staff Reports February 19, 2021

Staff photo by Troy Stolt / Boyd Buchanan sophomore point guard Caden Johnson drives to the basket during a Division II-A East Region semifinal against visiting Silverdale Baptist Academy on Thursday night. Johnson had 17 points to lead all scorers and help the Buccaneers to a 69-41 win. They'll host Notre Dame with the region title on the line at 6 p.m. Saturday.

Prep roundup: Boyd Buchanan boys repeat as district basketball champs

Having stood out as a knockdown 3-point shooter often this season, John Craw's enthusiasm and effort were contagious Saturday night as he helped Boyd Buchanan to a second straight Division II-A East District 2 championship.

By Staff Reports February 13, 2021

Boyd Buchanan senior John Craw cuts down the final piece of the net after helping the Buccaneers win a second straight Division II-A East District 2 championship at Notre Dame on Saturday night.

Prep roundup: Kerrick Thorne grows into leadership role for Hustlin’ Tigers

When Howard basketball coach James Talley talks about Kerrick Thorne's incredible growth he isn't referring to the senior post's 6-foot-6 height.

By Lindsey Young, Patrick MacCoon February 8, 2021

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Howard 6-foot-6 senior standout Kerrick Thorne surpassed the 1,000-point mark in his high school career. Thorne scored a career-high 34 points last week against East Ridge.

Prep roundup: Local teams fall in Dr Pepper Classic at McCallie; Howard boys cruise

McCallie's Dr Pepper Classic brings with it each year a chance high school basketball fans will get to see a future NBA talent in Chattanooga.

By Lindsey Young, Patrick MacCoon January 30, 2021

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / IMG Academy junior Eric Dailey Jr. makes a 3-pointer from the corner during the sixth annual Dr Pepper Classic on Friday at McCallie. Dailey had 15 points and five assists as IMG, from Bradenton, Florida, defeated Chattanooga's Hamilton Heights Christian Academy 64-46 on the first night of the four-team showcase that also includes the host Blue Tornado and Knoxville Catholic.

Prep roundup: TSSAA set to expand attendance at events next week

The TSSAA has announced that Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee will soon lift the restrictions on attendance at prep sports events

By Stephen Hargis, Patrick MacCoon January 29, 2021

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Red Bank senior Cam Bell (1) scored a game-high 16 points and had 11 rebounds in Thursday's 61-40 District 6-AA home victory over Central.

Prep roundup: Hot start helps Silverdale Baptist clinch regular season district title

Silverdale Baptist Academy's Ryleigh Hoover is not afraid to let the ball fly.

By Lindsey Young, Patrick MacCoon January 26, 2021

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