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20th annual Best of Preps jamboree at Finley Stadium is set for Aug. 16-17

The countdown has begun for the high school football season. In fewer than eight weeks teams will take the field for the event that has become the prelude to the season's kickoff the 20th annual Best of Preps jamboree at Finley Stadium.

By Stephen Hargis June 25, 2019

Red Bank quarterback Madox Wilkey (7) throws a pass during the Red Bank vs. Chattanooga Central football game Friday, August 24, 2018 at Tom Weathers Field at Red Bank High School in Red Bank, Tennessee. The score was 13-7 with Red Bank in the lead at the half.

Best of Preps Scrappy Moore award male finalists are versatile stars

Multisport athletes headline this year's six finalists for the Scrappy Moore Male Athlete of the Year.

By Stephen Hargis June 9, 2019

Tyler Phillips fulfills dream to be Red Bank’s baseball coach

Tyler Phillips never will forget the dates of May 19, 2012, and May 24, 2019.

By Patrick MacCoon May 29, 2019

Tyler Phillips at 24 is the baseball head coach at Red Bank High School, where he played.

David Dorsey, Eric Parker finish their Cleveland track careers on top

Cleveland High School's Eric Parker dominated his classification's Spring Fling hurdles events Thursday.

By Patrick MacCoon May 24, 2019

Cleveland senior David Dorsey takes flight on his final long jump, which won him the Division I Large Class state championship at 23 feet, 3 inches. The Blue Raiders finished third as a team at the Spring Fling.

Wiedmer: As always, Area 4 Special Olympics meet a ‘glitterful’ success

They come from all over Hamilton County each spring to gather for their special moment, weather permitting, in the sun.

By Mark Wiedmer April 28, 2019

Area 4 Special Olympics athlete of the year Jordan Kelly, right, lights the flame during the opening ceremony Saturday morning at Red Bank High School.

Jeremiah Batiste, Eric Parker shine in McCallie’s Mid-South track and field meet

Tyner's Jeremiah Batiste and Cleveland's Eric Parker dominated the McCallie Mid-South Track Classic on Saturday.

By Kevin Llewallyn April 14, 2019

Hixson’s Jack Julian pitches perfect game in win over Red Bank [photos]

Hixson High School baseball coach Colton Green knows there are not many who can touch his pitching ace.

By Patrick MacCoon April 2, 2019

Hixson's Jack Julian (9) winds up to pitch against Red Bank at John Plumlee Stadium on the campus of Hixson High School on Monday, April 1, 2019 in Hixson, Tenn.

Whitwell rallies for 6-4 softball win at Red Bank [photos]

As season openers go, the lessons Whitwell's softball team learned Tuesday evening could carry over throughout the rest of the season, possibly all the way back to the state tournament.

By Stephen Hargis March 13, 2019

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Red Bank shortstop Alyssa Winton (7) knocks down a hard line drive. The Red Bank Lions hosted the Whitwell Tigers in TSSAA softball action on March 12, 2019.

Red Bank Lions add Ted Gatewood, Shannon Williams to football staff

With the benefit of three months to reflect on his first season as a head football coach, Red Bank's Chris Brown decided there were two aspects that needed attention in order for the program to take the next step and contend for a state championship.

By Stephen Hargis February 27, 2019

Red Bank coach Chris Brown will enter his second season in charge of the Lions with two former head coaches having joined his staff. Brown also believes the Lions' schedule will be tougher this season as they try to better prepare to make a deep run in the state playoffs.

Signal Mountain girls win 45-27 over Sequoyah [photos]

Any postseason drama for the Signal Mountain girls' basketball team lasted barely more than quarter.

By Stephen Hargis February 23, 2019

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