The latest Rhea County coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Prep section.
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Surprises happen every week on the high school football field, and the Times Free Press staff is all over them. Here are three notable ones from this past week's action.
The former head coach for Rhea County High School's girls' basketball team is accused of four child sex abuse offenses, which, according to court records, allegedly occurred before his resignation.
Electricity coursed through Eagle Stadium when host Rhea County seemed to grab the momentum against Lawrence County in the first round of the TSSAA Class 5A playoffs.
East Hamilton senior Jaden Haywood was spectacular Friday night against Rhea County.
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A few seconds is all Kloe Reeves needs to find the back of the net.
The loss a year ago to Soddy Daisy just didn't sit right with Rhea County. Mired by penalties, the Golden Eagles knew they let a region win slip away against a longtime rival.
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The 2025 prep football season is in its infancy, yet the Chattanooga area already has had its share of surprises. Here are five that stand out from last week's first full weekend of games across Georgia and Tennessee:
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The Golden Eagles gained steam as the season wore on last year, becoming one of the area's toughest teams by the time the playoffs rolled around.
"Flashy" would not be a word that could accurately describe Rhea County's win over Walker Valley on Friday night.
Cleveland football coach Chandler Tygard knows his Blue Raiders still have a long way to go to reach their potential.
The best season in nearly five decades has also produced an impressive list of postseason honors for the Bradley Central High School football team.
