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Former UTC football standout Kevin Revis returns to coach offensive line for Mocs

Kevin Revis always kept a watchful eye on the success of the UTC football program, even during eight seasons on the coaching staff at rival Jacksonville State.

By Gene Henley March 2, 2022

AP file photo by Phil Sears / Former Jacksonville State offensive line coach Kevin Revis, left, has returned to his college alma mater by taking the same position at UTC. The Mocs announced his addition to Rusty Wright's staff on Wednesday.

Prep roundup: Chattanooga area sends 26 wrestlers to TSSAA state semifinals

For 26 high school wrestlers from the Chattanooga area, the dream of winning an individual TSSAA state championship still remains.

By Staff Reports February 24, 2022

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Cleveland High School wrestling coach Joey Knox is trying to lead the Blue Raiders to yet another state title at the Class AA traditional tournament this week.

Prep roundup: Calhoun boys will play for region title; Ringgold girls reach semifinals

It's region tournament week for prep basketball teams throughout northwest Georgia.

By Lindsey Young February 17, 2022

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Ringgold's Addi Broome, right, goes to shoot as Lafayette's Heather Tucker defends Wednesday during a GHSA Region 6-AAA semifinal at LaFayette.

Prep basketball roundup: Knoxville Catholic remains unbeaten in region play with road win over Baylor

Knoxville Catholic's Blue Cain scored a game-high 24 points while University of Tennessee signee BJ Edwards tacked on 20 more, along with six assists in Tuesday's 68-58 Division II-AA East Region road victory over Baylor.

By Patrick MacCoon February 8, 2022

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Baylor's Zane Restelli (4) dribbles under pressure from Catholic's Brian Edwards (5). The Baylor Red Raiders hosted the Knoxville Catholic Fighting Irish in TSSAA basketball on February 8, 2022.

Prep roundup: Tyner’s Nehemiah Bloodsaw helps spark comeback win over Howard

Tyner junior guard Nehemiah Bloodsaw was in the gym working on his mid-range jumper at 9 a.m. Those extra reps paid off in a big way later Saturday evening.

By Staff Reports January 29, 2022

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Tyner's Nehemiah Bloodsaw drives as Howard's Jadon Jenkins defends during Saturday's game at Tyner.

Nine Chattanooga-area players earn all-state in Classes 4A-6A

Quarterfinal playoff runs by the football programs at both Red Bank and Rhea County led to multiple players earning all-state recognition.

By Stephen Hargis January 18, 2022

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Rhea's Ethan Davis (32) breaks a long run for a touchdown. The Bradley Central Bears hosted the Rhea County Golden Eagles in a TSSAA football game on October 22, 2021.

Prep girls’ basketball roundup: Signal Mountain snares girls’ third-place finish at BOP tournament

For many prep basketball teams a third-place tournament finish after entering as the event's defending champions would seem like a letdown.

By Lindsey Young December 29, 2021

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Boyd Buchanan head coach Tracey Walker instructs her team between quarters. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish faced the Boyd Buchanan Buccaneers in the girls consolation game of the Best Of Preps Basketball Tournament at East Hamilton High School on December 29, 2021.

Tyner holds off Silverdale Baptist in Best of Preps opening round

Driving the right side of the lane, Tyner guard Xavier Fisher stretched out his right arm with the ball, releasing it before being knocked to the floor.

By Patrick MacCoon December 28, 2021

Staff photo by Troy Stolt / Tyner's Nehemiah Bloodsaw (4) goes for a slam dunk during the Best of Preps boys basketball tournament game between Tyner and Silverdale at East Hamilton high school on Monday, Dec. 27, 2021 in Ooltewah, Tenn.

Prep girls’ basketball roundup: Defending Best of Preps tourney girls’ champs rally to advance

Holiday tournament basketball games are a mixed bag.

By Patrick MacCoon December 27, 2021

Staff photo by Troy Stolt / Signal Mountain's Meg Clark. (4) passes the ball during the Best of Preps girls basketball tournament game between Signal Mountain and Rhea County at East Hamilton high school on Monday, Dec. 27, 2021 in Ooltewah, Tenn.

Prep basketball roundup: Notre Dame claims district sweep of Boyd Buchanan

Midway through Tuesday's opening quarter Kenzie Campbell set the tone for Notre Dame in a key district victory.

By Staff Report December 15, 2021

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