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Prep roundup: Rickell Crutcher leads Hixson to postseason win with stellar second half

Rickell Crutcher provided Hixson a spark to begin postseason play.

By Patrick MacCoon February 16, 2021

Prep roundup: McCallie beats Baylor on Eric Rivers clutch shot

McCallie senior point guard Eric Rivers added to his laundry list of achievements with the Blue Tornado Tuesday night.

By Lindsey Young, Patrick MacCoon February 9, 2021

Staff photo by C.B. Schmelter / McCallie's Eric Rivers (1) hits a go-ahead 3-pointer against Baylor's Cameron Sparks (34) at the Walker Forum on the campus of McCallie School on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tenn. McCallie defeated Baylor 46-45.

Prep roundup: Baylor, Cleveland wrestlers add more state duals titles

Cleveland and Baylor continued the Chattanooga area's wrestling dominance at Saturday's TSSAA state duals, the Blue Raiders by winning their fourth straight Class AAA title and the Red Raiders with their third Division II championship in a row.

By Staff Reports February 7, 2021

Staff file photo by C.B. Schmelter / Baylor standout Garrison Dendy had a first-round pin and a 17-1 technical fall to help the Red Raiders win a third straight TSSAA Division II state duals championship Saturday.

Prep basketball roundup: Baylor wins first round with McCallie

Robert Morton has waited patiently for his time with the Baylor School basketball program.

By Patrick MacCoon February 6, 2021

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Baylor's Eli Sparkman shoots in front of McCallie's Kollin Claridy during Friday night's game at Baylor.

Signing day prep notebook: McCallie’s Eric Rivers offers versatility to Memphis Tigers

With a pedigree for putting its skill position players in the best spots to make big plays, the University of Memphis looks to be a perfect fit for McCallie's Eric Rivers.

By Lindsey Young, Patrick MacCoon February 3, 2021

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / McCallie's Eric Rivers runs with the ball after making a catch as Calhoun's Quin Smith tries to get the angle to make a tackle on Sept. 11 at Finley Stadium. Rivers, a pivotal part of the Blue Tornado's back-to-back state championships in TSSAA Division II-AAA, has signed with the University of Memphis.

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: 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

Staff photo by Troy Stolt / Notre Dame's Kenzie Campbell (3) drives the ball during the girls basketball game between Silverdale and Notre Dame high school on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Prep roundup: Northwest Georgia will have four teams at state duals

Among the four area teams still in the running for a GHSA state duals title, one was an underdog who went on the road to secure a spot in next weekend's championship round.

By Lindsey Young, Patrick MacCoon January 23, 2021

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Dade County's Jake Gatlin, left, wrestles Elbert County's Carter Fleming in a 113-pound match during a GHSA state duals preliminary Saturday in Trenton, Ga.

Prep roundup: Baylor wrestlers celebrate senior night by beating McCallie

Senior night for Heath Snodgrass and six other Baylor School wrestlers was memorable Friday as they rolled past crosstown rival McCallie .

By Patrick MacCoon January 23, 2021

Staff photo by C.B. Schmelter / Baylor senior Heath Snodgrass celebrates his victory over McCallie's Carson Gentle at 220 pounds during Friday's match. Snodgrass won 8-6 to help his Red Raiders win 51-14 on senior night.

Prep roundup: Tim Vaughn propels Notre Dame past CSAS

Notre Dame junior Tim Vaughn is a force on the court in numerous ways.

By Patrick MacCoon January 19, 2021

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