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Prep roundup: Top seeds too much at GHSA Region 6-AAA basketball tourney

The higher seeds prevailed during the first three games of semifinal action at the GHSA Region 6-AAA basketball tournaments Friday at Sonoraville High School.

By Staff Reports February 19, 2021

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Northwest Whitfield's McKenzie Brueckner dribbles while guarded by Cassidy Richards during the Lady Bruins' home game against Pickens on Friday night in Tunnel Hill, Ga. With the GHSA Region 7-AAAA girls' basketball title on the line, Northwest came up short in a 56-42 loss.

Prep roundup: Silverdale Baptist girls win district, Tyner boys roll at Central

If Tessa Gibson is on the basketball court, the Silverdale Baptist Academy standout means business.

By Staff Reports February 13, 2021

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Silverdale Baptist Academy senior Laney Bone lifts the Division II-A East District 2 championship plaque as the Lady Seahawks celebrate a third straight title after their 49-36 home victory over Boyd Buchanan on Friday 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: 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

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: 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

Staff photo by C.B. Schmelter / CSAS's Justin Brown (10) fouls Notre Dame's Cole McCormick (3) at Phifer Gymnasium on the campus of Notre Dame High School on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Prep roundup: Notre Dame, GPS win region bowling titles

When CJ Petrin was 3 years old, he rolled up a paper ball and tried knocking over empty two-liter bottles.

By Patrick MacCoon January 13, 2021

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / From left, Notre Dame High School bowlers Boston Eberly, Griffin Lee and CJ Petrin will try to help their team win a second straight Division II state title next week. The Fighting Irish won the East Region championship by beating Boyd Buchanan on Wednesday at Spare Time in Hixson.

Prep roundup: Sausville sinks game-winner for Mustangs

Walker Valley junior guard Seth Sausville scored the game-winning layup with seven seconds left, while Myles Mann secured the rebound at the buzzer on the defensive end to help defeat third-ranked East Hamilton, 64-62, at home Tuesday night.

By Lindsey Young, Patrick MacCoon January 12, 2021

Staff Photo by Matt Hamilton / Red Bank (3) Kel Eddins and (2) Ryan Barber defend as Signal Mountain (5) Benjamin Burns looks for a teammate at Red Bank High School on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021.

Prep roundup: Heritage rallies to stay perfect in region play

A strong start in league play got even stronger Tuesday night for Heritage.

By Lindsey Young January 5, 2021

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