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In Tennessee prep football playoffs, all roads lead to Chattanooga for BlueCross Bowl

Remember that prep football road trip we talked about a few months ago?

By Stephen Hargis November 4, 2021

Photo illustration by Jamie Poole with staff photo by Matt Hamilton and Getty Images / Chattanooga's Finley Stadium will host the BlueCross Bowl state championship games for all nine TSSAA football classifications on Dec. 2-4.

Chattanooga area’s prep football teams hope for long postseason

The goal for each of Tennessee's 230 prep football teams that advanced to the playoffs is to extend what began just before last weekend's Halloween sugar rush all the way through the tryptophan-filled Friday after Thanksgiving.

By Stephen Hargis November 3, 2021

Staff photo by Troy Stolt / Baylor quarterback Cooper Wick (14) throws during the Red Raiders' Oct. 1 game against Chattanooga rival McCallie. The Red Raiders (6-4) will travel to Ensworth (7-3) for the first round of the Division II-AAA playoffs on Friday.

Brackets set: Chattanooga area has 26 teams in TSSAA football playoffs

Talented and ticked off. That's the approach Meigs County football coach Jason Fitzgerald's team will utilize heading into the Class 2A playoffs.

By Stephen Hargis October 30, 2021

Staff photo by Robin Rudd / Meigs County quarterback Logan Carroll looks for running room during Friday night's 20-0 win at Marion County, where the Tigers wrapped up the Region 3-2A championship and a No. 1 seed for the state playoffs. The Chattanooga area has 26 teams in the TSSAA football postseason.

Tennessee prep football roundup: McCallie offense dominant as Ralph Potter earns memorable win

The McCallie offense was once again on full display Friday, rolling up 530 total yards in a milestone win for veteran coach Ralph Potter.

By Stephen Hargis October 30, 2021

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / McCallie football coach Ralph Potter reached a milestone with Friday night's victory at Pope John Paul II second, becoming the program's all-time leader in wins.

Chattanooga-area football teams battle for region titles, state berths as playoffs loom

After 10 weeks of positioning, it all comes down to this for Tennessee high school football teams.

By Stephen Hargis October 28, 2021

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Red Bank's A.D. Crutcher, center, looks for open turf during the Lions' Region 3-4A game against visiting East Hamilton last week. The Lions held on for a 21-20 win that put them in position to win the region title.

Tennessee prep football roundup: Silverdale Baptist 8-1 after impressive region win

Silverdale Baptist raced out to a 28-point lead in the first quarter and rolled to a TSSAA Division II-AA East Region win over Knoxville Grace on Friday night.

By Stephen Hargis October 23, 2021

Staff photo by Robin Rudd / Silverdale Baptist Academy football coach Mike Connor congratulates Chase Manning after an extra point during a Sept. 24 home win against Donelson Christian Academy. Connor's Seahawks added another victory Friday night to improve to 8-1 this season.

Silverdale Baptist girls’ soccer program reaches new heights

When Elle Lam isn't setting personal records in the gym, where she has become a CrossFit star, the driven Silverdale Baptist Academy senior is shutting down opposing attacks on the soccer field.

By Patrick MacCoon October 21, 2021

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Silverdale Baptist Academy soccer coach Scott Chapman talks to the Lady Seahawks during Wednesday's practice ahead of their TSSAA Division II-A state quarterfinal showdown with visiting St. George's this weekend.

Tennessee prep football roundup: Bradley Central off to best start since 1976 after dramatic win

Bradley Central remained unbeaten Friday, but just barely.

By Stephen Hargis October 16, 2021

Staff photo / Bradley Central's Aiden McClary (13) warms up before a home game in September 2020. Bradley Central beat Farragut on Friday night.

Tennessee prep football roundup: McCallie has no trouble with outmanned BGA

There was no hangover for McCallie from last week's impressive win over rival Baylor.

By Stephen Hargis October 9, 2021

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / McCallie football coach Ralph Potter's team remained undefeated with Friday night's blowout of Battle Ground Academy.

Tennessee prep football roundup: Chattanooga Christian’s offensive switch leads to big win

A simplified offense helped lead Chattanooga Christian School to a statement win Friday night.

By Stephen Hargis October 2, 2021

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