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Prep Football Notebook: Opposing coaches Justin Barnes, Mac Bryan good friends

Hamilton County's largest high schools by population will clash on the football field tonight at 7:30 when Soddy-Daisy hosts Ooltewah. Their head coaches have a connection.

By Ward Gossett September 22, 2017

Then-UTC offensive line coach Mac Bryan talks with Justin Barnes before a September 2002 game against Tennessee Tech.

Meigs County sophomore quarterback Aaron Swafford is area player of week

He's just a sophomore, but he obviously gets it.

By Ward Gossett September 19, 2017

Meigs County Aaron Swafford tries to find a hole during the game against Hixson on Aug. 25, 2017. (Photo by Mark Gilliland)

Cleveland girls, Walker Valley boys win District 5 Large titles

Cleveland's Rheagan Hall made it known last year that one of her goals as a high school golfer was to qualify for the state tournament every year.

By Kelley Smiddie September 19, 2017

Walker Valley's Parker Gray drives at hole 18 during the District 5 Large high school golf tournament at Cleveland Country Club on Monday, Sept. 18, in Cleveland, Tenn.

Signal Mountain boys’ golf team has impressive depth

Signal Mountain boys take talented top five to region

By Kelley Smiddie September 18, 2017

Signal Mountain sophomore Foster Wood was runner-up in last week's District 6 Small golf tournament at Brown Acres. Each Eagles golfer finished in the top five, and all were within one stroke of each other, paced by freshman Carson Johnson's 76.

Trojans lose heart-breaker to Knox Catholic, 49-48

Knoxville Catholic bused the 100-plus miles Friday expecting if not a cakewalk then at least cookies and cream.

By Ward Gossett September 16, 2017

‘Arms race’ of technology taking place in area prep football scene

High school football programs turn to iPads, drones to gain edge

By Stephen Hargis, Lindsey Young September 15, 2017

A drone, guided by Devin Parker, foreground, flies toward players during a football practice at South Pittsburg High School last month. Pirates coaches give Parker several drills on which to focus on recording of during practices.

Here’s a preview of tonight’s Chattanooga area high school football matchups

Here are tonight's area prep football previews...

By Staff Reports September 15, 2017

McCallie quarterback Deangelo Hardy (10) and teammate Shannon Walker celebrate Hardy's touchdown during the Best of Preps Kickoff Classic jamboree last month at Finley Stadium. McCallie hosts Ensworth tonight.

Soddy-Daisy still a step behind Cookeville in District 6-AAA volleyball

Cookeville volleyball coach Jackie Cox said she welcomed it when she saw Soddy-Daisy would be moving into the Lady Cavaliers' league when the TSSAA reclassified districts and regions after last school year. She certainly welcomes it now that her team is 2-0 against the Lady Trojans.

By Kelley Smiddie September 14, 2017

Mikayla Phillips and the Soddy-Daisy Lady Trojans were unable to come up with a District 6-AAA home win against Cookeville on Wednesday night.

Prep Notebook: McMinn Central boys, Meigs County girls win district golf titles

Led by medalist John Houk's 75, McMinn Central's boys won the TSSAA District 5 Small golf tournament Wednesday at Chatata Valley in Cleveland.

By Staff Reports September 14, 2017

Adam Campbell talks about putting at the Lookout Mountain Golf and Country Club, where he is head golf professional.

Golf districts rescheduled for Wednesday, Thursday

The TSSAA District 5 and 6 Small golf tournaments rained out Monday have been rescheduled.

By Staff Report September 12, 2017

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