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Ringgold makes postseason statement in softball sweep

If the rest of Georgia's Class AAA softball teams were wondering if Ringgold was for real, they found the answer Wednesday.

By Lindsey Young October 10, 2019

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Ringgold shortstop Riley Nayadley, right, and other Lady Tigers infielders congratulate pitcher Kaylee Phillips, center, after she caught a sharp line drive during a GHSA Class AAA state playoff game Wednesday in Ringgold, Ga.

This week’s Chattanooga-area high school football previews

Preview some of the area's biggest games for the season's fourth week.

By Stephen Hargis, Lindsey Young, Patrick MacCoon September 13, 2019

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd/ South Pittsburg's defense gang-tackles Bledsoe County's Cadillac Siever during a Sequatchie Valley Jamboree matchup on Aug. 16 at Grundy County High School.

Big fifth inning carries Ringgold past Calhoun

Daniel Hackett admits he loves for his Ringgold High School softball team to play small ball.

By Lindsey Young September 12, 2019

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Ringgold shortstop Riley Nayadley, left, tosses the ball to second baseman Caroline Hemphill for a forceout during Thursday's game against visiting Calhoun.

Is this the year Calhoun gets pushed in Region 6-AAA football?

It's been almost two decades since someone topped Calhoun for a football region championship and nearly that long since the Yellow Jackets lost a league game.

By Lindsey Young August 19, 2019

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd
Clay Stephenson is in his first year as head coach of the Calhoun High School football team. He took over the Georgia powerhouse after longtime leader Hal Lamb retired this year.

Sonoraville’s Trevor Burdick, Dalton’s Tyler Hunt make history at GHSA wrestling state tournament

Burdick helps Phoenix repeat as state champs

By Kevin Llewallyn February 17, 2019

Sonoraville's Trevor Burdick, top, wrestles with Notre Dame's Grant Speer during the McCallie Invitational in December 2017.

Sonoraville’s Trevor Burdick, Dalton’s Tyler Hunt shoot for fourth Georgia wrestling titles

Two area wrestlers are one step away from joining an elite club in Georgia high school wrestling.

By Kevin Llewallyn February 15, 2019

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga wrestlers set the mats — under the direction of coach Heath Eslinger — inside McKenzie Arena on Wednesday in preparation for the Southern Scuffle, the top national college wrestling tournament.

Late-blooming Meigs County boys among Chatt-Town Classic winners [photos]

Meigs County registered its second boys' basketball win of the week Friday night.

By Stephen Hargis December 22, 2018

Arts & Sciences' Troy Pride pulls down a rebound against Meigs County's Caleb Newman, left, and beside teammate tony Orr during a game in the Chatt-Town Classic on Friday night at Chattanooga State.

Rain could once again affect local teams at GHSA softball championships

The ability to adjust on the fly could once again be a key attribute for any team that hopes to win a title at the GHSA softball state championships.

By Lindsey Young October 25, 2018

Gordon Lee's Emma Minghini stretches out to make a catch at first base during a game at Trion on Sept. 6. Gordon Lee is going for its fourth straight GHSA softball state championship, but rival Trion is among the competition in Columbus starting today at the state tournament.

Prep football notebook: Ridgeland visits Pickens with GHSA Region 6-AAAA title on line

Two teams peaking at the right time expect a battle in Jasper.

By Stephen Hargis, Lindsey Young October 19, 2018

The Ridgeland student section cheers for its football team during a home game against Heritage on Sept. 21.

Heritage softball team earns spot in final eight with sweep

Knowing there are tougher days ahead for his team, Heritage softball coach Tanner Moore saw some very encouraging things Wednesday night.

By Lindsey Young October 18, 2018

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