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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: 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 roundup: Freshman Ace Bailey helps spark Boyd Buchanan past region rival

Boyd Buchanan freshman Ace Bailey is a natural talent when it comes to making big plays on the hardwood.

By Patrick MacCoon January 11, 2021

Staff Photo by Matt Hamilton / Notre Dame (5) Bryson Smith puts up a shot as Boyd Buchanan (35) Jacob Shockley and (20) Karson Gay defend at Notre Dame High School on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021.

Chattanooga-area sports in 2020: Challenging year comes to a close

For any retrospective of the Chattanooga area's sports scene in 2020, the losses far outweigh the success.

By Stephen Hargis December 31, 2020

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Fayetteville football players celebrate their win in the TSSAA Class 1A BlueCross Bowl as South Pittsburg's Andrew Jenkins sits on the turf at Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium on Dec. 4 in Cookeville. South Pittsburg lost 20-14 in the title game, ending a season in which its only other defeat came at the hands of Class 2A champion Meigs County.

Chattanooga-area teams account for 11 TSWA all-state players in Classes 1A, 2A

A second straight TSSAA state runner-up finish has led to another impressive list of all-state selections for Meigs County's football program.

By Stephen Hargis December 30, 2020

Prep roundup: Chattanooga Christian’s Boo Carter scores 36 points in road win

Chattanooga Christian School freshman guard Boo Carter made eight 3-pointers in a dominant performance at South Pittsburg.

By Patrick MacCoon December 19, 2020

Chattanooga area’s all-region football honors for 2020 announced

Local teams that made deep postseason runs, not surprisingly, were among those most honored by their regions this year.

By Staff Reports December 18, 2020

Staff photo by C.B. Schmelter / Red Bank's Lumiere Strickland gets past Sequatchie County's Austin Moffitt to score a touchdown during a first-round game in the TSSAA Class 3A playoffs on Nov. 8 in Red Bank. Strickland was voted Region 3-3A MVP this season, while Moffitt was an All-Region 4-3A first-team selection.

Prep roundup: Silverdale senior Ryleigh Hoover a hit from 3-point land

Ryleigh Hoover is making a name for herself as one of the best long-range shooters in town.

By Patrick MacCoon December 17, 2020

Staff file photo / Silverdale girls' basketball coach Victor Underwood's team improved to 7-5 with Thursday's win at Chattanooga Christian.

Prep roundup: Rivers a guiding force for McCallie

Eric Rivers is focused on making the most of every moment in his senior year at McCallie.

By Patrick MacCoon December 15, 2020

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / McCallie's Will Kwasigroch forces a steal in Tuesday's home victory over Mt. View Christian Academy.

Prep roundup: Cade Pendleton helps East Hamilton boys’ basketball team stay hot

The East Hamilton boys' basketball team is rolling in year two of coach Andy Webb's tenure.

By Staff Reports December 11, 2020

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