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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.

Prep football roundup: South Pittsburg can’t keep up with nationally ranked Oakland

Murfreesboro Oakland proved why it is considered to be one of the best prep football teams in the nation Thursday night at South Pittsburg.

By Staff Reports October 21, 2021

Staff file photo by Robin Rudd / De'Andre Kelly's interception to set up a South Pittsburg touchdown was one of the few highlights for the Pirates in Thursday night's home loss to Oakland of Murfreesboro.

Need a big play? These Chattanooga-area receivers are extra dangerous

It's not that Northwest Whitfield's Ray Morrison wasn't affecting last Friday's football game against Heritage. It's just that, with a nickname like "Big Play Ray," the senior receiver wasn't affecting it the way he expected.

By Stephen Hargis, Lindsey Young October 21, 2021

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Calhoun wide receiver Cole Speer, right, has committed to the University of Georgia.

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.

This week’s Chattanooga-area high school football previews

Preview some of the biggest high school football games in the Chattanooga area for the ninth week of the 2021 season.

By Stephen Hargis October 14, 2021

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Signal Mountain's Pete Sesterhenn (15) passes under pressure from Meigs County's Bryson Falls, left, and Luke Pendergrass after bobbling the ball on an intended punt on Sept. 10 in Decatur, Tenn.

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.

Signal Mountain’s Peyton Ogle in top three after first day of Class A state golf

Signal Mountain's Peyton Ogle continues to impress during high school golf's postseason.

By Patrick MacCoon October 7, 2021

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Signal Mountain's Peyton Ogle strikes the ball during Tuesday's match at Signal Mountain Golf and Country Club.

South Pittsburg’s Austin Jackson is first golfer in school history to reach state

Austin Jackson never dreamed he would be playing on the biggest stage of Tennessee prep golf.

By Patrick MacCoon October 6, 2021

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / South Pittsburg's Austin Jackson will be the first golfer in school history to compete at state when he tees off in the TSSAA Class A tournament, which will be held Thursday and Friday in Sevierville.

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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