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GHSA roundup: Lady Bruins get defensive in state playoff win

Sometimes the on-court offensive production isn't pretty when action heats up in the basketball postseason, but that's not necessarily a concern for the Northwest Whitfield Lady Bruins.

By Lindsey Young February 23, 2021

Prep roundup: CSAS overcomes adversity to claim district tournament title

The Arts & Sciences boys' basketball team has had to push through tragedy over the past year.

By Patrick MacCoon February 22, 2021

Staff Photo by Matt Hamilton / CSAS (30) Johnny McFarland helps cut down the net after the Patriots win over Tellico Plains at Chattanooga School of Arts and Sciences on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021.

Prep roundup: Boyd Buchanan boys repeat as district basketball champs

Having stood out as a knockdown 3-point shooter often this season, John Craw's enthusiasm and effort were contagious Saturday night as he helped Boyd Buchanan to a second straight Division II-A East District 2 championship.

By Staff Reports February 13, 2021

Boyd Buchanan senior John Craw cuts down the final piece of the net after helping the Buccaneers win a second straight Division II-A East District 2 championship at Notre Dame on Saturday night.

Prep roundup: Trion wrestlers finish second at GHSA traditional tournament

Trion, on the strength of a pair of individual champions, finished as the runner-up team in Class A as that classification and AA wrapped up competition late Wednesday night at the GHSA traditional state tournaments in Macon.

By Staff Reports February 10, 2021

Trion High School photo / Trion wrestler Logan Eller

Prep roundup: McCallie beats Baylor on Eric Rivers clutch shot

McCallie senior point guard Eric Rivers added to his laundry list of achievements with the Blue Tornado Tuesday night.

By Lindsey Young, Patrick MacCoon February 9, 2021

Staff photo by C.B. Schmelter / McCallie's Eric Rivers (1) hits a go-ahead 3-pointer against Baylor's Cameron Sparks (34) at the Walker Forum on the campus of McCallie School on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tenn. McCallie defeated Baylor 46-45.

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 basketball roundup: Baylor wins first round with McCallie

Robert Morton has waited patiently for his time with the Baylor School basketball program.

By Patrick MacCoon February 6, 2021

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Baylor's Eli Sparkman shoots in front of McCallie's Kollin Claridy during Friday night's game at Baylor.

Prep roundup: GHSA state duals bring runner-up finish for Dade County, fourth for Trion, Sonoraville

Dade County had the highest finish among the four area wrestling programs competing in Saturday's GHSA state duals.

By Lindsey Young, Patrick MacCoon January 30, 2021

Prep roundup: Local teams fall in Dr Pepper Classic at McCallie; Howard boys cruise

McCallie's Dr Pepper Classic brings with it each year a chance high school basketball fans will get to see a future NBA talent in Chattanooga.