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Prep roundup: Walker Valley’s Hailey Leslie throws no-hitter vs. McMinn County

Junior ace Hailey Leslie is nearly a lock to give Walker Valley's softball team at least a fighting chance in every game she pitches.

By Staff Reports May 8, 2021

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Walker Valley pitcher Hailey Leslie kicked off the postseason by throwing a no-hitter Friday against McMinn County.

Prep roundup: South Pittsburg baseball program adds another district title to list

Soon after helping the South Pittsburg High School baseball program beat Van Buren County to notch a seventh straight District 5-A championship, co-district MVPs and seniors Ryan Cagle and Reece Genter both emphasized how special their team really is.

By Staff Reports May 7, 2021

Staff photo by C.B. Schmelter / South Pittsburg's Javen Talley loses his footing while stopping a ball during the District 5-A championship game against visiting Van Buren County on Thursday.

Prep roundup: Jake Poindexter throws another no-no as Gordon Lee sweeps

Mike Dunfee doesn't need a calendar to know what time of year it is. He just has to watch Jake Poindexter pitch.

By Staff Reports May 5, 2021

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Gordon Lee pitcher Jake Poindexter threw a no-hitter Wednesday to help the Trojans sweep a second-round series in the GHSA Class A public playoffs.

Prep roundup: Sam Witherspoon leads Signal Mountain to home win

Signal Mountain senior Sam Witherspoon is making a big difference for his baseball program on the field right now, but he hopes his influence helps in the future, too.

By Staff Reports May 1, 2021

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Signal Mountain senior Sam Witherspoon delivers a pitch in the seventh inning during Saturday's 6-4 home victory against Sequatchie County.

Prep roundup: Silverdale Baptist, Ooltewah impress with road wins in baseball

With postseason play about to begin for Tennessee prep baseball teams, the Silverdale Baptist Seahawks and the Ooltewah Owls showed good form with road wins Friday.

By Staff Reports May 1, 2021

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Ooltewah's Bryson Smith tags McCallie's Nolan Sergeant as he slides into third base during Friday's game at McCallie.

Prep roundup: Ringgold, Gordon Lee advance in GHSA baseball playoffs

Ringgold used a late rally in game two to complete a sweep of West Hall in the first round of the GHSA Class AAA baseball playoffs Thursday night.

By Staff Reports April 30, 2021

Prep roundup: Heritage rallies for GHSA Class AAAA baseball sweep

The start couldn't have been much worse for the Heritage Generals on Wednesday in their GHSA Class AAAA baseball playoff series against Stephenson.

By Staff Reports April 29, 2021

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Stephenson's Lonnie White slides in safely to second base as Heritage's Cannon Stafford can't handle the throw from home plate during Wednesday's GHSA Class AAAA baseball playoff matchup in Ringgold, Ga.

Prep roundup: Syerra Rogers keys crucial District 5-AAA road win for East Hamilton

East Hamilton's Syerra Rogers continues to deliver in the clutch.

By Patrick MacCoon April 27, 2021

Staff Photo by Matt Hamilton / The Lady Canes greet East Hamilton (33) Ashlyn Watkins as she arrives home after hitting a solo home run at Ooltewah High School on Tuesday, April 27, 2021.

Prep roundup: Nick Kurtz, Baylor enjoy special senior night in shutout of McCallie

Nick Kurtz continues to be a driving force for Baylor's baseball program.

By Patrick MacCoon April 26, 2021

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Baylor senior Danny Corona (3) enjoyed a three-hit, four-RBI day in Monday's home victory over McCallie.

Prep roundup: Lookout Valley’s Brayden Pruitt strikes out 13 in road win over Howard

While Lookout Valley lost key senior Jarrett Adams to an injury eight games into the season, other Yellow Jackets are starting to step up.

By Staff Report April 23, 2021

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