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Prep roundup: Hixson senior Bradley Dossett shuts down Cleveland in 2-0 road victory

Hixson senior pitcher Bradley Dossett threw a 101-pitch complete game shutout on the road in Thursday's 2-0 victory over Cleveland.

By Patrick MacCoon April 22, 2021

Staff file photo by C.B. Schmelter / Hixson's Manny Velazquez doubled twice in Thursday's non-district road win over Cleveland to bring his average over .500 on the season.

Prep roundup: TSSAA adjusts coronavirus protocols for fans

On Wednesday the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association made two announcements, each influenced by COVID-19, that will affect spring sports attendance guidelines as well as changes to the annual Spring Fling format.

By Stephen Hargis April 21, 2021

Staff photo by C.B. Schmelter / Fans wait to get into Red Bank Community Stadium for the Red Bank versus Soddy-Daisy game on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Prep roundup: Hailey Leslie comes up big for Walker Valley in 5-3 win over Soddy-Daisy

A determined Hailey Leslie sparked a signature District 5-AAA road victory for Walker Valley on Tuesday.

By Patrick MacCoon April 20, 2021

Staff Photo by Matt Hamilton / The Walker Valley softball team greets Walker Valley (11) Hailey Leslie as she tags home to make the score 4-3 in the seventh inning at Soddy Daisy High School in Soddy-Daisy on Tuesday, April 20, 2021.

Prep roundup: McMinn County continues district dominance; East Hamilton’s Nelson wins 800th career softball game

McMinn County High School's baseball program is on a tear.

By Staff Report April 19, 2021

East Hamilton softball coach Norma Nelson jokes with an umpire during the championship final softball game of the East Hamilton Softball Tournament against Ooltewah at the Summit of Softball complex on Saturday, April 29, 2017, in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Prep roundup: Cleveland basketball star Grant Hurst commits to UT-Martin

Almost a month to the day he scored 32 points to lead the Cleveland High School boys' basketball team in a frustrating loss to Collierville in the TSSAA Class AAA state quarterfinals, Grant Hurst had something to celebrate.

By Staff Reports April 17, 2021

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Grant Hurst averaged 19 points, six rebounds and five assists per game as a Cleveland senior basketball player this past season. He has committed to the University of Tennessee at Martin, he announced Saturday.

Prep roundup: Heritage remains in control of Georgia Region 7-AAAA baseball race

Heritage won a pair of tight baseball games Friday night to remain in control of the Region 7-AAAA championship race as the GHSA regular season heads into its final week.

By Staff Reports April 16, 2021

Staff photo by Robin Rudd / Heritage's Cade Kiniry (2) congratulates Alex Mixon, center, after Mixon scored during a game at Ridgeland on March 30. At right is CJ Robertson, who also scored on the play. Heritage is in position to win the GHSA Region 7-AAAA baseball title.

Prep roundup: Signal Mountain’s Carson Johnson tosses no-hitter, backed by solid defense

A tip of the hat to the defense behind Signal Mountain senior Carson Johnson was well deserved Thursday night.

By Staff Reports April 15, 2021

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Signal Mountain senior Carson Johnson held Rhea County hitless in a 7-1 victory Thursday night.

Prep roundup: Calhoun baseball team wins at Notre Dame; Hixson pitcher throws no-hitter

A day after having to go 11 innings to win a region game, the Calhoun High School baseball crossed state lines Wednesday afternoon to defeat Notre Dame 7-1 in Chattanooga.

By Staff Reports April 14, 2021

Staff photo by Troy Stolt / Calhoun's Parker Lester steals second base during Wednesday's game at Notre Dame. The visiting Yellow Jackets won 7-1.

Prep roundup: Silverdale Academy continues to soar

After pitching a gem in Monday's victory, Turner Junkins showed off his bat to lead Silverdale Baptist Academy in Tuesday's 10-2 road victory over Notre Dame.

By Patrick MacCoon April 13, 2021

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / Silverdale Baptist leadoff hitter Turner Junkins launches a deep shot off the right field fence during Tuesday's district road victory over Notre Dame.

Prep roundup: Hurricanes battle back to down Trojans

Austin Wolcott had not seen the take sign before on a 1-0 count.

By Patrick MacCoon April 12, 2021

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