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Prep roundup: GPS wins in softball, McCallie tops Baylor in tennis

GPS catcher Ansley Blevins starred in a home win against Walker Valley on Wednesday

By Staff Reports March 25, 2021

Staff photo by Troy Stolt / McCallie's Andreas Sillaste returns the ball during Wednesday's home match against Baylor. McCallie beat the Red Raiders 7-0.

Prep roundup: Dalton shuts down Carrollton to clinch another region soccer title

If there was one constant in the five state championship teams for the Dalton High School soccer team, it's been on the defensive end.

By Lindsey Young March 23, 2021

Staff photo by C.B. Schmelter / Dalton's Alejandro Martinez (22) plays the ball against Carrollton on Harmon Field at Bill Chappell Stadium on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 in Dalton, Ga.

Prep roundup: Sequatchie County blasts four home runs in season openning win

Sequatchie County's baseball team started its season with a blast.

By Stephen Hargis March 15, 2021

Staff Photo by Matt Hamilton / Baylor (32) Vito Valincius hits his second home run of the day at Baylor on Monday, March 15, 2021.

Prep roundup: Boyd Buchanan boys lose at home, miss out on state semifinals

With Christ Presbyterian Academy and host Boyd Buchanan tied at 35 with a little less than six minutes left in the third quarter Saturday night, senior guard Braden Zapp took command of the game for the visitors.

By Patrick MacCoon February 27, 2021

Staff photo by Robin Rudd / Boyd-Buchanan's Ryan Lopez brings the basketball downcourt as a Christ Presbyterian Academy player defends during a TSSAA Division II-A state quarterfinal on Saturday night at Boyd-Buchanan. The host Buccaneers lost 72-52.

Cleveland wrestlers win fourth straight state traditional title, set tournament records

For Cleveland, it was only fitting that Trae McDaniel competed in the opening match of the TSSAA Class AAA state finals Friday at the Chattanooga Convention Center.

By Patrick MacCoon February 26, 2021

Staff Photo by Matt Hamilton / Cleveland High School's Trae McDaniel, right, wrestles Bradley Central's Luke Belcher in the 138-pound final of the TSSAA Class AAA state traditional tournament Friday at the Chattanooga Convention Center. McDaniel won 10-3 to earn his third straight individual title and help the Blue Raiders to their fourth straight team championship.

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.

East Tennessee family of basketball coaches has more than 2,000 wins

The Tucker family's basketball success in East Tennessee is notable, but a combined 2,000-plus victories are far from all that matters to the coaches.

By Patrick MacCoon February 10, 2021

Contributed photo / From left, Polk County boys' basketball coach Jon Tucker stands by his father David and uncle Gary, who lead the varsity high school basketball programs at Tellico Plains. Including David and Gary's brother Junior as well as Jon's brother Jim, the Tucker family has combined for more than 2,000 wins in their careers as basketball coaches.

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: 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.