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By Times Free Press Staff August 21, 2019

Prep football season set to kick off after record number of coaching changes

The prep football coaching carousel that spins after each season seemed to be whirling out of control in the months that followed last year's conclusion.

By Stephen Hargis August 21, 2019

Whitwell takes the field for their prep football game at Signal Mountain High School on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.

Hustlin’ Tigers stand out at final day of Best of Preps Jamboree

Howard defense has four takeaways in pair of wins

By Stephen Hargis August 18, 2019

Howard's LaDarrius Lane (18) puts a big block on a Signal Mountain defender as Hustlin' Tigers teammate Davontay Smith returns an interception for a touchdown Saturday at Finley Stadium during the second and final day of the Best of Preps Jamboree. Howard won both of its quarter matchups, beating Signal Mountain 8-6 after topping Copper Basin 14-0.

Walker Valley Mustangs working to build confidence

A clean slate and a boost to the offensive side of the ball could build confidence.

By Patrick MacCoon August 16, 2019

McCallie's Manny Mitchell (25) attempts to trip up Walker Valley's Daniel Denton (13) during the McCallie vs. Walker Valley game in the Best of Preps football jamboree Friday, August 10, 2018 at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Soddy-Daisy ready to fight for another Region 4-5A football championship

The party is over for now, but the reigning champions appear fully loaded on the offensive side.

By Patrick MacCoon August 10, 2019

Soddy-Daisy's Garrett Dent, front, makes a catch in tight coverage during a game at Ooltewah in September 2018.

20th annual Best of Preps jamboree at Finley Stadium is set for Aug. 16-17

The countdown has begun for the high school football season. In fewer than eight weeks teams will take the field for the event that has become the prelude to the season's kickoff the 20th annual Best of Preps jamboree at Finley Stadium.

By Stephen Hargis June 25, 2019

Red Bank quarterback Madox Wilkey (7) throws a pass during the Red Bank vs. Chattanooga Central football game Friday, August 24, 2018 at Tom Weathers Field at Red Bank High School in Red Bank, Tennessee. The score was 13-7 with Red Bank in the lead at the half.

Area sports notes: Josh Brady preseason first-team All-American

Jacksonville State senior long snapper Josh Brady from Chattanooga was named a HeroSports.com first-team preseason All-American.

By Staff Reports June 8, 2019

David Dorsey, Eric Parker finish their Cleveland track careers on top

Cleveland High School's Eric Parker dominated his classification's Spring Fling hurdles events Thursday.

By Patrick MacCoon May 24, 2019

Cleveland senior David Dorsey takes flight on his final long jump, which won him the Division I Large Class state championship at 23 feet, 3 inches. The Blue Raiders finished third as a team at the Spring Fling.

Drew Lyness excited to take over Walker Valley Lady Mustangs basketball program

Right after Drew Lyness received the call to become Walker Valley High School's new girls' basketball coach, the high-energy 32-year-old jumped right back on the phone.

By Patrick MacCoon May 17, 2019

Drew Lyness, who coached girls' basketball at Soddy-Daisy the past eight years, has been hired to lead Walker Valley's program.

Warren County freshman ace leads win over Walker Valley

Up against the ringing cowbells at Walker Valley High School, Warren County freshman Madison Hollis answered the bell in a 4-0 shutout of last year's Class AAA state runner-up.

By Patrick MacCoon May 14, 2019

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