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Prep football jamborees start tonight

Three events offer glimpse of new prep football season

By Stephen Hargis August 11, 2017

Brainerd's Jesse Walker tackles Notre Dame's Dallas Brown during a scrimmage last week. Both teams will play in the Kickoff Classic Best of Preps jamboree tonight at Finley Stadium.

Region 4-5A Preview: Rhea County biggest threat to favorite Knoxville Catholic

Rhea County has run with the big dogs, well enough to win last year's Region 4-5A football title, but it likely will take more than a steady gallop for the Eagles to repeat.

By Ward Gossett August 6, 2017

Rhea County football coach Mark Pemberton watches his team warm up before their prep football game against Walker Valley at Rhea County High School on Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, in Evensville, Tenn.

Prep Golf Preview: Walker Valley loaded

With three experienced seniors, a promising newcomer and healthy competition from some others trying to crack the lineup, Walker Valley's boys' golf team appears to have the necessary ingredients for another successful season. The Mustangs hope it's a season even more successful than the past two.

By Kelley Smiddie July 23, 2017

Dalton Sutton, left, who finished first while McMinn Central's John Houk, right, was runner-up in last year's Region 3-A/AA tournament at Chatata Valley in Cleveland, has transferred from Silverdale Baptist Academy and will be a sophomore on Walker Valley's golf team this season.

Sequatchie Valley jamboree schedule announced

The annual Sequatchie Valley football jamboree, one of the oldest in Tennessee, has been set for Friday, Aug. 11, at Sequatchie County High School in Dunlap.

By Stephen Hargis July 18, 2017

Marion County quarterback Isaah Sampson hands the ball off to running back Jacob Saylors during their prep football game at Finley Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016, in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Best of Preps jamboree schedule set

With only about a month remaining before the 2017 high school football season kicks off, the schedule has been set for the event that signals the start to the season. For the second year in a row the Times Free Press will be the proud sponsor of the Kickoff Classic Best of Preps jamboree at Finley Stadium.

By Stephen Hargis July 16, 2017

East Ridge's Lorenzo Stewart, left, breaks around Soddy-Daisy's Zach Johnson during their football game in the prep football jamboree at Finley Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016, in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Recent Ringgold graduate’s overtime pick ends wild Tenenssee/Georgia Showcase

Michael Layman knew going into Saturday night's Tennessee/Georgia All-Star Showcase that he likely never would put football pads on again in his life.

By Lindsey Young June 11, 2017

Reviewing Chattanooga area spring football

A look at area Tennessee football spring drills.

By Ward Gossett, Stephen Hargis, Kelley Smiddie June 4, 2017

Marion County running back Jacob Saylors stiff-arms Tyner defender Tashawn Delaney during their prep football game at Finley Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016, in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Ooltewah baseball makes short work of Walker Valley, 14-3

The Region 3-AAA baseball final Wednesday night pitted a pair of left-handed pitchers who had to battle themselves as hard as their opponents. Ooltewah starter Trevor Wiggs won his battle, and the Owls won the war in a rout.

By David Jenkins May 18, 2017

Walker Waters pitches Pounders into Region 3-AA final

Glen Carter was finally able to wash away all those previous trips to Sequoyah.

By Staff Reports May 16, 2017

Ten Chattanooga area prep teams in baseball region semis today

Good bench can make a difference in postseason

By Ward Gossett May 15, 2017

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