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Chattanooga area’s prep football teams hope for long postseason

The goal for each of Tennessee's 230 prep football teams that advanced to the playoffs is to extend what began just before last weekend's Halloween sugar rush all the way through the tryptophan-filled Friday after Thanksgiving.

By Stephen Hargis November 3, 2021

Staff photo by Troy Stolt / Baylor quarterback Cooper Wick (14) throws during the Red Raiders' Oct. 1 game against Chattanooga rival McCallie. The Red Raiders (6-4) will travel to Ensworth (7-3) for the first round of the Division II-AAA playoffs on Friday.

Brackets set: Chattanooga area has 26 teams in TSSAA football playoffs

Talented and ticked off. That's the approach Meigs County football coach Jason Fitzgerald's team will utilize heading into the Class 2A playoffs.

By Stephen Hargis October 30, 2021

Staff photo by Robin Rudd / Meigs County quarterback Logan Carroll looks for running room during Friday night's 20-0 win at Marion County, where the Tigers wrapped up the Region 3-2A championship and a No. 1 seed for the state playoffs. The Chattanooga area has 26 teams in the TSSAA football postseason.

Tennessee prep football roundup: McCallie offense dominant as Ralph Potter earns memorable win

The McCallie offense was once again on full display Friday, rolling up 530 total yards in a milestone win for veteran coach Ralph Potter.

By Stephen Hargis October 30, 2021

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / McCallie football coach Ralph Potter reached a milestone with Friday night's victory at Pope John Paul II second, becoming the program's all-time leader in wins.

Chattanooga-area football teams battle for region titles, state berths as playoffs loom

After 10 weeks of positioning, it all comes down to this for Tennessee high school football teams.

By Stephen Hargis October 28, 2021

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Red Bank's A.D. Crutcher, center, looks for open turf during the Lions' Region 3-4A game against visiting East Hamilton last week. The Lions held on for a 21-20 win that put them in position to win the region title.

Tennessee prep football roundup: Silverdale Baptist 8-1 after impressive region win

Silverdale Baptist raced out to a 28-point lead in the first quarter and rolled to a TSSAA Division II-AA East Region win over Knoxville Grace on Friday night.

By Stephen Hargis October 23, 2021

Staff photo by Robin Rudd / Silverdale Baptist Academy football coach Mike Connor congratulates Chase Manning after an extra point during a Sept. 24 home win against Donelson Christian Academy. Connor's Seahawks added another victory Friday night to improve to 8-1 this season.

McMinn County uses physical peformance to beat Walker Valley

The shape of a football suggests it is never going to bounce in any particular direction every single time.

By Gene Henley October 16, 2021

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / McMinn County's football team improved to 5-3 overall and 2-1 in region play with Friday night's win at Walker Valley.

This week’s Chattanooga-area high school football previews

Preview some of the biggest high school football games in the Chattanooga area for the ninth week of the 2021 season.

By Stephen Hargis October 14, 2021

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Signal Mountain's Pete Sesterhenn (15) passes under pressure from Meigs County's Bryson Falls, left, and Luke Pendergrass after bobbling the ball on an intended punt on Sept. 10 in Decatur, Tenn.

Baylor golf programs win 20th state titles, boys’ team set state scoring record

Baylor will never forget its magical trip to Seveirville for the TSSAA Division II-AA golf championship.

By Patrick MacCoon October 5, 2021

Staff file photo by Patrick MacCoon / Baylor senior Sheldon McKnight made nine birdies at the TSSAA Division II-AA Golf Championship at the Seveirville Golf Club. McKnight will now have four championship rings from his time with the Red Raiders.

Baylor opens strong at TSSAA golf state tournament

Baylor could not have started the TSSAA Division II-AA Boys' golf state tournament any hotter.

By Patrick MacCoon October 4, 2021

Staff photo by C.B. Schmelter / Baylor's Sheldon McKnight hits his tee shot on the sixth hole during the City Prep tournament at Bear Trace at Harrison Bay on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020 in Harrison, Tenn.

Rhea County beats Walker Valley, closes in on region title

Justin Woody and his fellow Rhea County offensive linemen grew up playing in Golden Eagles coach Mark Pemberton's system.

By Gene Henley October 2, 2021

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