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Evan Nunley field goal sends Whitwell to its first state football final [photos]

Whitwell High School's football team is headed to its first state championship game in program history.

By Idris Garcia November 24, 2018

Whitwell's Evan Nunley kicks the game-winning field goal with Jaren Thames as the holder.

Meigs County, Whitwell face traditional powers in state semifinals [photos]

There is just one more hurdle to be cleared for the Chattanooga area's two remaining teams in the TSSAA football playoffs to reach the BlueCross Bowl championship games.

By Stephen Hargis November 23, 2018

Meigs County player Eli Loden (15) waves an American flag as the team takes the field during the Tigers' TSSAA Class 2A playoff football quarterfinal game against the South Greene Rebels at Meigs County High School on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, in Decatur, Tenn.

Whitwell beats South Pittsburg in double overtime to reach state semifinals [photos]

With the game's outcome - and the weight of an entire community's hopes - resting on his shoulders, Hudson Petty stepped up one last time Friday night.

By Stephen Hargis November 17, 2018

Whitwell's Hudson Petty (31) goes around the left end to score the winning touchdown during Friday night's TSSAA Class 1A state quarterfinal against South Pittsburg. The host Tigers won 34-28 in double overtime.

South Pittsburg-Whitwell rematch highlights tonight’s TSSAA football playoffs for Chattanooga area

There's a very familiar feel to the third round of the TSSAA football playoffs for the Chattanooga area.

By Stephen Hargis November 16, 2018

Whitwell's Hudson Petty (31) and his defensive teammates indicate the Tigers have possession after a takeaway during their Region 3-1A game against South Pittsburg on Oct. 12. Whitwell's win that night set up its region title and No. 1 seed for the state playoffs, and now the Tigers host the rival Pirates again in the state quarterfinals.

Whitwell 12-0 after 45-7 rout of Lookout Valley

Whitwell's football team tied the school record Friday night for wins in a season, moving to 12-0 with a dominant 45-7 home win over Lookout Valley in the Class 1A state playoffs.

By Idris Garcia November 10, 2018

Expect more drama in second round of TSSAA football playoffs

The mismatches, for the most part, are over and the drama of the TSSAA football playoffs should begin in earnest with tonight's second round.

By Stephen Hargis November 9, 2018

Ooltewah's Kyrell Sanford runs the ball during the second half of last week's home game against Hardin Valley in the first round of the TSSAA Class 6A playoffs.

Seven Chattanooga-area players named Mr. Football semifinalists

Seven players from the Chattanooga area have been named as semifinalists for the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football award.

By Stephen Hargis November 1, 2018

Whitwell football coach Randall Boldin talks with Hudson Petty during the Sequatchie Valley preseason jamboree on Aug. 10 at Marion County High School in Jasper, Tenn.

No. 5 Whitwell romps past No. 2 Pirates, 34-12 [photos]

The streak, the Region 3-1A championship and home-field advantage in the playoffs all now belong to Whitwell.

By Stephen Hargis October 12, 2018

Whitwell quarterback Warner Ashworth (15) is sacked by South Pittsburg's Blaine Pittman (58). The Whitwell Tigers hosted the South Pittsburg Pirates in a key Region 3-1A contest on October 12, 2018

Whitwell 6-0 after rolling past Polk County, 49-25

More than halfway through the season, Whitwell's starters are still waiting for a full four-quarter test.

By Stephen Hargis September 22, 2018

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Whitwell’s Josh Wingo has prep performance of the week

So far this season the only frustrating part of Friday nights for Josh Wingo has been getting enough opportunities to show what he can do.

By Stephen Hargis September 11, 2018

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