Hargis: Slow and steady could win the race for Tennessee’s offense
There are still more questions than answers as to what to expect from the Tennessee Vols this football season, but one thing has become clear.
Stories by Stephen Hargis
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South Pittsburg defense dominates in battle of top-ranked teams
In a battle of number ones, zero was the key number.
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WATCH: Baylor, McCallie both release hype videos ahead of Friday night’s rivalry game
Chattanooga's oldest and most heated high school rivalry renews Friday night as No. 2 Baylor visits top-ranked McCallie in a Division II-AAA showdown.
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Subscriber ExclusiveBaylor-McCallie rivalry has produced state’s top prep football programs
Every rivalry is rooted, at least somewhat, in jealousy.
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Subscriber ExclusiveCanadian connection has benefited both Baylor and McCallie on football field in recent seasons
Famously, Rock City visitors can see seven states from the top of Lookout Mountain. That view doesn't quite reach to the Canadian border.
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Subscriber ExclusiveIn Marion County, all three prep football teams head into season’s final month unbeaten
There are few places in Tennessee where the local prep football teams mean more to the community than in Marion County.
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Tennessee prep football roundup: Top-ranked McCallie cruises by MBA, hosts No. 2 Baylor next week
Although Montgomery Bell Academy had struggled to win games during the first half of this season, the losses were by narrow margins. Until Friday.
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Hargis: Coach Prime’s cultural movement appeals to star recruits
Like him or loathe him, nobody can debate the fact that the most intriguing narrative in college football right now is about Deion Sanders.
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Subscriber ExclusiveThings we know as Chattanooga area’s prep football regular season hits halfway point
It's hard to believe we've reached the halfway point of the 2023 prep football season already. Didn't it just kick off?
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Subscriber ExclusiveFamily (football) feud: Red Bank vs. Cleveland is final face-off for Lockerbys
Red Bank assistant coach Ted Lockerby and his son Camden, a Cleveland senior linebacker, will be on opposing sidelines Friday night.
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Hargis: Vols’ third-down issues lead to another frustrating defeat
Of the laundry list of issues that led to yet another inexplicably horrendous loss for Tennessee in the Swamp, the first was third down.
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Subscriber ExclusiveTyner’s Jamarie Ballard overcomes shooting death of mother to excel in football, classroom, life
The circular medallion around Jamarie Ballard's neck would typically symbolize wholeness, inset with a small family photo.
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Subscriber ExclusiveWhitwell-Sale Creek winner likely to earn home game in playoffs
Sale Creek and Whitwell are both built similarly and off to similarly impressive starts this prep football season.
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Vols commit Boo Carter set to visit Coach Prime and Colorado this weekend
One of the state's most sought-after prep athletes will be visiting the epicenter of college football's biggest spectacle this weekend.
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Hargis: Vols offense must find its rhythm to have a shot in the Swamp
Admit it, when you looked at the schedule and saw Austin Peay, you skipped past Saturday's tuneup at Neyland and went straight to thinking about the Swamp.
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Baylor holds off Lipscomb Academy in battle of state-ranked foes
For all the talent on both sides of the field, it was Baylor's grit that was both most impressive and most impactful Friday night.
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Tennessee prep football roundup: Hixson defense shines in region win over Signal Mountain
A year ago, Signal Mountain gift-wrapped a win for Hixson with five turnovers. Friday night, Hixson grabbed a region victory without doubt.
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Subscriber ExclusiveTransfer portal might be latest college rule to make its way to the prep game in Tennessee
Football has always weighed heavily on decisions that affect high school sports across Tennessee.
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Subscriber ExclusiveStars aligned for showcase game as Lipscomb Academy visits Baylor
In the galaxy that is Tennessee prep football, the largest collection of stars can be viewed Friday night on the field at Heywood Stadium.
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Hargis: Heupel’s trust in Vols shows with early message to be aggressive
Talk about an instant message.
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Second-half surge helps Baylor cruise for second straight win
So much for Southern hospitality.
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Tennessee prep football roundup: McCallie 3-0 with dominant win vs. Ohio power
McCallie's football team continued its impressive start to the season Friday night by taking apart perennial Ohio power St. Xavier.
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Does Bradley Central have what it takes to end Maryville’s region dominance?
The Maryville Rebels leave their opponents little margin for error on the football field.
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Subscriber ExclusivePrep notebook: Will Healy part of Boyd Buchanan’s first class for sports hall of fame
Officials at Boyd Buchanan School have announced the inaugural class of the school's sports hall of fame.
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Bradley Central’s big-play offense strikes early, often to roll past Tyner
A word to the wise for anyone planning to attend a Bradley Central football game: Be sure to arrive early and claim a spot with a good view.
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Tennessee prep football roundup: Jay St-Hilaire helps McCallie pass Woodward Academy test
One year after holding off Woodward Academy by using a physical ground game, McCallie went to the air to thoroughly dominate the War Eagles.
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East Hamilton football assistant Gerald Jones overcomes health scare to return to the game he loves
The pregame nerves that arrive like clockwork before every game, and that run especially high for a prep football season opener, were there as expected.
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Prep football games in Hamilton County will start later due to heat concerns
Scorching heat is forcing a delay of game on some football teams in Hamilton County this week.
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Prep notebook: Baylor football team touches down in Ireland for Friday game
The Baylor School football team is a long, long way from home this week.
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McCallie at Brentwood Academy game to be featured on national television
McCallie's Sept. 15 game at Brentwood Academy will be a showdown of Tennessee prep football powerhouses with a national TV audience.
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McCallie pulls away from Chattanooga Christian with second-half surge
A three-minute span of the third quarter in which McCallie showed flashes of just how dominant it can be was enough to overshadow a frustrating first half.
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Numbers to know for the Chattanooga area’s 2023 prep football season
Key numbers as the 2023 prep football season kicks off in the Chattanooga area.
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Chattanooga Christian hosts McCallie in opener that will offer valuable gauge
Two Chattanooga football programs that made the state semifinals last year will meet Friday when a new season kicks off.
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Subscriber ExclusiveDynamite Baker’s Dozen No. 1: Baylor’s Amari Jefferson is Chattanooga area’s top talent
When asked what one word could best describe his on-field ability, Baylor School senior receiver Amari Jefferson didn't flinch with his response.
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Subscriber ExclusiveDynamite Baker’s Dozen No. 2: Bradley Central’s Boo Carter an ‘unreal competitor’
Damon Floyd has seen plenty of talented football players, and yet he struggles to find a comparison for Boo Carter.
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Subscriber ExclusiveDynamite Baker’s Dozen No. 3: Baylor’s Max LeBlanc is an elite pass-catching tight end
Considering his family's pedigree, there was never much doubt about Max LeBlanc's athletic potential.
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Subscriber ExclusiveDynamite Baker’s Dozen No. 5: McCallie’s Carson Gentle approaches senior season with single-minded focus
There are no peripheral distractions for Carson Gentle when it comes to football.
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McCallie’s defense dominates final night of prep football jamboree at Finley
Proving that some people can complain that their diamond shoes are too tight, veteran McCallie coach Ralph Potter admitted he was frustrated.
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Subscriber ExclusiveDynamite Baker’s Dozen No. 6: At South Pittsburg, Martavious Collins finds fresh start
Adversity has molded Martavious Collins.
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Subscriber ExclusiveBaylor loaded for run at title repeat in TSSAA Division II-AAA
It's hard to imagine a better debut season than the one Erik Kimrey put together last fall at Baylor.
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Subscriber ExclusiveBrainerd’s expectations soaring due to talent, depth, dedication
The staff and roster changed significantly for Brainerd's football program just weeks before the season.
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Subscriber ExclusiveBoyd Buchanan has talent to make significant strides
The Boyd Buchanan Buccaneers made impressive progress in Gary Rankin's first season after back-to-back losing records prior to his arrival.
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Subscriber ExclusiveBradley Central among top contenders in TSSAA Class 6A
The only thing soaring more than the Bradley Centra Bears' talent level are the expectations for their season.
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What to know for the 2023 Chattanooga-area prep football season
A quick check of the itinerary shows that it's time once again to set out on another high school football season.
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Subscriber ExclusiveSouth Pittsburg’s return to being physical up front will be key to season
The sting of the program's earliest playoff exit in eight years has resonated throughout the offseason.
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Subscriber ExclusivePolk County looks to build on last season’s success
Last season should have erased any lingering doubt about what Derrick Davis means to his alma mater.
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Subscriber ExclusiveSale Creek no longer satisfied with just reaching playoffs
When Jason Fitzgerald was hired in February, it signaled an immediate shift in what's expected for the Sale Creek Panthers in the near future.
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Subscriber ExclusiveTyner’s expectations remain high as reigning state champ despite changes
Since winning their first state title in 25 years last December, the Tyner Rams have experienced a number of changes within the program.
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Subscriber ExclusiveBledsoe County hopes to challenge in new region despite youth
There is plenty of newness around the Bledsoe County Warriors.
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Subscriber ExclusiveMarion County gained experience during tough run
There's a silver lining to Marion County's disappointing 2022 season.
