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.
Stories by Stephen Hargis
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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 ExclusiveChattanooga Christian has plenty of new faces filling key roles
From top to bottom, the Chattanooga Christian School football program has undergone quite a bit of change.
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Subscriber ExclusiveWhitwell has what’s needed to contend again in TSSAA Class 1A
The Whitwell Tigers' rebuilding project is nearly complete.
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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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Subscriber ExclusiveCleveland’s up-tempo offense could help speed up rebuild
The Cleveland football program's rebuilding project kicked into high gear during the offseason. Literally.
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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 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 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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A guide to this year’s Chattanooga-area Dynamite Baker’s Dozen
There are 13 area seniors with scholarship offers from ACC or SEC programs entering the 2023 season, making this the most explosive Dynamite Dozen ever.
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Subscriber ExclusiveLookout Valley looks to build off last year’s confidence
Last season, the Lookout Valley Yellow Jackets rode a wave of early success to the program's first playoff appearance in four years.
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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 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 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 ExclusiveMcCallie has talent to rebound from frustrating season
Last fall was marked by frustration for the McCallie Blue Tornado, whose three losses came by a combined eight points.
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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 ExclusiveGrace Academy’s future looks bright with roster full of talented sophomores
Grace Academy again finished with a winning record last fall despite playing mostly underclassmen.
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Subscriber ExclusiveMarion County gained experience during tough run
There's a silver lining to Marion County's disappointing 2022 season.
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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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Marion, South Pittsburg shine at Finley on second day of jamboree
The two teams that traveled the farthest to Finley Stadium on Friday certainly showed no added fatigue from their long bus rides up Interstate 24.
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Subscriber ExclusiveDynamite Baker’s Dozen No. 10: Baylor’s Muschamp ‘unflappable’ on the field
It took only one season for Whit Muschamp to make a lasting impression on the Baylor football program.
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Subscriber ExclusiveDynamite Baker’s Dozen No. 12: South Pittsburg’s AJ Wallace inspired by family memory
There is a brief but significant time before each game that AJ Wallace uses to remind himself why he will give all-out effort on every snap.
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Baylor standout Amari Jefferson picks Alabama over Georgia, Tennessee
Amari Jefferson will wear a different shade of red in college.
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Subscriber ExclusiveBoyd Buchanan, Chattanooga Christian have talent to contend in DII-AA East
A few departures from the competition and a few additions to local rosters have opened the door in TSSAA Division II-AA football this year.
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Subscriber ExclusiveBaylor, McCallie look to stay atop brutal Division II-AAA region
The shift in power of where Tennessee's best high school football programs reside became complete last season.
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Subscriber ExclusiveIn Region 3-1A, South Pittsburg reloads for run at another state title
An uncharacteristic early exit from the TSSAA football playoffs last fall did not sit well the South Pittsburg Pirates over the offseason.
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Brainerd four-star athlete Martels Carter Jr. transfers out of state
All-state football player Martels Carter Jr. has withdrawn from Brainerd High School and enrolled at Kentucky's Paducah Tilghman.
