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WALKER VALLEY Lady Mustang standout Jia Weathersby, seated center, signed a scholarship to play volleyball and continue her studies at Piedmont College, in Demorest, Ga. Seated with Jia are parents Bonita and Andre Montgomery. Standing, from left, Walker Valley head volleyball coach Aubrey Reagan, former Lady Mustang coach Judy Pruett and WVHS principal Candice Belt.

Weathersby signs volleyball scholarship with Piedmont

Walker Valley volleyball standout Jia Weathersby always wanted to play volleyball, but after a shaky beginning as a youngster those dreams seemed far away. Fortunately for the Lady Mustangs, Weathersby’s talent and love for the sport began to shine through in a big way. more

By RICHARD ROBERTS | 4/10/21

Check Into Cash Player of the Week 4-9

Congratulations to Bradley Central tennis standout Gabby Peacock for being selected as the Check Into Cash Player of the Week. The senior is unbeaten in her first seven singles matches this season … more

4/9/21

WALKER VALLEY'S Jake Delmotte, left, and Cleveland's Jose Cortez battle for possession during a district soccer battle Thursday, at Walker Valley.

Blue Raiders blank Mustangs on soccer pitch

Cleveland's Alan Flores scored in the seventh minute of the first half and Lawson Dale found the back of the net in the first four minutes of the second half to help push the Blue Raiders to a 5-0 District 5-AAA soccer win over Walker Valley Thursday, at the home of the Mustangs. more

By RICHARD ROBERTS | 4/9/21

BRADLEY CENTRAL senior Riley Sermons slides safely into second base on a fielder's choice as Cleveland shortstop Miriam Eachus tries to get a handle on the throw during Thursday's District 5-AAA action, at Brenda Lawson Field.

Lady Raiders hold off Bearettes

Cleveland-Bradley battles often come down to a very exciting end — Thursday evening's softball game was no exception. more

By JOE CANNON | 4/9/21

Rivals split tennis action

The area's most fierce rivalry took to the Tinsley Park tennis courts Thursday with each school claiming a victory.While the Bradley Central girls blasted Cleveland 8-1, the Blue Raider netters … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 4/9/21

Cougars advance to region finals

The Cleveland State Cougars basketball team took care of business late in the game as they defeated the Roane State Raiders 60-58 in the TCCAA East finals Thursday. more

STAFF REPORT | 4/9/21

On Tap 4-9

Friday, April 9 BASEBALL Bradley Central at Polk County, 5 Cleveland at Knox Christian, 5 Shorter (Ga.) at Lee, 6 Smoky Mtn. Invitational Walker Valley at The King's Academy, … more

4/9/21

LADY FLAMES' Laney Harris led the Lee University effort with four hits Wednesday, against King University.

Lee softball splits with King

The Lee University softball team bounced back from a game one loss to take game two for a split in a non-conference doubleheader against King University, Wednesday at Butler Field. The … more

LEE ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS | 4/8/21

WALKER VALLEY CATCHER Madilynn Kidd throws to second baseman Kiarra Nicholes covering first on a bunt in the fifth inning against CCS Wednesday, at Larry Haney Field.

Lady Mustangs come up just short against CCS

Grace Martin smacked her second homer in three games and the Lady Mustangs made a late run, but it wasn’t enough as Walker Valley dropped a 7-6 decision to Chattanooga Christian, Wednesday at Larry Haney Field. more

By RICHARD ROBERTS | 4/8/21

RETIRING LADY FLAMES' COACH Andrea Hudson receives flowers in a special pregame ceremony before Wednesday's match against Alabama Huntsville.

Lady Flames celebrate Hudson with win over UAH

Lee University women’s volleyball coach Andrea Hudson and her young squad completed the 2021 portion of their home schedule with a thrilling four-set victory in the Gulf South Conference Spring … more

LEE ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS | 4/8/21

Second verse, same as the first

Bradley Central and Walker Valley met on the tennis courts for the second time in seven days Wednesday, playing a rain make up makeup from March 23.The results were the same as last week, but the … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 4/8/21

On Tap 4-8

Thursday, April 8BASEBALLKnox Christian at Cleveland, 5SOCCERMcMinn County at Bradley Central, 6Cleveland at Walker Valley, 6SOFTBALLBradley Central at Cleveland, 5TENNISWalker Valley at McMinn … more

4/8/21

Bear netters sweep Rhea

Bradley Central's tennis teams claimed a sweep of Rhea County Tuesday at Tinsley Park.The Bearettes improved to 5-0 on the season with a narrow 5-4 victory, while the Bears breezed to an 8-1 … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 4/7/21

BRADLEY CENTRAL's Xavier Thompson (7), who broke up a no-hit effort, slides in with the second Bear run in Tuesday's District 5-AAA battle with McMinn County Tuesday, at the McKenzie Baseball Complex.

First-place Tribe sweeps Bears

Bradley Central ran into a well-armed McMinn County squad in District-AAA play this week, coming up with just three hits and a pair of runs as the Cherokees vaulted into the top spot in the league … more

By JOE CANNON | 4/7/21

WALKER VALLEY senior Ben Smith rocks-and-fires while tossing a two-hitter in Monday's 6-1 Mustang victory over rival Cleveland High, at Bill Talley Stadium.

Sells, Smith shine in Raider-Mustang split

A pair of outstanding pitching performances highlighted the District 5-AAA home-and-home series between local rivals Cleveland and Walker Valley the last two nights, with each coming away with a win. more

By RICHARD ROBERTS and JOE CANNON | 4/7/21

Soccer Raiders get past Bears

In a clash between crosstown rivals, Cleveland High came out on top, 4-1, over Bradley Central in Tuesday night's District 5-AAA opener at the Greater Cleveland Soccer Complex.Cleveland (4-4-1, 1-0 … more

By ADAM BELFORD | 4/7/21

Lady Mustangs' bats come alive in win over McMinn County

The Lady Mustangs scored a pair of runs in the second inning, added four in the fourth and tacked on two more in the sixth to take an 8-3 District 5-AAA softball win from McMinn County Tuesday, at Larry Haney Field. more

STAFF REPORT | 4/7/21

On Tap 4-7

Wednesday, April 7 BASEBALL Roane State at Cleveland State (DH), noon SOFTBALL Roane State at Cleveland State (DH), 2 King at Lee (DH), 3 Chattanooga Christian at Walker Valley, … more

4/7/21

Bearettes, Mustangs take tennis wins

County rivals Bradley Central and Walker Valley split tennis matches last week at the Cleveland Country Club courts.The Bearettes captured four singles matches and all three doubles battles for a 7-2 … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 4/6/21

WALKER VALLEY senior Ben Smith (7) fired a two-hitter and struck out eight to lead the Mustangs to a 6-1 District 5-AAA victory over Cleveland High Monday, at Bill Talley Stadium.

Smith, Mustangs thwart Raiders

Walker Valley raced out to a quick start and got an outstanding pitching performance for a key District 5-AAA road victory over rival Cleveland High Monday evening, at the newly renamed Bill Talley … more

By JOE CANNON | 4/6/21