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LEE'S Annalyn Ormsby completed the series sweep of the Montevallo Lady Falcons for the Lady Flames with her second home run of the season, Sunday at Butler Field.

The Lee softball team completed a series sweep of Montevallo in dramatic fashion Sunday afternoon Butler Field as the Lady Flames overcame deficits of 5-0 and 8-2 to win 9-8 on a walk-off home run by … more

LEE ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS | 3/23/21

LEE FLAMES' forward Quay Kennedy has been named to the NABC All-South Region First Team.

Kennedy named to All-South Region team

CITY, Mo. — Lee Flames forward Quay Kennedy has been named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches All-South Region First Team. Kennedy averaged 17 points and 6.4 … more

LEE ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS | 3/23/21

Bearettes get first-ever lacrosse win

KINGSTON — Bradley Central got its first-ever lacrosse win Friday over Roane County.The Bearettes posted a 10-7 victory with seniors Haley Younce and Jordan Mason each netting a pair of goals to … more

By JOE CANNON | 3/22/21

TENNESSEE JUNIOR Jordan Walker (4) tries to get off a shot against a tough Middle Tennessee defense during Sunday's NCAA Tournament opener.

Lady Vols overcome MTSU upset bid

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — For two quarters, Middle Tennessee looked quick enough and bold enough to make a historic upset bid.Tennessee's size, speed and depth squashed any hope of that in a dominant … more

3/22/21

RYAN BLANEY (12) passes Kyle Larson with eight laps remaining on his way to winning the Atlanta Motor Speedway Folds of Honor QuickTrip 500 on Sunday,, in Hampton.

Blaney takes Atlanta checkered flag

HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — Ryan Blaney knew he had to let Kyle Larson go.Patience was the key, especially on a day when Larson looked unbeatable.In the end, Larson faded on an battered set of tires, and … more

3/22/21

THE CLEVELAND WRESTLING PROGRAM recently celebrated its best year in history. Pictured are every state finalist from the high school team to the Higher Calling youth wrestling level (K-12th grade).

Cleveland wrestling boasts greatest year in history

Cleveland wrestling from top to bottom is celebrating the most dominant year in the program’s history. Cleveland High School wrestlers recently won their fourth consecutive TSSAA state … more

SPECIAL TO THE BANNER | 3/20/21

WALKER VALLEY STARTING PITCHER Hailey Leslie throws to first after field a bunt as catcher Emma Guffey backs up the play against Maryville Friday, at Larry Haney Field.

Feisty Fillies blast Maryville

Temperature in the low 50s under overcast skies with a chilly, damp wind blowing from left to right — a perfect day for Lady Mustangs softball.Hailey Leslie did the work for Walker Valley in the … more

By RICHARD ROBERTS | 3/20/21

CLEVELAND HIGH freshman Ashley Allen, right, slides in with a key seventh-inning run as Bradley catcher Carly Chastain fields a throw. The Lady Raiders rallied ti nip the host Bearettes 6-5, at Bob McKenzie Field.

Lady Raiders rally past Bearettes

The second game of the softball season was a complete turn around for both Cleveland and Bradley Central Saturday, but in opposite directions.

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By JOE CANNON | 3/20/21

Hockey Agate 3-21

NHL GlanceAll Times EDTNHL East Division GP W L OT Pts GF GAWashington 30 20 6 4 44 105 89N.Y. Islanders 31 19 8 4 42 90 71Pittsburgh 31 19 11 1 39 99 86Boston 28 16 8 4 36 77 66Philadelphia 28 15 10 … more

3/20/21

Sports Transactions 3-21

Saturday's TransactionsBASEBALLMajor League BaseballAmerican LeagueDETROIT TIGERS — Reassigned INF Spencer Torkelson and OF Riley Green to alternate training site. National LeagueARIZONA … more

3/20/21

FLAMES' STARTING PITCHER Logan Workman struck out 15 batters in seven innings in Lee's win over Montevallo Friday, at Olympic Stadium.

Workman, Rivera pitch Lee past Falcons

Lee’s Logan Workman and Andy Rivera combined to strike out 18 University of Montevallo hitters and the Flames scored on a wild pitch in the bottom of the sixth inning to claim a 1-0 victory over … more

LEE ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS | 3/20/21

Tennis Flames hand Shorter pair of losses

The Lee University tennis teams recorded a pair of 7-0 wins over Shorter University Friday afternoon at the DeVos Tennis Center. The Flames posted their first conference win while the Lady Flames … more

LEE ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS | 3/20/21

Local Notes 3-21

SPRING SPORTS PROGRAMSThe Cleveland Parks & Recreation will begin registration for Cleveland Youth Tennis for youngsters in Kindergarten through sixth grade March 5. ADULT SOFTBALL: There will be … more

3/20/21

On Tap 3-21

Sunday, March 21SOCCERHendersonville vs. Cleveland (Gatlinburg), 11:30 a.m.GSC PlayoffsChristian Brothers at Lee (W), noonLee (M) at Union, 4SOFTBALLMontevallo (Ala.) at Lee (DH), 2Monday, March … more

3/20/21

Prep Standings 3-21

High SchoolGirls BasketballDistrict 5-AAATeam District OverallBradley Central 12-0 27-2Cleveland 10-2 15-9McMinn County 8-4 12-17East Hamilton 5-7 9-15Walker Valley 5-7 8-14Ooltewah 1-10 … more

3/20/21

Sports On Air 3-21

Sports on TVBThe Associated Press(All times Eastern)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsSunday, March 21AUTO RACING3 p.m.FOX — NASCAR Cup Series: The Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500, Atlanta … more

3/20/21

Baseball Agate 3-21

MLBSpring TrainingSaturday's Games Detroit 3, Pittsburgh 1St. Louis 5, Houston 2Toronto 3, Philadelphia 1Atlanta 8, Boston 2Colorado vs. Chicago Cubs at Mesa, Ariz., 4:05 p.m.Cleveland vs. Chicago … more

3/20/21

Basketball Agate 3-21

NCAA Tournament GlanceThe Associated PressAll Times EDTFIRST FOURThursday, March 18At Assembly HallBloomington, Ind.Texas Southern 60, Mount St. Mary's 52Norfolk St. 54, Appalachian St. 53 At … more

3/20/21

Golf Agate 3-21

PGA TourThe Honda Classic Par ScoresSaturdayAt PGA National Champions CoursePalm Beach Gardens, Fla.Purse: $7 millionYardage: 7,048; Par: 70Third RoundMatt Jones 61-70-69 — … more

3/20/21

Anderson fans 9 in Braves' win

Atlanta starter Ian Anderson struck out nine in 4 1/3 innings. He allowed two runs and four hits with one walk. Will Smith whiffed two in a hitless inning of relief.Minnesota starter Randy Dobnak … more

3/20/21