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LEE UNIVERSITY's Alan Smith hit four doubles, a home run and drove in 10 as the No. 2-ranked Flames swept West Alabama over the weekend..

LIVINGSTON, Ala. — The No. 2-ranked Lee University baseball team scored 27 runs and pounded out 32 hits in Sunday’s 13-5 and 14-4 (seven innings) to complete a three-game sweep of host University … more

By LEE ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS | 4/19/21

LEE UNIVERSITY's women's lacrosse team honored both of their seniors — Emily Osborne, left, and Kaylyn Dillon, right — Saturday prior to the 17-7 victory over Southern Wesleyan (S.C.).

Lacrosse Lady Flames win regular season finale

The Lee University women’s lacrosse team wrapped up their regular season with a 17-7, win over Southern Wesleyan (S.C.) Saturday afternoon from the Multi-Sport Complex, on Senior Day.Prior to the … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 4/18/21

LEE UNIVERSITY head coach Mark Brew is 600-233-2 in 15 seasons directing the Flames.

Lee's Brew gets 600th win

LIVINGSTON, Alabama — In a contest that was shortened to seven innings because of lighting malfunction on Saturday afternoon at the University of West Alabama Tartt Field, the Lee baseball team … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 4/18/21

LEE UNIVERSITY'S Kayla Louie was 2-for-3 in Saturday's Gulf South Conference win at West Alabama.

SB Lady Flames avoid sweep

LIVINGSTON, Ala. – After dropping the first two games of the Gulf South Conference weekend series with West Alabama, the Lee University softball team posted a 3-1 win in Saturday’s finale to … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 4/18/21

WALKER VALLEY had a strong showing with four Top 7 finishes at the TSSAA Section 2 Championships earlier this week at Stewarts Creek High School in Smyrna. Coaches Drew Nunnelly, left, and Adam Rains, right took (not necessarily in this order) Skyy Craig, Kade Tjaarda, Camron Lannom, Liz Lannom and Mikayla Gale to the event. Craig finished second and qualified for the TSSAA State Decathlon for the second time.

Craig continues Mustang streak

SMYRNA — Walker Valley track continued an impressive TSSAA State Qualifying streak earlier this week. For the second time in three years senior Skyy Craig earned a spot in the TSSAA State … more

By JOE CANNON | 4/17/21

CLEVELAND FRESHMAN Lily O'Bryan dives back into first bast base just under the tag of Sequatchie County's Faith Kelly during Friday evening's action, at Brenda Lawson Field.

Sequatchie shuts out Lady Raiders

After a Final 4 finish in the last TSSAA State Tournament (2019), Sequatchie County brought their big bats and a strong arm across the mountain Friday evening, putting them on display at Brenda … more

By JOE CANNON | 4/17/21

Howard invited to AmeriCup trial

LEXINGTON, Ky. – University of Kentucky All-American Rhyne Howard has been invited to participate in USA Basketball Women's AmeriCup Team tryouts. Starting today and running through Wednesday, the … more

By UK ATHLETICS | 4/17/21

WALKER VALLEY second baseman Maddie Davis (88) waits on the throw from first baseman Sierra Brown on a bunt in the third inning of a game against Silverdale Friday, in Ooltewah.

Fillies' rally falls just short against 'Hawks

After trailing for most of the game, the Lady Mustangs made a late run against Silverdale Friday with a three-run seventh inning to tie the game, but the Lady Seahawks came back in the bottom of the … more

By RICHARD ROBERTS | 4/17/21

On Tap 4-18

Sunday, April 18GOLFLee at Gulf South Conference Championship (Mobile, Ala.), TBAMonday, April 19BASEBALLCleveland at Soddy-Daisy, 7Bradley Central at Ooltewah, 7 (JV, 4)GOLFLee at Gulf South … more

4/17/21

Local Notes 4-18

GOLFWV FOOTBALL TOURNAMENTThe 2021 Walker Valley Football Golf Tournament will be held April 24 at Chatata Valley Golf Club. The shotgun start will be at 9 a.m. The cost of the 4-person scramble is … more

4/17/21

Check Into Cash Player of the Week 4-16

Congratulations to Cleveland High softball standout Ashley Allen for being selected as the Check Into Cash player of the week. The freshman pitcher/first baseman is making a big impact at the … more

4/16/21

LEE UNIVERSITY ace Logan Workman has a 1.21 ERA to lead the Flames to No. 2-ranking in the nation.

Flames climb to No. 2 ranking

For the second week in a row, the Lee baseball program has set a program record for its highest NCAA ranking, coming it at No. 2 in the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association national poll. … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 4/16/21

WALKER VALLEY junior Hailey Leslie, right, rocks and fires during her no-hit pitching performance Thursday evening in a 10-0 victory over Bradley Central, at Larry Haney Field. Feisty Fillie third baseman Maddie Davis is ready to field on the pitch.

Feisty Fillies, Leslie no-hit Bearettes

Leaving no doubt who the "queens of the county" softball scene are, Walker Valley blanked a local rival by a "mercy rule" tally for the second time in three days Thursday evening at Larry Haney … more

By JOE CANNON | 4/16/21

THE LEE tennis teams closed out the regular season with a sweep of Mississippi College Thursday, in Clinton, Miss.

Lee netters double up Choctaws

CLINTON, Miss. — The Lee University tennis teams completed their regular season schedules with a pair of wins over Mississippi College Thursday afternoon. The Flames won 7-0 while the Lady Flames … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 4/16/21

On Tap 4-16

Friday, April 16 BASEBALL Lee at West Alabama, 7 Scott Dean Memorial Cleveland at Hardin Valley, 4:30 Walker Valley at CAK, 4:30 Cleveland at Bearden, 8 Walker Valley … more

4/16/21

Local Notes 4-16

SPRING SPORTS PROGRAMS Registration is underway for Cleveland Parks and Recreation's Youth Tennis for youngsters in Kindergarten through sixth grade. PICKLEBALL CLINIC: Cleveland P&R will host … more

4/16/21

Bradley netters split with Tribe

Bradley Central split a pair of District 5 tennis matches with McMinn County Thursday.The Bearettes pulled out a 5-4 victory, while the Cherokees downed the Bears 7-2.Bradley will return to the … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 4/16/21

Bradley netters sweep Ooltewah

The Bradley Central tennis teams earned a short sweep of Ooltewah Wednesday as Mother Nature interrupted the match.Ironically the rain-out makeup match was stopped by yesterday's showers, but both … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 4/15/21

LADY FLAMES' Kaleigh Bernard recorded 14 saves in Sunday's 13-12 win over UAH.

Lee's Blanton, Benard win GSC honors

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Coming off a historic 13-12 win over UAH the Lee lacrosse team earned a pair of Gulf South Conference weekly honors. Attacker Dariana Blanton was named the league's Player of … more

LEE ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS | 4/15/21

CLEVELAND HIGH senior Haydon Sells fired a two-hitter and struck out 12 in a 2-1 victory Monday evening in Ooltewah.

Raiders sweep in to tie for second place

Cleveland High's baseball Blue Raiders swept past Ooltewah and into a tie for second place in the District 5-AAA standings earlier this week.Coach Preston Scoggin's "Blue Crew" nipped the Owls 2-1 … more

By JOE CANNON | 4/14/21