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BRADLEY CENTRAL sophomore Mason Goree (5) blocks a Rhea County field goal attempt, that senior teammate Finn Mertens scooped up and returned 95 yards for a TD during Friday evening's 30-10 Bear victory, in Evensville.

‘Black Hole Defense’ lifts Bears past Rhea

EVENSVILLE — After opening Friday’s non-region matchup at Rhea County with three punts and a seven-point deficit, 13th-ranked Bradley Central's "Black Hole Defense" broke the game open with three … more

By ERNIE HARRIS | 10/22/22

CLEVELAND SOPHOMORE Isaiah Davis (23) picks up a block from senior teammate Rodney Broadnax (2) as he scampers for a 64-yard gain in the second quarter of Friday's 24-10 victory over sixth-ranked (3A) Giles County, at Benny Monroe Stadium. Davis later scored on a 70-yard fourth quarter dash.

Raiders knock off state-ranked Bobcats

For the third time this season Cleveland football squad knocked off a state-ranked team, this time repaying Giles County for a loss last season in Pulaski.While the Blue Raiders handed then … more

By JOE CANNON | 10/22/22

THE CELEBRATION begins for Cleveland volleyball immediately following the final point in the third set of Friday's Division I Class AAA state championship match at Siegel High School. The Lady Raiders defeated Collierville for the second time in as many days to win the program's first state title.

UPDATED: Champs! VB Lady Raiders sweep to first state title

MURFREESBORO – The 2022 Cleveland volleyball team etched its name into the Blue Raider athletic history books on the floor of the Siegel High School Gymnasium Friday evening. Competing for a … more

By MATT TYSON | 10/21/22

CLEVELAND HIGH defenders Cam Lockerby (9), Mycah Jordan (1) and Braeden Duggan (33) wrap up a Giles County ball carrier during Friday night's Blue Raider 24-10 victory, at Benny Monroe Stadium.

Bears, Raiders bounce back

After Bradley County football went 0-for-3 last week, two of local high school teams rebounded with good victories this Friday.Bradley Central and Cleveland came out on top, while Walker Valley fell … more

10/21/22

Scoreboard 10-21

Friday, Oct. 21FOOTBALLBradley Central at Rhea County, 7Giles County at Cleveland, 7Upperman at Walker Valley, 7Lookout Valley at Polk County, 7:30SOCCERWest Alabama at Lee, 5VOLLEYBALLMississippi … more

10/21/22

LEE UNIVERSITY'S Kamryn Halpin had 15 digs in a 3-1 GSC loss to Mississippi College Friday evening, at Walker Arena.

VB Lady Flames fall to MC

The Lee University volleyball team fell to Mississippi College three sets to one on Friday evening. In a match of runs, MC had two strong runs to end the second and fourth sets (25-21 and 25-22). The … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 10/21/22

No. 3 Vols ready for UT-Martin

KNOXVILLE — Set for a Homecoming bout against UT Martin this weekend, the third-ranked and undefeated Tennessee Volunteers began walkthrough practice Thursday morning inside the Anderson Training … more

By UT SPORTS INFORMATION | 10/21/22

LEE UNIVERSITY'S PJay Smith (13) and Mahki McGuire (4) are ready to lead the Flames, who were picked to finish second in the Gulf South conference race, into the new hoop season.

Hoop Flames picked second in GSC poll

Coach Bubba Smith and his Lee University Flames are picked in second place behind Alabama Huntsville in the Gulf South Conference men's basketball coaches' preseason poll which was released on … more

LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 10/21/22

TENNESSEE TITANS head coach Mike Vrabel, left, and QB Ryan Tannehill are looking to sweep Indianapolis once again as they meet Sunday in Nashville.

Titans can sweep Colts, again

NASHVILLE (AP) — The Tennessee Titans know too well how much the Indianapolis Colts, especially owner Jim Irsay, want to flip the script in this AFC South rivalry.The Titans have won four straight … more

10/21/22

CLEVELAND FRESHMAN Gunny Brock (18) goes up to return the ball against Collierville in the TSSAA Division I Class AAA State Tournament semifinals at Rockvale High School Thursday afternoon. The Lady Raiders won 3-0 to secure the program's first State Championship match berth, at Siegel High School Friday afternoon.

Update: Lady Raiders earn first state shot

MURFREESBORO — Raising its shutout mark to 37 on this season, second-ranked Cleveland breezed to its first TSSAA Division I Class AAA State Volleyball Championship match.Having not lost a set in … more

By MATT TYSON | 10/21/22

WV rollers sweep week's matches

Walker Valley's bowling squads swept all three of their matches with ease this week.The Mustangs downed Soddy-Daisy 19-4 and Chattanooga Central 15-8, while the Lady Mustangs blanked the Lady … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 10/21/22

FANS CHEER behind the dugout during the ninth inning in Game 4 of the National League Division Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves, Saturday, Oct. 15, in Philadelphia.

As MLB playoffs expand, regular-season success matters less

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball views expanded playoffs as the more the merrier. Not for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals.The National League’s … more

10/21/22

Lady Raiders earn state title shot

MURFREESBORO — Cleveland volleyball wasted no time securing a chance to play for its first TSSAA State Championship Thursday afternoon.Back at Rockvale High School to take on Collierville (36-9) in … more

By MATT TYSON | 10/20/22

THE WALKER VALLEY girls are the North Georgia Cross County League runner-up trophy, winning six of the eight meets.

Lady Mustangs second in NGXC League

Both the Walker Valley girls and boys cross country team competed at the Fastbreak Invitational Meet earlier this week, in Ringgold, Georgia. The Lady Mustangs finished second out of 29 total … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 10/20/22

CLEVELAND VOLLEYBALL'S Kinslee McGowan (17) keeps the ball in play during the third set of Wednesday's TSSAA Division I Class AAA State Volleyball Tournament quarterfinal match at Rockvale High School. The Lady Raiders secured their spot in the state tournament semifinals with a 3-0 match win.

Lady Raiders notch another shutout

MURFREESBORO – For the second day in a row, No. 2-ranked Cleveland did not surrender a set at the TSSAA Division I Class AAA State Volleyball tournament. The victory guarantees the Lady Raiders no … more

By MATT TYSON | 10/19/22

Rat Branch Boat Ramp to close for maintenance

Rat Branch Boat Ramp, located in Hampton in the Watauga Lake area, will be closing today, Tuesday, Oct. 18, for maintenance.The boat ramp will be pulled out of the water for approximately one week … more

From U.S. FOREST SERVICE | 10/19/22

Scoreboard 10-19

Wednesday, Oct. 19BOWLINGBradley Central at East Ridge (Brainerd Spare Time), 3:30 VOLLEYBALLTSSAA State ChampionshipsRockvale HSMurfreesboroCleveland vs. Hillsboro, 10:30Brentwood winner … more

10/19/22

SECOND-RANKED Lee University men's golf team capped the fall season by claiming the Copperhead Championship this week in Innisbrook, Fla.

Golf Flames cap season with win

INNISBROOK, Fla. — The No. 2 ranked Lee University men's golf team ended the 2022 Fall Season in style with two-stroke victory over host West Florida at the Copperhead Championship at the … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 10/19/22

CLEVELAND QB Drew Lambert and RB Isaiah Davis (23) will will once again lead the Blue Raiders into home actions this Friday as sixth-ranked (3A) Giles County comes calling.

Raiders looking to bounce back

Cleveland hopes for return to form against GilesAfter back-to-back Region 2-6A matchups against state-ranked teams, Cleveland football will get a break from league play, but not a top opponent.The … more

By MATT TYSON | 10/19/22

WALKER VALLEY senior Brady Montgomery (32) has 35.5 tackles and a pair of take aways, including this interception this season and will lead the Herd against Upperman Friday, at "The MAC."

Mustangs face another tough test

It's not been an easy road for the Walker Valley Mustangs this pigskin season. The team has been competitive in just about every game they have played, but have not had the success they would like to … more

By RICHARD ROBERTS | 10/19/22