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FORMER BRADLEY CENTRAL and University of Kentucky standout Rhyne Howard keeps adding to her impressive hardware collection and is expected to be one of the top two picks in Monday's WNBA Draft.

Howard adds another award; prepares for WNBA draft

LEXINGTON, Ky. – University of Kentucky women's basketball senior guard Rhyne Howard has added two more impressive honors to her lengthy list of accomplishments this season as she has been named … more

By UK Sports | 4/8/22

LADY FLAMES' GOLFER Alex Naumovski has helped lead the Lady Flames to a top 10 national ranking this season.

Lee's Naumovski wins 2nd Golfer of the Month award

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — For the second straight month, Lee women's golfer Alex Naumovski has been honored as the top women's player in the Gulf South Conference. Naumovski started the month with a … more

LEE ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS | 4/8/22

Lee's Beauzile promoted to women's soccer associate head coach

Lee women's soccer head coach Chris Hennessey announced Thursday the promotion of Luidgi Beauzile to associate head coach. Beauzile has served as assistant coach for the past seven seasons. … more

LEE ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS | 4/7/22

Cougars baseball loses high-scoring game to Wallace State-Hanceville

The mid-week contest between Cleveland State and Wallace State-Hanceville turned into a high-scoring affair as the Cougars battled back from a seven run deficit in an 11-8 loss WednesdayThe Cougars … more

CSCC SPORTS INFORMATION | 4/7/22

Childress stepping down as TSSAA director

Bernard Childress, Executive Director of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association, has announced his retirement, effective June 30, 2022, after 13 years as the executive officer of the … more

From TSSAA | 4/7/22

FLAMES' GOLFER Beck Burnette had the putter working, finishing second at the Argonaut Invitational at Pensacola Country Club, in Pensacola, Fla.

Flames take 2nd at Argonaut Invitational

PENSACOLA, Florida — In a tournament field that resembled a national championship, the No. 5 Lee men's golf team finished second at the Argonaut Invitational Tuesday at Pensacola Country … more

LEE ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS | 4/7/22

LEE'S SIDNEY LEE went 4 for 8 with two doubles, a triple and a home run in Tuesday's doubleheader at Carson-Newman University, in Jefferson City.

Lady Flames split DH with Eagles

JEFFERSON CITY — The Lee softball team fell just short in game one of Wednesday's doubleheader at No. 21 Carson-Newman, 7-6, before rolling to an 8-0 shutout victory in game two. Nyah Vogel … more

LEE ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS | 4/7/22

CSCC golf finishes 2nd at Shorter Hawk Invitational

The Cleveland State Cougars golf team brought home the second-place trophy after inclement weather forced the cancelation of Tuesday's second round of the Shorter Hawk Invitational.The Cougars earned … more

CSCC SPORTS INFORMATION | 4/7/22

Sports Local Notes 4-7-22

TENNIS KAY MCDANIEL TENNIS CLINICS The 30th annual Kay McDaniel Tennis Clinic will be held at the Lee University tennis courts June 6-10. The clinics are free for girls and boys of all skill … more

4/6/22

On Tap 4-7-22

Thursday, April 7 BASEBALL Bradley Central at McCallie, 7 Cleveland at Chattanooga Central, 7 SOCCER Cleveland at Bradley Central, 7 East Hamilton at Walker Valley, 7 (JV, … more

4/6/22

WALKER VALLEY TRACK STANDOUT Myles Mann has signed a scholarship with Lee University and will join the Flames' track and field team. Seated, from left, Christian Mann, father, Myles Mann; Janna Mann, mother; and Karleigh Mann, sister. Standing, from left, Candice Belt, WVHS principal; Drew Nunnelly, WVHS track coach; and Mike Turner, WVHS athletics director.

Walker Valley's Mann will join Lee track and field team

As a junior at Walker Valley, Myles Mann received some advice from a senior and track teammate that would eventually send him on a path to bigger and better things, including a college scholarship to … more

By RICHARD ROBERTS | 4/6/22

Check Into Cash Player of the Week 4-7-22

Congratulations to Bradley Central baseball standout Cooper Casteel for being selected as the Check Into Cash Player of the Week. The East Tennessee State signee is 4-0 on the mound this young … more

4/6/22

WV trackers win 'half meets'

The Walker Valley track teams are off an running, galloping to victory in their first two "half meets," with a total of seven first place event wins and 24 combined Top 3 finishes.While the first … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 4/6/22

FORMER LOCAL standout Ryan Casteel is opened his 12th season in professional baseball and his third with the World Champion Atlanta Braves organization. For the second straight year he is a member of the Triple-A Gwinnett (Ga.) Stripers that opened the new season in Memphis Tuesday evening.

Casteel excited about 12th pro season

After COVID cost him, as well as other professional players, a full season in 2020, Ryan Casteel continued to make the most of a "dream come true opportunity" playing in the World Champion … more

By JOE CANNON | 4/6/22

FORMER NBA standout Alvin Scott, center, and siblings, from left, Levi, Gloria and Terry, will once again hold a free LETS Camp July 19-22 at Jim Smiddy Arena. Open to ages 8-15, the special event returns after a two-year absence due to COVID.

Scott's LETS Camp returning this summer

After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID pandemic, area youth will once again get to enjoy a very special free event this summer.The Scott family is renewing their Life Education The Sports (LETS) … more

By JOE CANNON | 4/5/22

CPA and Parks & Rec to host local pickleball tournament

The Cleveland Pickleball Association is joining with Cleveland Parks and Recreation to host a CPA members’ only pickleball tournament at Tinsley Park April 9, 10. Women’s and men’s doubles … more

SPECIAL TO THE BANNER | 4/5/22

CSCC golf second after day one at Shorter Hawk Invitational

ROME, Ga. — Cleveland State golf holds second place after day one of the Shorter Hawk Invitational Tournament six shots off the lead. In the field of eight, host Shorter University is in the lead … more

CSCC SPORTS INFORMATION | 4/5/22

Mustangs hang on to close out district win over Owls

MUSTANGS' SECOND BASEMAN Preston Hodges connects on a first pitch solo home run in the top of the first inning against Ooltewah Monday, at Ooltewah High School.WALKER VALLEY CATCHER Nate Curtis … more

By RICHARD ROBERTS | 4/5/22

WALKER VALLEY CORNERBACK Jheraye Finley has signed with Defiance College to continue his academic and athletic career. Seated, from left, Keyontae Finley, brother; Kaleb Finley, brother, Mason Finley, brother; Kayla Finley, mother; Jheraye Finley; and Halaysia Lashea, girlfriend. Standing, from left, Taylor Harvey, Mustangs assistant coach; Brandon Ashley, Mustangs assistant coach, Drew Akins, Mustangs head coach, Michael Robinson, uncle; Candice Belt, WVHS principal; Mike Turner, WVHS athletics director; and Emma Barnes, WVHS academics coordinator.

Mustangs' Finley chooses Defiance

The list of Walker Valley football Mustangs moving to the college level grew yet again Monday when Jheraye Finley signed a scholarship to continue his education and play football for the Defiance … more

By RICHARD ROBERTS | 4/5/22

Evans looking for national success from free-throw line

Charleston Elementary Steam Academy fourth-grader Parker Evans has made it to the Nationals in the Elk’s Hoop Shoot Contest.Parker is competing in the 8- and 9-year old category.Parker began his … more

SPECIAL TO THE BANNER | 4/5/22