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Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) throws a pass during the first half against Georgia Tech Saturday in Athens, Ga.

No. 1 Georgia looks to add SEC title to trophy case vs LSU

ATLANTA (AP) — The No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs have their eyes on the biggest prize of all. Yet there's a gnawing desire to add another Southeastern Conference title to the trophy case. Undefeated … more

By PAUL NEWBERRY | 12/2/22

Nashville Predators center Mikael Granlund (64), center Ryan Johansen (92), center Matt Duchene (95) and others celebrate following the game-tying goal late in the third period against the New Jersey Devils, Thursday in Newark, N.J. The Predators won 4-3 in overtime.

Johansen scores in OT to lift Predators past Devils, 4-3

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Ryan Johansen scored his second goal of the game 33 seconds into overtime and Juuse Saros made 25 saves in the Nashville Predators' 4-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils on … more

By ALLAN KREDA | 12/2/22

THE LEE UNIVERSITY women's rugby team has once again qualified for the Small College National Championship Final Four, this weekend in Houston.

Lee returns to rugby Final 4

The Lee University Women’s Rugby Team will compete in the National Collegiate Rugby Final Four in Houston, Texas, Saturday. After beating East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 36-17 in … more

By LEE OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS | 12/2/22

Lee duo named All-Americans

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — United Soccer Coaches announced the 2022 NCAA Division II Men's and Women's All-Americans this week with Lee University's Eemeli Makela being named to the First Team. … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 12/2/22

Cougar women’s basketball take home win over Georgia Highlands

Down by 10 at the end of the second quarter, Cleveland State came storming back in the second half, outscoring Georgia Highlands by 12 to win 65-63 on Tuesday. Highlands tied the game at 63 on a … more

By CSCC Athletics | 12/2/22

Scoreboard 12-2

Friday, Dec. 2 BASKETBALL Bradley Central at Cleveland, 6 (JV, 3:30) Walker Valley at McMinn County, 6 (JV, 3:30) Lee at Alabama-Huntsville, 6:30 Polk County at Marion County, 7 (BJV, 5:30) TRACK Lee … more

12/2/22

BRADLEY CENTRAL sophomore Jacob Gentry, top, gets referee Travis Wright to slap the mat in the second period of his 145-pound match with Hixson's William Sisk during Thursday evening's 72-12 Bear victory, at "The Jim."

No. 2 Bears "stick" Hixson

Bouncing back from a tight one-point battle with five-time defending state champion Cleveland in the Vandergriff Duals championship match, No. 2-ranked Bradley Central got nine pins on its way to a … more

By JOE CANNON, Sports Editor | 12/1/22

Tennessee guard Santiago Vescovi (25) passes the ball off as he's defended by McNeese State forward Roberts Berze (10) and guard Rhyjon Blackwell (3) during the first half Wednesday in Knoxville.

No. 13 Tennessee shuts down McNeese 76-40

KNOXVILLE (AP) — Santiago Vescovi scored 16 points to lead No. 13 Tennessee to a 76-40 victory over McNeese on Wednesday night. The Volunteers (6-1) won their fifth straight game and their first … more

By AL LESAR | 12/1/22

Scoreboard 12-1

Thursday, Dec. 1 BASKETBALL Cleveland State (W) at Bryan, 5:30 BOWLING Cleveland at Soddy-Daisy (Hixson Spare Time), 3:45 WRESTLING Notre Dame at Walker Valley (B), 5 Hixson at Bradley Central (B), 7 … more

12/1/22

WV bowling strikes Chattanooga Central

CHATTANOOGA - The Walker Valley bowling team came out on top in a road sweep Wednesday. Taking on Chattanooga Central, both the boys’ and girls’ teams returned home as winners, with the … more

By STAFF REPORTS | 12/1/22

LEE UNIVERSITY senior defender Kate Dirkse was named to the Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2 CCA) All-American Third Team Wednesday afternoon.

Lady Flame named to All-American team

GREENVILLE, S.C. — The Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2 CCA) unveiled its Player of the Year and its All-American teams on Wednesday afternoon with Lee University's Kate … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 12/1/22

Check Into Cash Player of the Week 12-1-22

Congratulations to Bradley Central’s Kimora Fields on being named the Check Into Cash Player of the Week. The freshman helped lead the host Bearettes to wins at the Erie Insurance Girls … more

11/30/22

WV boys’ bowling rolls past McCallie

The Walker Valley boys’ bowling team was back in action earlier this week, hosting McCallie Tuesday. Despite losing the American 19-Pin competition 1,038-976, the Mustangs scraped by the Blue … more

By STAFF REPORTS | 11/30/22

Polk boys take down Chargers

ENGLEWOOD — Polk County boys' basketball bounced back from Monday's 70-65 home loss to Sweetwater with a 52-47 road win over McMinn Central Tuesday evening. The win followed a 79-39 loss to the … more

By STAFF REPORTS | 11/30/22

Scoreboard 11-30

Wednesday, Nov. 30 BOWLING Bradley Central at Ooltewah (Brainerd Spare Time), 3:30 Walker Valley at Chattanooga Central, 4:15 Thursday, Dec. 1 BASKETBALL Cleveland … more

11/30/22

CLEVELAND HIGH senior DJ Adams showed his value on offense, defense and special teams to lay claim to the All-County Athlete of the Year award.

Banner names All-County FB Team

With the local high school gridiron season behind us, it's time to take a few minutes to be thankful and honor the best performers in our area with the Banner's annual All-County Team awards. The … more

By JOE CANNON | 11/30/22

LEE UNIVERSITY head coach Bubba Smith, center, instructs his team during a timeout in Monday's 73-57 victory over Montevallo (Ala.), in Walker Arena. The win was Smith's 100th since taking over the Flame program.

Smith wins 100th as Lee sweeps

The Lee University hoop squads swept Montevallo (Ala.) in a Gulf South Conference twinbill Monday evening with Flame head coach Bubba Smith notching his 100th victory since taking over the program. … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATION | 11/29/22

BRADLEY CENTRAL junior Caiden Botts (0) got his first start since transferring from Silverdale, putting up 11 points in Tuesday's 51-40 Bear victory over McCallie, in "The Jim."

Bears calm Tornado; face Raiders Friday

Despite the thunder, lightning and heavy rain crashing outside, the Bradley Central Bears survived a Blue Tornado inside "The Jim," Tuesday evening.Overcoming a poor shooting opening half, the Bears … more

By JOE CANNON | 11/29/22

WALKER VALLEY girls' basketball's Ashlyn Pierce (1) weaves around a Boyd Buchanan defender in the second quarter of Monday's game. Pierce and the Lady Mustangs cut the Lady Buccaneer lead to as little as one point in the fourth quarter, but were unable to take control in a 52-38 loss.

WV swept by Boyd Buchanan

CHATTANOOGA – The return to play for both Walker Valley basketball teams following Thanksgiving weekend resulted in a pair of losses Monday night. Travelling to Boyd Buchanan for a boys’ … more

By MATT TYSON | 11/29/22

CLEVLEAND TEAMMATES Lauren Hurst (13) and Jaydin Lee (11) double-team a Howard player during Monday evening's District 5-4A opener, at Raider Arena.

Lady Raiders open district with blowout

Even with more than a week between games, Cleveland High's girls hoop squad easily moved to 5-0 on the season with a District 5-4A opening blowout of Howard Monday evening, in Raider Arena. "That's … more

By JOE CANNON | 11/28/22