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WALKER VALLEY junior Felix Castellanos gets by the tag attempt of the McMinn County catcher, causing the umpire to get some air as he emphatically call him safe on the very close play during Saturday's District 5-4A semifinal series, at Bill Talley Stadium.

Walker Valley coaches, players and fans have seen this show before — 12 months ago.Like in 2022, the Mustangs beat state-ranked McMinn County in the opening game of their best-of-3 District 5-4A … more

By JOE CANNON | 5/8/23

BRADLEY CENTRAL celebrates after completing a sweep of archrival Cleveland in the District 5-4A semifinal series Saturday, at Bill Tally Stadium. The Bears advance to their sixth district championship game in the last seven seasons Tuesday evening against either Walker Valley or McMinn County.

Bears sweep Raiders for title shot

After exploding for 34 runs in 10 innings during their first two District 5-4A Tournament victories, host Cleveland was held to just three scores in 14 at bats against their oldest foe that brought … more

By JOE CANNON | 5/7/23

CLEVELAND HUNIOR hurler Ashley Allen throws to second baseman Landri Nelson, who was covering first, for the out on a bunt sacrifice by Rhea County during the District 5-4A winner's bracket final Saturday, at Bob McKenzie Field.

Lady Raiders, Feisty Fillies face elimination game

While the three Bradley County softball programs came into the District 5-4A Tournament as the top seeds, it's been fourth-seed Rhea County that has dominated with back-to-back upsets of state-ranked … more

By RICHARD ROBERTS | 5/7/23

Mustang, Bear netters advance to semis

CHATTANOOGA — Walker Valley and Bradley Central had strong showings on the opening day of the District 5-AA tennis tournament, at the Champions Club on Friday. Through two rounds of … more

Special to the Banner | 5/7/23

LEE UNIVERSITY claimed it first Gulf South Conference Men's Outdoor Track & Field championship in seven years this weekend, at the Ray Conn Sports Complex.

Track Flames claim GSC Outdoor crown

The Lee University men's track & field team led from start to finish in recording the program's third title at the 2023 Gulf South Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships this weekend … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 5/7/23

LEE UNIVERSITY captured is sixth straight Gulf South Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championship, this weekend at the Ray Conn Sports Complex.

Track Lady Flames takes 6th straight GSC title

The Lee University women's track & field team led from start to finish in recording the program's sixth-consecutive title at the 2023 Gulf South Conference Outdoor Track & Field … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 5/7/23

FORMER BRADLEY CENTRAL standout Riley Black (44) stroked four hits, including a home run as Lee University downed rival Shorter (Ga.) 11-6 Saturday to advance to the winner's bracket finals at the Gulf South Conference Championships this afternoon, in Oxford, Ala..

Flames advance to GSC finals

OXFORD, Ala. — On a warm Saturday afternoon at Choccolocco Park the surging Lee University collected 16 hits and advanced to the finals of the Gulf South Conference Baseball Championship.After … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 5/7/23

LEE UNIVERSITY sophomore Jack Nedrow didn't let a few rain drops deter him as he shutdown 13th-ranked Montevallo (Ala.) in a 10-2 upset of the second-seeded Falcons in the opening round of the Gulf South Conference Championship, in Oxford, Ala. Friday.

Flames torch 13th-ranked Montevallo

OXFORD, Ala. — The Lee University baseball team rode timely hitting and solid pitching by Jack Nedrow to an upset of 13th-ranked University of Montevallo (Ala.) in the opening round of the Gulf … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMINUCATIONS | 5/6/23

CLEVELAND JUNIOR Ashley Allen (25) smacked a pair of home run to help herself to a complete-game pitching victory, leading the sixth-ranked Lady Raiders past archrival Bradley Central in the second round of the District 5-4A Tournament Friday night, at Bob M cKenzie Field.

Feisty Fillies fall; Lady Raiders roll

As the old saying goes — “Come tournament time you can throw the records out the window.” And that's how it went for Rhea County Friday as the No. 4-seeded Lady Eagles got revenge for a … more

By RICHARD ROBERTS | 5/6/23

'Yui' has made big impression on Lee golf

Gulf South Conference Golfer of the Year Supuschaya Srichantamit, called "Yui" by Lee coaches, teammates, and friends, traveled almost 9,000 miles (18 hours) from Khon Kaen, Thailand to Cleveland to … more

By GEORGE STARR | 5/5/23

LEE UNIVERSITY'S Dustin DeMersseman has helped the NCAA DII defending national champion and fourth-ranked Flames earn a spot in the South Region Tournament, being held this week in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

No. 4 Flames ready for golf regional

The fourth-ranked Lee University men’s golf team will begin defense of its 2022 NCAA DII National Golf Championship when it travels to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for regional competition on the … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 5/5/23

BRADLEY CENTRAL freshman Tori Cagle (21) celebrates with Bearette head coach Hallie Geren after hitting her first varsity home run during Thursday's opening game of the District 5-4A Tournament, at Bob Mc Kenzie Field.

Bearettes maul Lady Owls; face archrivals again

It's survive and advance time in District 5-4A softball.Bradley Central advanced in a big way in Thursday's opening round as the Bearettes relegated Ooltewah to the loser's bracket with an 18-3 … more

By RICHARD ROBERTS | 5/5/23

CLEVELAND HIGH sophomore Allison Farnsworth, right, celebrates after smacking her first home run in just her second varsity game this season during Thursday's District 5-4 action, at Brenda Lawson Field.

Lady Raiders bomb Howard twice

Playing a rare regular and postseason doubleheader was no problem for No. 6-ranked Cleveland Thursday evening, at Brenda Lawson Field.Having to play Howard back-to-back to wrap up the regular season, … more

By JOE CANNON | 5/5/23

CLEVELAND HIGH senior Reed Smith, right, looks to dive under Ooltewah's catcher, but the ball, far left corner, had gotten away, allowing that run, plus another to score during the Blue Raiders' 9-0 victory in the District 5-4A Tournament Thursday, at Bill Tally Stadium.

Blue Raiders survive and thrive; face Bears next

The host Cleveland High baseball team has come out like a team that is playing with a purpose in the first two nights of the District 5-4A Tournament.Determined to extend their season, the … more

By JOE CANNON | 5/5/23

Bradley netters split with Rhea

Bradley Central split a pair of matches with visiting Rhea County during Senior Night activities Tuesday, at the new BCHS Tennis Center.The Bears claimed a 7-2 victory, while the Lady Eagles took the … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 5/4/23

LEE UNIVERSITY freshman Mlachi Cloud, left, and former Bradley Central standout sophomore Riley Black were named to the All-Gulf South Conference Team this week.

Cloud, Black earn All-GSC honors

BIRMINGHAM — A pair of Lee University baseball players were named to All-Gulf South Conference Teams, as announced by the league on Thursday afternoon.As the Flames were getting ready to play in … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 5/4/23

Scoreboard 5-4

Thursday, May 4BASEBALLDistrict 5-4A Tournamentat Bill Talley StadiumOoltewah vs. Cleveland winner, 7SOCCERBradley Central at Sequoyah, 6SOFTBALLDistrict 5-4 Tournamentat home of higher seedsNo. 6 … more

5/4/23

BRADLEY CENTRAL grappler Ethan Lipsey, second from left, is joined by his parents Edwin, far left, and Dawn, far right, plus older brother Easton, while signing his National Letter of Intent to wrestle for the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Wednesday, at the BHCS library

Another Bear state champ signs DI

A second Bradley central sate champion wrestler will be wearing the singlet of a NCAA Division I program next season, which could lead to an interesting matchup along the way.Senior Ethan Lipsey … more

By JOE CANNON | 5/4/23

WALKER VALLEY sophomore Ryann Presswood fired five inning of shutout ball, plus laced a two-run double to lead The Feisty Fillies to a 7-0 win at McMinn County Wednesday, to wrap up the regular season.

Feisty Fillies shutout Tribe in regular season finale

ATHENS — Moving up a spot in the Tennessee State Softball rankings by Maxpreps, Walker Valley closed out its regular season with a shutout victory over McMinn County Wednesday, on the … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 5/4/23

Check Into Cash Player of the Week 5-4-23

Congratulations to Bradley Central softball standout Macy Chastain on being selected as the Check Into Cash Player of the Week. The Tennessee Wesleyan signee is hitting .597 on the season, with a … more

5/3/23