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CLEVELAND HIGH senior Grace Longley (24) and Bradley Central's Susan Ashbie (20) battle for the ball while teammates close in during Thursday evening's District 5-AAA battle, at Bear Stadium. Longley later scored the match's only goal.

For the second time this week, Cleveland High's soccer Lady Raiders knocked off a county rival, putting them in position to claim the No. 2 seed for the upcoming District 5-AAA Tournament.After … more

By ADAM BELFORD | 9/24/21

WALKER VALLEY senior goal keeper Isabella Blair deflects a Rhea County shot to prevent a goal, while teammate Nanhi Medrano (22) closes in during Thursday evening's 2-1 victory over the Lady Eagles, at Lee University's Ray Conn Sports Complex.

Lady 'Stangs rebound against Rhea

Getting just what they needed, Walker Valley's soccer team picked up a key District 5-AAA victory Thursday evening, hosting Rhea County at Lee University's new Ray Conn Sports Complex."That's huge … more

By JOE CANNON | 9/24/21

CLEVELAND HITTER Addison Hurst (24) sends a shot over the net against Ooltewah in the first set of a District 5-3A match Thursday, inside raider Arena.

Cleveland sweeps Owls

As the volleyball schedule draws to a close, the Lady Raiders tightened their grip on the District 5-3A top spot with a 3-0 Senior Night sweep of Ooltewah, inside Raider Arena Thursday.The Lady … more

By RICHARD ROBERTS | 9/24/21

Pickin' Panel 9-24

9/24/21

Prep Football 9-24

High School Football Region 2-6A Team Region Overall Bradley Central 2-0 5-0 Maryville 2-0 5-0 Cleveland 1-1 4-1 Bearden 1-1 2-3 Farragut 0-2 1-4 Hardin Valley 0-2 … more

9/24/21

Local Notes 9-24

GOLF LIZ HANNAH JACKSON MEMORIAL GOLF EVENT The Liz Hannah Jackson Scholarship Fund will hold a special fund-raising event at the Falcon Pointe Golf Club, on Dalton Pike, on Friday, Oct. 8. … more

9/24/21

On Tap 9-24

Friday, Sept. 24 FOOTBALL Walker Valley at Cleveland, 7:30 Cumberland County at Polk County, 7:30 Bradley Central has a bye SOCCER Lee (W) at Mississippi College, 2 Lee (M) at … more

9/24/21

LEE FLAMES' Gui Busato was named GSC Freshman of the Week.

Lee's Busato named Freshman of the Week

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Lee's Gui Busato was named the men's soccer Gulf South Conference Freshman of the Week. Busato, a forward from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, scored the first … more

LEE ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS | 9/23/21

Lady Cougars get win over Bryan

The Cleveland State Lady Cougars travelled to Bryan College Wednesday and brought home a much needed win. The Lady Cougars earned the four set win by scores of 25-18, 25-23, and … more

CSCC SPORTS INFORMATION | 9/23/21

BRADLEY CENTRAL junior Elise Brew handed out 18 assists during Tuesday evening's District 5-AAA sweep of Rhea County, in Evensville.

Bearettes sweep Lady Eagles

EVENSVILLE — Bradley Central's 17th-ranked Bearette volleball squad went across the river Tuesday evening and swept a strong Rhea County squad for another key District 5-AAA victory.Improving to … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 9/22/21

BRADLEY CENTRAL's Ariana Still, front, and the Bearettes took to the new Bear Stadium turf for the first time Tuesday evening, facing Ooltewah in a District 5-AAA match.

Owls shut out soccer Bearettes

The Bradley Central girls’ soccer team fell to Ooltewah, 4-0, in their outing on the new turf at Bear Stadium's Jimmie Lovell Field.Ooltewah (4-6-1, 1-5 District 5-AAA) controlled the game from … more

By ADAM BELFORD | 9/22/21

CLEVELAND'S Jordan Whitcraft (21) sends a shot over the net as Walker Valley's Grace Martin (44) goes for the block in the first set of a district volleyball match Tuesday evening, at "The Stable."

Lady Raiders sweep at 'The Stable'

The Lady Raiders stayed unbeaten in District 5-3A volleyball Tuesday inside “The Stable” at Walker Valley, with a straight set win over the Lady Mustangs.Set scores were 25-9, 25-13 and … more

By RICHARD ROBERTS | 9/22/21

CLEVELAND FRESHMAN goalkeeper Reagan McKinley, center, snatches the ball away from a scoring attempt by Walker Valley junior Brianna Romero (10), with senior teammate Sydney Ellis (11) closing in during Tuesday evening's District 5-AAA battle at "The Benny." McKinley had 13 saves in the stunning 2-0 Lady Raider shutout victory.

Soccer Lady Raiders stun WV

It was a bad full moon rising over "The Benny" Tuesday evening for heavily-favored Walker Valley, as the Cleveland soccer girls stunned the Herd for a key District 5-AAA shutout.With the Lady … more

By JOE CANNON | 9/22/21

CLEVELAND QUARTERBACK Drew Lambert (16) runs against Farragut in the Blue Raiders' win over the Admirals. Lambert and the Blue Raiders host the Walker Valley Mustangs Friday, at Benny Monroe Stadium.

Mustangs, Raiders set for 'Battle at The Benny'

The inter-county rivalry theme continues this week as the Walker Valley Mustangs look to make it four wins in a row when they travel to Benny Monroe Stadium Friday to take on the Cleveland Blue … more

By RICHARD ROBERTS | 9/22/21

BRADLEY CENTRAL seniors Ashlan Crittenden (23) and Calli Elrod (12) both go for the dig as teammates Trinity Reagan (19) and Abigail Leonard look on during Monday evening's sweep of Red Bank, at "The Jim."

Bearettes close Lions' mouths

After the varsity took the weekend off, Bradley Central hit "The Jim" court Monday evening, notching another easy sweep, this time of visiting Red Bank for their 24th win of the season.While the … more

By JOE CANNON | 9/22/21

CAPTURING THEIR sixth straight District 5-AAA title, the Cleveland Lady Raiders had little trouble in Monday's event at Chatata Valley Golf Club. Team members are, from left, Madison Martin, Hannah Nall, Darbi Shay, and head coach Lamar Mills.

Lady Raiders, 'Stangs win 5-AAA crowns

After providing mostly beautiful golfing weather during the regular season, Mother Nature threw the District 5-AAA a curve as Monday's tournament was played in a constant rain, at the Chatata Valley … more

By JOE CANNON | 9/22/21

Prep Football 9-22

2021 PREP FOOTBALL STATS RUSHING Player Runs Ave. TDs Yds Jackson Wilson (BC) 114 8.5 9 972 Tetoe Boyd (C) 88 7.0 5 620 Spencer Jackson (WV) 38 5.6 1 213 Simon Mullis (BC) 27 6.7 … more

9/22/21

BLUE RAIDERS' RUNNING BACK Tetoe Boyd (44) battles for yardage against the Farragut defense. Boyd set a Blue Raiders single game rushing record with 332 yards in Friday's win over the Admirals.

Boyd sets Raiders rushing record

Friday night was a big night in more ways than one for Cleveland football. Not only did the Blue Raiders get their first-ever win over Farragut, senior running back Teto Boyd bested the single game … more

By RICHARD ROBERTS | 9/22/21

On Tap 9-22

Wednesday, Sept. 22 VOLLEYBALL Maryville at Cleveland, 1:30 (JV, 3) Cleveland State at Bryan, 6:30 Thursday, Sept. 23 CROSS COUNTRY Bradley Central at Wildwood Run No. 3, Edwards … more

9/22/21

Lady Cougars fall short against Walters State

After a long week of no play. The Cleveland State Lady Cougars took to the court against Walters State in just their second home and conference match of the season. The Lady Cougars came … more

CSCC SPORTS INFORMATION | 9/22/21