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Local Notes 4-30-22

BASEBALL UMPIRES NEEDED The Bradley County Parks and Recreation Department is in serious need of umpires for its local Rec leagues. If interested, contact the Parks and Rec office at (423) … more

4/29/22

BASEBALLUMPIRES NEEDEDThe Bradley County Parks and Recreation Department is in serious need of umpires for its local Rec leagues. If interested, contact the Parks and Rec office at (423) … more

4/29/22

BRADLEY CENTRAL'S Macy Chastain (5) beats the throw to Cleveland catcher Keaton Wheeler to score the first run in Wednesday's 8-7 Bearette victory, at Bob McKenzie Field.

Bearettes hold off Lady Raiders

A pair of gutsy calls by the Bradley Central coaching staff in the game's final at bat paid off as the Bearettes were able to hold on Wednesday for their first victory over arch-rival Cleveland in … more

By JOE CANNON | 4/29/22

Bradley splits tennis matches

Bradley Central's tennis teams recently split a pair of matches with East Hamilton.The Bearettes cruised toa 7-2 victory, while the Hurricanes blew to an 8-1 win.Bradley hosted Ooltewah on its new … more

From Staff Reports | 4/29/22

ATLANTA BRAVES' Ronald Acuna Jr., left, jokes with teammates Guillermo Heredia, Ozzie Albies and Orlando Arcia, from left, after hitting a single during the seventh inning of the team's baseball game against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Atlanta. Acuna was playing for the first time since a season-ending knee injury last year.

He's back! Acuña returns to Braves

ATLANTA (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. was playing the “Call of Duty" video game when he got an unexpected FaceTime call at 1 a.m.Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos wanted to know if … more

By PAUL NEWBERRY | 4/29/22

MUSTANGS' STARTING PITCHER Ryan Lay is congratulated by head coach Wes Anderson as he rounds third after hitting a two run homer in the bottom of the first inning against East Hamilton Wednesday, at Walker Valley.

Mustangs cruise to Senior Night win over 'Canes

Walker Valley used the “pitcher by committee” method against visiting East Hamilton Wednesday, as six Mustangs combined to help secure an 11-6 Senior Night win over the Hurricanes.Seniors Ryan … more

By RICHARD ROBERTS | 4/29/22

NEW TENNESSEE WESLEYAN signee Aiden McClary had a big night at the plate to lead Bradley Central past Soddy-Daisy 17-6 Thursday evening in the final regular season home game at the McKenzie Baseball Complex.

Bear seniors lead win over Trojans

Senior Night was a highlight for the half dozen Bradley Central 12th graders, playing in possibly their final home game at the McKenzie Baseball Complex Thursday evening.New Tennessee Wesleyan signee … more

By JOE CANNON | 4/29/22

BRADLEY CENTRAL junior Hannah Jones (42) extended the Bearette streak of TWSA All-State honors to seven straight years the group announced Friday.

Jones continues Bearette all-state run

Bradley Central hoop standout Hannah Jones made it seven straight years a Bearette hoopster has earned all-state honors from the Tennessee Sports Writers Association.The TWSA announced its basketball … more

By JOE CANNON | 4/29/22

LADY MUSTANGS FIRST BASEMAN Sierra Brown swings at a pitch by Howard pitcher Kayla Hunt in the bottom of the third inning Thursday, at Larry Haney Field.

Lady Mustangs close strong against Howard

Walker Valley's Addy Girard pitched three no-hit innings and the Lady Mustangs pounded out 15 hits to close out the District 5-4A softball schedule with a 16-1 Senior Night win over Howard Thursday … more

By RICHARD ROBERTS | 4/29/22

District 5 baseball event set

While there are still a few regular season baseball games on the slate, the District 5-4A race is complete and this week's tournament slate set.The seven teams will gather in Athens, starting … more

By JOE CANNON | 4/29/22

THE 18TH ANNUAL Cleveland Invitational tees off Saturday morning at Cleveland Country Club.

CCC set to host 18th annual Invitational

A full field of golfers will be looking to have their name etched on the Championship Trophy as the winner of the 18th Annual Cleveland Invitational.Beginning at 8 a.m., Saturday, 108 contenders will … more

By RICHARD ROBERTS | 4/29/22

BRADLEY CENTRAL three-sport standout Aiden McClary has accepted an offer to play baseball for NAIA powerhouse Tennessee Wesleyan. Joining in the celebration earlier this week were, seated from left, sisters Addi and Bella McClary, mom Whitney McClary, McClary, and dad Adam McClary; standing, BCHS basketball coach Zach Carpenter, baseball coaches Travis Adams, Matt Day and Tenner Thompson, plus football coach Damon Floyd.

McClary picks TWU baseball

A three-sport standout, Bradley Central's Aiden McClary has the ability to excel in any of those sports on the collegiate level and has put himself in position to compete for a national title."I … more

By JOE CANNON | 4/29/22

Bearettes hold off Lady Raider rally

A pair of gutsy calls by the Bradley Central coaching staff in the game's final at bat paid off as the Bearettes were able to hold on for their first victory over archrival Cleveland in four … more

By JOE CANNON | 4/28/22

CSCC golf heading to national tournament

It was a big day for Cleveland State golf Tuesday as the Cougars broke a third-place tie with Roane State in the 2022 NJCAA Southeast District Tournament to qualify for the 2022 national tournament, … more

CSCC SPORTS INFORMATION | 4/28/22

On Tap 4-28-22

Thursday, April 28 BASEBALL Soddy-Daisy at Bradley Central, 7 SOCCER Bradley Central at Chattanooga Central, 5 East Hamilton at Cleveland, 7 Walker Valley at East Ridge, … more

4/27/22

EAST TENNESSEE STATE signee Cooper Casteel not only fired a one-hit shutout, striking out 10, Monday evening, but also blasted his first high school home run, a grand slam that helped Bradley Central to a 12-0 District 5-4A victory over Ooltewah, at the McKenzie Baseball Complex.

Bears split with Owls

Starting his final regular season game on the mound at the McKenzie Baseball Complex, Bradley Central ace Cooper Casteel not only dominated opposing batters, but provided some big power at the plate … more

By JOE CANNON | 4/27/22

CLEVELAND CENTER FIELDER Mycah Jordan, left, and right fielder Will Scannapiego (6) converge on a fly ball in the top of the second inning against Rhea County Tuesday, at Bill Talley Stadium. Jordan made the catch for the out.

Blue Raiders close strong against Eagles

Cleveland's Tommy Rollins produced a stellar performance off the mound and the Blue Raiders avenged a 4-1 Monday loss to Rhea County in a big way Tuesday, at Bill Talley Stadium.Rollins gave up just … more

By RICHARD ROBERTS | 4/27/22

LADY MUSTANGS THIRD BASEMAN Alyssa Davenport throws to first for an out in the second inning against Silverdale Monday, at Larry Haney Field.

Stinson homers lead Seahawks over Lady Mustangs

As softball season moves swiftly toward tournament time, the Walker Valley girls stepped out of district Monday to do battle with Silverdale Baptist Academy.The Lady Seahawks (22-7) took an early 3-0 … more

By RICHARD ROBERTS | 4/27/22

Hard to adjust to new coach

Dear Athletic Support: My daughter’s basketball coach left for a new job a couple of months back. Our new coach just got here last week. I have nothing against this woman. My daughter … more

ELI CRANOR | 4/27/22

Check Into Cash Player of the Week 4-28-22

Congratulations to Cleveland High softball standout Kaylee “KK” Bayne for being selected as the Check Into Cash Player of the Week. The junior shortstop hit .571, including a trio of … more

4/27/22