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BRADLEY CENTRAL honored their volleyball seniors Monday evening before sweeping Red Bank, at "The Jim." Seniors honored were, from left, Abigail Leonard, Courtney Carroll, Karson Morrison, "Mama Bear" Christie McElhaney, Ava Koger, Ashlan Crittenden and Calli Elrod.

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 | 9/21/21

All 3 county teams back in AP polls

At the midway point of the TSSAA gridiron season, the three Bradley County teams are 13-2 and once again all are in the Associated Press' state polls this week.While Bradley Central handed their two … more

By JOE CANNON | 9/20/21

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, Mustangs capture wet district 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 | 9/20/21

On Tap 9-21

Tuesday, Sept. 21CROSS COUNTRYPolk County at Brainerd, TBASOCCERPolk County at McMinn Central, 6Walker Valley at Cleveland, 7 (JV, 5)Ooltewah at Bradley Central, 7 (JV, 5) VOLLEYBALLBradley … more

9/20/21

LEE UNIVERSITY'S Eemeli Makela set up the overtime goal in Sunday's thrilling 2-1 win over CBU., at the Ray Conn Sports Complex.

Soccer Flames notch OT victory

Senior Mattia Balzano scored the game-winning goal for another Lee University men's soccer overtime victory, 2-1 against conference foes Christian Brothers on a rainy Sunday afternoon from the Ray … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 9/20/21

LEE UNIVERSITY'S Kate Dirkse and the Lady Flames posted their third shutout of the season on Sunday, blanking Christian Brothers 1-0 for their second GSC win of the weekend..

Soccer Lady Flames shut out CBU

The Lee University women’s soccer team passed its first two tests in Gulf South Conference competition this weekend and will now enter a showdown at rival Mississippi College on Friday (2 p.m.). … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 9/20/21

TENNESSEE QB Hendon Hooker (5) dives for the goal line as he's tackled by Tennessee Tech defensive back Jalon Baker (4) during the first half of Saturday's game, in Knoxville.

Hooker leads Vols past TTU

KNOXVILLE (AP) — Tennessee played Saturday's game with one eye on Tennessee Tech and the other on Florida.Hendon Hooker threw for 199 yards and three touchdowns and ran for another, and the … more

9/18/21

UTC QB Cole Copeland (18), a former Bradley Central All-Stater, led the Mocs to a near upset of Kentucky Saturday. in Lexington, Ky.

'Cats rally to hold off Copeland, UTC

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Will Levis overcame two interceptions to throw a fourth-quarter touchdown pass to Isaiah Cummings, safety Tyrell Ajian returned an interception 95 yards with 7:40 remaining, … more

9/18/21

BRADLEY CENTRAL head coach Damon Floyd, center, picked up his 100th coaching victory Friday evening as his Bears shut out Hardin Valley Academy 28-0 at the newly renovated Jimmie Lovell Field.

'Papa Bear' notches 100th win

Years of hard work and dedication to his alma mater came to a head Friday evening for "Papa Bear" Damon Floyd.Not only seeing the fruition of years of working toward securing a top-notch facility for … more

By JOE CANNON | 9/18/21

WALKER VALLEY senior QB Ryan Lay (7) ran for a pair of overtime touchdowns to lift the No. 6-ranked Mustangs past a determined Smith County crew Friday, in Carthage.

'Stangs outlast Owls in 3 OTs

CARTHAGE — It was a tired herd of Mustangs that returned home early Saturday morning, but the trip to Middle Tennessee was worth it as sixth-ranked (5A) Walker Valley defeated Smith County 19-13 in … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 9/18/21

CLEVELAND RB Tetoe Boyd (44) battles for yardage in the first half against Farragut. Boyd rushed for more than 300 yards in the Blue Raider victory over the Admirals in Region 6-2A action Friday, at Benny Monroe Stadium.

Raiders hold off Admirals

The Cleveland Blue Raiders took a big step toward postseason football Friday night, winning an all-out dog fight against Farragut. For four quarters the Raiders and Admirals fought it out, with … more

By RICHARD ROBERTS | 9/18/21

Prep Football Standings 9-19

High School FootballRegion 2-6ATeam Region OverallBradley Central 2-0 5-0Maryville 2-0 5-0Cleveland 1-1 4-1Bearden 1-1 2-3Farragut 0-2 1-4Hardin Valley 0-2 0-4Friday, Sept. 17Bradley Central 28, … more

9/18/21

FORMER CHS standout Emma Flowers powered Lee University to a pair of wins this week.

VB Lady Flames bounce back

The volleyball Lady Flames bounced back on Saturday afternoon to finish the Lee Invitational with a winning record, after a 3-0 sweep of Kentucky State from the Sport Court in Walker Arena.Emma … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 9/18/21

THE LEE UNIVERSITY women finished sixth, behind five NCAA D-I teams in Friday's FSU XC Open, in Tallahassee, Fla.

Lee XC has strong showings

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Lee University women's cross country team placed sixth out of 29 teams Friday morning at the FSU XC Open. The 6K race was hosted by Florida State University at … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 9/18/21

LEE UNIVERSITY goalkeeper Sam Keener posted four saves in Friday's 2-1 overtime upset of No. 8 Union University, in GSC action at Lee.

Flames upset No. 8 Union in OT

Senior Eemeli Makela scored the game-winning goal with 24 seconds left in overtime to give the Lee University men's soccer team its first Gulf South Conference win of the season, against the Union … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 9/18/21

"BLACK HOLE" defenders Simon Mullis (33), Tito Williams (3) and Gage Anderson (1) wrap up Hardin Valley ball carrier Ryan Nichol during Bradley Central's 28-0 Region 2-6A victory Friday evening, at Bear Stadium.

Wilson, 'Black Hole' shut out Hawks

There was a lot of excitement going on at Bear Stadium Friday evening, but as for the action on the field, fifth-ranked Bradley Central didn't get going offensively until the second half — but then … more

By JOE CANNON | 9/18/21

Check Into Cash Player of the Week 9-17

Congratulations to Cleveland High two-sport standout Addison Hurst for being named the Check Into Cash Player of the Week. Excelling at both volleyball and basketball for the Lady Raiders, the … more

9/17/21

CLEVELAND HIGH junior Addison Hurst, front, digs out a McMinn County shot, while Lady Raiders Gracelyn Jackson (1) and Brooke Eslinger look on during Thursday evening's District 5-AAA action, at the CHS volleyball gym.

No. 8 Lady Raiders blank Tribe

Between facing some fellow state-ranked competition, Cleveland High's volleyball squad stayed perfect in District 5-AAA play Thursday evening with a sweep of McMinn County.After knocking off No. … more

By JOE CANNON | 9/17/21

CLEVELAND HIGH honored their seniors — from, left, Charlie Pirtle, Hannah Nall and Dominik Saez — before the final regular season match Thursday, at the Cleveland Country Club.

Locals wrap up golf regular season

The local prep golf teams wrapped up the TSSAA regular season Thursday in similar fashion to the way they opened it.Gathering back at the Cleveland Country Club, the Walker Valley boys and Cleveland … more

By JOE CANNON | 9/17/21

WALKER VALLEY SOPHOMORE Elizabeth Lannom (16) drives down field against a McMinn County defender in the first half Thursday, at Walker Valley Lannom scored the only goal of the game for the Lady Mustangs.

Lady Mustangs fall just short against McMinn

For 80 minutes Walker Valley and McMinn County battled toe-to-toe for District 5-3A soccer supremacy. Bodies on the ground and yellow cards in the air were the order of the day in the second half ,as … more

By RICHARD ROBERTS | 9/17/21