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Scoreboard 9-1

Thursday, Sept. 1 FOOTBALL Cleveland Middle at Lake Forest, 7 (JV, 5) CROSS COUNTRY Cleveland Middle vs. McMinn/Riceville (location TBD), TBA Ocoee Middle at Athens, girls 4:30, boys 5 GOLF Bradley … more

9/1/22

ATLANTA BRAVES SS Dansby Swanson left, and catcher William Contreras left, visit mound to speak with starting pitcher Kyle Wright, center, during the fourth inning of Wednesday's game against the Colorado Rockies, in Atlanta. Wright secured his Major League leading 17th win of the season.

Wright wins 17th; Riley, Acuña homer as Braves edge Rockies

ATLANTA (AP) — Kyle Wright pitched seven scoreless innings to earn his major league-leading 17th victory, Austin Riley and Ronald Acuña Jr. homered, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado … more

9/1/22

CLEVELAND STATE dropped its first volleyball match of the young season in a five-set battle with visiting Rheinhardt University, Wednesday at L. Quentin Lane Gymnasium.

VB Lady Cougars fall in 5 to Reinhardt

Cleveland State's volleyball Cougars was bested by Reinhardt University on Wednesday, at the L. Quentin Lane Gymnasium. The hosts won the first (26-24) and third (25-23) sets, but dropped the … more

By CSCC SPORTS INFORMATION | 9/1/22

Scoreboard 8-31

Wednesday, Aug. 31 FOOTBALL Ocoee Middle at Knox Halls, 7:40 (JV, 6:20) SOFTBALL CCS at Ocoee Middle (at WVHS), 5 (JV following) Thursday, Sept. 1 FOOTBALL Cleveland Middle at Lake Forest, 7 (JV, 5) … more

8/31/22

CLEVELAND HIGH middle blockers 6-foot-1 freshman Gunny Brock (18) and 6-foot-3 sophomore Lauren Hurst (11) pair up to stuff Bradley Central's 6-foot-1 senior Trinity Reagan (19) while Bearette Ashlyn Stuman (20) looks on during Tuesday evening's District 5-AAA action, at Jim Smiddy Arena.

Top-ranked Lady Raiders continue to dominate

Although both teams advanced to the TSSAA Volleyball Sectionals last year, there was no doubt who was the better team Tuesday night at Jim Smiddy Arena, as state top-ranked Cleveland put the first 13 … more

By JOE CANNON | 8/31/22

WALKER VALLEY senior Eli Denton (42) has been a leader on both sides of the ball for the Mustangs so far this season, leading them in rushing and tackles as the Herd heads to Ooltewah to open Region 4-5A play Friday.

Mustangs look to rebound against Owls

Walker Valley's actual football homecoming is still a few weeks away. But, when the Mustang take to the field in Ooltewah Friday it will be homecoming for Herd head coach Drew Akins, who's … more

By RICHARD ROBERTS | 8/31/22

BRADLEY CENTRAL'S "Black Hole Defense" will once again have its hands full as Cleveland comes calling for the 48th "Crosstown Clash." Bears Tito Williams (3), Knox Watson (2), Gage Anderson (1) will head the charge in the Region 2-6A opener for both teams, Friday at 7 p.m. in Bear Stadium.

'Crosstown Clash' fires off region race

Although facing a third straight state-ranked team, Cleveland won't be facing a No. 8 squad this week, but that won't matter as the challenge is the same heading to the 48th "Crosstown Clash" Friday … more

By JOE CANNON and MATT TYSON | 8/31/22

ATLAN TA BRAVES CF Michael Harris II makes a diving attempt for a ball hit for a triple by Colorado Rockies' Brendan Rodgers during Tuesday's game, in Atlanta.

Rockies hand Braves 3rd straight loss

Editor's note: The Braves-Rockies game Wednesday was after press time. Check online at clevleandbanner.com for full details. ATLANTA (AP) — C.J. Cron drove in two runs, José Ureña outpitched Max … more

8/31/22

Local Notes 9-1

GOLF ISAIAH 117 HOUSE GOLF TOURNAMENT Isaiah 117 House, a Tennessee-based organization involved in assisting children awaiting foster placement, will host its annual golf tournament to benefit … more

8/31/22

Serena advances; Venus, Osaka out in US Open 1st round

NEW YORK (AP) — The welcome and support for Venus Williams in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday afternoon were not the same as they were for her sister, Serena, a night earlier. Nor was the result. … more

8/31/22

Local youth umpires needed

The Bradley County Parks and Recreation Department is in need of umpires for its upcoming fall baseball league. Working as a game official is a good way to help young people by being involved … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 8/31/22

WALKER VALLEY'S Lyla Sims (24) attempts a penalty kick in the second half against Cleveland Tuesday evening. Sims's penalty kick goal put the Lady Mustangs on the board and helped secure a 2-0 District 5-AAA victory over the Lady Raiders.

WV blanks Cleveland in district soccer opener

Walker Valley coach Austin Waddell knew his team was in for a fight Tuesday evening. Hosting county rival Cleveland, the Lady Mustangs were going up against an undefeated Lady Raider … more

By MATT TYSON | 8/31/22

WV downs VB Tribe

The Walker Valley volleyball team picked up a District 5-AAA victory Tuesday evening. Hosting McMinn County, the Lady Mustangs came out on top 3-1, with set scores of 25-20, 22-25, 26-24 and … more

By STAFF REPORTS | 8/31/22

Bassmasters winners

The Cleveland Bassmasters winners from last weekend's tournament on Lake Nelly Henry, near Gadsden, Alabama, were , from left, Harrison Simms, first place, Roger Graham Jr., second place and … more

8/31/22

Lee's Crisler GSC Player of Week

Lee University women's soccer player Ellie Crisler has been named the Gulf South Conference Player of the Week. The Monument, Colorado native scored two goals and had an assist to led the Lady Flames … more

8/31/22

Vols open Thursday night with Ball State

KNOXVILLE — Game week has arrived on Rocky Top as the Tennessee football team kicks off the 2022 campaign Thursday night in Neyland Stadium. After a month of fall camp and preseason training, … more

By UT SPORTS INFORMATION | 8/31/22

Scoreboard 8-30

Tuesday, Aug. 30SOCCERLake Forest at Rhea County, 5:30Cleveland Middle at Ocoee Middle (at WVHS), 5:30Cleveland at Walker Valley, 6 (JV, 4)Polk County at Soddy-Daisy, 7Bradley Central at Ooltewah, … more

8/30/22

SEC: Bama, Dawgs, Aggies in national hunt

The rest of the Southeastern Conference isn't about to throw a pity party for Alabama and Georgia, no matter how many stars they lost to the NFL. Everyone else in the league is still chasing last … more

By JOHN ZENOR | 8/30/22

Tennessee Prep FB Poll 8-29

Tennessee FBPrep PollsThe Associated Press' Top 10 teams in each of Tennessee's six Division I non-financial aid classifications and in the combined Division II financial aid classification as … more

8/29/22

Austin Dillon celebrates in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday in Daytona Beach, Fla.

Dillon, Blaney nab last playoff spots at rain-soaked Daytona

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Austin Dillon's wife was doing a rain dance during a lengthy weather delay in hopes of getting the skies to open up again and wash out the rest of the race. “I … more

By MARK LONG | 8/29/22