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CLEVELAND FOOTBALL'S Brian Beard Jr. (5) and the Blue Raider defense celebrate after stopping Class 5A No. 8 McMinn County on 4th Down in what would be the Cherokees' final offensive possession Friday night. The stop helped ensure a 6-3 upset for Cleveland's first victory of the season.

A week after falling at home to Class 4A No. 8 Red Bank, Cleveland football got to have another go at an eighth-ranked team Friday night. Down 3-0 to McMinn County in the final minutes of … more

By MATT TYSON | 8/27/22

LEE UNIVERSITY senior Ellie Crisler (left) scored a pair of goals during Thursday evening's 4-1 victory over visiting Ohio Dominican, at the Ray Conn Sports Complex. The Lady Flames play again today at 1:30 against Cedarville, Ohio.

Lady Flames extend streak in opener

The Lee University women’s soccer team kept its unbeaten streak alive Thursday evening, pushing it to 20 straight matches turning a scoreless tie at the midway point into a 4-1 win over visiting … more

8/26/22

Area 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

By STAFF REPORTS | 8/26/22

Prep Standings 8-27

High School Football Region 2-6A Team … more

8/26/22

LEE LADY FLAMES, from left, Scottie Cook, Hannah Upton, Allie Whittinghill, Abby Stroh are ready for the new volleyball season to get underway this weekend in North Carolina.

Lady Flames facing top VB competition

Second-year coach Callie Tabisz and her Lee volleyball team will face some of the best competition in NCAA D2 over the next two weekends. It began Friday (Aug. 26) in Charlotte, North Carolina, where … more

By GEORGE STARR | 8/26/22

LEE UNIVERSITY senior Mattia Balzano scored a goal to help the Flames open the new soccer season with a 3-0 win over North Georgia Thursday, in Dahlonega, Georgia.

Flames open with shutout

DAHLONEGA, Ga. — The Lee University men’s soccer team used a late first half goal and two more scores in the second half to shutout the University of North Georgia Thursday evening. The win gives … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 8/26/22

LEE UNIVERSITY senior Ellie Crisler scored a pair of goals during Thursday evening's 4-1 victory over visiting Ohio Dominican, at the Ray Conn Sports Complex. The Lady Flames play again today at 1:30 against Cedarville, Ohio.

Lady Flames extend streak in opener

The Lee University women’s soccer team kept its unbeaten streak alive Thursday evening, pushing it to 20 straight matches turning a scoreless tie at the midway point into a 4-1 win over visiting … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 8/26/22

BRADLEY CENTRAL golfer Colby Ann Turner putts during her round at Cleveland Country Club Thursday. Turner shot a 44, helping the Bearettes come out on top over both Cleveland and McMinn County with a girls' team score of 88.

Bradley beats Cleveland, McMinn County at CCC

The Bradley Central golf team came out on top at Cleveland Country Club Thursday evening. Taking on Cleveland and McMinn County, the Bears and Bearettes posted the day's top team scores, with a … more

By MATT TYSON | 8/26/22

Rhea injury ends Ocoee-Rhea football game

Ocoee Middle School's football game against Rhea County came to an abrupt end Thursday. A Rhea County student-athlete sustained an injury that resulted in the student being airlifted to … more

By STAFF REPORTS | 8/26/22

CLEVELAND SOCCER'S Pollianna Moshenskiy (21) fights off a McMinn Central player while zeroing in on the ball in the first half of Thursday's game at the Greater Cleveland Soccer Complex. Moshenskiy had one of the Lady Raiders' goals on the way to a 5-1 win.

Cleveland girls' soccer routs McMinn Central

The Cleveland girls' soccer kept its undefeated start in check Thursday evening. Hosting McMinn Central at the Greater Cleveland Soccer Complex, the Lady Raiders went up early and continued to … more

By MATT TYSON | 8/26/22

MAXPREPS ALL-AMERICAN Addison Hurst (24) tips a shot over Walker Valley defenders Chaislyn Witt (13) and Chloe Rapson (45), while Cleveland teammates, including Gracelyn Jackson (1), look on during Thursday evening's District 5-4A match, at "The Stable."

Top-ranked Lady Raiders roll

No one was surprised the top-ranked Cleveland volleyball squad had little trouble against local rival Walker Valley, but when an errant serve hit off the back of Lady Raider all-stater Kinslee … more

By JOE CANNON | 8/26/22

Scoreboard 8-26

Friday, Aug. 26 FOOTBALL Walker Valley at Bradley Central, 7 McMinn County at Cleveland, 7:30 Polk County at Sequoyah, 7:30 SOFTBALL New Hope at Lake Forest (JV), 5 VOLLEYBALL Queens Invitational … more

8/26/22

ATLANTA BRAVES' Matt Olson, center, is greeted by Ronald Acuna Jr. (13), Austin Riley (27) and Dansby Swanson (7) them in with a grand-slam home run during the eighth inning Wednesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, in Pittsburgh.

Braves complete 3-game sweep of Bucs

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Atlanta Braves are being careful with Kyle Wright, doing what they can to make sure their latest potential ace on a staff seemingly stuffed with them can keep the momentum … more

8/25/22

Scoreboard 8-25

Thursday, Aug. 25 FOOTBALL Cleveland Middle at McMinn County 6:30, (JV, 5) Lake Forest at CCS, 7 (JV, 5) Rhea County at Ocoee Middle (at WVHS), 7 (JV, 5:30) CROSS COUNTRY Ocoee Middle at Cleveland … more

8/25/22

BRADLEY CENTRAL senior Gage Anderson (1) secured one of two safeties by the "Black Hole Defense" last week as teammates Don Jones (9) and Rodney Williams (6) close in. They will look to round up the Walker Valley Mustangs this Friday.

Bears, 'Stangs ready for 'County Conflict'

The last time the Herd galloped into Bear Stadium they smacked the state-ranked hosts in the mouth by scoring the game's first 21 points by midway of the second quarter. After getting stunned, the … more

By JOE CANNON | 8/24/22

CLEVELAND QUARTERBACK Drew Lambert looks to pass in the second quarter of last week's season opener against Red Bank. The Blue Raider offense will look to bounce back from a 35-12 loss and five turnovers against the Lions when they face McMinn County this week.

Cleveland looks to bounce back against McMinn County

The 2022 season did not get off to a desirable start for Cleveland football last week. Five turnovers ultimately helped send the Blue Raiders to an 0-1 start with a 35-12 home loss to Class 4A … more

By MATT TYSON | 8/24/22

POLK COUNTY'S Callie Brewer looks to pass with Bradley Central's Susie Asble in pursuit during the second half of Tuesday's match. Brewer had three goals for the Lady Wildcats on the way to a 4-0 win over the host Bearettes.

Polk girls' soccer blanks Bradley

After a 4-0 shutout loss to Cleveland to open the season last week, it was Polk County girls soccer's turn to not give up a goal Tuesday evening. Traveling to Bradley Central, the Lady Wildcats … more

By MATT TYSON | 8/24/22

Soccer Lady 'Stangs battle to tie

Walker Valley girls soccer coach Austin Waddell wasn't particularly overjoyed with the final outcome against Boyd-Buchanan Tuesday, but he was very pleased with the way the Lady Mustangs stepped up … more

By RICHARD ROBERTS | 8/24/22

Cleveland girls' soccer shuts out Hixson

HIXSON - The Cleveland girls' soccer team had no shortage of offense on display Tuesday evening. Traveling to Hixson, the Lady Raiders pulled off the shutout in a dominant 9-0 win. With … more

By MATT TYSON | 8/24/22

Fried, Braves shut down Pirates

Editor's note: Atlanta wrapped up its three-game series in Pittsburgh with a Wednesday afternoon game that was after press time. Full details are online at clevelandbanner.com PITTSBURGH (AP) — Max … more

8/24/22