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ALL-GULF SOUTH Conference performer Jayce Willing ham slams home two of his 20 points in Tuesday's 81-64 victory over Auburn Montgomery in the opening round of the league tournament, at Walker Arena.

Both Lee University hoop squads got the postseason off on the right foot Tuesday evening with opening round home victories to advance to Saturday's semifinals, in Birmingham.After defeating West … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 3/1/23

LEE UNIVERSITY'S Ana Macha had a couple of hits in Tuesday's twinbill action at Emmanuel (Ga.) College.

SB Lady Flames drop pair

FRANKLIN SPRINGS, Ga. — The Lee University softball team dropped both game in a doubleheader Tuesday afternoon at Emmanuel College. The Lady Flames dropped game one 4-1 and lost game two 7-0. … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 3/1/23

TENNESSEE HEAD COACH Kellie Harper has her 21-10 Lady Vols as the No. 3 seed in this week's SEC Tournament, in Greenville, South Carolina.

Lady Vols third seed for SEC Tournament

Another SEC showdown is looming at the league tournament this week between undefeated No. 1 South Carolina and one-loss, No. 4 LSU.The teams met on Super Bowl Sunday in a highly anticipated game … more

By PETE IACOBELLI | 3/1/23

Scoreboard 3-1

Wednesday, March 1BASEBALLBCA at Cleveland State (DH), noon Lane at Lee, 4BASKETBALLRegion 3-4AGirls TournamentChampionship Gameat Jim Smiddy ArenaClevleand (25-10) at Bradley Central (30-1), … more

3/1/23

Cougars 5th after Day 1 at Spring Invitational

TIFTON, Ga. — Cleveland State's golf team if fifth out of 13 teams after Day 1 at the ABAC Spring Invitational.After two rounds on the first day, the Cougars shot a 616 team total and are 26 shots … more

By CSCC SPORTS INFORMATION | 2/28/23

LEE UNIVERSITY'S Callie Curtis was named Gulf South Conference Freshman of the Week.

Lee's Curtis named GSC Freshman of Week

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — After leading the Lee University Lacrosse team to a 1-1 record last week, Callie Curtis was named Gulf South Conference Freshman of the Week. She scored three goals in the win … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 2/28/23

Scoreboard 2-28

Monday, Feb. 27Region 3-4AGirls TournamentSemifinal gamesat Jim Smiddy ArenaWarren County (22-8) vs. Bradley Central (29-1) winner, 6Cleveland (25-10) vs. Coffee County (29-2), … more

2/28/23

BRADLEY CENTRAL freshman sensation Kimora Fields (0) gets off a jumper for the lane on her way to 23 points despite being triple-teamed by the Warren County defense during Monday's Region 3-4A semifinals, at "The Jim."

Bearettes win state-ranked battle; will play for 8th straight region title

After a gritty victory over ninth-ranked Warren County, the No. 2-ranked Bradley Central Bearettes are headed to the Region 3 championship game for the eighth consecutive season.“Our girls played … more

By DREW COOK, Banner Intern | 2/28/23

THE CLEVELAND Lady Raiders celebrate after knocking off the No. 4-ranked, District 6 champion Coffee County in Mondayt's Region 3-4A semifinals, at "The Jim."

Cleveland stuns No. 4 Coffee; face Bearettes for region crown

For the first time since the 2009-10 season, the Cleveland Lady Raiders have clinched a spot in the Region 3 championship game and a “sub-state” berth.Cleveland entered the match-up with Class 4A … more

By DREW COOK, Banner Intern | 2/28/23

CLEVELAND HIGH celebrated upsetting No.4-ranked Coffee County in the Region 3-4A semifinals Monday evening to make their first region championship game since 2010. The Lady Raiders will face second-ranked Bradley Central, at "The Jim" Wednesday at 7 p.m. for the crown.

Bradley, Cleveland rematch for Region 3 crown

Monday night's Region 3-4A semifinals produced a fourth meeting between archrivals Bradley Central and Cleveland High in Wednesday's championship game, at 7 p.m., in "The Jim."The second-ranked and … more

By JOE CANNON, Sports Editor | 2/27/23

LEE UNIVERSITY sophomore guard PJay Smith will lead the third-seeded Flames against No. 6 seed AUM in Tuesday's opening round of the Gulf South Conference Tournament at 8 p.m., in Walker Arena.

Flames host AUM Tuesday in GSC Tournament opener

The 2023 Gulf South Conference Men’s Basketball Championship will begin on Tuesday 28 with the quarterfinal matchups hosted on campus by the higher seed. The semifinals and championship rounds will … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 2/27/23

Cleveland State splits hoop regular season finales

The Cleveland State women moved back into second place in the TCCAA standings winning their final regular season contest at home vs Columbia State 77-59 on Saturday. Closing out with a conference … more

By CSCC SPORTS INFORMATION | 2/27/23

WALKER VALLEY junior Chloe Poe, right, drilled four triples in Friday evening's tough battle at No. 9 Warren County. The Lady Mustangs wrap up the season with a 16-15 record.

Lady Mustangs go down with a fight

McMINNVILLE — The Lady Mustangs of Walker Valley saw their season come to a close Friday evening but they went down bucking, giving ninth-ranked Warren County quite a scare in the Region 3-4A … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 2/27/23

LEE UNIVERSITY'S Alexa Scalzo went 2-for-3 at the plate and drove in a couple of runs as the Lady Flames held off West Georgia 5-4 in Saturday's series opener, at Butler Field.

SB Lady Flames earn GSC series sweep

The Lee University softball squad earned its first series sweep of the season as they defeated the University of West Georgia twice Sunday afternoon to go with a win in Saturday's opener as … more

By LEE ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS | 2/27/23

LEE UNIVERSITY'S Jalen Page slams home a thunderous dunk during Saturday's 81-60 Flame victory over Christian Brothers, at Walker Arena.

Lee sweeps CBU to close out regular hoop season

Editor's note: Due to space constraints all Lee University sports coverage is online at clevelandbanner.com.It was Senior Day on Saturday afternoon inside Walker Arena and the Lee University teams … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 2/27/23

LEE UNIVERSITY'S Titus Lagat, right, set a Flame record in the 800-meter run with the forth-fastest time in DII this season.

Lee tracksters compete in Boston Last Chance

BOSTON – On the final day a qualifying mark could be made, the Lee University track & field teams sent a small contingent to compete in the Last Chance Indoor National Qualifier, at Boston … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 2/27/23

Scoreboard 2-27

Monday, Feb. 27Region 3-4AGirls TournamentSemifinal gamesat Jim Smiddy ArenaWarren County (22-8) vs. Bradley Central (29-1) winner, 6Cleveland (25-10) vs. Coffee County (29-2), … more

2/27/23

CLEVELAND HIGH sophomore Lucas Szymborski., left, flexes after winning the 170-pound TSSAA Traditional Championship, Saturday in Franklin.

Cleveland repeats double state titles

FRANKLIN — The state's Top 2 wrestling programs — Bradley Central and Cleveland — added to their lure with seven state individual champions, nine runners-up and seven other medalists at the … more

By JOE CANNON, Sports Editor | 2/26/23

WALKER VALLEY senior Hobert Brabson (4) fires up one of his key 3-pointers on his way to 30 points in Saturday's double-overtime victory at District 6 champion Warren County, in the Region 3-4A quarterfinals.

Mustangs claims double OT thriller

McMINNVILLE — Local hoop guru Ed Coates texted his wife Sylvia (Lauderdale), who was a standout Bradley Bearette, and said, "Just witnessed a miracle," after Walker Valley's Region 3-4A … more

By JOE CANNON, Sports Editor | 2/26/23

BRADLEY CENTRAL junior Caiden Botts (0) flies toward the hoop during Saturday evening's Region 3-4A Tournament action against Franklin County.

Late rally does in Bear season

WINCHESTER — A late rally by an emotional host brought Bradley Central's boy basketball season to surprising close Saturday evening in the Region 3-4A quarterfinals.There was a somberness over the … more

By GARY OWNBEY | 2/26/23