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CLEVELAND'S Jordan Whitcraft (21) sends a shot over the net as Walker Valley's Grace Martin (44) goes for the block in the first set of a district volleyball match Tuesday evening, at "The Stable."

The Lady Raiders stayed unbeaten in District 5-3A volleyball Tuesday inside “The Stable” at Walker Valley, with a straight set win over the Lady Mustangs.Set scores were 25-9, 25-13 and … more

By RICHARD ROBERTS | 9/22/21

CLEVELAND FRESHMAN goalkeeper Reagan McKinley, center, snatches the ball away from a scoring attempt by Walker Valley junior Brianna Romero (10), with senior teammate Sydney Ellis (11) closing in during Tuesday evening's District 5-AAA battle at "The Benny." McKinley had 13 saves in the stunning 2-0 Lady Raider shutout victory.

Soccer Lady Raiders stun WV

It was a bad full moon rising over "The Benny" Tuesday evening for heavily-favored Walker Valley, as the Cleveland soccer girls stunned the Herd for a key District 5-AAA shutout.With the Lady … more

By JOE CANNON | 9/22/21

CLEVELAND QUARTERBACK Drew Lambert (16) runs against Farragut in the Blue Raiders' win over the Admirals. Lambert and the Blue Raiders host the Walker Valley Mustangs Friday, at Benny Monroe Stadium.

Mustangs, Raiders set for 'Battle at The Benny'

The inter-county rivalry theme continues this week as the Walker Valley Mustangs look to make it four wins in a row when they travel to Benny Monroe Stadium Friday to take on the Cleveland Blue … more

By RICHARD ROBERTS | 9/22/21

BRADLEY CENTRAL seniors Ashlan Crittenden (23) and Calli Elrod (12) both go for the dig as teammates Trinity Reagan (19) and Abigail Leonard look on during Monday evening's sweep of Red Bank, at "The Jim."

Bearettes close Lions' mouths

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 | 9/22/21

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, 'Stangs win 5-AAA 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 | 9/22/21

Prep Football 9-22

2021 PREP FOOTBALL STATS RUSHING Player Runs Ave. TDs Yds Jackson Wilson (BC) 114 8.5 9 972 Tetoe Boyd (C) 88 7.0 5 620 Spencer Jackson (WV) 38 5.6 1 213 Simon Mullis (BC) 27 6.7 … more

9/22/21

BLUE RAIDERS' RUNNING BACK Tetoe Boyd (44) battles for yardage against the Farragut defense. Boyd set a Blue Raiders single game rushing record with 332 yards in Friday's win over the Admirals.

Boyd sets Raiders rushing record

Friday night was a big night in more ways than one for Cleveland football. Not only did the Blue Raiders get their first-ever win over Farragut, senior running back Teto Boyd bested the single game … more

By RICHARD ROBERTS | 9/22/21

On Tap 9-22

Wednesday, Sept. 22 VOLLEYBALL Maryville at Cleveland, 1:30 (JV, 3) Cleveland State at Bryan, 6:30 Thursday, Sept. 23 CROSS COUNTRY Bradley Central at Wildwood Run No. 3, Edwards … more

9/22/21

Lady Cougars fall short against Walters State

After a long week of no play. The Cleveland State Lady Cougars took to the court against Walters State in just their second home and conference match of the season. The Lady Cougars came … more

CSCC SPORTS INFORMATION | 9/22/21

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.

Bearettes shut mouths of Lions

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

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