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Aragona leads Lee in victory
With freshman Ashley Aragona leading the way with three goals, the Lee women’s soccer team bounced back from a stunning defeat at Emory University to defeat visiting Savannah College of Art and Design. On a near perfect Saturday evening for soccer, the 4-0 victory improved the Lady Flames’ record to 2-1 on the year, while SCAD slipped to 2-2-1. “It was good to see Ashley get off the mark,” said coach Matt Yelton. “We brought her in because we knew she could score goals. I think she has been gaining confidence each time out and I was really pleased to see her get some goals in the scorin...
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Henry event set for Sept. 25
The third annual Danette Henry Memorial Ovarian Cancer golf Tournament will tee of Sept. 25 at Chatata Valley. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Danette Henry Memorial Ovarian Cancer ...
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ONE DOWN, ONE TO GO — Polk County quarterback Alex Akins shakes loose from the Chargers’ Denzel Boyd (5) for a 20-yard touchdown run in the second quarter against McMinn Central Friday in Englewood. Akins also avoided Central’s Logan Young (4) as Polk’s Samuel Bishop (48) moves in to help. The Wildcats defeated the Chargers 36-6. Banner photo, RICHARD ROBERTS ’Cats pull plug on Chargers
ENGLEWOOD — The Polk County Wildcats had much to put behind them and faced an uncertain future coming into Friday’s football game with McMinn Central. An opening night loss on the field followed...
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Casteel Local pros wrapping up first seasons
The Minor League short season is over for one local professional player but the other two still have at least the rest of this week to go. Former Bradley Central standout Ryan Casteel earned Pione...
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UP, UP AND AWAY — Cleveland High quarterback Chad Voytik (8) fires one of his 27 passes during Friday night’s battle at Bear Stadium. Blue Raider linemen Dustin Shelton (67), Brandon Caylor (76) and Heath Shamblin (78) hold off Bradley Central defenders Tucker Bolton (54) and Matt White (59) on the play as Cleveland claims a 33-15 victory.   Banner photo, JOE CANNON Blue Raiders gain revenge over Bears
When it came to the 36th meeting between Cleveland High and Bradley Central on the gridiron, the Blue Raiders had the first and last word. A 77-yard return of the opening kickoff set up the first ...
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Robertson Robertson roast set for Thursday
One of Bradley County’s favorite adopted sons will be “roasted” by friends and cohorts Thursday night as Bill “Chief” Robertson will be honored for his many years of service to our community. The ...
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What an experience
Last week I went to Bradley Central to cover my first high school football game as a journalist. As I walked the sidelines, somewhat lost about where I needed to be, another journalist started ta...
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PREP FOOTBALL
Local Standings District 5- AAA District Overall Cleveland (5A) 1-0 2-0 Soddy-Daisy (6A) 1-0 2-1 Rhea County (6A) 1-0 1-2 Bradley Central (6A) 0-1 2-1 Ooltewah (6A) 0-1 2-1 McMinn County (6...
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Wells shines, Mustangs corralled
EVENSVILLE — Poor tackling continued to plague the Walker Valley Mustangs as they dropped to 1-2 Friday night with a 42-20 District 5- AAA loss to Rhea County’s Golden Eagles. Walker Valley tai...
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Season of Success
The Cleveland Aqua Tigers held their annual summer awards banquet recently and honored select athletes from the summer swimming season. While enjoying a season of successful competition, all the s...
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Educational Golf
The Polk County Education Foundation will hold its annual golf tournament Sept. 11 at Chatata Valley. Registration for the 4-person, select shot tournament will begin at 8 a.m. with tee time at 9....
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Flames look to battle back
The Lee University golf team will have to battle from two strokes back if it is to win its fourth straight University of the Cumberlands Bill Sergent Invitational Tournament.
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Linking up Area Prep Golf Results
The first of three athletic meetings in less than 30 hours between Bradley Central and Cleveland High took place Thursday afternoon on the Cleveland Country Club golf course.
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