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LADY FLAMES Maggie Luzier scored four goals in Sunday's showdown with No. 15 Flagler.

ST AUGUSTINE, Fla. — In a physical Gulf South Conference battle, the Lee University lacrosse team came out on the short end of a 21-12 contest with No. 15-ranked Flagler, Sunday … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 3/27/23

THE 2023 TSSAA State Champion Bradley Central Bearettes were honors Friday before a capacity crows in Jim Smiddy Arena.

State champion Bearrettes honored

The 2023 TSSAA Girls Class 4A State Champion Bradley Central Bearettes were honored in front of a packed crowd Jim Smiddy Arena Friday.City and county dignitaries, as well as local radio … more

By JOE CANNON | 3/27/23

TYLER REDDICK, center, celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series race at Circuit of the Americas, Sunday, in Austin, Texas.

Riddick, Allmendinger notch NASCAR wins

Reddick wins COTA crashfest in triple OT for 23XI RacingAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Tyler Reddick had the lead and the fastest car on the track when calamity nearly struck.Caution. Restart. Caution. … more

3/27/23

IT COLUD BE Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani (17) and Mike Trout could be the last time to season together with a chance to lead the Los Angeles Angels back to the playoffs.

AL Preview: Can Ohtani, Angels unseat the Astros?

Once Shohei Ohtani struck out Mike Trout for an epic finish to the World Baseball Classic, the former AL MVPs quickly returned to being teammates again for what could be their last chance together to … more

By STEPHEN HAWKINS, AP Baseball Writer | 3/27/23

ATLANTA BRAVES pitcher Dylan Dodd and fellow rookie Jared Shuster have earned spots in the rotation and will be on the opening day roster.

Wright heading to IL; Braves keep 2 rookie starters

NORTH PORT, Fla. (AP) — The Atlanta Braves will open the season with two rookie left-handers in their rotation while giving right-hander Kyle Wright more time to prepare for his first start.Wright … more

3/27/23

Scoreboard 3-27

Monday, March 27BASEBALLCleveland at Bradley Central, 7McMinn County at Walker Valley, 7GOLFLee (M) at Lincoln Memorial (at Lenior City)Lee (W) at Lady Bearcat Invitational (Greenwood, … more

3/27/23

MIAMI CELEBRATES after their win against Texas Sunday to advance to the NCAA Final Four, which also includes unlikely qualifiers San Diego State, Florida Atlantic and UConn.

Most unlikely Final Four set

Everyone's heard of UConn. All these other guys? They'll need name tags at the Final Four.When they travel to Houston next week to play for the national title, Florida Atlantic, San Diego State and … more

By EDDIE PELLS | 3/27/23

ATLANTA BRAVES' Orlando Arcia is greeted in the dugout after his two-run homer in the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies in North Port, Fla., Saturday. The Braves, Phillis and New York Mets are expected to once again lead the MLB's toughest division race.

NL preview: Braves head tough NL East race

ATLANTA (AP) — The National League East made a strong argument as the majors' toughest division in 2022 and lines up as perhaps even better this season.The NL East boasted two 101-win teams — the … more

By CHARLES ODUM, AP sports writer | 3/27/23

WV's Lowe signs with Cumberland

WALKER VALLEY senior WR/DB Blaine Lowe, seated center, is joined by his family as his signs to play football for Cumberland University, in Lebanon. The past two seasons he caught 30 passes for 343 … more

3/27/23

SB Lady Flames split twinbill

The Lee University softball team earned a doubleheader split with Mississippi College on Friday evening, at Butler Field. The Lady Flames won game one 6-5 behind three home runs from former Walker … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 3/27/23

LEE UNIVERSITY'S Alesandro Razo blasted a grand slam home run in Saturday's GSC series finale with visiting Mississippi College.

SB Lady Flames drop see-saw battle

The Lee University softball team dropped the final game of the series to Mississippi College on Saturday afternoon at Butler Field. With the 10-8 loss, Lee fell to 7-23 on the season and 4-11 in … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMINCATIONS | 3/27/23

FORMER PROFESSIONAL tennis standout Kay McDaniel, right, is shown here congratulating an award winner during last year's summer tennis clinics.

McDaniel gearing up for final tennis camp

Kay McDaniel's Final Tennis Clinic to Take Place this June Lee University will host its 31st annual Kay McDaniel Summer Tennis Clinic at Lee’s tennis courts June 5-9. Participants … more

Special to the Banner | 3/26/23

WALKER VALLEY junior Jake Arntz, left, netted a pair of goals in Friday evening's 9-0 victory over Sale Creek and then added two more in Saturday's win over Signal Mountain, in Soddy-Daisy Tournament play.

UPDATED: Soccer 'Stangs bolting out of the gate

Walker Valley's soccer stallions have burst out of the gate for 20 goals in their first three victories to open the new season on the pitch.After blanking Sequoyah 8-0 earlier in the week, the … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 3/26/23

LEE UNIVERSITY'S Sam Fulton allowed just three hits and struck out eight in a complete-game wins over Mississippi College, in Rossville, Ga., to open Saturday's GSC twinbill.

Flames split with Mississippi College, in Georgia

ROSSVILLE, Ga. — For the second time in the past two weeks, storms have caused serious damage to the outfield at Larry Carpenter Stadium. Before the three-game series with Frostburg State, Lee was … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 3/26/23

LEE UNIVERSITY'S Quinn Groenendijk posted a win at No. 5 singles to clinch the 14th-ranked Flames win over the No. 19-ranked Mississippi College, Saturday in Clinton, Miss..

Lee netters split nationally-ranked showdown

CLINTON, Miss. – The Lee University tennis team traveled to the Magnolia State Saturday for a nationally-ranked showdown with Mississippi College and the elite teams came away with a split.The No. … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 3/26/23

CLEVELAND HIGH junior Josh Whittaker fired a one-hit shutout to lead the Blue Raiders to a 7-0 victory over Marion County, Friday evening, in the Joe Adams Memorial, at Bill Talley Stadium.

Whitaker, Raiders shut out Warriors

Although it was named for an old rival coach that notched many wins over their program, the Joe Adams Memorial was good for a pair of victories for co-host the Cleveland Blue Raiders.After blanking … more

By JOE CANNON | 3/26/23

TENNESSEE GUARD guard Jordan Horston (25) drives towards the basket as Virginia Tech guard Cayla King (22) defends in the first quarter of a Sweet 16 college basketball game of the NCAA Tournament in Seattle, Saturday, March 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Caean Couto)

Lady Vols season ends in Sweet 16

SEATTLE (AP) — Throughout this historic season for Virginia Tech, coach Kenny Brooks has repeated the belief that Elizabeth Kitley is the best player for the Hokies, but Georgia Amoore is the most … more

3/26/23

BRADLEY CENTRAL sophomore Brooklyn Humberd returned to the lineup after an injury and fired a one-hitter in Friday's 15-0 victory over Copper Basin, at Bob McKenzie Field.

SB Bearettes post 41 runs in 7 innings

Editor's note: More photos from this game will be added later.After dropping the "official" season opener in an extra inning affair, Bradley Central's softball squad bounced back, outscoring their … more

By JOE CANNON | 3/25/23

LEE UNIVERSITY junior Brandon Daniels stroked a pair of hits and drove in a run in Friday's GSC series opener with Mississippi College, at Larry Carpenter Stadium.

Errors prove costly for Flames

Visiting Mississippi College took advantage of a pair of Lee errors in the second inning and put three runs on the board, never looking back in posting a 5-2 victory over the Flames to open the first … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 3/25/23

Lee has 8 on All-Academic list

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Eight Lee University Student Athletes were named to the Gulf South Conference Winter All-Academic teams the league office announced on Friday. 45 additional student-athletes were … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 3/25/23