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LADY FLAMES' RUNNER Mikayla Beeler (3) was part of the distance medley relay team that placed first at the Vanderbilt Invitational.

Lady Flames collect two Lee records at Vanderbilt and Samford meets

NASHVILLE/BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Lee University women’s track & field team participated in the Vanderbilt Invitational and the Samford University Open last weekend and came away with … more

LEE ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS | 1/24/22

Lee had 10 on GSC All-Academic teams

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Ten Lee University Student Athletes were named to the Gulf South Conference Fall All-Academic teams the league office announced on Friday. GSC Women's Cross-Country … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 1/23/22

LEE UNIVERSITY'S Caleb Long set a Flame record with 4,218 points in the heptathlon at the Vanderbilt Invitational Saturday, in Nashville.

Lee runner set three Flame records

The Lee University men’s track & field team participated in the Vanderbilt Invitational in Nashville and the Samford University Open in Birmingham this weekend and came away with three Flames … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 1/23/22

CLEVELAND HIGH junior Addison Hurst (3) swipes the ball after teammate senior Paige Moody (5) stops an Ooltewah player along the sideline during Friday evening's District 5-4A action, in the "Owls Nest."

Raiders sweep out Owls' Nest

OOLTEWAH — Both Cleveland High basketball teams ventured south to Ooltewah on a cold Friday night, and notched a big District 5-4A sweep in the "Owls Nest."In its first battle against former CHS … more

By BRYAN GRISHAM | 1/22/22

THE CLEVELAND TRIO of Addison Hurst (24), Lauren Hurst (11) and Kinslee McGowan (17) have been named to the Tennessee Sports Writers Association's Class AA All-State Team after leading the Lady Raiders to a third place finish at the TSSAA State Championships in October.

Lady Raider VB trio earns All-State honors

Cleveland High's rise to the state volleyball elite was cemented with a program-record third place finish at the TSSAA State Championships last October, and is now punctuated with a trio of Lady … more

By JOE CANNON | 1/22/22

Bradley Central junior Trevor Carpenter (15) puts the brakes on and looks to dish to teammates Aiden McClary (5) as Howard's Jadon Jenkins (4) puts on the pressure during Friday evening's District 5-4A battle at "The Jim." The Bears upset the Hustlin' Tigers 60-52.

Bears knock off district leading Tigers

After having trouble "finishing" games earlier in the season, Bradley Central's Bears closed Friday's upset of District 5-4A leader Howard with a 16-4 final three-minute run at "The Jim.""I aged … more

By JOE CANNON | 1/22/22

BRADLEY CENTRAL junior Hannah Jones puts in two of her game-high 27 points in Saturday's 69-41 road victory over the previously unbeaten Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., squad.

Bearettes hand LFO first loss

FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. — It had been more than 40 years since Bradley Central and Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe met on the basketball court, a time when legendary Jim Smiddy led the Bearettes to a win in … more

By GARY OWNBEY | 1/22/22

WALKER VALLEY sophomore Cash Coates, center, gets hammered while putting up a shot during Friday evening's hoop action against Tyner Academy, in Chattanooga.

'Stangs split with Rams

CHATTANOOGA — It's been a tough couple of weeks for the Walker Valley basketball teams as weather, illness and rescheduling have played havoc with schedules. The Mustangs finally returned to the … more

By RICHARD ROBERTS | 1/22/22

IN THEIR first year as a program, the Cleveland High wrestling Lady Raiders captured the Region 2 Duals Championship Saturday in Tullahoma, defeating Bradley Central 54-18 and the host Lady Wildcats 39-24. They now advance as one of eight teams for the TSSAA Girls State Duals, which will be held Feb. 5 at the Williamson County Ag Expo Center, in Franklin. The Bearettes just missed out on a state bid, falling to St. Andrews-Sewanee 24-18.

Lady Raiders win Region Duals title

1/22/22

Prep Standings 1-23

High SchoolGirls BasketballDistrict 5-4ATeam District OverallBradley Central 7-0 18-2Cleveland 5-1 15-5McMinn County 3-2 10-7Ooltewah 3-3 11-7Walker Valley 2-4 11-11Rhea County 2-4 4-10Howard 0-8 … more

1/22/22

On Tap 1-23

Tuesday, Jan. 25BASKETBALLOoltewah at Bradley Central, 6 (JV, 3:30)Howard at Cleveland, 6 (JV, 3:30)Rhea County at Walker Valley, 6 (JV, 3:30)WRESTLINGCleveland, Ooltewah, Rhea County, McMinn County, … more

1/22/22

Lady Flames complete Mississippi sweep

CLEVELAND, Miss. — Nothing ever comes easy when it comes to traveling to Mississippi to face a pair of Gulf South Conference clubs, and that certainly was the case on Saturday afternoon as the Lee … more

By LEE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | 1/22/22

Check Into Cash Player of the Week 1-21-22

Congratulations to Walker Valley roller Spencer Foutz for being selected as the Check Into Cash Player of the Week. The junior fined 13th with an 1170 total, including four 200+ scores, in his … more

1/21/22

CLEVELAND'S TETOE BOYD (back) looks to the bench for instruction from Blue Raiders' head coach Joey Knox in the 195-pound bout against Walker Valley's Troy Dyskiewicz Friday, at Cleveland.

Blue Raiders still perfect on mat with win over Mustangs

Finally, after days of wrangling and rescheduling, the Blue Raiders and Mustangs met up on the wrestling mat Thursday at Cleveland. The No. 1-ranked Raiders, 15-0, remained undefeated after rolling … more

By RICHARD ROBERTS | 1/21/22

CLEVELAND HIGH'S Alex Hyder puts up a shot over a Red Bank defender for two of his 15 points in Thursday evening's action, at Raider Arena.

Raiders let another one slip away

Cleveland High had a familiar problem at Raider Arena Thursday evening, as Red Bank came calling for pair of boys basketball games."Out of the 18 games we've played this year, we've been up at … more

By JOE CANNON | 1/21/22

LEE'S CAMRYN GRANT scored 20 point to lead the Lady Flames to a comeback win over Mississippi College Thursday, in Clinton, Mississippi.

Grant leads Lady Flames past Choctaws

CLINTON, Miss. — Trailing 50-45 at the end of three quarters, the Lee University women exploded for 25 points in the final frame and walked away with a hard fought 75-65 win over host Mississippi … more

LEE ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS | 1/21/22

BRADLEY CENTRAL track standout Hunter Hayden, seated center, signed to throw for the University of the Cumberlands (Kentucky) Wednesday morning. Joining in the celebration were his parents, Wendy and Bob Hayden, as well as BCHS distance coach Ben Smith, principal Patrick Spangler, head track coach Eddie Frazier, sprints coach Daniel Hearn, throws coach Andrew Mullins and AD Turner Jackson.

Bear thrower signs with Patriots

Another Bradley Central athlete has been given an opportunity to compete on the collegiate level.Making his decision official Wednesday, Bear thrower Hunter Hayden signed on the dotted line to join … more

By JOE CANNON | 1/21/22

Prep BB Standings

High School Girls Basketball District 5-4A Team District Overall Bradley Central 6-0 16-2 Cleveland 4-1 14-5 McMinn County 3-2 10-7 Ooltewah 3-2 10-5 Walker Valley 2-4 … more

1/21/22

WALKER VALLEY junior Spencer Foutz earned a 13th place finish at the TSSAA State Individuals Championships Wednesday, in Smyrna.

Mustang roller 13th at state

SMYRNA — A Walker Valley roller climbed 32 spots in his second straight TSSAA State Individual Championships Wednesday, at the Smyrna Bowling Center.After qualifying with the 10th-best score for … more

By JOE CANNON | 1/21/22

Prep Wrestling 1-21-22

Tennessee High School Wrestling Poll as of Jan. 17, 2022 The Poll is primarily a measure of dual meet strength with some consideration to individual tournament strength. Votes … more

1/21/22