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More details of Rally USA’s WRC candidate event emerge
America’s bid for a round of the World Rally Championship will take another step forward at next month’s Tennessee Rally USA. Based out of Chattanooga, the June 14-16 event will include 14 stages and 68 competitive miles. The rally will run in the form of a WRC round, with Saturday and Sunday comprising two loops of three stages split by service and concluded with a single run around a spectator stage close to the city.
Lady Vol Ashley Rogers will play professional softball with Chattanooga Steam
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Former Tennessee softball pitcher Ashley Rogers will play as a professional with the Chattanooga Steam, the team announced on Wednesday. She will be playing just about an hour away from her hometown in Athens. Rogers played four seasons at Tennessee and was dominant. She had a...
Josh Heupel Praises Young Chattanooga Talent on Big Orange Caravan Stop in the Scenic City
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Big Orange Caravan tour rolled into the Scenic City Wednesday. Football coach Josh Heupel hopes his team can get on a roll this fall, with the help of some young Chattanooga talent. Said Heupel “I would not say that this program resembles what it was when we got...
Josh Heupel gives injury update on running back Cam Seldon for Tennessee football season
CHATTANOOGA — Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel is optimistic that injured running back Cam Seldon will return quickly enough early in the 2024 season. “Everything has gone extremely well in his rehab process,” Heupel said Wednesday at the Big Orange Caravan at the Chattanooga Convention Center. "He's done a good job of staying within...
Cleveland Edges Rhea County For 5-4A Softball Win
CLEVELAND, Tenn. — It wasn't easy but 18th-ranked Cleveland notched its second straight 20-win season, nipping Rhea County in the opening round of the District 5-4A Tournament. After getting all of their runs in their first at bat, the Lady Raiders (20-13) held on for a 4-3 win, their...
4 Tennessee Wesleyan Players From Chattanooga Receive Conference Honors
The Appalachian Athletic Conference has announced the 2024 Softball All-AAC Team and Awards, including four Tennessee Wesleyan players from Chattanooga. Phillips was honored as the Pitcher of the Year. Phillips went 11-2 in conference play with two saves and an 0.84 ERA. She also struck out 117 in 83 innings of work.
Lee's Somco Named Gulf South Freshman of the Year
After a break out season for the Lee University softball team, Lady Flames freshman Hailey Somco was named Gulf South Conference Freshman of the Year as the announced by the league on Thursday. She has been a true utility player. She has been an outfielder, catcher, and a designated player...
Turf vs. grass: Parents debate future of Soddy-Daisy High School's ballfield
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. — The decision has already been made. But some parents of students at Soddy-Daisy High School aren't so sure it's the right one. Work is now underway to convert the school's ballfield from grass to turf. But will it be a touchdown, or a fumble?. The Soddy-Daisy...
Bradley Central Claims 6-4A Championship Over Ooltewah
CLEVELAND, Tenn. — Battling through rain showers in the first few innings, didn't dampen Bradley Central's effort in claiming their fourth district championship in the last half dozen seasons. Scoring early and often, the Bears downed Ooltewah 13-3 in six innings Friday in the District 6-4A title game, at...
Coach Howard Pride Named To Lead East Hamilton Boys Basketball
Coach Howard Pride has been selected as the head boys basketball coach at East Hamilton High School. Coach Pride was a three sport athlete at Butler High School in Huntsville, focusing on baseball, football and basketball. Following his high school graduation, Alabama’s 1993 Mr. Basketball became a scholarship basketball guard for Vanderbilt University, declining being drafted by the California Angels. While at Vanderbilt, Coach Pride was a multi-year starter and team captain for the Commodores and was named to the SEC All-Academic Team.
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