Senior class trying to keep a Tyner tradition alive
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Tyner's season ended with a first round playoff loss and now its fuel for this season. This senior class is part of a team that has not gone past the first round…
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Night two of 2022 Jamboree
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Cleveland working on reps in shotgun. McCallie looking impressive marching the ball down the field for not just one but two short rushing touchdowns. Soddy Daisy and Brainerd getting some 4th…
Dalton looking to build and rekindle rivalries
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF)- It’s really the truest essence of the high school game. It’s community versus community and that’s what this game is all about. These kids aren’t paid to play in so it’s really all about pride. [field59_video account="WDEF"…
First night of 2022 Jamboree
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Teams such as east ridge were in action , Jalen Ellis gets the ball gets outside and lays down the boom, he even had the teams watching yell in excitement. …
Northwest Whitfield football hoping the family feel will lead to on-field success
TUNNEL HILL, Georgia (WDEF)-Northwest Whitfield football players say they’re basically family since most of them have grown up around each other their entire lives. Saying this is where I grew up. This is where…
Chattanooga FC’s unbeaten run comes to an end at 11 straight
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Number one in the east vs number one in the west on Wednesday night as Chattanooga FC played host to California United. After a sluggish 0-0 first half, both teams had…
Crazy Chattanooga FC week leads to first place match up Wednesday night
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Chattahoologans and the rest of the Chattanooga FC fans join together to run through the songs, wave the flags, and even wait and pass the time through over 90 minutes in…
Players adjusting to new positions on the East Ridge football field
EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF)-East Ridge football is gearing up for the season and head coach Chad Barger sees that his defense is ahead of the offense. "Defensively we seem to be a little bit…
Mocs football returns to Finley Stadium
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Chattanooga Mocs walked onto the field of Finley stadium with the shoulder pads on today. No its not gameday, but it was a night practice on the home field to get use to the field conditions and give…
Senior leadership behind center set to lead Cleveland football
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF)- Football season is just around the corner, which for the Cleveland blue raiders is too close but also too far away. It's real Easy for a lot of folks…
New attraction coming to Dollywood plus a behind the scenes looks at Dolly’s tour bus where you can now stay
SEVIERVILLE. Tennessee (WDEF)- A new family coaster is coming to Dollywood. Big Bear Mountain will be a $25 million expansion. It’s nearly 4,000 ft long and is the longest roller coaster at the park. It…
Both Chattanooga FC and Red Wolves come out firing after lengthy rain delays
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- When you have to wait over 90 minutes for a goal, odds are that means its in stoppage time or you team didn't score at all. That was not the chase…
East Hamilton 30 in 30 looking to take that next big step
OOLTEWAH, Tennessee (WDEF)-East Hamilton football season came to an end in the first round of the playoffs last year. This year head coach Grant Reynolds is stressing the importance of taking that next big step in the postseason. [field59_video account="WDEF"…
Lookouts 9th inning rally falls just short
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Chattanooga Lookouts pulled off an improbable comeback on Saturday night scoring 5 in the bottom of the 9th to win 9-8. Sunday afternoon, 9th inning trailing 3-1 it looked like it…
McMinn County thin on the line experienced at the skilled positions
McMINN COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF)- "We’re not gonna have that luxury this year. We’re gonna have some growing pains with young guys and young freshman but we gotta get through that," said Cagle. McMinn County football…
Lookouts score 5 in the bottom of the 9th to pull off epic comeback
CHATTANOOGA. Tennessee (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Lookouts took and early 2-0 lead in the bottom of the second. Then they let it get away and trailed 8-4 in the bottom of the 9th. That's when…
Howard High School football looking to bounce back after 0-10 season
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Howard football had a tough season last year going 0-10. "We had some things that worked well. It was Murphy’s Law type deal and what could go wrong did,"…
Lookouts swept in-state series at home
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Its been a rough season for the Chattanooga lookouts and they have won just 1 game in their last 8 including the last two against the Tennessee Smokies. Sunday's game, the lookouts are…
Walker Valley football 30 in 30
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF)- "No joke I woke up at 5 AM this morning just thinking about different schemes that we’ve been talking about and how we can do things differently. Try to develop more as coaches and give our kids…
LFO football features a do it all player: 30 in 30
Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia (WDEF)- Wide receiver and Defensive back Trevon Gott for LFO isn’t lacking any confidence. The. do it all player, is someone opposing teams will see a lot of this season. [field59_video account="WDEF" key="d8365c00231c62ed80adbfdad589b0bc63aeed14" vtitle="LFO 30 in 30"…
Red Wolves fail to score in 0-0 draw without Coach Jimmy Obleda on the sidelines
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Chattanooga FC sidelines looked different without Head Coach Jimmy Obleda on the sidelines as he is currently suspended. Red Wolves had several shot attempts but were unable to find the back…
Chattanooga FC wins 3-2 with late goal to win Silverware
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Chattanooga FC was tied 2-2 in the second half and the story looked like it was being written. Chattanooga FC missed chance after chance after chance, creating opportunities but, just unable to…
McCallie High School’s Carson Gentle commits to play football at University of Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Carson Gentle from McCallie High School will be staying in Tennessee to play football in college as he has committed to the University of Tennessee. The future SEC player will be an edge rusher at either Defensive…
Red Wolves Head Coach Jimmy Obleda suspended by league
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Red Wolves Head Coach Jimmy Obleda has been suspended by the USL Friday. When News 12 reached out for comment we were sent this official club statement. "The Chattanooga Red Wolves SC received notice today from the USL…
Tennessee Vols comes into SEC media day ready for another offensive attack
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF)-Head Coach Josh Heupal and quarterback Hendon Hooker are both back for another season and with the bond between Hooker and the skilled positions that air attack should only improve this season. "I wouldn’t say trying to learn,…
SEC Media Day: Georgia Bulldogs; looking to defend that National Title
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF)- "You don’t change, you don’t change the way you go about things. Try to learn, your trying to find a better way to do things. I was very Fortunate to work with one of the best and…
Heritage football expects big things as they return 18 seniors
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF)- "June stuff is over in July feels like the official start of football so it’s good to be out here and ready to go," said Coach EJ Slaughter. The Heritage Generals are…
Vols Drew Gilbert drafted by Astros
TENNESSEE (WDEF)-Drew Gilbert was the face of the offense outburst that was the Tennessee Vols. Now he has been selected 28th overall by the Houston Astros. In his last season with the Vals he hit .362 AND EARNED All-SEC honors…
Smith rallies to beat McIlroy at Open for 1st major
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — Cameron Smith charged his way into history on the Old Course, a Sunday stunner at St. Andrews that sent the Australian to his first major by overcoming Rory McIlroy to win the British Open. The…
The Lafayette Ramblers 30 in 30 High School Football preview
Lafayette, Georgia (WDEF)-Lafayette just missed the playoffs last year. Close losses is something coach Scott said plagued them last year. Lafayette moves into a new region this year and he expects players…
Red Wolves get back on track at home
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- CHI Memorial stadium was a power house for the Red Wolves last season. This season it hasn't been the same. With the season halfway gone, a challenge was issues…
McIlroy, Hovland avoid blunders to share Open lead
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — Cheers from every corner of the Old Course that belonged to Tiger Woods for two days at St. Andrews switched over to Rory McIlroy in the British Open, and he certainly did his part to…
Chattanooga FC plans to return from road trip with six points
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The next two games for Chattanooga FC are on the road in New York State. Tomorrow's game is against Flower City Union in…
Red Wolves hope to regain that home momentum Saturday against North Carolina FC
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Red wolves back at home Saturday against North Carolina FC after coming off a loss on the road last week. Red Wolves head coach…
Chattanooga FC taking on long road trip to New York State
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- "It’s easy for me. I just do the same thing I always do. I mean my life, my life is really boring," said Underwood. Chattanooga FC has a road trip to New Your state in the next…
Red Wolves welcome Dalton Native to the team
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Red Wolves have added a new player to their team, this time through their academy. Dalton Native Yahir Paez is the newest signing for the Red Wolves Squad. The Red Wolves staff said Paez has…
Rafa Mentzingen lives up to the name ‘Quad-Father’
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- "But I’ve seen two Christmas hams that big," said Jimmy Obleda. Rafa Mentzingen massive quads have taken over social media He puts a picture of his quads and he gets 1 million…
Lighthouse Collective proves free and safe events for kids on Sunday in July
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- A Chattanooga non profit is using Sunday’s In July to give kids something to do that’s positive in their life. The Lighthouse Collective is holding No Smoke Sundays as a way for teenagers to get out and…
US Paralympic cycling event takes place in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Chattanooga played host to a US Paralympic cycling event which will decide the cycling Paralympic team in the upcoming world games. Athletes who experience disabilities, either from birth or later on in life, competed in cycling races in…
‘As 1’ Community Kickball game bring first responders and community together
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Chattanooga Fire Department, Chattanooga Police Department, Hamilton EMS, and other Chattanooga organizations united as one with the community for a competitive bonding event. It was supposed to be a kickball game, but the weather didn’t cooperate so…