Rhea County lead by Ethan Davis
Rhea County football suffered from the youth bug last season but, as all but 3 starters are back this season, experience should be a strength this season.
Brian Armstrong
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Amari Jefferson is going to Alabama
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Baylor's Amari Jefferson has made it official, he is taking his talents to Alabama. He chose roll tide over Tennessee and Georgia who were his final three schools. Jefferson made…
McMinn County using size to its advantage
McMINN COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF)- McMinn county is known for having experience on the line. last year that wasn't the case as most of the returning players were at the skill positions.…
Howard growing on and off the football field
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Howard may not have had many wins on the football field recently but, that doesn't mean they haven't had any success.
Ooltewah Owls being lead the right direction by Goose
OOLTEWAH, Tennessee (WDEF)- Ooltewah football has had a tough go of it over the last few years, but as Coach Goose Manning enters his third season in charge it looks the Goose might be leading the owls in the right…
Chattanooga FC win 4th straight NISA independent Cup
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- A wonder goal, a side footed goal off a corner, and a penalty kick put Chattanooga FC up 3-0 in the first half over Houston. Then CFC held…
Boyd’s Gary Rankin look to build on foundation set during first season
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Boyd Buchanan head coach Gary Rankin is entering his second year at the helm of the Buccaneers. Rankin said last year was all about implementing his system. Now the…
Max Frieds feels well after 3 innings of work in Rome
ROME, Georgia (WDEF)- Max Fried in Rome today for his second rehab start. With Gwinnett out in Memphis, Fried came back to Rome for the first time in 7 years.
CCS has a new coach; looks to build on historic 2022 season
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) Chattanooga Christian has its best season in school history last year, but with a new coach and a lot of new starters the team is pushing to build on its team success. [blox_vms account="WDEF" key="727fdd04b43f8882e187df81fac281c3719e3c7f" vtitle="CCS looks…
NFL player giving back to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Central High and University of Tennessee at Chattanooga offensive lineman McClendon Curtis took time out of his busy NFL schedule to help teach Chattanooga kids the game he loves.
CFC now the only unbeaten in the league with 2-0 win
CHATTANOOGA FC - Chattanooga FC overcame another important hurdle in the search for league supremacy with a 2-0 win over the defending champions Michigan Stars. First half goals from Markus Naglestad and Beto Alvarenga secured three points and solidified Chattanooga’s…
Lady Red Wolves look to win division title
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Chattanooga Lady Red Wolves facing South Georgia tonight with a division title on the line. The team not only sits atop the table the team also have the chance to clinch a playoff spot.
8 Braves selected for July 11 All Stargame
Atlanta outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr., shortstop Orlando Arcia and catcher Sean Murphy were elected to the National League starting lineup by fans. They will be joined by five Braves teammates voted in by fellow players: starting pitchers Spencer Strider and…
Sunday’s Lookouts game suspended until Monday
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (Lookouts) The Chattanooga Lookouts have announced that Sunday's game has been suspended due to heavy rain and unplayable field conditions. The game will resume tomorrow at 4:45 pm with gates opening at 4 pm. Tomorrow’s regularly scheduled game will…
Connect Sports Scenic City Showcase
Chattanooga and North Georgia have become the softball capital of the world this weekend. More than 500 teams from across the county have made a trip to the 'Connect Sports Scenic City…
Chattanooga FC uses late goal to stay undefeated in league play
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- It was the 90th minute and Chattanooga was down 1-0. A free kick from just outside the box and Markus Naglestad buried it in teh back of the net to force a 1-1 draw. [field59_video account="WDEF" key="84a10514ea454fbd7728bedf9519959d922d3f9c"…
Red Wolves equalize late despite being down to 9 men
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) Chattanooga Red Wolves were down 2-0 at half and scored two goals to tie it up at 2-2. There was some drama along the way included two red cards…
Josh Heupel to speak at Bradley Youth football league
Tennessee Vols head coach Josh Heupel will be speaking at the Bradley youth football league on July 24th. The event will be at the PIE center.
Lookouts score 12 as an incredible streak comes to an end
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Lookouts bats exploded for double-digit runs for the second consecutive game. Chattanooga scored 12 runs on 12 hits to win their third game in a row over the Rocket City Trash Pandas. The Chattanooga Lookouts…
Lookouts bats all over the ball in 14-0 win
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- James Free's seven RBI night led the Lookouts to a 14-0 win over the Rocket City Trash Pandas. With the win Chattanooga is back to a half-game lead over the…
Collins takes next step in basketball career
FORT OGLETHORPE Georgia (WDEF) Former LFO Stand out Christina Collins had her senior season cut short due to a torn A-C-L but, she is gearing back up to get back out on the court at the college level. [field59_video account="WDEF"…
Lookouts fall 10-6 after rough last two innings
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The Rocket City Trash Pandas scored five unanswered runs to snap the Lookouts' win streak. Chattanooga's lead in the North Division is now back to just a half-game over the…
Rece Hinds continues to power the ball out of the park
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Tuesday's game ended in the bottom of the 10th when down a run, Rece Hinds hit a game-winning 446 homer over center field. He had two in that game, one homer…
On3 Recruits help high school athletes like Carson Gentle understand NIL
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-McCallie senior and University of Tennessee football commit went viral after performing a split with LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne. That was part…
US Soccer legend Landon Donovan gives his thoughts on Messi joining MLS
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- US soccer legend Landon Donovan was in Chattanooga over the weekend to help grow the game he loves. Another way the game is growing…
A Juan Chattanooga FC Goodbye
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Chattanooga FC said goodbye to Juan Hernandez on Saturday night. Hernandez announced his retirement from playing earlier this year, but he suited up ‘Juan’ last time on Saturday. Hernandez is…
Landon Donovan and VW team up for Chattanooga Soccer Clinic
Chattanooga, Tennessee (WDEF)- Landon Donovan, an iconic figure in U.S. Soccer, dedicated his Saturday to assisting a soccer clinic in Chattanooga. Widely regarded as one of the greatest…
Chattanooga Disc Golf local shines in the pros
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Disc Golf is the fastest growing sport in the world and Chattanooga has added another player to the pro tour. Aiden Scott is just 18 years old and he is one…
UT’s Squirrel White joined Ooltewah football camp
OOLTEWAH, Tennessee- (WDEF)- Kids were able to be part of a football camp at Ooletwah High School. The camp thought kids different aspects of the game of football and allowed those kids…
CSAS soccer scores its way to States
CHATTANOOGA Tennessee (WDEF) -During this sub state tournament for CSAS boys Soccer, it's been one goal after another. Coming into Sundays match it seems like by the time a start…
Coahulla Creek new coach gets spring football experience in the rain
Coahulla Creek is a football team in transition, new head coach, new QB and new expectations after making school history last year. Trion and Coahulla Creek faces off in a…
10 men Notre Dame soccer falls short of states via shootout
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- A rain storm on and off through the game lead to a 0-0 game where Notre Dame fell in a penalty shootout. Notre…
Sports Matter: Two Hall of Fame inductees explain how sports saved them from a life of crime
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- CEO of the Pursuit of Happiness Michael Gordon and Probation Officer Director Greg Bowles both work for with at risk kids. Through sports they tried to keep they life on…
South Pitt downs Lookout Valley in Region title game
LOOKOUT VALLEY, Tennessee (WDEF)- The game was tied at 1-1 in the top of the third. Then South Pittsburg went on a scoring run and ended up putting the game out of…
Ringgold wins both games of the double header to advance to state championship series
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF)- Ringgold took down the dragon in Columbus in hopes of winning a state title. Saturday Ringgold entered the contest knowing two wins and the Tigers are headed…
A look into what it’s like to be a foster parent during Foster Care Awareness month
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-This story is a close and personal one for one of our reporters Brian Armstrong. May is Foster Care Awareness month and his wife and him are foster parents. Youth…
East Hamilton rolls Signal Mountain baseball in District Title game
HIXSON, Tennessee (WDEF)- Signal Moutain and Eat Hamilton exchanged blows and errors as both teams exchanged leads in the first few innings. East Hamilton went up 3-2 in the 3rd and…
UTC Mocs early inning struggles haunt them against Samford
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (GOMOCS)-The Mocs fell 5-3 to Samford in the finale and will be the No. 6 seed in the Southern Conference Tournament. UTC will face No. 3 Furman in the 3:00 p.m. game Wednesday afternoon. [field59_video account="WDEF" key="3b1fc504533f7e6fb49305552cc80b177bbb2641" vtitle="UTC…
Chattanooga FC nearly completes comeback draws 1-1 against Savannah
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Chattanooga FC feel behind in the first half 1-0. In the second half Chattanooga had several chances to tie it but the tying goal didn't happen until a headed goal…
Ringgold splits series against Columbus
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF)- Ringgold got a complete game no hitter from Ace pitcher Ross Norman and a grand slam from Connor Christopher in the bottom of the fifth inning and won 6-0. Ringgold dropped the second game 4-2. Game 3…