Top 10 High School Football Plays of the Year
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Before we unwrap presents this Christmas, let's unwrap our top ten high school football plays from this past season.
Rick Nyman
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Northwest Whitfield Beats Gordon Lee in Holiday Tournament
Chickamauga, GA-(WDEF-TV) Gordon Lee wrapped up their annual Christmas holiday basketball tournament on Monday night. The Trojans faced Northwest Whitfield, and the Bruins held on for a 49-46 victory. [blox_vms account="WDEF" key="06ac484ceb4fc5a6f956c905da73977e30646d70" vtitle="NW Whitfield Beats Gordon Lee 49-46 in Holiday…
Nashville Predators Introduce Nick Saban as New Minority Owner
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nick Saban knows his strengths with seven national championships as a college football coach. He also understands how to put coaches and athletes in the best position to succeed. That’s what he hopes to bring to the NHL’s Nashville…
Nico Iamaleava Returning For Another Year at UCLA
LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava is returning for another season instead of declaring for the NFL draft. The school announced on Monday that Iamaleava will be back for his second season with the Bruins in 2026. Iamaleava…
Chattanooga Rallies to Beat Western Kentucky 59-58
(gomocs.com) – The Mocs led for just 15 seconds the entire game, but behind a late rally, they came out on top 59-58 against Western Kentucky inside McKenzie Arena. In the…
Point Guard Ilianis Rodriguez the Driving Force For Cleveland
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) When you watch the Cleveland girls basketball team, it's hard to miss Ilianis Rodriguez. She's wreaking havoc on defense, and driving the Blue Raiders offense from her point guard position. [blox_vms account="WDEF" key="0c4b59bd7135f936517a17317dacc520c564c6cd" vtitle="Illianis Rodriguez the Driving Force…
Vols Snap Three Game Losing Streak With 83-62 Win Over 11th Ranked Louisville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ja’Kobi Gillespie had 23 points and five assists to lead No. 20 Tennessee to an 83-62 victory over No. 11 Louisville on Tuesday night, snapping a three-game losing streak. Nate Ament scored 13 and Jaylen Carey…
Red Bank Beats Signal Mountain 73-68 to Remain Undefeated
Red Bank, TN-(WDEF-TV) After trailing by six at halftime, Red Bank rallied to beat rival Signal Mountain 73-68. The Lions improved to 7-0 with the victory.
Nick Saban Purchases Minority Stake in Nashville Predators
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Former Alabama football coach Nick Saban has purchased a minority stake in the NHL’s Nashville Predators. Predators chairman and majority owner Bill Haslam announced Tuesday the purchase made by Dream Sports Ventures LLC, an entity controlled…
Venables and DeBoer Steer Sooners and Tide Into the Playoffs
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma’s Brent Venables and Alabama’s Kalen DeBoer have lived under intense microscopes at blue blood programs. Both replaced highly successful coaches — DeBoer is in his second season with the Crimson Tide after stepping in for…
Vols Hoping to Hit the Right Note in Music City Bowl
(utsports.com) – After a couple light weeks of practice and workouts following the conclusion of the regular season, a reenergized Tennessee football team has officially begun prep for its Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl matchup against Illinois on Dec. 30…
Braves Bringing Back Shorstop Ha-Seong Kim For $20 Million
ATLANTA (AP) — Shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is returning to the Atlanta Braves, agreeing Monday to a $20 million, one-year contract that addressed a major offseason priority for the team. Kim gets a $4 million raise. He had declined a $16 million…
Titans Continue to Battle With Loads of Rookies on the Field
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Every time the Tennessee Titans take one step forward, it’s back they go. At least the Titans can take solace in not hurting their chances for picking high in the next NFL draft. Tennessee (2-12) missed yet another…
Vols Set to Host Louisville in First Meeting With Both Teams Ranked
(utsports.com) The No. 20/23 Tennessee men's basketball team (7-3) is set to continue the 2025-26 slate at Food City Center Tuesday as they face the No. 11/11 Louisville Cardinals (9-1). THE MATCHUP • This is the 22nd matchup between the two schools, with…
Florida Quarterback DJ Lagway Enters Transfer Portal
Florida quarterback DJ Lagway is entering the transfer portal. Lagway announced his intentions on social media Monday, saying “I am truly grateful for the opportunity to have been part of such an incredible program here at the University of Florida.” The…
Cleveland Edges Bradley Central 49-46
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Bradley Central opened with a 17-3 lead over rival Cleveland. But the Blue Raiders kept battling, and they edged their cross-town rival by a final of 49-46.
Ridgeland Girls Continue to Enjoy Impressive Turnaround With a Victory Over Heritage
Rossville, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Ridgeland girls basketball team won only 5 games last season. Must feel like a distant memory now. On Friday they defeated Heritage 53-43 for their 8th win of the season. [blox_vms account="WDEF" key="7b584c1ac8ddba950179ef699ea03018f59943b9" vtitle="Ridgeland Defeats Heritage 53-43…
Bearettes Down Rival Cleveland 59-50
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Cleveland girls basketball team hung with district giant Bradley Central all night, but the Bearettes still managed another victory in the rivalry by a final of 59-50.
Local High School All Star Football Game Set For Saturday
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) We've got a local high school all star football game Saturday afternoon at Boyd Buchanan. Kickoff is at 2pm. The Chattanooga…
Bradley Central Defensive Lineman AJ Westfield Signs With Tulane
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Bradley Central defensive lineman AJ Westfield signed with Tulane on Friday afternoon. Westfield is listed as a three-star recruit. The Green Wave of course made…
Mocs Hoping For Better Fate Against Ranked Opponent as They Prepare For 21st Ranked Auburn
(gomocs.com) Back on the national stage, the Chattanooga Mocs men's basketball team will battle No. 21 Auburn on Saturday afternoon in a neutral site matchup inside State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga., as part of the sixth annual Holiday Hoopsgiving…
Former Michigan Coach Sherrone Moore Charged With Home Invasion and Stalking
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Fired University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore “barged his way” into the apartment of a woman with whom he had been having an affair and threatened to kill himself after she reported the relationship to the school and…
Falcons Show Fight in Comeback Win Over Tampa
The Falcons were reduced to playing spoiler after being eliminated from playoff contention following a home blowout loss to Seattle last week. They apparently relish the role. The Falcons put together their most thrilling win of the season Thursday night in Tampa, beating the Buccaneers…
Guide to College Football Playoffs
The 12-team College Football Playoff bracket is set, and the games begin on Dec. 19. The first round is hosted by the higher seed before the games shift to neutral sites. Here is you need to know: Who is playing…
Red Bank Beats East Ridge 58-49
Red Bank, TN-(WDEF-TV) After trailing by two at halftime, Red Bank rallied to beat district rival East Ridge 58-49.
Pirates Coach Wes Stone Has Strong Family Ties at South Pittsburg
South Pittsburg, TN-(WDEF-TV) South Pittsburg just won their 8th state title last week, and it feels like head coach Wes Stone has been around for just about all of them. Brian Armstrong profiles the Pirates leader. [blox_vms account="WDEF" key="b861df07048aec4792fa2656c83ebad0f29b4da8" vtitle="Pirates…
Georgia Kicks 2026 SEC Schedule on the Road Against Arkansas
ATHENS, Ga. --- Georgia’s 2026 football schedule was released on the SEC Network Thursday night after an announcement from the Southeastern Conference office. The Bulldogs’ schedule features home SEC matchups with Oklahoma, Vanderbilt, Auburn and Missouri, plus Florida in Atlanta. Georgia’s…
Vols Kick Off 2026 SEC Schedule at Home Against Texas
(utsports.com)– Tennessee will host five Southeastern Conference games — Texas, Auburn, Alabama, Kentucky and LSU — as the 2026 football schedule dates were unveiled Thursday night on SEC Network. The SEC announced in August it would play a nine-game conference schedule starting with…
Braves Sign San Diego All Star Reliever Robert Suarez
ATLANTA (AP) — Two-time All-Star reliever Robert Suarez and the Atlanta Braves agreed Thursday to a $45 million, three-year contract. He gets a $13 million salary in 2026 and $16 million in each of the following two seasons. Suarez will…
Sherrone Moore in Jail Soon After Firing at Michigan
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Sherrone Moore was being held in jail Thursday while police investigate the situation that led to his arrest hours after the once-promising coach was fired at Michigan for what the school said was an inappropriate relationship with…
Vols Name Jim Knowles New Defensive Coordinator
(utsports.com) Jim Knowles, a championship-winning assistant coach and one of the most esteemed defensive minds in football, has been named Tennessee defensive coordinator, head coach Josh Heupel announced Thursday. Knowles brings 38 years of college football experience to Rocky Top, including 18…
Walker Valley Dealing With High Expectations
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Walker Valley won 30 games last year and made the state tournament. And with most all of the team back for this season, you can imagine how high the expectations are. Brian Armstrong has the story. [blox_vms account="WDEF"…
Falcons Aim to Play Spoiler Against Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons were supposed to be the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ top competitor for the NFC South title. Instead, they’re reduced to playing a spoiler role. Kirk Cousins and the Falcons (4-9) visit Baker Mayfield and the…
Vols Receiver Braylon Staley Named SEC Freshman of the Year
(press release) – Tennessee wide receiver Braylon Staley was named the SEC Freshman of the Year on Wednesday as voted on by the league's head coaches. Staley becomes the third player in program history to garner SEC Freshman of the Year honors,…
Georgia Cancels Future Football Series With Louisville and N.C. State
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Georgia announced Wednesday that Louisville agreed to cancel a home-and-home series starting in 2026 ahead of the Southeastern Conference announcing next year’s college football schedules on Thursday. The Bulldogs also said N.C. State, another Atlantic Coast Conference team, agreed…
Michigan Fires Football Coach Sherrone Moore For Inappropriate Relationship
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan fired football coach Sherrone Moore on Wednesday after finding evidence of an “inappropriate relationship with a staff member,” a stunning end to his short, up-and-down tenure that saw the Wolverines take a step back on the field after…
Walker Valley Downs Rival Cleveland 67-48
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Walker Valley improved to 5-0 on the season with a 67-48 road win over rival Cleveland on Tuesday evening at Raider Arena.
South Pittsburg’s DaYon Cooper Named Mr Football Award Winner
Nashville-(WDEF-TV) South Pittsburg running back DaYon Cooper won the Class A Mr. Football Award on Tuesday in Nashville. Cooper was a threat rushing and receiving, as he helped lead the Pirates to a state championship. [blox_vms account="WDEF" key="50c44a2177b4b7c8f9ada548ebfcb6e354ca8fca" vtitle="South Pitt's…
Baylor RB David Gabriel-Georges Wins Second Straight Mr. Football Award
Nashville, TN-(WDEF-TV) Baylor teammates Briggs Cherry and David Gabiel-Georges battled for a state championship last week. Tuesday they battled for a Mr. Football award. The TSS AA…
McCallie Downs Silverdale 82-57
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) McCallie hit 11 three-pointers to pull away and beat Silverdale 82-57. Big Blue dominated the second quarter holding Silverdale to just four points. Ernas Valauskas led McCallie with 23 points, while Judah Richardson paced Silverdale with 18 points. [blox_vms…