Tyner Moves on to State Semifinals With 34-20 Win Over Giles Co
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Tyner Rams are headed to the state semifinals. Tyner defeated Giles Co 34-20 to stay in the hunt for the gold ball.
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Coalfield Ends Sale Creek’s Fantastic Season
Sale Creek, TN-(WDEF-TV) The best football season in Sale Creek history came to an end on Friday night, as the Panthers fell 40-7 to Coalfield in the state quarterfinals. [blox_vms account="WDEF" key="adf2fdc5ee6bef72923f3d9145f817cd4d60482b" vtitle="Coalfield Brings an End to Sale Creek's Best…
Battle Ground Academy Rolls Past Boyd Buchanan 49-3
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Battle Ground Academy built a 28-3 halftime lead over Boyd Buchanan on their way to a 49-3 victory. With the win, BGA advances to the state championship game. [blox_vms account="WDEF" key="3bb21faea81bd27afed30d9441124118764d8ce1" vtitle="Battle Ground Academy Rolls Over Boyd Buchanan 49-3"…
David Gabriel-Georges Scores 7 TD’s in Baylor’s 56-35 Win Over McCallie
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor running back David Gabriel-Georges ran wild on Friday against rival McCallie. He had seven touchdowns and 430-yards rushing, as the Red Raiders beat the Blue Tornado 56-35 to advance to the state championship game. [blox_vms account="WDEF" key="e9267617119cbd5714d6b43b421d150c167f5a06" vtitle="David…
Baylor and McCallie Face Off Again For a Trip to the State Title Game
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor and McCallie meet for the second time this year on Friday, as the two rivals will battle for a spot in the state championship game. Brian Armstrong has a preview. [blox_vms account="WDEF" key="0768c0e88c6c1f60eb53007261e0fc30a497451e" vtitle="Baylor and McCallie Face Off…
Fight Songs Remain a Big Part of College Football Tradition
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The sounds of college football have changed over the years, with pop culture songs becoming part of the show at stadiums across the country. Fight songs, though, have withstood the test of time and still ring true. From “Rocky…
Tyner Opens New Gym with 81-31 Win Over Howard
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Tyner opened their new gym against an old rival on Thursday, as the Rams entertained Howard. Tyner felt at home in their new place as they cruised to an 81-31 victory. [blox_vms account="WDEF" key="7d9b7c35bd17b8c05c8f22d8d0d3b1da302f50e0" vtitle="Tyner Opens New Gym With…
UTC Falls to Austin Peay 68-54
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The UTC women's basketball team helped force 21 turnovers against Austin Peay on Thursday at McKenzie Arena. That many turnovers usually leads to defeat, but not for the Governors. They beat Chattanooga 68-54. Gianna Corbitt had a game high…
McCallie Hoping to Slow Down Baylor’s David Gabriel-Georges in Playoff Rematch
Baylor running back David Gabriel-Georges put on a show against McCallie last month. Dude rushed for 280-yards with three touchdown runs of 50-yards or longer. Red Raiders won 38-35. So what can McCallie do to slow him down in the…
Bradley Central’s Kimora Fields Signs With Clemson
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Bradley Central forward Kimora Fields is ranked as the best high school basketball player in the state of Tennessee. But she's not staying in the Volunteer State for college. Fields signed with Clemson on Thursday. In the Bearettes…
Vols Still Searching For First Win in Gainesville Since 2003
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — No. 20 Tennessee seemingly has its best chance in more than two decades to celebrate in the Swamp. The Volunteers (7-3, 3-3 Southeastern Conference) have lost 10 in a row in Gainesville, a skid that began…
Georgia Favored by Six Touchdowns Against Charlotte
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — With No. 4 Georgia favored by six touchdowns in Saturday’s game against Charlotte, coach Kirby Smart’s biggest challenge of the week may have been keeping his team’s focus on only one game. Georgia (9-1, 7-1 Southeastern…
Seattle Looks to Continue Impressive Road Record Against the Titans
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks haven’t lost consecutive games this season and are in no mood to start now with the NFL approaching the stretch run to the playoffs. They are focused on improving quickly after a 21-19 loss…
SEC Will Play Fewer Cupcake Games With Move to 9 Game League Schedule
While competition heats up in the final weeks of the college football season, a handful of SEC teams are getting their annual gift: a late-season cupcake before rivalry week and the postseason. Undefeated and No. 3 Texas A&M hosts Samford (1-10),…
Soddy Daisy Defeats Rival Sale Creek 52-30
Sale Creek, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Soddy Daisy girls basketball team improved to 2-0 on the young season with a 52-30 road win against rival Sale Creek on Wednesday night.
Baylor Prepared For Yet Another Playoff Rematch Against Rival McCallie
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Baylor-McCallie game is like the Marvel movie franchise. We get plenty of sequels. The Chattanooga rivals meet in the playoff semi-finals Friday, marking the third year in-a-row they've met twice during the same calendar year. Red Raiders won…
Boyd Buchanan Enjoying More Size on Defensive Line
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Boyd Buchanan has played solid defense ever since Gary Rankin's arrival as head coach. But the Bucs 'D' might pack a little more punch this season. And they'll need it on Friday night, as they host BGA for the…
Braves Re-Sign Closer Raisel Iglesias
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have addressed one of their offseason priorities by re-signing closer Raisel Iglesias to a $16 million, one-year contract. Atlanta announced the deal on Wednesday. The 35-year-old right-hander had completed a $58 million, four-year contract…
Falcons QB Michael Penix Having Season Ending Knee Surgery
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons’ season, already in a free fall, took another hit on Wednesday when it was confirmed that quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will have season-ending surgery to repair the anterior cruciate ligament in his…
Alabama Falls to 10th in College Football Playoff Rankings
Georgia got a boost to No. 4, Ohio State, Indiana and Texas A&M stayed in the top three and, in what is beginning to feel like a weekly ritual in the College Football Playoff rankings, everyone is wondering what the…
Silverdale Edges Signal Mountain 54-53 Despite Nine Treys From Eagles Max Rackel
Signal Mountain, TN-(WDEF-TV) Signal Mountain and Silverdale tipped off their basketball season on Tuesday with the visiting Seahawks rallying for a 54-53 victory. Eagles…
Mocs Regular Season Finale a Homecoming For RB Ryan Ingram
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Mocs football team will put a bow on their season Saturday against Wofford. No particular stakes are on the line against the Terriers, but the game will be a huge homecoming for UTC running back Ryan Ingram,…
Baylor Soccer Reflects on State Title Three-Peat
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor girls' soccer has been the gold standard in Tennessee for the past three years. Now, 12 seniors are graduating, and half of them are taking their talents to the college level. Brian Armstrong has the story. [blox_vms account="WDEF"…
CFC Re-Sign Captain Alex McGrath
(press release) — Chattanooga Football Club (CFC) announced today it has re-signed midfielder and captain Alex McGrath to a two-year contract with a club option for a further year. The 28-year-old…
Mark Mariakis Stepping Down at Signal Mountain
Signal Mountain, TN-(WDEF-TV) Signal Mountain coach Mark Mariakis is stepping down after two seasons as Signal Mountain's head coach. Mariakis announced he's retiring from coaching after 40-years in the…
Titans Place Receiver Calvin Ridley on Injured Reserve With Broken Leg
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans put wide receiver Calvin Ridley on injured reserve Tuesday after he broke his right leg on their first offensive play of their latest loss. The Titans signed James Proche II from the practice squad to fill the…
Vols Basketball Sign Three Players Including Ralph Scott From Bermuda
(utsports.com) University of Tennessee head men's basketball coach Rick Barnes announced Tuesday the signing of three stellar high school recruits in the class of 2026: Marquis Clark, Manny Green and Ralph Scott. Clark is a 6-foot-1, 185-pound guard out of Chicago, while…
J.P. Estrella Injured in Vols 91-66 Win Over Rice
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Felix Okpara had 20 points and eight rebounds, Nate Ament added 19 points and 10 boards, and No. 20 Tennessee cruised to a 91-66 victory over Rice on Monday night despite an injury to forward J.P.…
Vols Face Major Road Test Against Florida
(utsports.com) Fresh off a Homecoming win over New Mexico State, No. 20/20 Tennessee returns to conference play with a major SEC road test under the lights Saturday, traveling to Gainesville to take on rival Florida at 7:30 p.m. ET on…
Chattanooga Mocs Basketball Sign 7-Footer John Fleeman in Early Signing Period
(gomocs.com) The Chattanooga Mocs men's basketball program and head coach Dan Earl have announced a pair of scholastic signings to next year's 2026-27 roster as part of November's early signing period last week. Chattanooga received inked commitments from 7' big man…
Auburn Sitting QB Ashton Daniels Against Mercer to Preserve a Year of Eligibility
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn quarterback Ashton Daniels will sit out against Mercer on Saturday to preserve a year of eligibility. Interim coach D.J. Durkin said Monday that Jackson Arnold and freshman Deuce Knight will play against the Bears, but…
Falcons Place Quarterback Michael Penix Jr on Injured Reserve
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix will be placed on injured reserve and will miss at least four games with a left knee injury, leaving Kirk Cousins as the starter. Penix suffered the injury in Sunday’s 30-27 overtime loss to…
Alabama Has Extra Motivation Against Oklahoma
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — No. 4 Alabama stopped short of calling Saturday’s showdown against No. 11 Oklahoma a revenge game, but the Crimson Tide admit they haven’t forgotten last year’s outcome. The Sooners beat the Tide 24-3 in Norman, Oklahoma. It…
Vols Set to Host New Mexico State For 101st Homecoming Game
(utsports.com) Fresh off an open week, No. 21/20/23 Tennessee returns to action for its penultimate home game of the season when it hosts New Mexico State on Saturday at 4:15 p.m. at Neyland Stadium. Saturday will serve as UT's 101st Homecoming…
Braves Ronald Acuna Voted NL Comeback Player of the Year
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom was voted American League Comeback Player of the Year and Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. earned the National League honor Thursday night. Edwin Díaz of the New York Mets was…
Coach John Beam From Netflix Series “Last Chance U” Shot and Killed
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Celebrated former football coach John Beam, who was featured in the Netflix series “Last Chance U” that showcased the connections he made with players others wouldn’t gamble on, has died after being shot on the college…
Running Back Jacolbi Salley Making Big Strides For Red Bank
Red Bank, TN-(WDEF-TV) Since taking over for an injured teammate, running back Jacolbi Salley has been making big strides for Red Bank. Brian Armstrong has the…
Ashton Martin Carries His Father’s Legacy With Every Sack For Marion Co
Jasper, TN-(WDEF-TV) What if I told you one of the best sack artists in high school football was listed at 5'7, 150-pounds. Meet Marion County's Ashton Martin, who has 15.5 sacks this season. [blox_vms account="WDEF" key="5a05c44a748032fac946dff56074bdcacf402c92" vtitle="Ashton Martin Inspired to…
Struggling Quarterbacks Face Off When Atlanta Hosts Carolina
ATLANTA (AP) — Carolina’s Bryce Young and Atlanta’s Michael Penix Jr. delivered identical somber messages following disappointing performances in losses last week: “I’ve got to be better.” The quarterbacks are in the spotlight as the Panthers and Falcons seek more…
Houston QB C.J. Stroud Will Miss Game Against the Titans
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud is still recovering from a concussion and will miss a second straight game Sunday when the Texans visit the Tennessee Titans. Davis Mills will start for the second week after throwing two TD passes and…