Marion Co Seeks First State Title Since 1995
Jasper, TN-(WDEF-TV) Marion County returns to the state title game Saturday, where they'll battle Milan for the 2A crown. As Brian Armstrong reports, it has been a minute…
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Third Ranked Tennessee Set to Host Syracuse in ACC/SEC Challenge
(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Off to its fourth 7-0 start since the turn of the century, including the second time in five years, the third-ranked Tennessee men's basketball takes the floor Tuesday night, facing Syracuse at Food City Center in the…
Early Signing Day For HS Football Recruits Taking Place Before Transfer Portal Opens
High school football recruits get a chance to finalize their college decisions a couple of weeks sooner than usual this year. Some coaches wouldn’t mind see the recruiting calendar moved up a few months earlier than that. Football’s early signing period begins…
Texas Claims Nation’s Best Defense Heading Into Rematch With Georgia
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas defensive tackle Alfred Collins surveyed the wreckage left by the No. 2 Longhorns’ total domination of Texas A&M. Then he summed up the message he believes it sent to the rest of college football about the Texas defense.…
One Last Dress Rehearsal Before CFB Playoffs Are Set
For the College Football Playoff, it’s one last dress rehearsal. It’s also one last chance to see just how much the selection committee loves the Southeastern Conference. The best gauge when the second-to-last rankings come out Tuesday night will be…
Falcons Might Be Without Kicker Younghoe Koo Against Chargers
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Falcons placekicker Younghoe Koo’s status for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers is uncertain due to a right hip injury. The Falcons on Friday listed Koo as questionable for the game and signed kicker Riley Patterson to…
South Pitt Returning to Class A Title Game After Beating Coalfield 31-6
South Pittsburg, TN-(WDEF-TV) South Pittsburg is headed back to the Class A state title game to defend their state title. The Pirates punched their ticket to Finley Stadium by beating Coalfield 31-6. [blox_vms account="WDEF" key="df52fba8bb80c2a877f472d55226b867085a7366" vtitle="South Pitt Beats Coalfield to…
Marion Co Trounces York Institute 42-0 to Advance to State Championship Game
Jasper, TN-(WDEF-TV) Marion County rolled past York Institute 42-0 on Friday night to advance to the Class 2A state title game.
Alcoa Turns Back Sequatchie Co 38-3 in State Semifinals
Dunlap, TN-(WDEF-TV) Sequatchie Co could not slow down the football monster that is Alcoa. The Tornados beat the Indians 38-3 to advance to the Class 3A state title game. Alcoa is seeking their 23rd overall state championship. [blox_vms account="WDEF" key="0997b623edf9aa9140b24dc6e2a9e87d18ea2a2a"…
Penn Beats UTC 74-61 in Holiday Tournament in Fort Myers
(gomocs.com) FORT MYERS, Fla. --- Chattanooga women’s basketball dropped the team’s opening round matchup of the 2024 FGCU Homewood Suites Tournament on Friday, with UTC falling 74-61 to Penn University in Alico Arena. Foul trouble proved too much to overcome…
Titans Hoping to Cut Down the Sacks on QB Will Levis
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis is taking a lot of punishment on the field this season. The second-year quarterback just started his 17th NFL game and is busy learning a second different offense in as many seasons. His…
Former Vols Football Coach and Alabama Athletic Director Bill Battle Dies
(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Former Tennessee football head coach Bill Battle, who led the Volunteers to five bowl games and three top-10 poll finishes from 1970-76, passed away at the age of 82 on Thanksgiving morning. William "Bill" Raines Battle III…
Marion Co One Step Away From State Championship Game
Jasper, TN-(WDEF-TV) Marion County hosts a state semifinal game Friday night against York Institute. The Warriors are looking to advance to their first state championship game since 2016. Marion County is not taking anything for granted. Last year [blox_vms account="WDEF"…
NW Whitfield Pulls Away For 70-59 Win Over Ringgold
Rossville, GA-(WDEF-TV) Northwest Whitfield and Ringgold hooked up in the Thanksgiving Classic at Ridgeland on Wednesday. The Bruins and Tigers delivered a classic game with NW Whitfield pu …
Vols Hold UT Martin to Arena Low 35 Points
(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men's basketball team capped a perfect November with a 78-35 decision Wednesday evening against UT Martin. No. 7/6 Tennessee (7-0) never trailed and led for over 38 minutes, including by 20-plus for the…
Mocs Beat Bryant Bulldogs For 5th Straight Win
(gomocs.com) The Chattanooga Mocs men's basketball team earned its fifth-straight win after a strong team effort led to an 84-76 victory over America East-member Bryant in the final…
Red Bank Knocks Off Notre Dame 64-50
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Red Bank defeated Notre Dame 64-50 in the Notre Dame Thanksgiving Invitational. Taylor McDuffie led the Lions with 19 points.
Cleveland Stays Unbeaten With 61-34 Win Over Soddy Daisy
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Cleveland girls basketball team improved to 5-0 on the year after beating Soddy Daisy 61-34 in the Silverdale Thanksgiving Classic.
Georgia 7th and Tennessee 8th in Latest CFB Playoff Rankings
The Southeastern Conference’s losses were almost everyone else’s gain in the College Football Playoff rankings, with SMU nudging its way into the top 12 and Indiana staying in the mix at No. 10 despite a lopsided loss of its own.…
Boyd Buchanan’s Ethan Lane Among Top Kickers in the State
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Boyd Buchanan's season may be over, but Bucs kicker Eithan Lane is still in the running for another victory. He's a finalist for the state's Mr. Football award. If Lane wins the award, he better receive it laces out.…
Trey Bonham Scores 28 to Lead Mocs Over Tennessee St 85-78
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA (November 25, 2024) – The Chattanooga Mocs men's basketball team erased an early double-digit deficit with a strong second half performance to win its…
Georgia Earns a Spot in SEC Championship Game
What a weekend for Georgia. With all the chaos and upsets in college football Saturday, the Dawgs woke up Sunday morning to learn they had earned a berth in the SEC Championship game. They'll face the winner of the Texas-TexasA&M…
Karsen Murphy and Caia Elisaldez Lead Mocs Over Lipscomb 66-60
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA --- Chattanooga women’s basketball picked up a statement win on Monday in the Roundhouse, as the Mocs picked up a 66-60 victory over Lipscomb to hand the Bisons their second loss…
Vols Battle Vandy For Braggin’ Rights and Shot at CFB Playoffs
(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – There will be a lot on the line this Saturday afternoon when No. 7/8 Tennessee makes the short trip west to take on in-state rival Vanderbilt at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville. With the latest edition of…
Vols J.P. Estrella Out For the Year With Foot Injury
(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — University of Tennessee head men's basketball coach Rick Barnes announced Monday morning that J.P. Estrella is out for the rest of the 2024-25 season. The sophomore forward is set to undergo surgery on a left foot injury. "We feel badly for J.P.…
Sequatchie Co Gets Late Interception to Hold Off Meigs Co 35-27
Dunlap, TN-(WDEF-TV) Sequatchie Co got a key interception with roughly two minutes to play on Friday night to hold off Meigs Co 35-27. With the win the Indians advance to the state semifinals where they will face state powerhouse Alcoa.…
Shekai Mills-Knight Rushes For Over 200 Yards to Help Baylor Advance to State Title Game
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor running back Shekai Mills-Knight put on a show in the state semifinals against Brentwood Academy. He rushed for 266 yards and four touchdowns as Baylor won 35-21. On the Red Raiders first snap of the third quarter, Mills-Knight…
Oak Ridge Knocks Off East Hamilton 30-6
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Oak Ridge defeated East Hamilton 30-6 in the state quarterfinals on Friday. The Wildcats used a ball-control offense to build a 9-0 lead at halftime before salting the game away in the second half. [blox_vms account="WDEF" key="96bd2cd449d1e5c772f2f9099776da27ae1f146c" vtitle="East Hamilton…
Marion Co Gets Stingy 14-7 Win Over Westmoreland
Jasper, TN-(WDEF-TV) Marion Co held on to beat Westmoreland 14-7 in the quarterfinals of the state playoffs. The Warriors scored both of their touchdowns in the second quarter, including a 70-yard TD run from Sam Pickett. [blox_vms account="WDEF" key="e649a05df0b845eb956210d54a09278eef0c8c1f" vtitle="Marion…
Mocs Coach Rusty Wright Hopes to See More Games With In-State Opponents Like Austin Peay
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Mocs close out their regular season tomorrow afternoon as they travel to Austin Peay. UTC needs a win to maintain their slim, playoff hopes. Even though the Governors are an in-state opponent, Saturday will mark only the…
Titans Place Defensive Back L’Jarius Sneed on Injured Reserve
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans will place cornerback L’Jarius Sneed on injured reserve after five missed games with a quadriceps injury. The move will become official on Saturday, according to coach Brian Callahan, and will keep Sneed out…
Boyd Buchanan Gets Rematch With CPS in State Semifinals
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Boyd Buchanan hits the road for the state semifinals tonight, where they face their nemesis in CPA. The Lions defeated the Bucs in the state championship game last year at Finley Stadium. Brian Armstrong previews the playoff rematch. [blox_vms…
Bradley Central Storms Past Silverdale 50-30
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) After leading by just four points at halftime, the Bradley Central basketball team rolled past Silverdale by a final score of 50-30. The Seahawks managed only 11 points total in the second half. [blox_vms account="WDEF" key="c17094eb35363209b100974704a56f76bb813207" vtitle="Bradley Central…
Brainerd Track Star Danielle Dunning Signs With Vanderbilt
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Brainerd high school track star Danielle Dunning signed with Vanderbilt on Thursday evening. Dunning is an elite sprinter. She holds the state record in the 60-meters,…
Walker Valley Gets 58-50 Road Win Over Boyd Buchanan
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Walker Valley picked up a tough road win on Thursday night as they knocked off Boyd Buchanan 58-50.
Bradley Central Bearettes Open Season With 75-46 Win Over River Ridge
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Bradley Central girls basketball team is expected to make a run at a three-peat this season. Three consecutive state championships. They certainly looked like a championship contender in their season opener. They beat River Ridge 75-46. The…
Mocs Use Strong Second Half to Beat NAIA Johnson University 72-52
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA (November 21, 2024) – The Chattanooga Mocs men's basketball team posted its third-straight victory after notching a 72-52 decision over NAIA member and…
Vols Playing Without Cameron Carr and J.P. Estrella in Bahamas
(utsports.com) NASSAU, Bahamas — Two members of the University Tennessee men's basketball team will not play in the Baha Mar Championship this week. Sophomore guard Cameron Carr is out for 4-6 weeks with a left thumb injury sustained Sunday in the Volunteers' win…
Baylor Trying to Advance to Third Consecutive State Title Game
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor coach Erik Kimrey has been to the state title game in his first two seasons with the Red Raiders. Now he's hoping to make it three in-a-row Friday as Baylor entertains Brentwood Academy in the state semifinals. Brian…
Vols Wrap Up Home Schedule Against 2-8 UTEP
UTEP (2-8) at No. 10 Tennessee (8-2, No. 11 CFP), Saturday, 1 p.m. EST (ESPN+, SECN+). BetMGM College Football Odds: Tennessee by 41 1/2. Series record: Tennessee leads 3-0. What’s at stake? This is almost a no-win situation for the Tennessee Vols. The…