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News 12 Now is running an all out Blitz to get you ready for prep football season, with 30 schools in 30 days. The News 12 Now sports team is taking you inside the locker rooms of schools across the Tennessee Valley previewing teams, highlighting players, and talking to coaches as they prepare to take the fields this fall. Watch new features each night on News 12 at 11pm, July 19 through August 20, and catch up on past installments and re-watch your favorites below.
To hear the Boyd Buchanan talk, it sounds like head coach Jeremy Bosken has been in the lab concocting this year's team. Said quarterback Mason Ratchford:"Matthew Stone at running back. A freakin' animal." Said tight end Karson…
Gordon Lee was one of the biggest surprises last year. After three straight losing seasons, the Trojans balled out with an 11-2 record. Now Gordon Lee is tasked with staying on top. The Trojans have the 30-in-30…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The McCallie Blue Tornado blew into Cookeville the last two years, demolishing any competition that stood in the way of that gold ball trophy. This year, the back-to-back state champs enjoyed an uninterrupted…
CALHOUN, Ga. (WDEF) -- A heartbreaking quarterfinals loss at home abruptly ended Calhoun's season last year. Most of the Yellow Jackets star talent returns with unfinished business on the brain. "You think about it every single day,"…
2020 was a year to remember for Bledsoe County. First ever 10-0 regular season. Now the Warriors look to stay on top in 2021. Bledose County has the 30-in-30 spotlight. After the best season in school history,…
Last year Dalton went 3-7. It was just their second losing season ever since 1959. Now the Catamounts hope a new head coach will get'em back on track. Dalton has the 30-in-30 spotlight. Kip Carpenter is the…
It seems seldom much changes at South Pittsburg. They're always talented and a threat to win the Class A state title. But this season, the Pirates changed coaches with alum Chris Jones taking over the program. South…
Red Bank made it to the semifinals of the state playoffs last season. And if they plan on going further this fall, they'll have to do it in a higher classification. The Lions enjoy the 30-in-30 spotlight.…
McMinn Central heads into the new year seeking their first winning season since 2014. The Chargers hope a new coach and a new offense might spell success. McMinn Central has the 30-in-30 spotlight. Matt Moody says his…
MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Meigs County has endured three years of heartbreak. From the semi-final loss at Trousdale three years ago, to back-to-back state championship losses, the Tigers are ready to leave the losing in the…
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) -- McMinn County's offense will have a new look to go along with its new classification this season. The Cherokees drop from 6A to 5A, and they're hoping last year's success propels them to…
Cleveland finished last season with a 5-6 record after a tough opening round playoff loss. But now that the Blue Raiders return a bunch of veterans, that gets their juices flowing. Cleveland enjoys the 30-in-30 treatment. Reporter:"How…
In the eight games Chattanooga Christian actually played last year, they scored 40 or more points five times. But it might take some work to reach that kind of production this season. The Chargers get the 30-in-30…
Don't be surprised if Soddy Daisy airs it out this fall with new quarterback Slater Hickman. Said receiver Gavin Lane:"He has got a massive arm." And Hickman has that quarterback mentality. Reporter:"Describe your style of play for…
East Hamilton notched eight wins last season for their highest victory total in five years. And now the Hurricanes believe they have the talent to enjoy another outstanding season. East Hamilton has the 30-in-30 spotlight. East Hamilton…
Bradley Central enjoyed an 8-4 record last year with a victory in the playoffs. If the Bears are going to best that mark this season, they'll need some new guys to step up. Bradley Central enjoys the…
CHATSWORTH, Ga. (WDEF) -- Winning is the expectation -- and the reality -- for the North Murray Mountaineers. Five straight winning seasons and playoff appearances make the 'Neers one of the consistently best teams in North Georgia.…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- From 55-point shut outs, to shocking upsets, Walker Valley impressed last season -- to say the least. Now the Mustangs aim for a school first: two straight winning seasons. The 'Stangs roster…
Heritage has been to the playoffs for the last five years. To keep the postseason run going this year, the Generals will have to count on some new faces. Heritage gets the 30-in-30 spotlight. Replacing a starting…
Baylor always has talent, and this year they have that extra ingredient. Depth. Head coach Phil Massey says the Red Raiders have depth at all positions. Let's dive into the Baylor 30-in-30 preview. Going 4-4 last year…
You can usually count on Tyner as being one of the top teams in Chattanooga every fall. But now the Rams will fight to stay on top with a new head coach. Tyner gets the 30-in-30 spotlight.…
Ringgold posted a .500 record last year, but the Tigers believe they can be much more than a middle of the pack team this fall. Ringgold enjoys the 30-in-30 spotlight. Nothing gives a coach confidence like returning…
Southeast Whitfield elected not to play in a region last fall. They'll do the same again this season as the Raiders search to be more competitive. Southeast gets the 30-in-30 preview. Even though Southeast Whitfield snapped a…
MURRAY COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Murray County Indians have been searching for success for five years. This year, they might have found the magic formula, with *two* experienced quarterbacks preparing to play. "We all just want…
