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McMinn advances with 12-7 win

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT

McMinn County rallied with two touchdowns from Tevin McDermott to defeat Oak Ridge 12-7 in a first round state playoff game Friday.

Chargers ousted from playoffs 32-22

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT

The gas tank read empty as McMinn Central couldn't hang on to a 22-19 lead going into the fourth quarter and Christian Academy of Knoxville rallied with two touchdowns for a 32-22 victory Friday night.

Second season begins for Tribe, Chargers

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT

It\'s not exactly a new season but it\'s almost as if the high school football teams that advance to the state playoffs are starting over again.

McDermott, Ables earn top honors

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT

Besides winning the District 5-AAA football championship, McMinn County won several player and coaching awards voted on by the league\'s coaches.

Coach says Chargers 'motivated' for CAK

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT

ETOWAH - It hasn\'t always been the case this season, but McMinn Central Coach Josh Goodin is hoping the way his team has practiced is an indication of how they will play against host Christian Academy of Knoxville when Friday night\'s first-round game of the Class AAA state football playoffs kicks off at 7 p.m.

Combs signs with Bryan

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT

DECATUR - Another Meigs County softball player has made her collegiate destination known.

Cagle says Tribe must refocus for 'Cats

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT

McMinn County had a mountaintop experience last week with its victory over Ooltewah for the District 5-AAA football championship. The challenge now is to come back down to earth for Friday\'s first round of the state playoffs.

Cleveland preseason favorite in 5-AAA

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT

District 5-AAA\'s basketball coaches and the media believe the 2009-2010 season is going to be a better year for McMinn County than the previous one.

'Dogs lose grip on wins at TTU

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT

CHATTANOOGA - In eerily similar fashion, the Tennessee Wesleyan College basketball teams were unable to protect leads in the final minute of their season-opening games as host Tennessee Temple University rallied for a pair of victories by a combined three points.

Area briefs

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT