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East Ridge Nominated for ‘Game of the Week’

September 22, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The East Ridge football game with Anderson County slated for Sept. 29 has been nominated as a Titans High School Game of the Week. Each week a panel of media members will select top high school football matchups from across the state. The games nominated are eligible to selected as the Academy Sports Outdoors High […]

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Lady Pioneers Edge Red Bank

September 19, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

East Ridge needed overtime to defeat Red Bank, 1-0, Monday in girls’ high school soccer. Kendall Dickson scored the only goal of the match for the Lady Pioneers. East Ridge kept the pressure on Red Bank’s defense for much of the match getting off 24 shots to the Lionett’s seven. East Ridge’s goalkeeper Sarah Hudgens […]

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Mistakes Doom Tennessee at the Swamp… Again

September 18, 2017 By Dick Cook and Kent Whitaker Leave a Comment

The Tennessee Vol’s were minutes away from possibly closing out a comeback win, or at least a chance of winning in overtime, against the Florida Gator’s on Saturday. Instead, Vol’s fans are entering the week with a familiar nagging feeling of; “Here we go again.” Missed field goals,poor execution and countless missed tackleswere too much […]

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Vols Win Big

September 10, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The University of Tennessee Volunteers won big, Saturday, handing FSC Indiana State at 42-7 drubbing. The Vols, now 2-0 on the young season, tagged almost 400 yards of total offense on Indiana State.  Ty Chandler set the tone for the route with a 91-yard kickoff return on the game’s opening play. Below is a slideshow […]

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Pioneers Edge Panthers on Special Night

September 9, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

Three extra points made all the difference, as East Ridge edged Brainerd, 21-18, Friday night at Raymond James Stadium/Shanks Field. It was a special night at the school as dozens of former Pioneer football players were on hand for the first game at the newly re-built Raymond James Stadium. In addition, the athletic facilities at […]

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Pioneers Move to 3-0 with Win over East Hamilton

September 2, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

East Ridge downed East Hamilton, 21-13, Friday night in the Pioneers’ first Region 2-4A game of the season. The win improves East Ridge’s record to 3-0 overall and 1-0 in region play. Next Friday the Pioneers host Brainerd in its home opener at the newly renovated Raymond James Stadium. Alonzo Russell, filling in for injured […]

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Rams’ Winning Streak Ends

September 1, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Catholic’s unprecedented win streak stopped where it started in 2014, at Normal Park, coming up on the short end of a 12-8 final. Catholic held Normal Park to one first down, and outgained the Lightening by over 200 yards.  However, fumbles and the inability to score on three separate drives inside the 10-yard line resulted […]

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Driver with Chattanooga Connection Set for 100th Series Start

August 26, 2017 By Dick Cook and Kent Whitaker Leave a Comment

One thing that can’t be said about Thomas “the Moose” Praytoris that he does not take racing, or life, seriously. The driver of the No. 9 DK-Lok Ford in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards once took snaps alongside of a famous ‘Bama QB and has worked tirelessly for charities in his home state […]

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Pioneers Edge Polk, 35-32

August 26, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

East Ridge picked up its second win of the season with a steamrolling ground game that produced 466 yards rushing. Alonzo Russell carried the ball seven times for 159 yards, while Kentrell Harris picked up 113 yards on five carries. Kashawn Cosey added 83 yards on four rushes. Quarterback Eric Bennett completed 10 of 13 […]

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Catholic Extends Streak to 30 with Win over Boyd

August 25, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Catholic defeated Boyd Buchanan, 14 -6, in middle school action Thursday. The game was played on Billy Warren field at the OLPH campus. Festivities began when OLPH 8th grader Kenzie Campbell provided a stirring acapella Star Spangled Banner. Both teams entered the contest without a loss. With the win, Catholic is currently on a 30-game win […]

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Lady Pioneers Get First Win of Soccer Season

August 25, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

East Ridge downed Bledsoe County, 3-1, Thursday in a girls’ high school soccer match, picking up its first win of the young season. After a scoreless first half, Ana Stanford, Kendall Dickson and Naida Hernandez all had goals for East Ridge (1-1-1). Kolbie Record and Yessica Velasquez were each credited with an assist. East Ridge […]

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Catholic Defeats Chattanooga Christian in Football Opener

August 23, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Catholic defeated Chattanooga Christian 36-7 in the season opener for each team.  The contest was held at Chattanooga Christian’s Charger field. Catholic, a cooperative football team comprised of students from OLPH (East Ridge) and St. Jude (Hixson), enjoyed the program’s 29th straight victory with the win. Catholic’s first two touchdowns were scored by speedy runner […]

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Pioneers Win Season Opener

August 19, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

East Ridge got the 2017 football season off on the right foot with a 35-14 win over Stone Memorial in Crossville, Friday night. The Pioneers never trailed in the game, taking a 28-7 halftime lead and cruising to the win. East Ridge will travel to Benton, Tenn. next Friday to take on Polk County. The […]

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East Ridge Fights to Scoreless Draw with Silverdale

August 18, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

East Ridge fought to a scoreless draw against Silverdale Wednesday in high school girls soccer action. Silverdale (0-1-1) out shot East Ridge, 15-8. The Lady Pioneers’ goalkeeper, Sarah Hudgens, was credited with eight saves. Coach Jeremy McIntyre pointed out the play defensively of Yessica Velasquez, Helen Sales, Kendall Dickson and Maria Jacinto. The Lady Pioneers […]

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NASCAR / INDYCAR / ARCA Race Weekend Viewers Guide

August 17, 2017 By Dick Cook and Kent Whitaker Leave a Comment

Kyle Busch won all stages and the checkered flag on Wednesday night at Bristol Motor Speedway in the Camping World Truck Series race. He did so by overcoming a penalty by storming back through the field for the win in overtime. Now it’s time for both the NASCAR Xfinty Series to take to the track […]

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