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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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Hixson Motorsports Ready for the Greatest Show on DIRT! in Springfield

August 11, 2017 By Dick Cook and Kent Whitaker Leave a Comment

Soddy Daisy, TN –It’s the Greatest Show on Dirt! Race fans love when a national stock car touring series visits a dirt track instead of super speedways and high-banked short tracks often associated with the sport. The ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards answers the call once again as it makes its annual visit to […]

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Affinity Worldwide Revs Up its Sponsorship of NASCAR Driver Jennifer Jo Cobb

August 8, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – NASCAR driver Jennifer Jo Cobb signed a sponsorship agreement with Affinity Worldwide, effective July 1. Cobb, an accomplished driver, NASCAR team owner and public speaker, will be available to the various Affinity Woldwide entities and interests for speaking engagements, autograph signings and will contribute a monthly column to Affinity’s Think Realty […]

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Hixson Motorsports Ready for Indianapolis

July 21, 2017 By Dick Cook and Kent Whitaker Leave a Comment

The ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards heads to Indianapolis Indiana for the Sioux Chief PowerPEX 200 at famed Lucas Oil Raceway. Hixson Motorsports (HMS), of Soddy Daisy Tennessee, will field two cars in the event tonight which will be broadcast on FX1 with coverage starting at 9:00pm ET. The team hopes to improve over […]

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‘Blue Ridge Derby’ Set for Wednesday

July 18, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

“The Scenic Soccer City” and “The Land of Sky” are making the final preparations for the inaugural BLUE RIDGE DERBY: an annual match-up between Chattanooga FC and Asheville City SC. The first match will take place THIS Wednesday at  7:30 p.m. at Finley Stadium. It’s a bittersweet match-up for both clubs, who saw early postseason exits in the […]

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Sale Creek Football Coach Ron Cox Returns to the Driver’s Seat

July 7, 2017 By Dick Cook and Kent Whitaker Leave a Comment

Hixson Motorsports of Soddy-Daisy Tennessee hits the track Saturday night at Iowa Motor Speedway for a joint Verizon IndyCar and ARCA Racing Series weekend. Eric Caudell, the driver of the No. 2 HMS Chevy, will have a new teammate running with him in the team’s second ride. Coach Ron Cox, head football coach at Sale […]

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Drivers Earnhardt and Caudell Gear up For Intense Short Track Battle

June 2, 2017 By Dick Cook and Kent Whitaker Leave a Comment

  Both drivers from Hixson Motorsports, based in Soddy Daisy Tennessee, are gearing up for short track racing at its finest this weekend. The ARCA Racing Series – Presented by Menards is headed to one of the shortest tracks on the schedule of any National racing series for the running of the Shore Lunch 250 […]

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ER Shockley Champs in Catoosa County Hoops

May 26, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The East Ridge Shockley recently won its fourth consecutive youth basketball title in Catoosa County. The team, comprised mostly of sixth-graders, came from nine points down to beat the Warriors Koneman, 42-40, in the 7th Grade Division. Tony Shockley Sr., who along with his son, Tony Jr., coach the squad, said this year’s title was […]

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