@PMacCoon

Times Free Press sports writer https://xitter.cf/t.co/wiepMmyK8c. Blessed to do something I love for a living.

 Chattanooga, TN
Joined June 2011
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Baylor School grad Nick Kurtz earns his place in baseball folklore | Chattanooga Times Free Press timesfreepress.com/news/2025…

Baylor School grad Nick Kurtz earns his place in baseball folklore | Chattanooga Times Free Press

In a dreamlike moment late Friday night at Houston's Daikin Park, Jeff Kurtz experienced a feeling like none he'd ever had before.

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Silverdale Baptist senior doesn’t let cystic fibrosis keep him off the field timesfreepress.com/news/2026…

Silverdale Baptist senior doesn’t let cystic fibrosis keep him off the field | Chattanooga Times...

Silverdale Baptist Academy senior Jacob Shelton exemplifies what it means to be relentless better than anyone else on his football team. Just ask the rest of the Seahawks.

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Brainerd High School football coach Sammy Seamster Jr. announced in a social media post Wednesday evening that the Panthers will not play Friday's game at Tyner. timesfreepress.com/news/2026…

Brainerd cancels football game at Tyner, citing player safety concerns | Chattanooga Times Free...

Brainerd High School football coach Sammy Seamster Jr. announced in a social media post Wednesday evening that the Panthers will not play Friday's game at Tyner.

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LaFayette senior setter Jaslyn Capello and her teammates aren't slowing down in a memorable ride on the volleyball court that has produced an area-best 43 wins this season. timesfreepress.com/news/2026…

LaFayette, Ringgold set for showdown in volleyball state quarterfinals | Chattanooga Times Free...

LaFayette senior setter Jaslyn Capello and her teammates aren't slowing down in a memorable ride on the volleyball court that has produced an area-best 43 wins this season.

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Brainerd cancels football game at Tyner, citing player safety concerns timesfreepress.com/news/2026…

Brainerd cancels football game at Tyner, citing player safety concerns | Chattanooga Times Free...

Brainerd High School football coach Sammy Seamster Jr. announced in a social media post Wednesday evening that the Panthers will not play Friday's game at Tyner.

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my design for the Oct. 22, 2026 edition of the @TimesFreePress @SportsChatt #bestofpreps @GoMocsFB
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The TSSAA state volleyball tournament debut for Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts was a smashing success. timesfreepress.com/news/2026…

CSLA volleyball makes history with first-ever TSSAA state tournament win | Chattanooga Times Free...

The TSSAA state volleyball tournament debut for Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts was a smashing success.

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Dade County head coach Stephen Graham was choked up when talking about his three seniors, who helped pave the way to a successful season that fell just short of a trip to the Elite Eight in Columbus. timesfreepress.com/news/2026…

Dade County softball leadership praised as 25-win season comes to a close | Chattanooga Times Free...

Dade County head coach Stephen Graham was choked up when talking about his three seniors, who helped pave the way to a successful season that fell just short of a trip to the Elite Eight in Columbus.

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Dade County freshman shortstop Norah Massey provided a surge of energy as her incredible leaping grab deep in the hole closed Monday's nightcap with a win over Metter. timesfreepress.com/news/2026…

No. 8 Dade County softball fights back to force decisive Game 3 with No. 9 Metter | Chattanooga...

Dade County freshman shortstop Norah Massey provided a surge of energy as her incredible leaping grab deep in the hole closed Monday's nightcap with a 13-8 win over Metter to force a decisive Game 3...

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Blue Tornado searching for answers after losing fifth consecutive prep football game timesfreepress.com/news/2026…

Blue Tornado searching for answers after losing fifth consecutive prep football game | Chattanooga...

Surprises happen every week on the high school football field, and the Times Free Press staff is all over them. Here are three notable ones from this past week's action.

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Kaiden Brewster@Kaijbrew22Oct 19
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* Through Eight Games * Coaches, please consider @Kaijbrew22 for TSSAA Class 3A Mr. Football! 🐅
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Happy hit stick Monday, presented by Mike Matthews. Big Orange Crush is not only on the defensive side.
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Dak Prescott’s play is indeed embarrassing. Say it to his face. It’s true.
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Yandy Diaz is a monster. Such an all-around hitter. Acuña should take notice.
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Snap judgments: Rhea County looks built for deep run in playoffs timesfreepress.com/news/2026…

Snap judgments: Rhea County looks built for deep run in playoffs | Chattanooga Times Free Press

In the blink of an eye, Rhea County was gone.

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Championship caliber
Amare🐐@amareGcampbellOct 18
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Arion Carter and Amare Campbell are in a league of their own. No LB duo in the country even comes close. The Butkus Award runs through Rocky Top this year!
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Tennessee “Iron Wall” defense has held opponents to 1-of-8 on 4th down this season. Jim Knowles’ D has also held SEC opponents to 12-of-50 on 3rd down conversions and 274 yards per game. 4.3 sacks per game against league foes.
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All of my homies hate Alabama, including Mike Matthews (WR1)
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Iron wall of defense is clad in Orange
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