Sports


Trojans' First Baseman, Stephens, Signs With Tennessee Tech

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Soddy-Daisy first-baseman Zach Stephens signed a baseball scholarship with Tennessee Tech
University last week.

Stephens was recruited by and received interest from several other schools. He led Soddy-Daisy in several statistical categories and was chosen Best of Preps in his sophomore and junior seasons. He was also named to the all-district team as a sophomore and junior as well as TBCA all region team.

During his junior season he led Hamilton County with 13 home runs. He carried a batting average of .382 with 38 RBI's. and .930 slugging percentage.


Berry Leads Chattanoog?a At Valentine Invitation?al

MURFREESBORO. --- UTC senior Chris Berry (Murfreesboro, Tenn.) took first in the men’s 3000 meter run at the Valentine Invitational at the Murphy Center on the campus of Middle Tennessee. Berry ran the event in a time of 8:32.22, better than two seconds ahead of Western Kentucky’s Kyle Chettleburgh. Junior Lucas Cotter (Collierville, Tn.) finished second in the men’s 800 meter run ... (click for more)

Lady Mocs Softball Posts 7-1 Victory Over Florida Atlantic

CLERMONT, Fla. - Sophomore outfielder Layne Rainey (Clarksville, Tn.) led off the fifth with a triple to right center, igniting the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga softball team to a five-run inning in a 7-1 victory against Florida Atlantic (0-5) at Dot Richardson's National Collegiate Invitational. The inning enabled freshman pitcher Taylor Deason (Clarksville, Tn.) to relax ... (click for more)

Prosecutors Asking Maximum Sentence For "Evil" Mother Of Jesse Mathews

Prosecutors are asking that the mother of the man charged with killing Chattanooga Police Sgt. Tim Chapin be given the maximum possible sentence, calling Kathleen Mathews an evil manipulator who encouraged Jesse Mathews' criminal endeavors. Sentences within the guideline range are asked for his father, Ray Vance Mathews; sister, Rachel Mathews, and her boyfriend, ... (click for more)

Mark Phillips Was Victim In Fatal Hixson Pike Wreck

Mark Phillips, 54, was the victim in a fatal Hixson Pike wreck on Saturday afternoon. Police said the driver of the Ford F150 that went out of control and struck the Phillips vehicle was 68-year-old Warren Elliott. He is still listed in serious condition.  Mr. Phillips was driving a Chevrolet Impala when a pickup truck driven by Mr. Elliott went across Hixson Pike into ... (click for more)

We Are Blessed To Have Ron Littlefield As Our Mayor - And Response (2)

Chattanooga is blessed beyond measure to have Ron Littlefield as our mayor.  It is a total travesty our city has had to endure the long frivolous battle with absolutely  no foundation other than disagreement with policy issues.  It has always been a vendetta directed personally at Mayor Littlefield which, if the "interveners" decide to appeal, will be a proven fact.   ... (click for more)

Roy Exum: The Westminster Dogs Bark!

The brightly-lit tower on top of New York City’s Empire State Building is now purple and gold, the traditional colors of the much-beloved 136th Annual Westminster Dog Show that is currently being staged at Madison Square Garden. For a dog lover like me, the televised finals are always a fun-filled delight as the USA and CNBC networks show the spectacular animals on Monday and Tuesday ... (click for more)