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COACH G'S CORNER: Cleveland High School grad Grant Hursts helps us break down Tennessee's first-round match-up. The Vols will have their hands full with a 32-1 Miami (OH) squad. local3news.com/local-sports/c…

Had to link up with my fellow Yinzer @AmariEvans0 in the #Vols locker room today. We had to make one thing clear here in Philly... @primantibros > Philly Cheesesteaks Fun to see him making the Burgh proud with #Tennessee! #MarchMadness | @Local3Sports

YO, VOLS!: Tennessee is in Philadelphia as they open play in the NCAA Tournament on Friday. The Vols may have to embrace the attitude of a local hero if they want to get to the second weekend. local3news.com/local-sports/v…

STARTING ON THE RIGHT FOOT: The Chattanooga beach volleyball team won the OVC opener on Wednesday at UT Martin, 3-2. It was a rematch of last year's title match, giving the Sandy Mocs the upper hand in the early stages of the conference play. local3news.com/local-sports/s…

The #Vols enter #MarchMadness with a different feel this year. A six-seed is their highest in the Rick Barnes era. It's almost fitting they open #NCAATournament play in Philadelphia. They may have to embrace a local hero to get to the second weekend. 🥊 @Local3Sports

📍 Another day, another trip to the Boro! Walker Valley (@WVHSHoops) is minutes away from their second straight state tournament appearance. The Mustangs are taking on Farragut in the 4A quarterfinals. @Local3News @Local3Sports

BACK IN THE WIN COLUMN: The Chattanooga Mocs used a fast start, a four-run sixth inning, and a dominant combined pitching effort to defeat Tennessee State 9-3 on Wednesday evening at Tiger Field. With the win, Chattanooga improves to 11-15-1 on the season. local3news.com/local-sports/m…

ONTO ROUND TWO: Chattanooga FC came from behind to defeat Kalonji Pro-Profile 2-1 in the First Round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, thanks to goals from Darwin Ortiz and Ameziane Sid Mohand on Wednesday evening at Finley Stadium. local3news.com/local-sports/c…

What a match-up Friday in Philadelphia! No. 11 seed Miami (OH) gets through the First Four and has a date with No. 6 seed #Tennessee. The RedHawks rank second in the country with 90.7 PPG. How will they fare against an always defensive-minded #Vols team? #MarchMadness

ONE DOWN, TWO TO GO: Trips to the Glass House have become an annual occurrence for Chattanooga Prep. On Wednesday, the Sentinels got one step closer to a three-peat, downing Peabody in the quarterfinals, 83-66. local3news.com/local-sports/c…

BOUNCE BACK: No. 22 Tennessee got back in the win column on Tuesday with a 10-3 victory over Eastern Kentucky. Next up is their SEC home opener this weekend with Missouri in town. local3news.com/local-sports/v…

MOCS TO NORTH DAKOTA: What a way for the Mocs women to make their debut in the WBIT. Chattanooga travels to Fargo, ND to take on North Dakota State on Thursday at 8 p.m. local3news.com/local-sports/m…

North Dakota in March? Why not? @GoMocsWBK heads to Fargo for a date with North Dakota State as they make their debut in the @wbitwbb on Thursday. The SoCon regular season champs are excited for new life in the postseason! #GoMocs | @Local3Sports

'BORO BOUND: The two-time defending state champion Chattanooga Prep Sentinels were sent off in style to Murfreesboro. They open play in the state tournament on Wednesday. local3news.com/local-sports/c…

OBF - One Big Family @Chattprepbb is off to Murfreesboro as they try to make Chattanooga history this week. The two-time defending state champs are living in the moment while staying locked in on the prize! #BlueCrossHoops | @Local3Sports

THE STREAK CONTINUES: The only program to appear in every NCAA Tournament, the Tennessee Lady Vols earned their 44th consecutive postseason bid Sunday night when the bracket was revealed on ESPN. local3news.com/local-sports/t…

POSTSEASON HOOPS!: The Chattanooga women's basketball team will continue their season in the WBIT. The Mocs' first-round opponent in the 32-team event is North Dakota State, who they will face on Thursday, March 19, in Fargo. local3news.com/local-sports/m…

TOUGH ONE IN THE WINDY CITY: Chattanooga FC fell to Chicago Fire FC II 2-1 in a close encounter on Sunday afternoon. Making his 100th appearance for the club, captain Alex McGrath scored for the second consecutive game. local3news.com/local-sports/c…

GET OUT YOUR DANCING SHOES: For the 28th time in program history, Tennessee is headed to the NCAA Tournament. This is the eighth consecutive appearance for the Vols, extending their program-best streak. local3news.com/local-sports/2…

NOT GREAT, FAM: #19 Tennessee dropped a heartbreaker, 8-7, in Sunday's series finale at #8 Georgia. A promising start turned sour in the late innings when the Bulldogs turned a three-run deficit into a two-run lead with a five-run explosion in the seventh. local3news.com/local-sports/1…