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🏈 The BlueCross Bowl’s thrills + chills returns next week

Join the cheering crowds next week for the BlueCross Bowl — featuring 1,100 Tennessee high school athletes vying for a state championship title.

November 21, 2023 • 
Bethany Harris
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Hosted by Chattanooga Sports + the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA), the BlueCross Bowl results in an estimated impact of $4 million for the Nooga community.

Photo provided by Chattanooga Tourism Co.

High school football’s championship event of the year is back.

Welcoming 1,100 statewide athletes, the BlueCross Bowl represents the pinnacle of high school football in Tennessee. The action-packed event happens Thursday, Nov. 30-Saturday, Dec. 2 at Finley Stadium — and features 18 teams competing in nine games, culminating in the crowning of nine state champions.

A ticket allows you to cheer from the stands all day (think: one ticket, three games). Here’s the schedule:

Thursday, Nov. 30

  • 11:00 a.m. — Division II-AA Championship | Boyd Buchanan vs. Christ Presbyterian Academy
  • 3:00 p.m. — Division II-A Championship | Middle Tennessee Christian vs. Friendship Christian
  • 7:00 p.m. — Division II-AAA Championship | Baylor vs. McCallie

Friday, Dec. 1

  • 11:00 a.m. — Class 3A Championship | TBD
  • 3:00 p.m. — Class 1A Championship | TBD
  • 7:00 p.m. — Class 5A Championship | TBD

Saturday, Dec. 2

  • 11:00 a.m. — Class 4A Championship | TBD
  • 3:00 p.m. — Class 2A Championship | TBD
  • 7:00 p.m. — Class 6A Championship | TBD

Pro tip: Be sure to visit the Dr. Pepper Fansville tailgate for games, food, music + more.

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