Ben Bobick

Chattanooga

Sports Director at WRCB-TV (Chattanooga, TN)

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Chattanooga FC women drop first match of the season 2-1 to Decatur FC

3 days ago | local3news.com | Ben Bobick

CHATTANOOGA, TN (chattanoogafc.com) - Chattanooga FC Women suffered its first loss of the 2025 WPSL campaign to nationally-ranked Decatur FC in a hardly-fought 2-1 defeat at Finley Stadium. The visitors opened the scoring in the first minute when Chattanooga FC defender Jordan Crockett, in an effort to make a clearance, redirected Maddie Wadsworth's cross into her own goal. Decatur FC doubled its lead in the 12th minute through Dylan Driver.
Lady Vols' bats go silent in 2-0 loss to Texas in national semifinals

4 days ago | local3news.com | Ben Bobick

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (utsports.com) - No. 7 Tennessee's season came to an end Monday afternoon, falling to sixth-ranked Texas, 2-0, in the semifinals of the Women's College World Series. Facing elimination, the Lady Vols (47-17) ran out of gas following several impressive showings at Devon Park during the last week.
Tennessee earns No. 14 national seed and will play Miami (OH)

1 week ago | local3news.com | Ben Bobick

KNOXVILLE, TN (utsports.com) - For the fourth time in five years, Tennessee will host an NCAA Baseball Regional at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. The Volunteers will begin their 2025 postseason run and national title defense by hosting the Knoxville Regional, which features No. 2 seed Wake Forest (ACC at-large), No. 3 seed Cincinnati (Big 12 at-large) and No. 4 seed Miami (OH) (MAC Champion).
Chattanooga FC women dominate 5-0 in season opener

2 weeks ago | local3news.com | Ben Bobick

CHATTANOOGA, TN (chattanoogafc.com) - Chattanooga FC Women started its 2025 WPSL campaign with an emphatic 5-0 victory over UFA Gunners at Finley Stadium. Reese McDermott and Kennedy Ball both scored braces to ultimately propel the Sky Blues to an important opening win in the Peachtree Division in the Southeast Conference within the South Region. Returner Annalisa Vincent scored the fifth and final goal from an assist by Elisa Dean.
Mistakes doom Lady Vols in 5-2 Game 1 loss to Nebraska

2 weeks ago | local3news.com | Ben Bobick

KNOXVILLE, TN (utsports.com) - A three-run fourth inning proved decisive as Nebraska topped No. 7 Tennessee, 5–2, in Game 1 of the Knoxville Super Regional on Friday night at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium. The Lady Vols (43–15) collected seven hits in the loss, with Gabby Leach leading the way with a single and a double. Nebraska (43–13) got a strong two-way performance from Jordy Bahl, who pitched a complete game and also contributed offensively.
College Football Playoff shifts to straight seeding model for 2025

2 weeks ago | local3news.com | Ben Bobick

IRVING, TX (collegefootballplayoff.com) - The College Football Playoff (CFP) Management Committee, comprised of the 10 FBS conference commissioners and the Director of Athletics at the University of Notre Dame, today voted unanimously to modify the seeding and bye policies of the 12-team Playoff for the 2025-26 season. The new policy will guarantee the five highest-ranked conference champions a place in the Playoff, but will no longer include a bye for the four highest-ranked champions.
SPRING FLING: CCS captures first title while Walker Valley will play for 4A crown

2 weeks ago | local3news.com | Ben Bobick

The Spring Fling crowned some softball champions on Thursday. Below is how our area teams fared. Whitwell was facing elimination against Bradford early Thursday morning and nturned to their ace Jacob McCurry. McCurry didn't disappoint by pitching six innings and striking out 15 batters. Unfortunately, the Tigers left their bats at home. The Red Devils would score three runs in the top of the eighth to eliminate Whitwell 5-2.
Vols win the hit parade over Alabama 15-10 to advance in SEC Tournament

2 weeks ago | local3news.com | Ben Bobick

HOOVER, AL (utsports.com) - No. 14/21 Tennessee put on a hitting clinic during Wednesday's 15-10 victory over No. 15/23 Alabama in the second round of the SEC Tournament at the Hoover Met. The Volunteers finished with a season-high 20 hits, 16 of which were singles, as they kept constant pressure on the Crimson Tide throughout the afternoon. Seven different players finished with multiple hits for UT, including three-hit days from Andrew Fischer, Levi Clark and Cannon Peebles.
SPRING FLING: Baseball, soccer, and softball scores from Wednesday

2 weeks ago | local3news.com | Ben Bobick

Weather had something to do with the Spring Fling having to rearrange their schedule a bit. This just meant more baseball and softball on Wednesday. Results involving our area teams are below. Boyd-Buchanan had their sights set on back-to-back state championships and a third straight appearance in the title match. Their state semifinal match with Knoxville Grace needed overtime. An OT match the Bucs would lose 1-0, ending their hopes of consecutive titles. McCallie had a much different result.
Gordon Lee captures fifth state championship with sweep of Pepperell

2 weeks ago | local3news.com | Ben Bobick

The Gordon Lee baseball team adopted the mantra of "no-flinch" in 2025. No matter what would happen in games, the team just kept playing. They played their way all the way to a state championship as the no-flinch Trojans swept Pepperell in the GHSA Class A Division I state championship series. The formula in the title series was the same as their postseason run. Starting with their ace in game one.

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Ben Bobick @BenBobickLocal3

13 May 25

Down 3-1 in the 9th and 5-3 in the 10th, @SoPitt_Softball never quit. The Lady Pirates erased a pair of two-run deficits in extra innings then walked it off in the 11th for a 6-5 win to advance to the region title game. @KayleeKilgore3 with 18 (‼️) strikeouts!! @Local3Sports https://t.co/SDTJXm6rTA

Ben Bobick @BenBobickLocal3

13 May 25

I’ve had the privilege to see some fun HS softball games over the years. Today’s is near the top. Tune in at 6/11 to @Local3Sports to see how @SoPitt_Softball came from behind, twice, to beat Copper Basin 6-5 in 11 innings! https://t.co/4jdXNO5J3z

Ben Bobick @BenBobickLocal3

13 May 25

RT @CBR_Basketball: The Runnin' Raiders are excited to host @Granthurstt Skills & Drills 2nd Annual Youth Basketball🏀Camp‼️ #RunninRaiders…