Good morning, East Ridge.

EPB held a launch event on Friday for its new IonQ Forte enterprise quantum computer at its Quantum Center, which will let East Ridge businesses and UTC researchers solve problems that traditional computers cannot handle.

Boyd Buchanan's prep football team came back from a 10-0 deficit on Friday night as running back Jack Ferguson scored two kickoff return touchdowns to secure a 35-13 win over Chattanooga Christian.

The win marks their second straight comeback victory.

High school football enters Week 5 today as local teams compete in close games — scores from Bradley Central, Red Bank, and others show tight contests in the early matchups.

Fans can follow the unfolding results as the season continues.

UTC’s Mocs lost 22-17 at Eastern Kentucky last weekend after giving up 274 rushing yards, including a 96-yard touchdown, with senior linebacker Zion Rutledge saying the defense must improve fundamentals.

The team will face Wofford today at 6 p.m. at Finley Stadium to even their record.

Baylor School senior Keegan Croucher led his team to a 42-0 win Friday at Heywood Stadium with 343 yards and five touchdowns before joining three teammates for the LSU-Ole Miss game today at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford (a large number of recruits are expected).

On Friday night, Bradley Central edged out Red Bank 21 to 20 after junior JJ Johnson intercepted two passes and blocked a late field goal attempt.

The Bears secured their first win of the season in a game that kept Red Bank to just 47 rushing yards in the second half.