Defense carries Bartlett past Sevier County in 4A quarterfinals
Panthers held Bearettes below 30 percent from the floor while forcing 17 turnovers.
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Panthers held Bearettes below 30 percent from the floor while forcing 17 turnovers.
Coach Wes Shappley’s Panthers will look to dictate tempo and push the pace against Region 1-4A champion Sevier County in Tuesday’s quarterfinal game.
J.R. Jacobs’ 3-pointer sends the game to OT, and Amarr Knox scores 33 points in loss to Kingsport Dobyns-Bennett.Related story:
Cold-shooting in the first half doomed Saints’ chances in the Division 2-AA boys basketball championship.
The nation’s top junior, Jaloni Cambridge, carries the Tigers to victory over the Saints.Related story:
The Saints dominate Big Red on the defensive end in state tournament semifinal game. Ensworth ousts Briarcrest girls in Division 2-AA state semifinalsRelated story:
Scoring — meanwhile — has never been an issue and when Briarcrest is excelling at both, it’s hard to beat.
Longtime coach Lee Smith saw championship potential in his seniors five years ago. Two more victories will get them there.
March 18, 2022: Kingsport Dobyns-Bennett defeats Bartlett in TSSAA boys basketball Class 4A state semifinal.
The Knights, playing at state for the first time, kept pace with East Nashville until late in the game.
Final seconds prove decisive as Lions’ third consecutive state tournament trip ends with a heartbreaking loss.
J.R. Jacobs leads Panthers with 22 points and 10 rebounds as they hit clutch free throws in the final minutes. Related story:
JaSteven Walker scores 23, but the Falcons were too tough for Fayette-Ware.
Power Center Academy defeats Chattanooga Brainerd in boys Class 2A quarterfinal.
Stone Memorial pulls away from Wildcats in the second half.
Knights go without a basket for nearly the final four minutes but hang on against Chattanooga Brainerd.
Bartlett, Bolton, Fayette-Ware, MAHS and Power Center Academy will represent the area beginning Tuesday in Murfreesboro.
Alindsey Long leads Tigers with 17 points.
Second-half comeback bid falls short against Creek Wood.
Daniel Egbuniwe was named MVP as Crusaders cap 30-2 season for first state title in school history.Related story:
Brothers finish 28-0 as Chandler Jackson and Michael Pepper each score 20.
The Crusaders, who have no trouble with Clarksville Academy, will take on Goodpasture in hopes of their first state championship. Box score: FACS 57, Clarksville Academy 32 Related story:
Brothers work it out when things get tight against Lipscomb Academy and will face Knoxville Catholic in Saturday’s final.Related story:
Brothers take on Lipscomb Academy in D2-AA Thursday and Crusaders square off against Clarksville Academy on Friday.
Core seniors, who were sophomores when the team lost in the title game two years ago, are determined to produce a different result — for themselves and the school.