It will take work, but Vernard Watkins could well be the man to return Central’s boys basketball program to its 1981 and 1982 glory days.

Mustangs score four of their five runs with two out to claim a key district victory.

Former Tigers basketball standout guided Collierville Dragons squad to 20 victories after period of coaching turmoil.

Standouts from Bartlett, CBHS, Collierville, ECS, Houston and Northpoint are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 7.

Morgan Temme takes control late to send the Owls past their rivals.

Wilson Whittemore is second straight St. George’s player to win.

Central’s team of Tyler Bell, Dohnavon Hunt, Quincy Briggs and Jordan Ware performed the fastest 800 relay ever recorded by a Tennessee team.

Kyle Mabie powers Eagles at the plate and backs a fine start from Parker Allen.

With several key players having graduated, the Saints are relying heavily on Matthew Dallas.

Hutchison’s new athletic director knows culture of the school as well as anyone.

Standouts from Briarcrest, Houston, Lausanne, Lewisburg, Northpoint and St. George’s are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 31.

Senior lefty Charlie Horne was in complete control against Mississippi foe.

Murray State signee leads Eagles to second straight basketball home school national championship.

Second-half goal and a big late save lift Brothers over ECS in season-opener.

Standouts from Bartlett, Collierville, FACS, Harding, Houston and St. George’s up for consideration this week.

March 18, 2022: Kingsport Dobyns-Bennett defeats Bartlett in TSSAA boys basketball Class 4A state semifinal.

J.R. Jacobs’ 3-pointer sends the game to OT, and Amarr Knox scores 33 points in loss to Kingsport Dobyns-Bennett.

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Box score: Dobyns-Bennett 70, Bartlett 69 (OT)

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.

March 16, 2022: Bartlett defeats Henderson Beech in Class 4A quarterfinal. 

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Bartlett outlasts Beech in Class AAAA quarterfinals

J.R. Jacobs leads Panthers with 22 points and 10 rebounds as they hit clutch free throws in the final minutes.

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Box score: Bartlett 64, Beech 59

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.