Undefeated CBHS advances to D2-AA title game
Christian Brothers forward Michael Pepper (35) celebrates with his teammates after defeating Lipscomb Academy in the TSSAA Divison 2-AA state championship semifinal at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tennessee, on March 3, 2022. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
CBHS forward Ashton Strother (3) fights for a rebound during against Lipscomb Academy on March 3, 2022. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
CBHS forward Chandler Jackson (1) dunks the ball against Lipscomb Academy on March 3, 2022. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
CBHS’ Michael Pepper (35) goes for a layup against Lipscomb Academy on March 3, 2022. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
CBHS’ Michael Pepper (35) jumps up for a long pass during the TSSAA Divison 2-AA state championship semifinal game against Lipscomb Academy on March 3, 2022. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
CBHS guard Nehemiah Ausley (10) huddles with his team before the game against Lipscomb Academy on March 3, 2022. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Lipscomb Academy guard Caleb Beasley (1) helps up both his teammate, Henry Brown (22), and opponent, CBHS’ Chandler Jackson (1), after a collision on March 3, 2022. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
CBHS forward Ashton Strother (3) goes for a rebound against Lipscomb Academy on March 3, 2022. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
CBHS coach Bubba Luckett smiles during the TSSAA Divison 2-AA semifinal game against Lipscomb Academy at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tennessee, on March 3, 2022. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
CBHS forward Ashton Strother (3) grabs a rebound during the TSSAA Divison 2-AA semifinal game against Lipscomb Academy at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tennessee, on March 3, 2022. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Brothers work it out when things get tight against Lipscomb Academy and will face Knoxville Catholic in Saturday’s final.
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John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.
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