Briarcrest basketball gallery: A day to remember
Briarcrest Christian head coach John Harrington hugs guard Cooper Haynes (13) after defeating Brentwood Academy in the Division II-AA championship basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Briarcrest Christian forward Fred Smith (30) drives against Brentwood Academy’s Ethan Hillsman, right, during the first half of the Division II-AA championship basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Briarcrest Christian guard Greg Spight (1) shoots over Brentwood Academy's Ethan Hillsman (21) and Bryson Wade (13) during the first half of the Division II-AA championship basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Briarcrest Christian forward Jackson Grisham (20) scores over Brentwood Academy's George Macintyre during the first half of the Division II-AA championship basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Briarcrest Christian forward Jackson Grisham dunks the ball against Brentwood Academy during the first half of the Division II-AA championship basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Briarcrest Christian guard Landon Rogers, center, and forward Jackson Grisham (20) defend against Brentwood Academy's Tyler Tanner, lower left, during the first half of the Division II-AA championship basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Briarcrest Christian guard Landon Rogers (5) guards Brentwood Academy's Tyler Tanner, left, during the first half of the Division II-AA championship basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Briarcrest Christian forward Braden Bryan (21) looks to pass the ball as he is defended by Brentwood Academy's Jeromy Davis (20) during the first half of the Division II-AA championship basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Briarcrest Christian head coach John Harrington directs his team during the second half of the Division II-AA championship basketball game against Brentwood Academy Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Briarcrest Christian head coach John Harrington watches the action during the second half of the Division II-AA championship basketball game against Brentwood Academy Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Briarcrest Christian head coach John Harrington directs his team during the second half of the Division II-AA championship basketball game against Brentwood Academy Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Briarcrest Christian forward Jackson Grisham (20) passes the ball against Brentwood Academy's Neo Clifton (0) during the second half of the Division II-AA championship basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Briarcrest Christian forward Fred Smith (30) shoots against Brentwood Academy's Ethan Hillsman (21) during the first half of the Division II-AA championship basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Briarcrest Christian guard Cooper Haynes, center, drives against Brentwood Academy during the first half of the Division II-AA championship basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Briarcrest Christian forward Fred Smith (30) is defended by Brentwood Academy's Ethan Hillsman (21) and George Macintyre (4) during the first half of the Division II-AA championship basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Briarcrest Christian forward Fred Smith (right), drives against Brentwood Academy's Ethan Hillsman, left, during the first half of the Division II-AA championship basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Briarcrest Christian head coach John Harrington watches during the second half of the Division II-AA championship basketball game against Brentwood Academy Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Briarcrest Christian’s Cooper Haynes (13) and Connor Mancell, right, celebrate as the buzzer sounds and they defeat Brentwood Academy in he Division II-AA championship basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Briarcrest Christian players celebrate after defeating Brentwood Academy in the Division II-AA championship basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Briarcrest Christian players celebrate after defeating Brentwood Academy in the Division II-AA championship basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Briarcrest Christian players celebrate after defeating Brentwood Academy in the Division II-AA championship basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Briarcrest Christian players celebrate after defeating Brentwood Academy in the Division II-AA championship basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Briarcrest Christian players celebrate after defeating Brentwood Academy in the Division II-AA championship basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Briarcrest Christian players celebrate after defeating Brentwood Academy in the Division II-AA championship basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Briarcrest Christian players celebrate after defeating Brentwood Academy in the Division II-AA championship basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Briarcrest Christian players celebrate after defeating Brentwood Academy in the Division II-AA championship basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Briarcrest Christian players celebrate after defeating Brentwood Academy in the Division II-AA championship basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Briarcrest Christian forward Fred Smith, left, and guard Landon Rogers (5) celebrate after defeating Brentwood Academy in the Division II-AA championship basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Briarcrest Christian players Grayson Farmer (4), Braden Bryan (21), and Parker Pounds (2) put on their championship caps after defeating Brentwood Academy in the Division II-AA championship basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Briarcrest Christian players celebrate after defeating Brentwood Academy in the Division II-AA championship basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Briarcrest Christian players celebrate after defeating Brentwood Academy in the Division II-AA championship basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Briarcrest Christian players pose with their trophy after defeating Brentwood Academy in the Division II-AA championship basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Briarcrest Christian players pose with their trophy after defeating Brentwood Academy in the Division II-AA championship basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Briarcrest Christian guard Connor Mancell (12) holds the trophy after defeating Brentwood Academy in the Division II-AA championship basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
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