Late free throws send Briarcrest back to final four

By , Daily Memphian Updated: March 01, 2026 6:45 AM CT | Published: February 28, 2026 6:11 PM CT

Josh Huggins comes through with 8.7 seconds left as the Saints hold off Baylor and advance to the D-2 state boys basketball tournament in Clarksville. Hutchison (D2-AA girls) and St. George’s (D2-A boys) also advanced to state.

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John Varlas

John Varlas

John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.


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