Briarcrest boys shut down MBA, advance to D2-AA title game
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:
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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:
The nation’s top junior, Jaloni Cambridge, carries the Tigers to victory over the Saints.Related story:
Cold-shooting in the first half doomed Saints’ chances in the Division 2-AA boys basketball championship.
J.R. Jacobs’ 3-pointer sends the game to OT, and Amarr Knox scores 33 points in loss to Kingsport Dobyns-Bennett.Related story:
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.
Memphis opens its first season under Stephen Glass on Saturday, March 11, at AutoZone Park against Loudoun Athletic.
Panthers held Bearettes below 30 percent from the floor while forcing 17 turnovers.
Memphis Tigers coach Ryan Silverfield, ESPN analyst Greg McElroy also are set to speak.
Douglass, East, Overton, Power Center and Ridgeway earn their spots in Murfreesboro next week.
The future Memphis Tiger has adapted well in her first season with the Panthers.
Nevaeh Scott scored 22 points and the Panthers turned in another fine defensive effort to eliminate Green Hill, 56-35.
Despite offensive woes throughout, the Panthers had chances to make it really interesting late. Instead, they finish as runner-up in their first title game in 95 years.
What to expect from East, Douglass, Overton, Power Center and Ridgeway when the action begins Tuesday.
“Underdog” averaged a double-double for the Wildcats in 2022-23.
Wolverines respond to McMinn’s third-quarter run. Jordan Frison leads with 27 points.Related story:
Brian Carter scores 21 points and the defense forces 33 turnovers to give the Roadrunners their first state tournament victory in 15 years.
Alijah Curry scores 20 points and East tightens up on defense after the first quarter to knock off last year’s state champions.
Knights had a chance to win or tie at the buzzer but the Bobcats hang on and advance to Class 2A semifinals.
Tomcats make enough plays down the stretch and end Roadrunners’ underdog run.Related story:
TaQuez Butler scores 23 points as Red Devils down York Institute for their 17th straight victory.
Senior scores 36 points in in boys basketball 4A semifinal win over Hillsboro.
Mustangs can’t get anything going on the offensive end and end the season with a 26-10 record.
Tyler Johnson leads the Red Devils with 15 points and nine rebounds. Douglass will play Alcoa in Saturday’s 6:30 pm final.
The Red Devils’ title dreams ended in a disappointing fashion Saturday, March 18, at the Murphy Center as Alcoa star Jahvin Carter hit a lay-up with 2.5 seconds left to give his team a 59-58 win.
Standouts from Collierville, East, Hillcrest, KIPP and Mitchell are up for consideration this week.