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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.
Tyler Johnson leads the Red Devils with 15 points and nine rebounds. Douglass will play Alcoa in Saturday’s 6:30 pm final.
Mustangs can’t get anything going on the offensive end and end the season with a 26-10 record.
Senior scores 36 points in in boys basketball 4A semifinal win over Hillsboro.
TaQuez Butler scores 23 points as Red Devils down York Institute for their 17th straight victory.
Tomcats make enough plays down the stretch and end Roadrunners’ underdog run.Related story:
Knights had a chance to win or tie at the buzzer but the Bobcats hang on and advance to Class 2A semifinals.
Alijah Curry scores 20 points and East tightens up on defense after the first quarter to knock off last year’s state champions.
Wolverines respond to McMinn’s third-quarter run. Jordan Frison leads with 27 points.Related story:
What to expect from East, Douglass, Overton, Power Center and Ridgeway when the action begins Tuesday.
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.
Nevaeh Scott scored 22 points and the Panthers turned in another fine defensive effort to eliminate Green Hill, 56-35.
The future Memphis Tiger has adapted well in her first season with the Panthers.
Douglass, East, Overton, Power Center and Ridgeway earn their spots in Murfreesboro next week.
Panthers held Bearettes below 30 percent from the floor while forcing 17 turnovers.
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.
J.R. Jacobs’ 3-pointer sends the game to OT, and Amarr Knox scores 33 points in loss to Kingsport Dobyns-Bennett.Related story:
Cold-shooting in the first half doomed Saints’ chances in the Division 2-AA boys basketball championship.
The nation’s top junior, Jaloni Cambridge, carries the Tigers to victory over the Saints.Related story:
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:
Scoring — meanwhile — has never been an issue and when Briarcrest is excelling at both, it’s hard to beat.
Longtime coach Lee Smith saw championship potential in his seniors five years ago. Two more victories will get them there.
March 18, 2022: Kingsport Dobyns-Bennett defeats Bartlett in TSSAA boys basketball Class 4A state semifinal.
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.