Rough shooting and a long night on the boards end the Dragons’ season.

The Houston High grad led Winthrop to five NCAA Tournament appearances.

A senior Saint and a sophomore Panther win Mr. Basketball in their respective classes.

Panthers are aiming to reach the Class 4A championship game for the fourth straight year. Collierville, meanwhile, is at state for the first time since 1989 — and second time ever.

Prep reporter John Varlas and staff photographer Patrick Lantrip traveled to Clarksville, Tennessee to bring you stories and pictures from the state’s high school March Madness.

Josh Huggins and Fred Smith combine for 40 points as the Saints win their second championship in three years.

The Gryphons had a chance to tie the game late, but a 3-pointer from Carson Crump rimmed out.

Josh Huggins leads the way with 32 in win over Knoxville Catholic.

One had an outstanding performance in the Division 2-AA quarterfinal, and the other displayed hot shooting against Collierville in the championship game of the district tournament.

Poor shooting, turnovers doom Sting from the get-go against Lipscomb Academy in its first final four game in five years.

The Tigers and the Panthers ensure themselves a spot in the substate round with gritty performances.

Saints and Sting begin state play Thursday in Clarksville. Gryphons take the floor on Friday.

Ava Jones’ production on the court — and leadership off it — has been vital for a Sting team that is in the final four for the first time since 2021.

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Standouts from Briarcrest, City University, Fayette-Ware, Houston and Whitehaven up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 5.

Standouts from Bartlett, Houston, Memphis Business Academy, Memphis School of Excellence-Winchester and Whitehaven are up for consideration. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 5.

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.

One is a finalist for the Class 4A Mr. Basketball award and the other is a reserve who stepped into a starring role.

Bartlett keeps its poise and avoids a repeat of 2025, when the Panthers lost to the Houston Mustangs in the 15-AAAA championship game.

The Panthers made nine 3-pointers in the first half to earn a No. 1 seed for the upcoming Region 8 tournament. 

Standouts from Arlington, Bartlett, Briarcrest and Collierville up for consideration. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26.

Standouts from Fayette-Ware, Harding, Houston, Memphis Business Academy and Whitehaven up for consideration. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26.

Mr. Basketball finalist Justin Frison caps a 30-point effort with a big fourth quarter to give the Mustangs a third crack at top-seeded Bartlett. Also, two local wrestlers win state titles.

Ehi Ataga led the way with 20 points as the Owls clinched the second seed from Division 2-AA West and a home playoff game on Wednesday.

D.J. Okoth and Molly McGee recognized after strong performances last week.

Derrick Bolden will be looking to improve on last year’s third-place finish. In Class AA, keep an eye on Collierville’s Devin Corbin.