Hutchison downs Knoxville Catholic for first basketball state title
Hutchison forward Kaia Barnett (middle) celebrates with her teammates after defeating Knoxville Catholic 41-34 during action of the Division II Class AA finals game on Saturday, March 6, 2021 in Cookeville. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Hutchison defender Maddie Prather (left) battles Knoxville Catholic guard Grayce Lane (right) for a loose ball during action of the Division II Class AA finals game on Saturday, March 6, 2021 in Cookeville. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Hutchison guard Berklee Scifres (right) grabs a rebound away from Knoxville Catholic players during action of the Division II Class AA finals game on Saturday, March 6, 2021 in Cookeville. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Hutchison forward Kaia Barnett (left) drives for a layup against the Knoxville Catholic defense during action of the Division II Class AA finals game on Saturday, March 6, 2021 in Cookeville. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Hutchison forward Carmyn Harrison (right) grabs a rebound away from Knoxville Catholic defender Ella Renfree (left) during action of the Division II Class AA finals game on Saturday, March 6, 2021 in Cookeville. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Hutchison guard Maddie Prather (left) puts up a 3-point shot against Knoxville Catholic defender Sydney Mains (right) during action of the Division II Class AA finals game on Saturday, March 6, 2021 in Cookeville. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Hutchison forward Maddie Prather (middle) takes a shot to the face while battling Knoxville Catholic defenders Sydney Mains (left) and Ella Renfree (right) for a loose ball during action of the Division II Class AA finals game on Saturday, March 6, 2021 in Cookeville. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Hutchison forward Kaia Barnett (middle) drives the lane against the Knoxville Catholic defense during action of the Division II Class AA finals game on Saturday, March 6, 2021 in Cookeville. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Hutchison forward Kaia Barnett (right) looks on as teammates Maxine Engel (second left) battles for a rebound against Knoxville Catholic during action of the Division II Class AA finals game on Saturday, March 6, 2021 in Cookeville. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Hutchison forward Carmyn Harrison (left) drives for a layup against Knoxville Catholic defender Sydney Mains (right) during action of the Division II Class AA finals game on Saturday, March 6, 2021 in Cookeville. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Hutchison guard Berklee Scifres (middle) celebrates with her teammates after defeating Knoxville Catholic 41-34 during action of the Division II Class AA finals game on Saturday, March 6, 2021 in Cookeville. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Hutchison senior Kaia Barnett (middle) celebrates with teammates Carmyn Harrison (left) and Maxine Engel (right) after being named Division II Class AA finals game MVP on Saturday, March 6, 2021 in Cookeville. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
MVP Kaia Barnett’s double-double helps clinch victory over Knoxville Catholic in D2-AA final.
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John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.
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