March 18, 2022: Kingsport Dobyns-Bennett defeats Bartlett in TSSAA boys basketball Class 4A state semifinal.

J.R. Jacobs’ 3-pointer sends the game to OT, and Amarr Knox scores 33 points in loss to Kingsport Dobyns-Bennett.

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Box score: Dobyns-Bennett 70, Bartlett 69 (OT)

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.

March 16, 2022: Bartlett defeats Henderson Beech in Class 4A quarterfinal. 

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J.R. Jacobs leads Panthers with 22 points and 10 rebounds as they hit clutch free throws in the final minutes.

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Box score: Bartlett 64, Beech 59

JaSteven Walker scores 23, but the Falcons were too tough for Fayette-Ware.

Power Center Academy defeats Chattanooga Brainerd in boys Class 2A quarterfinal. 

Stone Memorial pulls away from Wildcats in the second half.

Knights go without a basket for nearly the final four minutes but hang on against Chattanooga Brainerd.

CBHS standout adds to postseason hardware; TRA senior honored after leading the area in scoring.

Bartlett, Bolton, Fayette-Ware, MAHS and Power Center Academy will represent the area beginning Tuesday in Murfreesboro.

After a successful career in the big leagues, Christian Brothers’ new baseball coach Jason Motte is ready to impart his wisdom, win games and have fun.

Alindsey Long leads Tigers with 17 points.

Second-half comeback bid falls short against Creek Wood.

March 5, 2022: FACS defeats Goodpasture in the Division 2-A boys basketball state final.

Daniel Egbuniwe was named MVP as Crusaders cap 30-2 season for first state title in school history.

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CBHS caps perfect season with Division 2-AA state title

March 5, 2022: Christian Brothers High School defeats Knoxville Catholic for boys Division 2-AA state title.

Brothers finish 28-0 as Chandler Jackson and Michael Pepper each score 20.

March 4, 2022: FACS defeats Clarksville Academy in Division 2-A boys basketball state semifinal in Cookeville.

The Crusaders, who have no trouble with Clarksville Academy, will take on Goodpasture in hopes of their first state championship.

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Box score: FACS 57, Clarksville Academy 32

Veteran Kennedy Claybrooks has the experience the Panthers need in their quest to reach Murfreesboro for the first time since 2015.

Fans pick Cooper Haynes and Hilary Shikuku in the final basketball vote of the season.

March 3, 2022, boys basketball state semifinal: Christian Brothers High School defeats Lipscomb Academy. 

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Undefeated CBHS advances to D2-AA title game

Brothers work it out when things get tight against Lipscomb Academy and will face Knoxville Catholic in Saturday’s final.

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Box score: CBHS 58, Lipscomb Academy 52