high school basketball
New West Tennessee districts, regions for 2025-29 classification cycle
On Thursday, the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) released the preliminary districts and region for across the state for the 2025-29 classification cycle. Schools that disagree with their placement will have the opportunity to request an appeal before the Board of Control at the November scheduled meeting. FOOTBALL Region 6-1A Bruceton Collinwood McEwen McKenzie…
Read MoreInitial TSSAA sports classifications for 2025-29 school years
Enrollment numbers are in, and the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) has released the initial classifications beginning in the fall of 2025 and going through the spring of 2029. These classifications aren’t set as teams have the ability to make the decision to move up a class. FOOTBALL Note: There are 300 Division I…
Read More2024 high school football region standings after Week 5
Week 5 of the high school football season in West Tennessee is in the books. Here are the region standings after three weeks: Region 6-1A Reg. Over. Houston Co. 2-0 4-1 McKenzie 1-0 5-0 W. Carroll 1-1 3-2 Bruceton 0-0 1-4 McEwen 0-1 2-3 Perry Co. 0-1 1-4 Region 7-1A Reg. Over. Halls 3-0 5-0…
Read MoreTop 12 high school teams in Weakley County during 2023-24 season
We continue to look back at the highlights of the 2023-24 high school school year. Last week, we looked at the top 15 most memorable games. This week we look at the top 12 teams from Gibson County during the year. 1. Dresden football – The Lions reached the Class 1A semifinals before suffering their…
Read MoreTop 15 high school teams in Gibson County during 2023-24 season
We continue to look back at the highlights of the 2023-24 high school school year. Last week, we looked at the top 15 most memorable games. This week we look at the top 15 teams from Gibson County during the year. 1. Gibson County girls basketball – The Lady Pioneers won the Class 2A state…
Read MoreGibson County names Tyler Tate boys basketball coach
On Wednesday, Gibson County named a new head boys basketball coach, and it is a familiar face to Pioneer fans. Tyler Tate will be the new boys basketball coach. “We are so excited to have Coach Tate and his wife, Lauren, join The Pioneer Nation!,” Gibson County athletic director Michael Wickersham said via press release.…
Read MoreKeith Runyon Resigns as South Gibson Basketball Coach
South Gibson boys basketball coach Keith Runyon announced his resignation on Thursday, effective the end of the school year. “SGC would like to thank Coach Runyon and his wife, Lori, for all that they have done over the past three years to pour into our students,” South Gibson athletic director Mark Dunn said. “I know…
Read MoreTSWA releases 2023-24 all-state basketball teams
The Tennessee Sports Writers Association (TSWA) has begun to release its all-state teams for winter sports. Here is what has been released this week: GIRLS BASKETBALL Class 4A Carrington Jones, Bartlett, Sr. Natalya Hodge, Bearden, So. Kimora Fields, Bradley Central, So. Harmonie Ware, Bradley Central, Jr. Ella Ryan, Brentwood, Jr. Imari Berry, Clarksville, Sr. Lauren…
Read MoreFor the first time since 2019, Gibson County girls basketball is state champions
MURFREESBORO — The last time Gibson County girls basketball won a state championship was in 2019. This year had many similarities. In the championship game, the Lady Pioneers played Loretto. Same. The championship game was on March 9. Same. And also the same was the fact that the Lady Pioneers lifted the gold ball after…
Read MoreFisher drops 21 as Lady Yellowjackets beat North Greene in Class 1A quarterfinals
MURFREESBORO — No doubt there were nerves for the Greenfield girls basketball team on Wednesday, who was playing in the Class 1A state quarterfinals for the first time since 2020. But freshman Rayanna Fisher showed that her nerves were minimal. She shot 50 percent from the floor and hit 9-of-10 free throws to help the…
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