high school basketball
Fayette-Ware boys; Dyersburg girls open West Tennessee basketball rankings at No. 1
The start of the 2023-24 high school basketball season is here. Beginning tonight, there are Hall of Champions games this week. So before games begin, here are season-opening rankings for both the boys’ and girls’ season. Here are the top 12 high school basketball teams in West Tennessee outside of Shelby County: Boys 1. Fayette-Ware…
Read MoreGibson County, Weakley County high school schedules for Week 1 of basketball season
Yes, there is still state quarterfinals going on in football. And Dresden is hosting Union City in one of those quarterfinals. But the high school basketball season begins this week with Hall of Champions games taking over the West Tennessee landscape. So here are the games scheduled for Gibson County and Weakley County teams this…
Read MoreWhat are the new districts for Gibson County, Weakley County high school teams?
The 2023-24 school year is here, as is the start of high school sports. Last year, the TSSAA reclassified all the teams across the state, so many of the local teams are now in new districts and regions. So here is a quick breakdown of what games are now district or region matchups for all…
Read MoreTop 15 rising juniors in Gibson County sports for the 2023-24 year
As we move toward the start of the 2023-24 school year at the start of fall sports, we are breaking down the top returners in each grade. This week, we look at the top returning juniors in Gibson County. 1. Stephon Shivers (Humboldt, football and basketball) – Shivers played a key role in the Vikings…
Read More2023 TSWA All-State teams for basketball
The Tennessee Sports Writers Association has started to release its all-state basketball teams with girls basketball released on Tuesday. Here are the players that made all-state: Division II-A Jailyn Banks, Middle Tennessee Christian, Sr.* Olivia Lee, Trinity Christian, Sr.* Angelica Velez, Webb School-Bell Buckle, Sr.* Aaliyah Converse, St. George’s Independent, Jr. Keira Leffew, Christian Academy…
Read MoreWestview girls basketball repeats as 2A state champions
MURFREESBORO — Saving her best game for the championship, Westview sophomore McCall Sims helped lead the Lady Chargers to a second straight Class 2A state championship. Sims scored 17 points after scoring 15 points in the first two games combined to help lead the Lady Chargers to the 56-37 victory over McMinn Central to win…
Read MoreJillian Brigance perfect shooting night sends Westview to title game
MURFREESBORO — Jillian Brigance picked the perfect night to have a perfect shooting performance. With many of her teammates struggling to break through Community’s 2-3 zone defense, Brigance was 6-for-6 from the field, including a 4-for-4 mark from 3-point range, to finish with a team-high 16 points. Her scoring helped the Lady Chargers knock off…
Read MoreJada Harrison FTs sends Westview to 2A semifinals
MURFREESBORO — With six seconds remaining in regulation, Westview senior Jada Harrison stepped to the free throw line on what will be her home court this fall. Harrison knocked down both free throws to send the Lady Chargers to the Class 2A semifinals with a 44-42 victory over York Institute on Thursday. It was a…
Read MoreDefensive pressure sends Gibson County to Class 2A semifinals
MURFREESBORO — When you can get 20 points off turnovers, there is a good chance for a win. Gibson County’s defense forced 16 Riverside turnovers with 10 steals and turned that into 20 points as the Lady Pioneers beat Riverside 60-37 in the Class 2A quarterfinals. “I thought our defensive pressure had a lot to…
Read MoreLady Hornets shut Dyer County down in second half to advance
MURFREESBORO — Going into halftime down 22-19, not much was going right for the South Gibson girls basketball team. But one thing that coach Catie Embrey emphasized during the break was defense. And defensive intensity is what the Lady Hornets showed in the second half. South Gibson held Dyer County to one point in the…
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