BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — It's no secret around Gatlinburg that Maliyah Glasper loves a good 3-point shot. After all, she made 11 in a game in mid-December, and she had made more than 90 of them this season entering this week's Class 2A … [Read more...]
2A GIRLS QUARTERFINAL: McMinn Central falls due to fouls; head coach Johnny Morgan announces retirement
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — McMinn Central coach Johnny Morgan had a couple heartfelt thoughts to share Wednesday afternoon following his team's 59-48 loss to Loretto in the Class 2A state quarterfinals. Foremost, he didn't care for the … [Read more...]
1A GIRLS QUARTERFINAL: Coalfield wins first-ever state tournament game 54-41 over Moore County
BY JESSE SMITHEY MURFREESBORO — Lexi Hammock couldn't contain her excitement. The Coalfield sophomore guard still had one more free throw to shoot before the historic moment truly played out. But after making the first of her two attempts with 5 … [Read more...]
A CLOSER LOOK: The 2025 Girls TSSAA Division I State Tournament
The Division I Girls State Basketball Tournament begins Wednesday in Murfreesboro. Eight teams from the 5Star Preps coverage area will vie for state championship glory at the Murphy Center. So get filled in on their opponents, top players to … [Read more...]
Mark Pemberton resigns as Campbell County football coach after one season
BY JESSE SMITHEY In a shocking social media announcement on Tuesday afternoon, Campbell County High School announced that head football coach Mark Pemberton had resigned. Here’s what you need to know… … [Read more...]
2025 Division II Basketball CONTENT HUB
2025 Division II State Tournament Content HUB Webb School of Knoxville BOYS State Championship Game Story State Championship Game Photos State Championship Highlights State Championship PostGame Interviews State Semifinal Game … [Read more...]
2025 TSSAA State Basketball Tournament Schedules
2025 TSSAA Division I State Basketball Tournament Murphy Center at MTSU BOYS BASKETBALL All Times Central Wednesday, March 19 Class 1A Humboldt 54, North Greene 35 Chatt Prep 84, Santa Fe 44 Hillcrest 56, Pickett Co. 39 Wayne Co. 62, … [Read more...]
DIVISION II-AA BOYS CHAMPIONSHIP REPORT: Webb School of Knoxville defeats Briarcrest 54-45 to win 2025 title
BY JESSE SMITHEY COOKEVILLE — Owen Lentz aptly played the role of Steph Curry on Saturday night at Tennessee Tech's Eblen Center. The Webb School of Knoxville junior put on a fourth-quarter perimeter performance very much akin to the Golden … [Read more...]
DIVISION II-AA GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP REPORT: Webb School of Knoxville tops CPA, 61-47
BY JESSE SMITHEY COOKEVILLE — After winning a state semifinal Friday, Webb School of Knoxville coach Greg Hernandez expressed to the media his hopes that the Lady Spartans would be the team lifting the gold championship ball in Division II-AA on … [Read more...]
DIVISION II-A GIRLS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP REPORT: Webb Bell Buckle 66, TKA 59
BY JESSE SMITHEY COOKEVILLE — School history was within reach Saturday afternoon for sophomore guard Skylar Walden and The King's Academy Lady Lions, but all they were able to take hold of by game's end was fuel for next year. Ohio State signee … [Read more...]