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Independence’s journey finally ended.
Memphis basketball teams are usually the favorites in state tournament games.
Jordan Frison and Jailen Hardaway almost single-handedly ended Hillsboro’s season.
The first big March Madness moment of 2023 came from a Nashville native.
Fairview fans gave the teary-eyed Yellow Jackets a standing ovation as they left the court.
Brentwood Academy's Tyler Tanner led the Eagles to the program's ninth golden ball earlier this month with a 63-52 win over Briarcrest in the DII-AA state championship. Now, the junior can add Gatorade Tennessee Boys Basketball Player of the Year to his resume.
Arnez Anderson was feeling it and so were his teammates.
Athletic director Ricky Jones got choked up last week when Fairview earned its first appearance in the state basketball tournament, ending a 66-year wait.
On Monday evening, the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) announced the winners of the 2023 Mr. and Miss Basketball awards at a ceremony at MTSU's Murphy Center in between the conclusion of the girls basketball state tournament and the start of the boys basketball state …
Ensworth star Jaloni Cambridge is continuing to add to her trophy cabinet.
Independence coach Mark Wilkins got some “State Bound” t-shirts made last year, but couldn’t use them after the Eagles lost their final game in the sectional.
Savannah Kirby’s last-second shot ended Brentwood’s season in tears.
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This time last year, Brentwood Academy let the dream of an undefeated season slip through their fingers. A 30-0 season ended with a loss to Knoxville Catholic in the Division II-AA semifinals.
The top-ranked Ensworth girls basketball program fell just short in their quest to win back-to-back (and four out of the last five) Division II-AA state championships on Saturday, losing to Knoxville Catholic 64-59 in the title game at the Eblen Center in Cookeville.
There was no hesitation before Jett Montgomery took the winning shot.
The calendar turned to March on Wednesday and the Madness began at Hillsboro.
The showdown is set for the top two Class 4A teams in the state.
Brentwood has a young team, but it didn’t get rattled against Columbia.
Tyler Tanner put Brentwood Academy on the next train to Cookeville.
Ensworth advances to DII-AA state semifinals as Cambridge scores 31 in front of nation's top coaches
Baylor twins Ellie and Emery Carico guarded Jaloni Cambridge on Friday night.
Before another full weekend of high school hoops action takes place, let's take a look at some of this week results across Williamson County and the Nashville-area:
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It was a busy weekend for the high school basketball world as district tournaments were in full swing. With action taking place all across Williamson County and the Nashville-area, let's take a took at the results:
Girls Basketball District 11-4A Semifinals: Hillsboro 63 Overton 21
Boys Basketball District 11-4A Semifinals: Hillsboro 54 Brentwood 39
Girls Basketball District 11-4A Semifinals: Brentwood 59 Franklin 45
Boys Basketball District 11-4A Semifinals: Centennial 51 Franklin 38
Girls Basketball District 12-4A Semifinals: Nolensville 64 Ravenwood 39
Boys Basketball District 12-4A Semifinals: Ravenwood 64 Nolensville 35
Girls Basketball District 12-4A Semifinals: Columbia 49 Independence 42
Boys Basketball District 12-4A Semifinals: Independence 84 Summit 57
The high school basketball postseason is fully underway, and teams from across Williamson County and the Nashville-area are in win-or-go-home situations.
The 2023 NBA trade deadline involved a slurry of last-minute deals on Thursday afternoon, and several local alums were among the many players traded.
The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) announced the finalists for the 2023 Mr. and Miss Basketball Awards on Thursday, with three honorees being selected for each of the six classes in boys and girls basketball.
The Brentwood Academy girls (12-10) defeated Father Ryan (14-7) 20-19 on Friday night at Brentwood Academy, while the BA boys (22-3) won 52-40 over Father Ryan (10-14).
Mark Wilkins never had a basketball team ranked No. 1 in the state before this season.
There are only one or two weeks left in the regular season so here’s an update on the basketball teams from South Nashville in addition to a look at the district/region races:
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The high school basketball season has passed its halfway point, so here is an update and a look ahead to the district/region schedule for all the Williamson County teams:
So much for opening-night jitters.
The Battle of the Boulevard lived up to its name and its history on Monday night at Allen Arena as Lipscomb (2-1) defeated Belmont (1-2) 77-75 on a last-second game-winner.
Early fall has brought more decisions from local athletes about where they will play at the next level.
The Vanderbilt women’s basketball team got a big win in April when guard Jordyn Cambridge announced she was returning for a fifth season.
Grayson Murphy will continue his basketball career at the next level. The former star point guard for Independence and Belmont signed with a professional contract with Phoenix Hagen in Germany on Thursday.
Recruiting roundup: LA's Dugan inks with UT baseball, CPA's Brown headed to Oklahoma football as PWO
Late summer has brought more decisions from local athletes about where they will play at the next level.
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Former Christ Presbyterian Academy (CPA) star Braeden Moore spent this past season playing for Donda Academy, the Simi Valley, Calif. prep school started by Grammy-winning musician Kanye West that has attracted several top-rated high school athletes.
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It has been a busy few weeks for recruiting news, with many local athletes making major decisions.
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It’s not every day you see a 6-foot-10 dentist. But local residents were able to see exactly that on Wednesday morning at Neighborhood Health as Brandan Wright took part in his second annual Dentist for a Day venture.
Following a career year, Brentwood Academy and Vanderbilt alum Darius Garland signed a five-year, $193 million maximum designated rookie contract on Saturday to stay with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Matt Hoppe has found his new basketball home.
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