Bearden
Hometown: Knoxville
Nickname: Bulldogs
Record: 35-2
District: 4AAA
Region: 2AAA
Coach: Mark Blevins
Top Players: Demonte Simpson, Blake Jenkins, Nathan Parker
Region Final: 93-43 winner over Oak Ridge
Sub-State: 96-34 winner over Morristown East
Preview:
The time has come!!! This senior class hasbeen waiting for this moment since they fell to Dobyns Bennett in the sub-state last season. Everything came together on a cool January evening when the Bulldogs gave national power Oak Hill Academy everything they wanted. From this point on the Dogs have scorched their competition. Let's see what they have inside from this point on..............I think they are ready.
Clarksville Northeast
Hometown: Clarksville
Nickname: Eagles
Record: 26-6
District: 10AAA
Region: 5AAA
Coach: Al Cooper
Top Players: Jamarious Alderson, Dermetrye Brown, Telvin James
Region Final: 54-50 loss to Beech
Sub-State: 52-42 winner over Hunters Lane
Preview:
Jamarious Alderson leads the Eagles into the state tournament on a high after beating Hunters Lane to land a spot. The Eagles have plenty of scoring from their guards and if someone does'nt take the responsibility of guarding Alderson they could be in for a long evening.
White Station
Hometown: Memphis
Nickname: Spartans
Record: 28-7
District: 15AAA
Region: 8AAA
Coach: Jesus Pitino
Top Players: Joe Jackson, Ferrakohn Hall, Andre Hollins
Region Final: 86-80 winner over Melrose
Sub-State: 58-55 winner over Liberty Tech
Preview:
This group of Spartans were determined to make this trip back to Murfreesboro after their devastating loss last season. They stumbled along the way but regrouped in time for the playoffs and have been like butter ever since. Joe "The Real Thing"Jackson has scored in bunches since the turnaround while the Spartans are getting heady efforts from their deep and talented roster.
Red Bank
Hometown: Chattanooga
Nickname: Lions
Record: 20-14
District: 6AAA
Region: 3AAA
Coach: John Cherne
Top Players: Nick Ross, Kelvin Clay, Bradley Britt
Region Final: 75-74 loss to Walker Valley
Sub-State: 58-51 winner over Oakland
Preview:
This group of hungry Lions has managed to hunt their way to another spot among the states elite. Led by sophomore bomber Nick Ross and senior slinger Bradley Britt the Chatt Town Warriors can score in a hurry and usually do just that.
