Murfreesboro area basketball postseason top performers: La Vergne, Cannon County boys reach state
La Vergne and Cannon County are both headed to the TSSAA boys state basketball tournament.
The Wolverines made program history Monday.
The Wolverines are going to the TSSAA boys state basketball tournament for the first time since the school opened in 1988, thanks to a 66-61 win over host Walker Valley in the Class 4A sectional Monday.
"We're very excited," La Vergne coach Tony Rutland said. "Last year we had a good opportunity to do the same thing, and I think the guys who returned put it on themselves to get there. We kept reminding the guys that our end goal wasn't just to make it to MTSU. Yes, we're happy and we'll celebrate, but at the end of the day the ultimate goal is to win the state championship."
Junior point guard Xialin Lenoir had a huge game for the Wolverines (23-11), scoring 29 points to lead three players in double figures.
"Our defense played really well," said Rutland, who got La Vergne to the sectional last year before being eliminated. "(Walker Valley) shoots really well, but we were able to contest and really limit the number of 3s they made."
La Vergne (23-11) will take on Independence (a 66-42 winner over Beech) in the 4A state quarterfinals at MTSU's Murphy Center on March 13 at 2:15.
Cannon County's boys basketball team is also headed to the state, going for the first time since 1985, thanks to a 66-50 win over East Hickman in the Class 2A sectional.
"It was just a collective group (effort)," said Cannon County coach Jared Nave, whose team lost star Theo Winters (ACL injury) during the region semifinals vs. Loretto. "Everybody stepped up when we needed. We made a few plays. It wasn't always pretty, but we got it done."
Demaurion Locke scored 25 points for the Lions (25-7), who will face Ripley on March 14 at 2:15 at Murphy Center in the 2A quarterfinals.
"So many people have laid the foundation for this to happen," said Nave, a former Lions player, on reaching the state for the first time in 39 years. "It's a bunch of good people around (the program), a lot of kids believing in the mission and goal, and riding it out."
Eagleville's boys were denied a trip to the 1A state tournament, falling at home to Frank Hughes, 66-59, in the Class 1A sectional. The Eagles finished 21-9.
MONDAY
Demaurion Locke, Cannon Co.: Scored 25 points in a 66-50 win over East Hickman in the Class 2A sectional.
Lukas Phillips, Cannon Co.: Scored 14 points.
Eli Pelham, Cannon Co.: Scored 11 points.
C.J. Goers, Eagleville: Scored 24 points in a 65-59 loss to Frank Hughes in the Class 1A sectional.
Camden Cole, Eagleville: Scored 12 points.
Gray Barker, Eagleville: Scored 10 points.
Xialin Lenoir, La Vergne: Scored 29 points in a 66-61 win over Walker Valley in the Class 4A sectional.
Landon Bryant, La Vergne: Scored 16 points.
Daunte White, La Vergne: Scored 11 points.
SATURDAY
The Murfreesboro area will be shut out of the TSSAA girls state basketball tournament next week.
Three area teams were making bids to reach state during girls sectional contests Saturday night, but all three were eliminated.
Blackman (18-9) dropped a 40-38 decision to Cleveland at home and Oakland (18-13) dropped a 67-23 loss at Bradley Central in Class 4A sectional games. Eagleville (18-12) lost 54-46 to Wayne County in the Class 1A sectional.
Providence Christian finished DII-A state runner-up after falling 57-55 to FACS in the state championship game at Tennessee Tech's Eblen Center.
Girls
Lyriq Mastin, Blackman: Scored 15 points in a 40-38 loss to Cleveland in the Class 4A sectional.
Kaelyn Flowers, Blackman: Scored 12 points.
Alonna Poole, Oakland: Scored a team-high nine points in a 67-23 loss to Bradley Central in the 4A sectional.
BOYS
Judson Bjornstad, PCA: Scored 19 points in a 57-55 loss to FACS in the DII-A state championship game.
Aiden Bolden, PCA: Scored 15 points.
THURSDAY
The boys basketball teams from Eagleville and Cannon County both captured region championships Thursday, securing home sectional contests Monday.
The Eagles came from behind to defeat Santa Fe 64-56 in the Region 5-1A title game. Eagleville (22-8) will be at home Monday against Frank Hughes (a 54-46 loser to Wayne County).
The Lions (24-7) knocked off Mt. Pleasant 68-61 in the Region 5-2A championship to set up a home game against East Hickman (a 48-43 loser to Hickman County) in the sectional.
La Vergne's boys settled for runner-up in Region 4-4A, falling to Cookeville 62-42 in the title game. The Wolverines (22-11) will travel to Walker Valley (a 73-66 winner over Bradley Central) Monday.
Monday's sectional winners earn berths into the TSSAA state tournament, which will be held March 13-16 at MTSU's Murphy Center.
Boys
A.J. Armstrong, Cannon Co.: Scored 19 points with seven rebounds in a 68-61 win over Mt. Pleasant in the Region 5-2A championship game.
Lukas Phillips, Cannon Co.: Scored 15 points with three rebounds and three assists in being named region MVP.
Demaurion Locke, Cannon Co.: Scored 13 points with four rebounds and six assists.
Camden Cole, Eagleville: Scored 20 points in a 64-56 win over Santa Fe in the Region 5-1A championship game.
C.J. Goers, Eagleville: Scored 17 points and was named region MVP.
James Bega, Eagleville: Scored 17 points.
Landon Bryant, La Vergne: Scored 14 points in a 62-42 loss to Cookeville in the Region 4-4A championship game.
Xialin Lenoir, La Vergne: Scored 13 points.
WEDNESDAY
It wasn't an elimination game, but both teams knew what was at stake in the Region 4-4A girls basketball championship game Wednesday at Oakland.
The winner was going to not only play at home in Saturday's Class 4A sectional, but also avoid the state's top-ranked team in Bradley Central.
As glaring of a scenario as that was, it was left unsaid for Blackman's girls.
"Honestly, we didn't talk about it," said Blackman coach Jennifer Grandstaff, whose Lady Blaze defeated rival Oakland 41-36 to win the championship. Blackman (18-8) will be at home against Cleveland (a 75-43 loser to Bradley Central in the 3-4A finals) in Saturday's sectional at 7 p.m.
"Our kids are smart enough, they knew what we were up against. We didn't mention it. We didn't think we had to mention it. Our kids know how special of a team Bradley Central has. They knew the job they had to do tonight and they got it done. Hats off to them."
Oakland (18-12) held an eight-point second-half lead before Blackman began chipping away and creating a back-and-fourth contest in the closing minutes. Lyriq Mastin scored seven of her game-high 15 points in the quarter, all at the free throw line.
"We made buckets," said Grandstaff, whose team struggled from the field in the first half. "We kept battling and did a better job getting downhill and attacking the goal. We showed a lot of toughness and grit and persevered."
Oakland will travel to Bradley Central for a 6 p.m. CT game.
Eagleville will also be on the road in Saturday's 1A sectional. The Lady Eagles (18-11) were edged by district rival Moore County, 38-36, in Wednesday's Region 5-1A finals. Eagleville will travel to top-ranked Wayne County Saturday at 7 p.m.
Sectional winners advance to the state tournament next week at MTSU's Murphy Center.
Girls
Lyriq Mastin, Blackman: Scored 15 points in a 41-36 win over Oakland in the Region 4-4A championship game.
Aaiyanna Dunbar, Blackman: Scored 12 points.
Izzy Sawyer, Eagleville: Scored 11 points in a 38-36 loss to Moore County in the Region 5-1A championship game.
Eliza McClaran, Meah Thompson, Eagleville: Each scored nine points.
Alonna Poole, Oakland: Scored 14 points in a loss to Blackman in the region title game.
TUESDAY
The Eagleville, Cannon County and La Vergne boys basketball teams locked up sectional berths on Tuesday.
The Eagles and Lions did it in dramatic fashion.
Eagleville's C.J. Goers hit a 3-pointer with 0.6 seconds remaining to give the Eagles a dramatic 51-48 win over Richland in the Region 5-1A semis. The win puts Eagleville (20-8) in Thursday's title game against Santa Fe (a 73-44 winner over Fayetteville) at 7 p.m. at Richland.
Eli Pelham's 3-pointer at the buzzer propelled Cannon County (23-7) to a 58-55 win over host Loretto in the Region 5-2A semifinal to advance. The Lions will play in Thursday's title game at 7 vs. Mt. Pleasant, a 69-50 winner over Summertown.
La Vergne (22-10) pulled away in the final minutes for a 32-24 win over Blackman (16-12) in the Region 4-4A semifinals. The Wolverines will take on district foe Cookeville (28-3), which eliminated Siegel 64-45 in the other semifinal, on Thursday at 7 p.m. at Oakland in the title game.
The Cavaliers hit 14 3-pointers and shot over 60% from the field in the win over the Stars (25-5).
Thursday's winners will be at home during Monday's sectional round while the losers will go on the road, with state tournament berths on the line.
Boys
Garrison Eady, Blackman: Scored a team-high seven points in a 32-24 loss to La Vergne in the Region 4-4A semifinals.
Eli Pelham, Cannon Co.: Hit the game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer in a 58-55 win over Loretto in the Region 5-2A semifinals.
Lukas Phillips, Cannon Co.: Scored a team-high 19 points with six rebounds.
Antonio Jones, Cannon Co.: Scored 15 points with seven rebounds.
Theo Winters, Cannon Co.: Scored 12 points.
C.J. Goers, Eagleville: Hit the game-winning 3-pointer with 0.6 seconds left and finished with 13 points in a 51-48 win over Richland in the Region 5-1A semifinals.
Camden Cole, Eagleville: Scored a team-high 16 points.
James Bega, Eagleville: Scored 11 points.
Jackson Nichols, Eagleville: Scored nine points.
Landon Bryant, La Vergne: Scored 10 points in a 32-24 win over Blackman in the Region 4-4A semifinals.
Xialin Lenoir, La Vergne: Scored nine points.
Carter Webb, Dorien Lyles, Siegel: Each scored 12 points in a 65-45 loss to Cookeville in the Region 4-4A semifinals.
Cadence Melendez, Siegel: Scored 11 points.
MONDAY
The girls basketball teams from Blackman, Oakland and Eagleville are headed to the TSSAA sectional round.
The three teams reached region championship games with semifinal wins on Monday.
Oakland (18-11) and Blackman (17-8) will battle at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Region 4-4A finals after both pulled off huge wins over ranked opponents.
The Lady Patriots battled back from 11 points down to force overtime, ultimately defeating sixth-ranked Cookeville (26-4) 66-60. Amaya Nash hit the game-tying 3-pointer to send it into overtime and Alonna Poole scored 30 points in the win.
"That's something we've talked about and done all season," said Oakland coach Jessica Southern, on the team's ability to overcome a deficit. "It really started with our first game against Beech (in December). Coaches talked about that game and how we fought back (from a double-digit deficit). We've had five of those games now where we've been down (and fought back for the win)."
Lyriq Mastin's 24 points, including five 3-pointers, carried the Blackman offense, and the Lady Blaze defense did the rest in a 43-38 win over eighth-ranked Lebanon (23-9).
"I thought our kids really locked in a did a good job defensively," said Blackman coach Jennifer Grandstaff, who has taken the Lady Blaze to at least the sectional in each of her four years at the helm. Blackman has reached the sectional five consecutive seasons. "We knew they were always coming off of (stagger screens, flare screens and single screens), and we did a good job defending that. We made it hard for them to score, which is the biggest thing I'm pleased with."
"(Mastin) has played well the whole region tournament. She's played with confidence, shot the ball well and hasn't allowed herself to get rattled. She's been a complete player for us, not just on offense. I'm real proud of her."
Eagleville (18-10) reached the sectional round for the first time since 2020 with a 47-32 win over host Richland, a team that defeated them by 11 early in the season, in the 5-1A semifinals. The Lady Eagles will face Moore County (a 45-43 winner over Cornersville) in Wednesday's championship game. Izzy Sawyer and Brinli Bain combined for 25 points in the win.
Cannon County's season came to an end with a 67-57 loss to Summertown in the Region 5-2A semifinals at Loretto High. The Lionettes finished the season 24-6.
Wednesday's region champs will play host to Saturday's sectional round. Losers will go on the road Saturday, with state tournament berths on the line.
Girls
Lyriq Mastin, Blackman: Scored 24 points (five 3s) in a 43-38 win over Lebanon in the Region 4-4A quarterfinals.
Aaiyanna Dunbar, Blackman: Scored nine points.
Izzy Sawyer, Eagleville: Scored 13 points in a 47-32 win over Richland in the Region 5-1A semifinals.
Brinli Bain, Eagleville: Scored 12 points.
Eliza McClaran, Eagleville: Scored nine points.
Alonna Poole, Oakland: Scored 30 points in a 66-60 overtime win over Cookeville in the Region 4-4A semifinals.
Amaya Nash, Oakland: Scored 16 points, including the game-tying 3-pointer to send it into overtime.
Elaura Cox, Oakland: Scored 12 points.
SATURDAY
Providence Christian's boys basketball team earned the program's first TSSAA DII-A state tournament final four berth Saturday with a 68-57 win over TCA.
The Lions (26-4) will play at Tennessee Tech on Friday in the state semifinals.
Blackman, Siegel and La Vergne all advanced to the semifinals in the Region 4-4A Tournament.
The Blaze (15-11) rolled past Wilson Central 59-25 while the Stars (24-4) overcame an early deficit to defeat Lebanon 66-51 and the Wolverines (21-10) caught fire in the second half, outscoring Oakland 47-25 to win 70-48.
That sets up semifinal contests Tuesday (at Oakland) with Blackman battling La Vergne at 6 p.m. and Siegel taking on Cookeville (a 72-52 winner over Rockvale) at 7:30.
Eagleville's boys advanced to the Region 5-1A semifinals with an 83-50 win over Culleoka Saturday. The Eagles (18-8) will take on Richland (a 63-33 winner over Moore County) Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Richland.
Cannon County's boys advanced to the Region 5-2A semifinals with a 77-51 win over Lewis County. The Lions (21-7) play Loretto (a 65-42 winner over Cascade) in the semis Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Loretto.
Central Magnet's boys finished their season at 18-13 after being eliminated in the Region 4-3A tourney, falling 60-53 to Stone Memorial.
Region semifinal winners earn a berth in state sectional contests.
Boys
Christian Johnson, Blackman: Scored 12 points in a 59-25 win over Wilson Central in the Region 4-4A quarterfinals.
Braden Flowers, Blackman: Scored 11 points.
Will Becker, Central Magnet: Scored 13 points.
Jackson Nichols, Eagleville: Scored 17 points in an 83-50 win over Culleoka in the Region 5-1A quarterfinals.
Mason Brown, Central Magnet: Scored 15 points in a 60-53 loss to Stone Memorial in the Region 4-3A quarterfinals.
Grey Barker, C.J. Goers, Owen McClaran, Eagleville: Each scored 12 points.
Camden Cole, Eagleville: Scored 11 points.
Landon Bryant, La Vergne: Scored 24 points (six 3s, all in the second half) in a 70-48 win over Oakland in the Region 4-4A quarterfinals.
Daunte White, La Vergne: Scored 20 points.
Steven Sherman, La Vergne: Scored 11 points.
Cam Samuel, La Vergne: Scored 10 points.
Bryant Haggard, Oakland: Scored 14 points in a loss to La Vergne.
Jaden Loper, Oakland: Scored 11 points.
Aiden Bolden, PCA: Scored 14 points in a 68-57 win over TCA in the DII-A state quarterfinals.
Judson Bjornstad, PCA: Scored 11 points.
Carter Webb, Siegel: Scored 22 points in a 66-51 win over Lebanon in the Region 4-4A quarterfinals.
Mac Moss, Siegel: Scored 20 points.
FRIDAY
The girls basketball teams from Blackman, Oakland, Eagleville and Cannon County all advanced to region semifinal games with quarterfinal wins Friday night.
The Lady Blaze (16-8) defeated Stewarts Creek 48-31 and will face Lebanon, a 66-39 winner over Rockvale, in Monday's Region 4-4A semifinals 6 p.m. at Oakland High. The Lady Patriots (17-11) defeated Wilson Central 59-38 and will face Cookeville (a 67-17 winner over Riverdale) at 7:30 Monday.
Eagleville (17-10) defeated Santa Fe 57-30 in the Region 5-1A quarters and will face Richland (a 51-35 winner over Fayetteville) in Monday's semis at 7:30 at Richland High.
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Cannon County (24-5) defeated Mt. Pleasant 69-13 in the Region 5-2A quarterfinals and will take on Summertown (a 76-31 winner over Grundy County) in Monday's region semis at Loretto at 6 p.m.
Providence Christian's girls had their season end in the DII-A state quarterfinals, falling on the road at CAK 46-42. The Lady Lions finished 23-6.
Central Magnet's girls also had their season come to an end, falling to Stone Memorial 46-40 in the Region 4-3A quarterfinals. The Lady Tigers finished 21-11.
Girls
Lyriq Mastin, Blackman: Scored 24 points in a 48-31 win over Stewarts Creek in the Region 4-4A quarterfinals.
Abbilyn Teter, Cannon Co.: Scored 16 points with four steals and four rebounds in a 69-13 win over Mt. Pleasant.
Nora Walkup, Cannon Co.: Scored 13 points with nine rebounds.
Addison Melton, Central Magnet: Scored 17 points in a 46-40 loss to Stone Memorial in the Region 4-3A quarterfinals.
Izzy Sawyer, Eagleville: Scored 15 points in a 57-30 win over Santa Fe in the Region 5-1A quarterfinals.
Shelbie Mooneyham, Eagleville: Scored 14 points.
Alonna Poole, Kyla Joy, Oakland: Each scored 14 points in a 56-35 win over Wilson Central in the Region 4-4A quaterfinals.
Chloe Phillips, Oakland: Scored nine points.
Daisy Gale, PCA: Scored 20 points in a 46-42 loss to CAK in the DII-A state quarterfinals.
Kayte-Madison Bjornstad, PCA: Scored 14 points.
Jade Watson, Rockvale: Scored 12 points in a 66-39 loss to Lebanon in the Region 4-4A quarterfinals.
Camden Ward, Stewarts Creek: Scored 12 points in a loss to Blackman in the region quarterfinals.
Ashley Crick, Stewarts Creek: Scored 11 points.
TUESDAY
Providence Christian's girls basketball team earned a spot in the state quarterfinals with a 66-32 win over Lausanne Tuesday night.
The Lady Lions (23-5) will travel to Christian Academy of Knoxville Friday with a berth in the state's final four in Cookeville on the line.
La Vergne's boys settled for runner-up in the District 7-4A tournament, falling to Cookeville 49-36 in Tuesday's championship game. The Wolverines (20-10) will be at home Saturday against Oakland in the Region 4-4A quarterfinals.
Other 4-4A boys quarterfinal matchups Saturday include Wilson Central at Blackman, Lebanon at Siegel and Rockvale at Cookeville.
Central Magnet's boys also settled for second, dropping the District 8-3A championship game to Lawrence County, 52-50, after being outscored 20-7 in the fourth quarter.
The Tigers (18-13) will play at home against Stone Memorial (a 52-36 winner over White County in the 7-3A consolation game) in Saturday's region quarterfinals.
Boys
Mason Brown, Central Magnet: Scored 21 points in a 52-50 loss to Lawrence County in the 8-3A title game.
Will Becker, Central Magnet: Scored 13 points with six rebounds.
Steven Sherman, La Vergne: Scored 12 points in a 49-36 loss to Cookeville in the 7-4A title game.
Daunte White, Landon Bryant, La Vergne: Each scored eight points.
Girls
Kayte Madison Bjornstad, PCA: Scored 14 points with 10 rebounds in a 64-32 win over Lausanne in the DII-A round of 12.
Ambria Ferkany, Daisy Gale, PCA: Each scored 12 points.
Briley Renfrow, PCA: Scored 10 points.
MONDAY
The Central Magnet girls basketball team finished second in the District 8-3A tournament, falling 54-41 to No. 1 seed Tullahoma in Monday's championship game.
The Lady Tigers (21-10) will be a No. 2 seed in the Region 4-3A tourney. Central Magnet will be at home Friday against Stone Memorial (a 47-38 winner over Upperman in the 7-3A consolation game) in the region quarterfinals. Other region girls matchups will include Marshall County at White County (a 68-55 winner over Livingston Academy in the title game) and Lawrence County at Livingston Academy.
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Stewarts Creek's girls settled for fourth in the District 7-4A tourney, falling 53-50 to Wilson Central in Monday's consolation game. The Lady Red Hawks (17-12) will travel to Blackman Friday in the Region 4-4A quarterfinals.
Other 4-4A quarterfinal girls matchups Friday will include Wilson Central at Oakland, Rockvale at Lebanon and Riverdale at Cookeville (a 51-36 winner over Lebanon in the 7-4A title game).
SATURDAY
Blackman's boys and girls basketball teams captured District 8-4A tournament championships Saturday.
The top-seeded Lady Blaze (15-8) defeated No. 2 seed Oakland (16-11) 45-43 while the No. 2 seed Blaze (15-11) downed top-seeded Siegel (24-4) 49-37 to both earn No. 1 seeds and home quarterfinal games in next week's Region 4-4A Tournament.
Providence Christian's boys captured the DII-A Middle Region championship with a 48-40 win over The Webb School while the PCA girls dropped a 67-57 decision to Goodpasture in the DII-A Middle Region championship game. The Lions (25-4) will be a No. 1 seed while the Lady Lions (22-5) will be a No. 2 seed in next week's state round of 12.
La Vergne's boys reached the District 7-4A title game with a 53-51 win over Lebanon. The Wolverines (20-9) will take on Cookeville Tuesday in the finals at La Vergne.
Eagleville's boys captured the District 9-1A championship, defeating Fayetteville 64-46.
In 8-4A consolation games, Rockvale's girls defeated Riverdale 70-34 and Oakland's boys captured the No. 3 seed with a 64-61 win over Rockvale.
Girls
Kaelyn Flowers, Blackman: Scored 26 points in a 45-43 win over Oakland in the 8-4A championship.
Lyriq Mastin, Blackman: Scored nine points.
Alonna Poole, Oakland: Scored 14 points in a loss to Blackman.
Amaya Nash, Kalise Bass, Oakland: Each scored nine points.
Daisy Gale, PCA: Scored 22 points in a 67-57 loss to Goodpasture in the DII-A Middle Region title game.
Kayte Madison Bjornstad, PCA: Scored 18 points.
Jackie Hardrick, Riverdale: Scored a team-high nine points in a loss to Rockvale.
Ayeden Wilkerson, Rockvale: Scored 17 points in a 70-34 win over Riverdale in the 8-4A consolation game.
Maritza Wright, Rockvale: Scored 16 points.
Jade Watson, Rockvale: Scored 10 points.
Boys
Christian Johnson, Blackman: Scored 10 points in a 49-37 win over Siegel in the 8-4A title game.
Garrison Eady, Blackman: Scored nine points.
Jackson Nichols, Eagleville: Scored 23 points in a 64-46 win over Fayetteville in the 9-1A title game.
Grey Barker, Eagleville: Scored 17 points.
James Bega, Eagleville: Scored nine points.
Xialin Lenoir, La Vergne: Scored 19 points in a 53-51 win over Lebanon in the 7-4A semis.
Daunte White, La Vergne: Scored 13 points.
Landon Bryant, La Vergne: Scored 10 points.
Isaiah Verge, Oakland: Scored 21 points in a 64-61 win over Rockvale in the 8-4A consolation game.
Chase Bandy, Oakland: Scored 14 points (four 3s).
Bronson Crisp, Oakland: Scored 11 points.
Judson Bjornstad, PCA: Scored 12 points in a 48-40 win over Webb in the DII-A Middle Region finals.
Tryce Grensing, Preston Wade, PCA: Each scored 10 points.
Ty Newton, Rockvale: Scored 18 points (four 3s) in a loss to Oakland.
Darryl Cotton, Malachi Long, Rockvale: Each scored 11 points.
Dorien Lyles, Siegel: Scored 13 points in a 49-37 loss to Blackman.
Carter Webb, Siegel: Scored 10 points.
FRIDAY
Providence Christian's boys and girls reached the championship games of the DII-A Middle Region tournament Friday at MTCS.
The Lions (22-4) defeated Ezell-Harding 50-35 and the Lions (24-4) knocked off Goodpasture 80-65.
The Lady Lions (22-4) will play in the title game at 6 p.m. Saturday vs. Goodpasture (a 48-39 winner over FRA) while the Lions will take on Webb School, a 66-58 winner over Columbia Academy, at 7:30.
Siegel's top-seeded boys and No. 2 seed Blackman both advanced to the championship game of the District 8-4A tournament Friday. Siegel earned a 56-40 win over Oakland and Blackman won a thriller, 50-48, over Rockvale.
The Stars (24-3) will play the Blaze (14-11) in the championship game at 7:30 Saturday at Oakland High School. The Rockets and Patriots will play in the consolation game at 6.
Stewarts Creek's girls will play in the District 7-4A consolation game Monday after falling to Lebanon 44-40 Friday night. The Lady Red Hawks (17-11) will face Wilson Central at 6 p.m. at La Vergne.
Central Magnet's girls and boys both reached the championship game in the District 8-3A tourney. The Lady Tigers advanced with a 41-39 win over Lawrence County Friday and will play Tullahoma in Monday's title game at 7:30. The Tigers downed Marshall County 73-61 and will battle Lawrence County in Tuesday's finals at 7:30.
Cannon County's boys captured the District 9-2A title with a 75-54 win over Grundy County, the Lions' win of more than 20 points over the state's eighth-ranked team in two weeks.
Eagleville's girls (16-10) were edged by Moore County 40-37 in the District 9-1A championship game Friday night and will be a No. 2 seed in next week's region tourney.
Girls
Addison Melton, Central Magnet: Scored 13 points in a 41-39 win over Lawrence County in the 8-3A semis.
Madisen Stanley, Central Magnet: Scored 12 points.
Julia Stuible, Central Magnet: Scored 10 points.
Eliza McClaran, Eagleville: Scored 13 points in a 40-37 loss to Moore County in the 9-1A championship game.
Daisy Gale, PCA: Scored 18 points in a 50-35 win over Ezell-Harding in the DII-A Middle Region semifinals.
Gabby DeBord, PCA: Scored 14 points.
Boys
Christian Johnson, Blackman: Scored 18 points in a 50-48 win over Rockvale in the 8-4A semis.
Garrison Eady, Keller Jackson, Blackman: Each scored nine.
Theo Winters, Cannon Co.: Scored 25 points in a 75-54 win over Grundy County in the 9-2A title game.
Lukas Phillips, Cannon Co.: Scored 13 points with six rebounds and four assists.
Antonio Jones, Cannon Co.: Scored 11 points with nine rebounds and four assists.
Demaurion Locke, Cannon Co.: Scored 10 points with six rebounds and four steals.
Carson Wood, Central Magnet: Scored 16 points in 73-61 win over Marshall County in the 8-3A semifinals.
Will Becker, Central Magnet: Scored 15 points with six rebounds.
Jake Maddox, Central Magnet: Scored 14 points with seven rebounds.
Mason Brown, Central Magnet: Scored 14 points.
Avery Carter, Oakland: Scored 21 points in a 56-40 loss to Siegel in the District 8-4A semifinals.
Judson Bjornstad, PCA: Scored 28 points in an 80-65 win over Goodpasture in the DII-A Middle Region semis.
Davis Joyner, PCA: Scored 12 points.
Ty Newton, Rockvale: Scored 13 points in a 50-48 loss to Blackman.
Darryl Cotton, Rockvale: Scored 10 points.
Mac Moss, Siegel: Scored 17 points in a 56-40 win over Oakland in the 8-4A semis.
Carter Webb, Siegel: Scored 13 points.
Cadence Melendez, Siegel: Scored 10 points.
THURSDAY
Cannon County's girls basketball captured the District 9-2A tournament title Thursday. The Lionettes (22-5) defeated Cascade 52-36 to earn a No. 1 seed in next week's region tourney.
Blackman and Oakland reached the girls championship game of the District 8-4A tournament with wins Thursday.
The Lady Blaze (14-8) defeated Riverdale 57-11 in one semifinal while the Lady Patriots (16-10) defeated Rockvale 56-40in the other. The two will play at 2:30 Saturday in the championship game.
In District 7-4A, the boys teams from Smyrna and Stewarts Creek were both eliminated. The Bulldogs lost to Lebanon 63-48 while the Red Hawks ended their season with a 71-58 setback to Wilson Central.
Girls
Kaelyn Flowers, Blackman: Scored 15 points in a 57-11 win over Riverdale in the 8-4A semifinals.
Jenna Bush, Cannon Co.: The tourney MVP scored 14 points with 13 rebounds and six blocks in a 52-36 win over Cascade in the 9-2A title game.
Abbilyn Teter, Cannon Co.: Scored 15 points.
Nora Walkup, Cannon Co.: Scored eight points with 10 rebounds.
Alonna Poole, Oakland: Scored 17 points in a 56-40 win over Rockvale in the 8-4A semifinals.
Kaydence Wisniewski, Oakland: Scored 14 points.
Jade Watson, Rockvale: Scored 20 points in a loss to Oakland.
WEDNESDAY
Providence Christian's boys locked up a region semifinals berth and state round of 12 spot Wednesday while Eagleville's boys advanced to the District 9-1A championship game, Stewarts Creek's girls secured a region berth and Cannon County's boys earned a trip to the district finals.
The Lions (23-4) rolled past Ezell-Harding 71-45 in the DII-A Middle Region quarterfinals and will play Goodpasture Friday at 8:30 at MTCS in the semis.
Eagleville (17-8) defeated Moore County 58-49 to earn a spot in the championship, where the Eagles will battle Fayetteville on Saturday at 7:30 at Eagleville.
The Lady Red Hawks (17-10) eliminated La Vergne 64-17 in the District 7-4A tournament and will play in Friday's semifinals against Lebanon at 7:30 at La Vergne. Wilson Central defeated Smyrna 60-42 to eliminate the Lady Bulldogs.
Cannon County (20-7) rolled past Cascade 67-45 in the 9-2A semis and will take on Grundy County in Friday's finals at 7:30 at Cascade.
Boys
Camden Cole, Eagleville: Scored 15 points in a 58-49 win over Moore County in the District 9-1A semifinals.
James Bega, Eagleville: Scored 12 points.
Davis Joyner, PCA: Scored 16 points in a 71-45 win over Ezell-Harding in the DII-A Middle Region quarterfinals.
Judson Bjornstad, PCA: Scored 12 points.
Girls
Autumn Crick, Ashley Crick, Stewarts Creek: Each scored 11 points in a 64-17 win over La Vergne in the 7-4A tournament.
Layla Wilder, Stewarts Creek: Scored 10 points.
TUESDAY
Riverdale's girls basketball team is headed to the region after defeating Siegel 59-56 in the District 8-4A play-in game Tuesday at Oakland High School.
The Lady Warriors (6-20), the No. 5 seed, took a 30-19 halftime lead and held off a second-half surge by the Lady Stars (9-19). Riverdale will face No. 1 seed Blackman at 6 p.m. in Thursday's district semifinals.
Oakland's boys also advanced, defeating Riverdale 69-44. The fourth-seeded Patriots (9-17) will play No. 1 seed Siegel on Friday at 6 p.m. in the semis.
In DII-A Middle Region action, Providence Christian's girls advanced to tournament semifinals and secured a spot in the state round of 12 with a 38-31 win over Nashville Christian Tuesday. The Lady Lions (21-4) will play in the semifinals Friday at 4 p.m. vs. Ezell-Harding at Middle Tennessee Christian School.
Ezell-Harding eliminated MTCS 52-40 Tuesday, ending the Lady Cougars' season at 14-13. MTCS had reached the state title game each of the previous two seasons.
Central Magnet's boys advanced in the District 8-3A tourney, defeating Giles County 55-48. The Tigers will face host Marshall County on Friday at 8:30 p.m. in the semis.
Cannon County's girls advanced to the District 9-2A championship game with a 62-26 win over Grundy County in the semis Tuesday. The Lionettes will play host Cascade in Thursday's title game at 7:30.
Eagleville's girls advanced to the 9-1A title game with a 61-49 win over Huntland at Eagleville. The Lady Eagles will face Moore County Friday at 7:30 in the finals.
Girls
Abi Alexander, Cannon Co.: Scored 14 points with five rebounds in a 62-26 win over Grundy County in the 9-2A semifinals.
Addi King, Cannon Co.: Scored 13 points with five assists and four steals.
Abbilyn Teter, Cannon Co.: Scored 12 points with seven rebounds.
Jenna Bush, Cannon Co.: Scored 10 points with five blocks and four steals.
Izzy Sawyer, Eagleville: Scored 28 points in a 61-49 win over Huntland in the 9-1A semifinals.
Brinli Bain, Eagleville: Scored 14 points.
Meah Thompson, Eagleville: Scored 10 points.
Ashley Rucker, MTCS: Scored 17 points in a 52-40 loss to Ezell-Harding in the DII-A Middle Region quarterfinals.
Anna Clay Shirley, MTCS: Scored 10 points.
Kayte Madison Bjornstad, PCA: Scored 16 points with 10 rebounds in a 38-31 win over Nashville Christian in the DII-A Middle Region quarterfinals.
Chloe Houard, Riverdale: Scored 17 points in a 59-56 win over Siegel in the 8-4A tournament.
Abby Dennis, Riverdale: Scored 16 points (four 3s).
Jackie Hardrick, Riverdale: Scored 11 points.
Jasmine Sneed, Issie Hodge, Siegel: Each scored 16 points in a loss to Riverdale.
Amari Gray, Siegel: Scored 11 points.
Boys
Owen Zubkus, Central Magnet: Scored 16 points with eight rebounds in a 55-48 win over Giles County in the District 8-3A tourney.
Mason Brown, Central Magnet: Scored 16 points.
Jake Maddox, Central Magnet: Scored 10 points with 10 rebounds.
Avery Carter, Oakland: Scored 18 points in a 69-44 win over Riverdale in the 8-4A tourney.
Bryant Haggard, Oakland: Scored 13 points.
Chase Bandy, Oakland: Scored 10 points.
Isaiah Verge, Oakland: Scored 10 points.
Waymon West, Riverdale: Scored 14 points in a loss to Oakland.
Rashad Mitchell, Riverdale: Scored 10 points.
This article originally appeared on Murfreesboro Daily News Journal: TSSAA basketball: Murfreesboro area postseason top performers
