Division I Girls' Basketball State Tournament Recaps
Class 3A Championship
Heritage 63, Northview Academy 43 · Saturday 5:00 PM
Heritage captured the Class 3A state championship with a convincing 63-43 victory over Northview Academy on Saturday afternoon at Murphy Center. The game was competitive early, with Northview holding a narrow 14-15 advantage after the first stanza. Heritage used a dominant 21-9 second quarter run to build a 13-point halftime advantage. Northview Academy showed resilience with a 10-2 third quarter surge to trim the deficit to five points, but Heritage responded with a decisive 25-10 fourth quarter performance to secure the title. Katelyn Graves led the champions with 17 points, including perfect 8-for-8 free throw shooting, while tournament MVP Chloe Heath contributed 13 points and 16 rebounds. Jordan White paced Northview Academy with 18 points. Heath dominated the glass with a game-high 16 rebounds for Heritage, while Natavia Alber collected 10 rebounds for Northview Academy. Heath also contributed 3 blocks, helping Heritage establish a strong defensive presence. Camryn Brown added 11 points for Northview Academy in the losing effort. Heritage, who shot 41% from the field and 73% from the free throw line, finishes their championship season with a 35-2 record, while Northview Academy ends at 33-5.
Class 2A Championship
Westview 44, York Institute 38 · Saturday 1:30 PM
Maddie Gray scored 18 points, including a decisive three-point play with 51 seconds remaining, to lead Westview to a 44-38 victory over York Institute in the Class 2A state championship game Saturday at Murphy Center. Westview started strong, reaching intermission with a 20-12 lead. York Institute mounted an impressive comeback in the third quarter, outscoring Westview 16-8 to tie the game at 28-28 heading into the final period. Trailing 38-34 with under three minutes to play, Westview closed the game on a 10-0 run sparked by Halle Trevathan's three-pointer and capped by clutch free throws from Trevathan and McCall Sims. York Institute, which got 15 points from Makenna Beaty and 7 rebounds from Emma Cooper, had stormed back from an eight-point halftime deficit to take a four-point lead late in the fourth quarter. Raylee Werner added 11 points for York, while Gray earned tournament MVP honors as Westview (33-1) captured the state title.
Class 1A Championship
Greenfield 49, Van Buren 46 · Saturday 11:00 AM
Rayanna Fisher scored 14 points, including the go-ahead layup with 54 seconds remaining, as Greenfield rallied to defeat Van Buren 49-46 in the Class 1A state championship game. The Lady Yellowjackets (30-6) trailed for over 21 minutes of game time but surged ahead in the final quarter, outscoring Van Buren 14-9 in the decisive period. Greenfield's Fisher, named tournament MVP, stole the ball and converted a fast-break layup with 54 seconds remaining to give Greenfield a 47-46 lead. Fisher then sealed the championship with two free throws, capping Greenfield's remarkable comeback. Teammates Jayleigh Bowers added 13 points and Ella Porter and AnnaGrace Abernathy contributed 10 points each. Van Buren (28-7) was led by Abigail Netherton's 20 points and Cara Mills' dominant inside presence with 17 points and 13 rebounds, but couldn't overcome Greenfield's balanced attack and stifling fourth-quarter defense that limited them to just 17 points in the entire second half. Despite being outrebounded 34-22, Greenfield found ways to stay competitive through balanced scoring and ball security. The Lady Yellowjackets committed only 6 turnovers while forcing 16 from Van Buren, resulting in a 14-5 advantage in points off turnovers.
Class 4A Semifinals
Bradley Central 66, Bearden 39 · Friday 8:45 PM
Kimora Fields dominated with 27 points and 13 rebounds as Bradley Central rallied from a halftime deficit to defeat Bearden 66-39 in the semifinals of the state tournament. After trailing by as many as 10 points in the second quarter and 23-21 at halftime, Bradley Central seized control with a 24-7 third-quarter explosion that transformed a close contest into a runaway victory. TaTianna Stovall added 16 points and 8 rebounds while Harmonie Ware contributed 15 points for the Bearettes, who shot 48% from the field while holding Bearden to just 23%. The inside dominance was striking as Bradley Central outscored Bearden 48-10 in the paint. Natalya Hodge led Bearden with 21 points and Kendall Murphy added 12 points and 10 rebounds.
Bartlett 55, Cookeville 43 · Friday 7:15 PM
Bartlett punched its ticket to the state championship game with a 55-43 semifinal victory over Cookeville on Friday night at Murphy Center. The Panthers (25-11) rode a balanced attack led by Akya Woods' 12 points, Anniya Bailey's 11 points and 5 assists, and Samiya Jones' 10-point, 15-rebound double-double. Bartlett's hot shooting (53% from the field, 43% from three-point range) established a commanding 29-15 halftime advantage that proved insurmountable despite Charlie Roby's game-high 20 points for Cookeville (25-8). The Panthers maintained at least an 11-point cushion throughout the second half, with Faye Williams providing 4 crucial blocks off the bench to stifle any potential Cookeville comeback attempts. Bartlett, which never trailed in the contest, advances to Saturday's championship game seeking the program's first state title.
Class 3A Semifinals
Northview Academy 52, Dyersburg 51 · Friday 5:30 PM
Northview Academy survived a semifinal thriller against Dyersburg, winning 52-51 Friday evening at Murphy Center to advance to the Class 3A state championship game. Jordan White scored 19 points and dished out 6 assists for Northview Academy (33-4), while Camryn Brown added 12 points including a perfect 6-for-6 from the free throw line. Northview overcame a 9-point second quarter deficit by dominating the third period, where they shot 86% from the field to take control. Dyersburg (28-5) was led by Joya Crawford's game-high 31 points, including a dramatic three-pointer with four seconds remaining to bring her team within one, but Northview's clutch free throw shooting in the final minutes secured the victory. Northview Academy held advantages in points in the paint (22-12) and second-chance points (15-6) to offset Dyersburg's efficient shooting performance.
Heritage 36, South Gibson 29 · Friday 4:00 PM
In a defensive struggle at Murphy Center, Heritage advanced to the Class 3A state championship game with a hard-fought 36-29 victory over South Gibson in Friday's semifinal. After trailing early, Heritage seized control with a dominant second quarter, outscoring South Gibson 17-5 to build a 10-point halftime advantage. Heritage's balanced attack featured Chloe Heath, Faith Morris and Carsyn Swaney each scoring 9 points, while Heath added 9 rebounds. South Gibson mounted a spirited fourth-quarter comeback, cutting the deficit to just three points on Ivy Cianciolo's three-pointer with 7:40 remaining, but Heritage responded with clutch free throw shooting down the stretch. Jade Reed led South Gibson with 11 points, while Trinity Johnson collected a game-high 11 rebounds in the losing effort.
Class 2A Semifinals
York Institute 60, Gatlinburg-Pittman 45 · Friday 2:15 PM
Reese Beaty scored 31 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to power York Institute to a 60-45 victory over Gatlinburg-Pittman in the state tournament semifinals Friday afternoon. After a tight first quarter that ended with York leading by just one point, the Dragons seized control with a dominant 19-9 second quarter run that established a double-digit lead they would never relinquish. York's commanding 39-22 rebounding advantage proved decisive, as did Beaty's stellar performance that included 4 assists to complement her scoring. Cali Franklin added 13 efficient points for York Institute (30-5), who advances to the championship game. Gatlinburg-Pittman (26-12) was led by Cheyenne Byrd's 15 points off the bench and Maliyah Glasper's 11 points, but couldn't overcome York's interior dominance and 45% shooting from the field.
Westview 64, Loretto 39 · Friday 12:45 PM
Westview staged a dominant performance to defeat Loretto 64-39 in the Class 2A state tournament semifinals, securing a spot in the championship game with their 31-1 record. Maddie Gray delivered a standout performance with 20 points and 11 rebounds, while Alexis Evans added 16 points on 80% shooting from beyond the arc. Westview seized control early with an 18-4 first-quarter run and never relinquished their lead. The Lady Chargers' offensive efficiency was on display throughout the contest as they shot 49% from the field and placed three players in double figures, including reserve Ashlee Brent who contributed 14 points and 7 assists. Loretto (25-9) was paced by Libby Sanders with 11 points and showed resilience by outscoring Westview 13-10 in the second quarter, but couldn't overcome the early deficit as Westview closed out the game with a decisive 18-9 fourth-quarter run.
Class 1A Semifinals
Greenfield 47, Richland 40 · Friday 11:00 AM
Rayanna Fisher scored 23 points and Anna Grace Abernathy added a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds as Greenfield advanced to the Class 1A state championship game with a 47-40 victory over Richland in Friday's semifinal showdown. After three quarters of back-and-forth action that saw the teams deadlocked at 31-31, Greenfield took control in the fourth quarter behind Fisher's clutch free-throw shooting and Abernathy's interior presence. The Lady Yellowjackets built a 10-point lead with under a minute remaining after converting 10 of 14 free throws in the final period. Shelby Higgins led Richland with 21 points and 12 rebounds in a valiant effort, but Greenfield's 63% three-point shooting and dominance on the offensive glass proved decisive.
Van Buren 54, Coalfield 52 · Friday 9:30 AM
Abigail Netherton scored 30 points, including a game-winning jumper with one second remaining, to lift Van Buren to a dramatic 54-52 victory over Coalfield in the state tournament semifinals on Friday. Van Buren (28-6) overcame a six-point deficit entering the fourth quarter, outscoring Coalfield 19-11 in the final period to advance to the championship game. Netherton connected on 4-of-7 three-pointers and added four assists, while Cara Mills contributed 10 points and 11 rebounds for the victors. Coalfield (31-6) was paced by Lilly-Claire Lowe's 14 points, while Alexis Hammock and McKinlee West added 12 points each, with West also grabbing 11 rebounds. Coalfield led by as many as nine points in the third quarter before Van Buren's decisive fourth-quarter rally culminated with Mills finding Netherton for the winning basket that ended Coalfield's otherwise outstanding season.
Class 4A Quarterfinals
Bradley Central 53, Coffee Co. 44 · Thursday 8:45 PM
Kimora Fields scored 17 points and grabbed 8 rebounds as Bradley Central defeated previously unbeaten Coffee Co. 53-44 in the state tournament quarterfinals at Murphy Center. Bradley Central (33-1) seized control with a commanding 21-9 first-quarter advantage and maintained their lead throughout the contest. Avary Brewer added 13 points including three 3-pointers, while Malia Wilcox dished out 5 assists for the victors. Coffee Co. (35-1) showed resilience by cutting a 17-point deficit to just 6 at halftime, but Bradley Central's 34-16 advantage in points in the paint proved too much to overcome. Jules Ferrell led Coffee Co. with 13 points while Channah Gannon contributed 9 rebounds.
Bearden 59, Whitehaven 24 · Thursday 7:15 PM
Bearden High School punched their ticket to the Class 4A state semifinals with a commanding 59-24 victory over Whitehaven in Thursday's quarterfinal matchup. Natalya Hodge paced the Lady Bulldogs with 19 points, 4 assists and 4 steals, while Kendall Murphy added 17 points and 8 rebounds as Bearden pulled away with a decisive 18-2 third-quarter run. Whitehaven, led by Jala Wilson's 9 points and 10 rebounds, struggled offensively throughout, shooting just 19% from the field against Bearden's suffocating defense. The Lady Bulldogs, now 33-5, led from wire to wire after opening the game with a 9-0 run.
Cookeville 49, Lincoln Co. 37 · Thursday 5:30 PM
Cara Gilbert scored 19 points and Charlie Roby added 15 points and 5 assists as Cookeville rallied from an early deficit to defeat Lincoln Co. 49-37 in the TSSAA Class 4A state tournament quarterfinals Thursday at Murphy Center. The Lady Cavaliers (25-7) trailed 14-8 after the first quarter before taking control with a 17-7 second-quarter run and never looked back, building a lead that reached 13 points in the fourth quarter. Cookeville dominated the glass with a 38-21 rebounding advantage and held Lincoln Co. to 28% shooting. Alyssa Petty led Lincoln County (25-9) with 11 points while Abby Bryan contributed 10 points and 7 rebounds. Gilbert sparked Cookeville's comeback with 11 third-quarter points, including two crucial three-pointers that extended the lead to double digits.
Bartlett 52, Oak Ridge 50 · Thursday 4:00 PM
Bartlett staged a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback to edge Oak Ridge 52-50 in the quarterfinal round of the Class 3A state tournament. Sophomore Faye Williams came off the bench to lead Bartlett with 16 points, including the game-winning jumper with just 17 seconds remaining. Samiya Jones added 13 points on highly efficient 6-of-7 shooting for Bartlett (24-11), who outscored Oak Ridge 17-7 in the decisive fourth quarter. Oak Ridge (30-4) was led by Ze'Yana Stewart with 15 points and 8 rebounds, while Euleesha Mitchell contributed 14 points. The Wildcats led for nearly 27 minutes of game time and built a 10-point advantage in the third quarter before Bartlett's late surge. Bartlett shot a blistering 78% in the final quarter and dominated scoring in the paint 40-28 for the game, advancing to the state semifinals.
Class 3A Quarterfinals
Northview Academy 55, J. South Side 48 · Thursday 2:15 PM
Northview Academy secured a spot in the state semifinals with a hard-fought 55-48 victory over Jackson South Side in Thursday's quarterfinal matchup at Murphy Center. Camryn Brown and Mikinna Russell each scored 13 points to pace Northview (32-4), while Natavia Alber added a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. The game remained tight throughout, with Northview holding a slim three-point edge entering the fourth quarter before pulling away late. Russell's three-pointer early in the final period sparked a decisive run, and White's layup with 4:07 remaining pushed the lead to five points. Jackson South Side (28-3), led by Jaidynn Askins' game-high 15 points, closed to within one point early in the fourth quarter but couldn't overcome Northview's 46% shooting from three-point range and perfect 6-for-6 free throw shooting from Alber, who sealed the victory with two clutch free throws in the final minute.
Dyersburg 52, White Co. 42 · Thursday 12:45 PM
Chelby Jordan scored 17 points and pulled down 11 rebounds as Dyersburg (28-4) used a dominant fourth quarter to defeat White Co. 52-42 in Thursday's state tournament quarterfinals at Murphy Center. After three tightly contested quarters featuring 12 lead changes, Dyersburg outscored White Co. 15-6 in the final period to secure the victory. Joya Crawford added 13 points for Dyersburg, while Ava Jones led White Co. with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Jordan's three blocks in the fourth quarter and Dyersburg's perfect 4-for-4 performance from the free throw line in the final minute proved decisive, as the Lady Trojans controlled the boards with a 40-28 rebounding advantage. White Co. concluded its outstanding season with a record of 31-5.
Heritage 60, Portland 36 · Thursday 11:00 AM
Carsyn Swaney scored 22 points and Chloe Heath added 21 points and 9 rebounds as Heritage dominated Portland 60-36 in the Class 3A state tournament quarterfinals on Thursday. The Lady Patriots (33-2) built a commanding 17-point halftime lead and never looked back. Heritage's swarming defense generated 16 steals and forced 23 turnovers, converting those opportunities into 26 points. Guorchiek Mut led Portland (24-12) with 14 points, but the Lady Panthers couldn't overcome Heritage's efficient offensive attack, which saw the team shoot 37% from the field while connecting on six 3-pointers.
South Gibson 43, Cocke Co. 39 · Thursday 9:30 AM
South Gibson survived a tense quarterfinal battle against Cocke County, prevailing 43-39 Thursday morning to advance to the Class 3A state tournament semifinals. Jade Reed led all scorers with 15 points and added 7 rebounds and 5 steals for South Gibson, who built a five-point halftime lead before withstanding a Cocke County comeback that briefly gave them a 34-33 advantage early in the fourth quarter. The momentum shifted permanently when South Gibson reclaimed the lead on Jade Reed's layup with 5:25 remaining, followed by crucial free throws down the stretch. South Gibson (29-8) forced 19 turnovers and converted them into 20 points while shooting 48% from the field. Karmine Carmichael led Cocke County (29-9) with 11 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists.
Class 2A Quarterfinals
York Institute 44, Memphis Business 43 · Wednesday 8:45 PM
Cali Franklin's layup with 1:12 remaining proved to be the difference as York Institute edged Memphis Business Academy 44-43 in a back-and-forth state quarterfinal marked by 11 lead changes Wednesday night at Murphy Center. York (29-5) overcame a four-point deficit entering the fourth quarter, with Franklin and Emma Pile each scoring 11 points to counter Curnesha Taylor's efficient 13-point performance for Memphis Business. Despite shooting 59% from the field compared to York's 33%, Memphis Business (26-8) was hampered by 18 turnovers against York's swarming defense that produced 12 steals. The Dragons used a 15-7 second-quarter run to build a seven-point halftime lead before the Lions stormed back with a 17-6 third-quarter surge, but York's defensive pressure in the final period secured their advancement to the state semifinals.
Gatlinburg-Pittman 50, Summertown 36 · Wednesday 7:15 PM
Maliyah Glasper scored a game-high 25 points, including five three-pointers, as Gatlinburg-Pittman pulled away in the second half to defeat Summertown 50-36 in the Class 2A state tournament quarterfinals Wednesday night at Murphy Center. After a 10-10 tie at the end of the first quarter and a narrow 26-24 halftime lead, Gatlinburg-Pittman created separation in the third quarter before Addi Wear's three-pointer early in the fourth gave them their first double-digit advantage at 41-31. The Highlanders (26-11) advanced to the semifinals behind a strong defensive performance that forced 18 turnovers. Ella Busby led Summertown with 14 points while Riley Blackwood added 6 points and 10 rebounds in a losing effort that ended their season at 25-6.
Westview 48, East Nashville 30 · Wednesday 5:30 PM
Maddie Gray scored a game-high 19 points as Westview defeated East Nashville 48-30 in the state tournament quarterfinals at Murphy Center on Wednesday. The Lady Chargers (31-1) took control early and built a commanding 14-point halftime lead, fueled by Gray's efficient 8-for-12 shooting performance and Alexis Evans' 11 points. Westview's defense stifled East Nashville (25-2) throughout the contest, holding them to just 33% shooting from the field. Madyson Elliott led East Nashville with 11 points and 7 rebounds in a valiant effort, but Westview's balanced attack and 9-2 advantage in assists proved decisive.
Loretto 59, McMinn Central 48 · Wednesday 4:00 PM
Ally Weathers scored 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as Loretto upset McMinn Central 59-48 in the quarterfinals of the state tournament Wednesday at Murphy Center. The game was tight through three quarters before Loretto seized control with an 11-2 run early in the fourth period, featuring three consecutive 3-pointers from Weathers and Libby Sanders that stretched their lead to double digits. Sophie Weathers added 13 points on near-perfect shooting and Sanders contributed 12 points as Loretto shot 51% from the field and pulled away late for the victory. McMinn Central, which entered with a 37-1 record, struggled to find offensive rhythm despite 12 points each from Karina Bystry and Camryn Loden.
Class 1A Quarterfinals
Greenfield 44, North Greene 39 · Wednesday 2:15 PM
Brenley Little converted six free throws in the fourth quarter and Greenfield erased an early double-digit deficit to defeat North Greene 44-39 in the state tournament quarterfinals Wednesday afternoon. Trailing 17-11 after one quarter, Greenfield (28-6) stormed back with perfect 6-for-6 shooting in the second period, then seized control with a 10-4 run in the third quarter. Rayanna Fisher led the balanced Greenfield attack with 12 points, while Little finished with 11 points, including 9-for-10 from the free throw line. Hannah Miller paced North Greene (31-5) with 13 points and 9 rebounds, while Loren Blevins added 11 points.
Richland 45, Copper Basin 25 · Wednesday 12:45 PM
Shelby Higgins scored 26 points, including five three-pointers, to lead Richland to a 45-25 victory over Copper Basin in the quarterfinals of the state tournament on Wednesday at the Murphy Center. Richland (28-4) built a 24-10 halftime advantage and never looked back, using their superior outside shooting to control the game. Bailey Blair added 12 points for the winners, while Kate Kirk grabbed 10 rebounds. Copper Basin (18-9) was led by Alexis Hyatt with 8 points and Kloie Ballew with 8 rebounds, but struggled from the field, shooting just 26% overall and missing all 10 attempts from three-point range.
Coalfield 54, Moore Co. 41 · Wednesday 11:00 AM
Coalfield used balanced scoring and stifling defense to defeat Moore County 54-41 in the quarterfinals of the state tournament Wednesday morning at Murphy Center. Mattie Beard scored a team-high 14 points, including four 3-pointers, while Alexis Hammock added 13 points and 9 rebounds for the Lady Jackets. Lilly-Claire Lowe contributed 12 points as Coalfield shot 47% from the field compared to Moore County's 30%. Elle Graham led the Raiders with 13 points and 15 rebounds in a valiant effort. After a 12-12 first quarter, Coalfield gradually pulled away, outscoring Moore County 21-14 in a pivotal third quarter.
Van Buren 68, M. Middle College 32 · Wednesday 9:30 AM
Van Buren punched its ticket to the state tournament semifinals with a convincing 68-32 victory over Memphis Middle College in quarterfinal action Wednesday morning at Murphy Center. Abigail Netherton scored a game-high 26 points and Cara Mills dominated inside with 23 points and 20 rebounds as the Lady Eagles steadily pulled away. Kiya Mell led Memphis Middle College with 16 points and 9 rebounds in a game that saw Van Buren control the rebounds 51-32 and shoot 43% from the field. Van Buren (27-6) led by 11 at halftime before outscoring Memphis Middle College 43-18 in the second half to advance to the next round.