Evolving document. Check back throughout the night and Wednesday. STATEWIDE Tennessee – The big boys, Class 4A was filled with riveting games Tuesday night. Here’s a look at who made it through in 4A: Region 1Morristown West – Dobyns-Bennett Sevier…
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STATEWIDE Tennessee – The big boys, Class 4A was filled with riveting games Tuesday night.
Here’s a look at who made it through in 4A:
Region 1
Morristown West – Dobyns-Bennett
Sevier County – Daniel Boone
REGION 2 Semifinals
Karns (78) – Oak Ridge (72)
The hosting Beavers blocked four shots in the opening 150 seconds of game action! Unfortunately, KHS spoiled their opportunity by repeatedly shooting unimaginative three-pointers. Karns plays best when J.J. Faulkner is dribbling past his defender.
Capitalizing on their flat offensive start, Wildcat wing Kaden Brightharp attacked particularly aggressively.
Down 9-2, District MVP J.J. Faulkner sparked a 9-0 run.
William Blount (54) – Bearden (51)
Bearden and Oak Ridge are THE powers of TN’s eastern third, at least in the 21st century. Neither are still alive thanks to Karns and William Blount.
William Blount is now 30-4. Defeating Bearden is always unlikely, for anyone anywhere. The Govs must be proud.
REGION 3 Semifinals
McMinn County – Franklin County
Walker Valley – Cleveland
REGION 4 Semifinals
Blackman – Cane Ridge
LaVergne – Rockvale
REGION 5 Semifinals
Green Hill – Beech
Green Hill Hawk Garrett Brown played very well. He hit an outside shot to open the game, and also found his teammates well as a passing guard.
Beech played the first quarter perfectly, defending the paint with ferocity and patiently running offense.
Aaron Mattingly
Aaron
Mattingly
6'5" | SG
Green Hill | 2025
State
TN
made the final Beech shot of the quarter difficult merely by sliding his feet and upraising his arms to challenge a short layup.
The end of the third quarter was sloppy.
Parker Overath
Parker
Overath
6'1" | PG
Green Hill | 2023
State
TN
tried to force Beech into a speedy possession, as opposed to letting them drain the final 40ish seconds. Unfortunately,
Jordan Lee
Jordan
Lee
6'1" | PG
Beech | 2024
State
TN
(Beech) blitzed by him and expertly dished to his forward, capitalizing on the overcommitted defender. Then, Mattingly wanted to feed Overath, but the defender overplayed, and Mattingly tossed the basketball out-of-bounds.
Overall,
Jordan Lee
Jordan
Lee
6'1" | PG
Beech | 2024
State
TN
played with fantastic poise and patience. Teammate Odell Bradley earned his way to the free throw line late. Beech relied upon him to generate offense in a frantic, late-game scenario. Bradley earned All-District honors earlier this month.
Final Minute+
Kenny Ellis
Kenny
Ellis
5'11" | PG
Green Hill | 2024
State
TN
hit the lane with speed. He swiveled with a pirouette and instantly lofted the ball up onto the glass. Bucket. Beech lead 45-44. Green Hill timeout. After two free throws
Burch hit a mid-range shot to draw to 47-46 with 40 seconds left. Frantic scrambling occurred seconds later as Beech tried to break a hurried press. Timeout Beech Coach Kip Brown!
Banked three-pointer good for
Jason Burch
Jason
Burch
6'5" | C
Green Hill | 2023
State
TN
of Green Hill! Didn’t see who shot. 49-49 with 7.5 seconds left. Timeout. Beech ball.
Green Hill’s
Kenny Ellis
Kenny
Ellis
5'11" | PG
Green Hill | 2024
State
TN
forced a steal, and before a blink scored a three-pointer! The ball was Beech’s and Kenny flipped the table and ended their dinner party! With 2.4 left, Beech was in an absurdly different world then they lived in a mere 30 seconds of gametime prior.
Inbounds, tipped. Green Hill wins! Insane finish. Beech was crushed.
Beech Roster
#0
Jordan Lee
Jordan
Lee
6'1" | PG
Beech | 2024
State
TN
#4 Caleb Cothran
#21 Keegan Kelley
Hendersonville – Lebanon
REGION 6 Semifinals
Hillsboro – Ravenwood
Independence – Nolensville
REGION 7 Semifinals
Rossview – Clarksville
Dickson County – Clarksville Northwest
REGION 8 Semifinals
Memphis Central (71) – Memphis Overton (73)
Memphis East (76) – Whitehaven (49)