Class 4A Superior Performances (2/28)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Evolving document. Check back throughout the night and Wednesday.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>STATEWIDE Tennessee - </strong>The big boys, Class 4A was filled with riveting games Tuesday night. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a look at who made it through in 4A: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Region 1</strong><br>Morristown West - Dobyns-Bennett</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sevier County - Daniel Boone</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>REGION 2 Semifinals</strong><br>Karns (78) - Oak Ridge (72)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>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 <strong>J.J. Faulkner</strong> is dribbling past his defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Capitalizing on their flat offensive start, Wildcat wing <strong>Kaden Brightharp</strong> attacked particularly aggressively. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Down 9-2, District MVP J.J. Faulkner sparked a 9-0 run. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>William Blount (54) - Bearden (51)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>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. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>William Blount is now 30-4. Defeating Bearden is always unlikely, for anyone anywhere. The Govs must be proud.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>REGION 3 Semifinals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McMinn County - Franklin County</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Walker Valley - Cleveland</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>REGION 4 Semifinals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Blackman - Cane Ridge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LaVergne - Rockvale</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>REGION 5 Semifinals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Green Hill - Beech</span><br>Green Hill Hawk <strong>Garrett Brown</strong> played very well. He hit an outside shot to open the game, and also found his teammates well as a passing guard. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Beech played the first quarter perfectly, defending the paint with ferocity and patiently running offense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1316860"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63feaa996b09f"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1316860' first='Aaron' last='Mattingly']</strong> made the final Beech shot of the quarter difficult merely by sliding his feet and upraising his arms to challenge a short layup. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The end of the third quarter was sloppy. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1669232' first='Parker' last='Overath']</strong> tried to force Beech into a speedy possession, as opposed to letting them drain the final 40ish seconds. Unfortunately, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1336419' first='Jordan' last='Lee'] </strong>(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.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Overall,<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1336419' first='Jordan' last='Lee'] </strong>played with fantastic poise and patience. Teammate <strong>Odell Bradley</strong> 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.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Final Minute+</span><br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1718013' first='Kenny' last='Ellis']</strong> 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 </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>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!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/PrepHoopsTN/status/1630741221046996997?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/PrepHoopsTN/status/1630741221046996997?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Banked three-pointer good for [player_tooltip player_id='1263012' first='Jason' last='Burch'] of Green Hill! Didn't see who shot. 49-49 with 7.5 seconds left. Timeout. Beech ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Green Hill's [player_tooltip player_id='1718013' first='Kenny' last='Ellis'] 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.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Inbounds, tipped. Green Hill wins! Insane finish. Beech was crushed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Beech Roster</span><br>#0 [player_tooltip player_id='1336419' first='Jordan' last='Lee']<br>#4 Caleb Cothran<br>#21 Keegan Kelley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Hendersonville - Lebanon</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>REGION 6 Semifinals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hillsboro - Ravenwood</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Independence - Nolensville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>REGION 7 Semifinals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rossview - Clarksville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dickson County - Clarksville Northwest</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>REGION 8 Semifinals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Memphis Central (71) - Memphis Overton (73)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CourtneyHoops90/status/1630764723296714753?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/CourtneyHoops90/status/1630764723296714753?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Memphis East (76) - Whitehaven (49)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/CourtneyHoops90/status/1630741390152851457?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/CourtneyHoops90/status/1630741390152851457?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->