Ken-Tenn Classic Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>PICTURED: [player_tooltip player_id='1476199' first='Maddux' last='Routh']</em> (C.P.A.)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The third annual Ken-Tenn Classic tips Friday evening in Murray, Kentucky. Nine TN boys basketball teams will compete against nine Kentucky high schools. The event promises to be enlightening.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The matchups are listed and dissected below.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Friday</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">C.P.A. vs. Calloway County (KY)</span> 6:30p</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lions of C.P.A. are returning to the Ken-Tenn Classic this season after knocking off Louisville DuPont Manual last December, 65-61. This Friday night C.P.A. will play the hosts, Calloway County. Calloway County will play five Tennessee-based teams this season: C.P.A., Rossview, Humboldt, Henry County, Haywood.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/2023/11/top-guards/">Top guard performances Highlight the week so far - Prep Hoops</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>C.P.A. enters the event 3-1 with wins over Providence Christian, Goodpasture, LEAD Academy. Clarksville Academy won 70-66 over C.P.A. in late November. Scoring leaders for the Lions are <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1352801' first='Gunnar' last='Lewis'] </strong>(19.8 ppg), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1476199' first='Maddux' last='Routh']</strong> (17.3 ppg),<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='2283850' first='Jason' last='Taylor Jr.']</strong> (12.8 ppg), and <strong>Rowan Mactavish </strong>(10.8 ppg).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Senior Rowan Mactavish was active in the lane and as a rebounder. C.P.A. is not a big team, but they rebound effectively with the right technique and positioning. Rowan is a big part of that.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>PrepHoopsTN in Top Monday Forwards</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Camden Central vs. St. Mary's (KY)</span> 8:00p</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lions of Camden Central (4-3) are enjoying an up-and-down season. Replacing their outgoing '23 class is proving difficult, but <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1672613' first='Ayden' last='Melton']</strong> is a bankable guard. In his last three games, Melton scored 34 points, 32 points and 33 points, respectively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Camden will likely run out: <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2148404' first='Nowah' last='Porter']</strong>,<strong> Aidan Pierce</strong>, <strong>Ridge Bruce</strong>, Melton, and<strong> Gage Johnson</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Saturday afternoon</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">West Creek vs. Russellville (KY)</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1575564' first='Kameron' last='Bowers']</strong> (West Creek) was PrepHoopsTN 2023 Jv Camp MVP way back in February. He is an electric point guard. Dazzling skills. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2205023' first='Kendal' last='George']</strong> (West Creek) is a ferocious rebounder.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Millington Central vs. Mayfield (KY)</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brandon Payne</strong> (Millington) leads the team in scoring with 15.7 ppg and <strong>Aiden Maclin</strong> follows with 12.3 ppg, while leading in rebounds per (5.4 rpg). <strong>Tayshaun Dye</strong> is a key player (11.0 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 3.2 topg).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">U. School of Nashville vs. DuPont Manual (KY)</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DuPont Manual is a wonderfully talented program. USN will have its collective hands full. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1578683' first='Clay' last='Payne']</strong> (USN) plays with a high motor and wonderful defensive instincts around the rim. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1477572' first='Amaan' last='Anderson']</strong> is key to the USN ball possession. Sophomore <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2118261' first='Braylin' last='Davis']</strong> (USN) is a competent guard off of the bench.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Memphis East vs. McCracken County (KY)</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Key players for Memphis East include: <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2291122' first='Dylan' last='Jones']</strong>, <strong>Bryant Swing Jr.</strong>, <strong>Cassius Vaughn</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1591000' first='Monterrio' last='Cox']</strong>. Cox began his high school career with Bartlett High.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Saturday night</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">M.B.A. vs. Murray (KY)</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Big Red of M.B.A. begin the night session with Murray High. Look for balanced M.B.A. scoring from <strong>Kevin Die'</strong>, <strong>Collin O'Neal</strong>, and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2348209' first='Nick' last='Brunetti']</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Rossview vs. Calloway County (KY)</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1476194' first='Cam' last='Ward']</strong>, a Rossview Hawk, is a difficult mark because he is jet-quick at 6-foot-3. Joining Cam in the Rossview backcourt is <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2361130' first='Jacob' last='Edwards']</strong>, a powerful shooter. Calloway County will play its second game of the event during this featured slot. They have two impressive juniors in <strong>Eli Finley</strong> and<strong> Jonah Butler</strong>. Both will wind up playing college basketball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rossview<br>#3 Jiyair Rice* (2026)<br>#5<strong>&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='1476194' first='Cam' last='Ward']<a href="https://prephoops.com/player/cam-ward/"></a>&nbsp;*</strong><br>#13 Quamond Linsey<br>#15 [player_tooltip player_id='2352385' first='Landon' last='Hankemeier'] *<br>#22 [player_tooltip player_id='2361130' first='Jacob' last='Edwards']*</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Clarksville Academy vs. Marshall County (KY)</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Wildcats of Clarksville Academy will face Marshall County. Judging by their first several weeks Clarksville Academy is one of the favorites to play in the State Tournament. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1343709' first='Trae' last='Rideau']</strong> is having a fantastic season handling the point guard spot. Teammate <strong>Cam Phillips</strong> is quite good too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->