Monday Night David Crockett, Upperman, McCallie Game Previews

Andrew Force December 8, 2025 @ 09:19 AM

David Crockett High (8-2) is off to a fast start just like their Monday evening opponent West Ridge High (7-1). State Champion Upperman Bees (6-2) will meet James Lawson High (4-3) with their wonderful wing forward Chandler Galloway Chandler Galloway 6'5" | SF/SG James Lawson | 2027 TN , also. Private school foes Silverdale Academy (3-1) and McCallie (6-2) provide an enticing clash to the Monday slate. Scan the following previews to prepare.

David Crockett (8-2) @ West Ridge (7-1)

David Crockett's Pioneers feature a balanced offense with a nice mix of shooters and dribblers. Like a Euro-based squad everybody in the starting lineup can capably execute the three elements (dribble, pass, shoot). Junior Nolan Street Nolan Street 5'11" | PG David Crockett | 2027 TN is a pugnacious lead guard with shooting touch. Caleb Eaves Caleb Eaves 6'3" | SG David Crockett | 2026 TN enjoyed a breakout summer and earned an offer from King University during his unofficial visit to campus. Both Caleb Eaves Caleb Eaves 6'3" | SG David Crockett | 2026 TN and Nolan Street Nolan Street 5'11" | PG David Crockett | 2027 TN earned membership on the Hardee's Classic All-Tournament Team (November 30, 2025). Colton Mullis Colton Mullis 6'6" | C David Crockett | 2027 TN and Riley Cash provide DCHS with their only real height and size. Mullis stands 6-foot-6 and Cash is 6-foot-4. Expect Mullis to start.

West Ridge won six of their first seven games last year before finishing 19-13. Like last year the Wolves of West Ridge are winning bunches early.

Silverdale Academy (3-1) @ McCallie (6-2)

The Blue Tornado of McCallie are quite strong in 2025-2026 thanks, in part, to Ryan Wingard Ryan Wingard 6'6" | SF McCallie | 2027 State #114 Nation TN 's increase in production. For the last two years of high school basketball Wingard was a clear talent with a high ceiling, but his production proved spotty. Some nights he dominated. Many nights he kind of moved through the motions and left impartial viewers wanting more. As a junior, Ryan Wingard Ryan Wingard 6'6" | SF McCallie | 2027 State #114 Nation TN has arrived.

Senior lead guard Ernas Valauskas Ernas Valauskas 6'4" | SG/PG McCallie | 2026 State TN really makes the team go. Standing 6-foot-4, Ernas sees over defenses and makes teammates better. Coach's kid Garrison White is another player to watch. Classic point guard. Speedy. Good handle and court vision. Focuses on the right things.

Upperman (6-2) @ Lawson (4-3)

Reigning 3A Champions Upperman Bees and reigning Mr. Basketball Ty Cobb Ty Cobb 6'2" | PG Upperman | 2027 State #121 Nation TN engage with a strong Lawson Lightning team tonight.

Lawson High crushed Martin Luther King High and Fairview recently and pushed down Hickman County and Wilson Central for their four wins. Kirkwood, Ensworth, and CPA each comfortably dispatched Lawson prior. Top players for Lawson High are Chandler Galloway Chandler Galloway 6'5" | SF/SG James Lawson | 2027 TN and Austin King Austin King 6'6" | PF/SF James Lawson | 2027 State TN . Unfortunately, the squad lost Jacob to transfer to Goodpasture after last season. Both Galloway and King will constantly find themselves facing a slashing Cobb eye-to-eye. Many of Ty Cobb Ty Cobb 6'2" | PG Upperman | 2027 State #121 Nation TN 's points come from free throws, so the Lawson frontcourt's ability to avoid fouling will determine the outcome of the game. Upperman High is the favorite here.