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<p>As we approach the final weekend of the 2022-2023 basketball, the table has been set for the Division II Final four. Eight teams (4 in single A, 4 in double A) will descend to Cookeville, TN,to duke it out at the Hooper Eblen Center. The teams have left their blood, sweat, and tears on the floor, giving everything they've had to reach this monumental opportunity.</p>
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<p>This will be an epic final where teams are there for the first time and some are there to capture the crown. Some are there to defend it. Either way you slice it, this will go down as one of the best finals in a long time. So get your popcorn ready, sit back and enjoy, as some of the most dynamic ball players in the state compete for the Division II crown. It's going to be live in the Hub Of Upper Cumberland! Check out the action as these teams try to don the white hats, cut down the nets, and lift up that precious gold ball!</p>
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<p>Here are the following teams that will compete for a Tennessee state championship in Division II. </p>
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<p><strong><em>Single A</em></strong></p>
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<p>Middle Tennessee Christian school</p>
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<p>The King's Academy</p>
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<p>The Webb School</p>
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<p>CAK</p>
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<p><strong><em>Double A</em></strong></p>
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<p>Briarcrest Christian</p>
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<p>Ensworth</p>
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<p>Harpeth Hall</p>
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<p>Knoxville Catholic</p>
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<p>Check out this player's watch list as these young ladies will be huge X factors for their team's success.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='245292' first='Jailyn' last='Banks'](5'8/Sr./CG/ MTCS)</strong>- Swiss Army knife guard who is tough to deal with. She's a multilevel scoring threat that can handle any type of defensive pressure. Her ability to get to the rim or rise up for a mid range is incredible. Her ability to score makes her game lethal in many spots on the floor. She's a dawg on the defensive end, where she creates havoc for her opponents. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='134643' first='Aalyah' last='Del Rosario'] (6'5/Sr./ C/ The Webb School)</strong>- Big time player who clogs up the lane. She's a beast on the offensive end. Amazing from block to block, her ability to establish a huge presence in the high % area is a nightmare for coaching staffs. She deters shots on the defensive end, while grabbing boards along the way. There's a reason why she's a McDonald's All-American.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='245288' first='Keira' last='Leffew'] (5'11/Sr./G/CAK)</strong> - long guard who is a hustler on both ends of the floor. A walking double double, a smart heady player who takes advantages of mismatches. She knows when to strike, and does the little things to create opportunities for her ball club. She's a gamer and shines bright when the lights come on.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='245348' first='Juleigh' last='Anne Tucker']( 5'8/Sr./SG/ The King's Academy)</strong>- sharpshooting scoring threat who is a bucket from beyond the arc. She has the magic touch as she unleashes the roc with confidence. Her game has reached new heights and she's grabbed her team and put them on her shoulders. Tough kid who gets after it on both ends. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='245351' first='Jaloni' last='Cambridge'] (5'8/ Jr./ CG/ Ensworth)</strong>- phenomenal scoring threat, Jaloni is one of the best in the country at being a floor leader and an overall player. Her ability to score the basketball, facilitate it, and defend, makes her elite. She's always in attack mode no matter what end of the floor she is on.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='285378' first='Kayli' last='Clarkson'] (5'10/Sr./PF/ Briarcrest)</strong>- big time player who plays with grit. She's the heart and soul of her club. Does the dirty work while staying fundamentally sound. Fierce competitor who comes in all facets of the game. Score it, rebound it, pass it, defend for it, she's going to give you everything she has plus more.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='245355' first='Sydney' last='Mains'] (5'11/Jr./F/ Knoxville Catholic)</strong>- dynamic player who is a fierce competitor through and through. Has a love for the game that is unmatched. Can be you from the inside or from the outside, she unleashes her deadly stroke that finds the bottom of the net. A team player who battles it out on every possession.<br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='399957' first='Anna' last='Echols'] (5'8/Sr./PG/ Harpeth Hall)</strong>-dual sport athlete, who is a solid player all around. She plays with a lot of heart and is passionate about the game. She's going to find ways to score the ball and create for her teammates along the way. Plays with a motor and will grind/ battle with an opponent for the full length of the game. Doesn't matter on what end of the floor she is on, she's going to give you 100%.</p>
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As we approach the final weekend of the 2022-2023 basketball, the table has been set for the Division II Final four. Eight teams (4 in single A, 4 in double A) will descend to Cookeville, TN,to duke it out at the Hooper Eblen Center. The teams have left their blood, sweat, and tears on the floor, giving everything they've had to reach this monumental opportunity.
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