March Madness in Tennessee!
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Tonight and this week, the public school sector is back for the regions and sectionals for the 2022-2023 season. Girls will be grinding it out as they try to punch their ticket to state qualification in Murfreesboro at the Glass…
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Continue ReadingTonight and this week, the public school sector is back for the regions and sectionals for the 2022-2023 season. Girls will be grinding it out as they try to punch their ticket to state qualification in Murfreesboro at the Glass House. It’s going to be an epic time this week as players across the state battle it out for a chance to hoist that might gold ball. The task won’t be easy, but within these borders, we have the ball players that have the fortitude to overcome and rise to any challenge.
Starting tonight, the matchups for advancement are crazy good. You will see high caliber players go at each other in a winner takes all scenario. Just think, we have some very talented seniors who would love to go out on top, yet we have some talented underclassmen who are ready to take the crown. When I tell you the excitement around the state is at an all-time high, let me tell you it is!
Here are the matchups that will kick off March Madness in the state of Tennessee. Underneath the team matchup, listed are the x-factors who will be very important to their team’s advancement to the next round. These girls may not be matched up head to head with one another, but will serve as an important piece of their team’s success.
Single A Division
Hampton vs. North Greene
Macy Henry vs. Sonya Wagner
Oneida vs. Harriman
Kelsey Pike Kelsey Pike 5'9" | SG Oneida | 2023 State TN vs. Skyler Johnson Skyler Johnson 5'11" | PF Harriman | 2023 State TN
Whitwell vs. Van Buren County
Courtney Zensen Courtney Zensen 5'8" | SF Whitwell | 2023 State TN vs. Greta Risgby
Clarkrange vs. Pickett County
Mattie Bush Mattie Bush 5'8" | PG Clarkrange | 2023 State TN vs. Emmy Lowe Emmy Lowe 5'9" | SG Pickett Co. | 2025 State TN
Huntland vs. Wayne County
Logan MclennanVs. Blair Baugus Blair Baugus 6'0" | PF Wayne Co. | 2025 State TN
McKenzie vs. Perry County
Kylie Reynolds vs. Cianna Wilson Cianna Wilson 6'0" | C Perry County | 2024 TN
Dresden vs. Peabody
Haylee Jarred vs. Myricle Johnson Myricle Johnson 5'7" | SF Peabody | 2024 State TN
Middle College vs. Westwood
Kennedy Woods Kennedy Woods 5'6" | SG Middle College (Memphis) | 2025 State TN vs. Reneiya Brigance
Double A Division
Alcoa vs. Gatlinburg-Pittman
Karli Haworth Karli Haworth 5'6" | PG Alcoa | 2023 State TN vs. Maddy Newman Maddy Newman 6'2" | C Gatlinburg-Pittman | 2024 State TN
McMinn Central vs. Meigs County
Molly Masingale Molly Masingale 5'9" | SF McMinn Co. | 2024 State TN vs. Lainey Fitzgerald
York Institute vs. Smith County
Gabby Beaty Gabby Beaty 5'8" | SF York Institute | 2023 State TN vs.Chloe Collins
Community vs. East Nashville
MJ Simmons MJ Simmons 5'10" | PF Community | 2023 State TN vs. Jazz Walter
Loretto vs. Summertown
Laney Weathers Laney Weathers 5'8" | SG Loretto | 2023 State TN vs. Ansley Burleson Ansley Burleson 5'10" | C Summertown | 2023 State TN
Westview vs. Gibson County
Jada Harrison Jada Harrison 5'8" | PG Martin Westview | 2023 State TN vs. Micah Hart Micah Hart 5'7" | PG Gibson Co. | 2024 State TN
Scotts Hill vs. Decatur County Riverside
Heather Bartholomew vs. Addison McCulley
Manassas vs. Hillcrest
Diamonique Brim vs. Lakeirra Hall
Triple A Division
Elizabethton vs. Greeneville
Lina Lyons vs. Lauren Bailey Lauren Bailey 5'10" | SF Greeneville | 2023 State TN
Seymour vs. Knoxville Halls
Jaden Cummings vs. Sophie Tharpe Sophie Tharpe 5'7" | SG Halls | 2023 State TN
Soddy Daisy vs. Signal Mountain
Jada Trimiar Jada Trimiar 5'8" | SF Soddy Daisy | 2023 State TN vs. Cassidy Pawson Cassidy Pawson 5'6" | PG Signal Mountain | 2023 State TN
Upperman vs. Livingston Academy
Abigail Johnson Abigail Johnson 6'0" | C Upperman | 2023 State TN vs. Ellie Butler
Creek Wood vs. Central Magnet (Murfreesboro)
Brianna Burgess Brianna Burgess 5'10" | SG Creek Wood | 2023 State TN vs. Olivia Hart Olivia Hart 5'10" | SG Central Magnet | 2023 State TN
South Gibson vs. Jackson South Side
Lily Baggett Lily Baggett 5'9" | SG South Gibson | 2023 State TN vs. TiMia Lawson TiMia Lawson 5'11" | PF Jackson South Side | 2023 State TN
Dyer County vs. Dyersburg
Caitlyn Berry Caitlyn Berry 5'6" | SG Dyer Co. | 2023 State TN vs.Joya Crawford
Fayette Ware vs. Melrose
Sydnei Marshall Sydnei Marshall 5'8" | CG Fayette Ware | 2023 State TN vs. Yatra Cooper
4A Division
Daniel Boone vs. Sevier County
Kyleigh Bacon vs. Kinley Loveday Kinley Loveday 5'2" | PG Sevier Co. | 2024 State TN
Heritage vs. Bearden
Chloe Heath Chloe Heath 6'0" | SF Clinton | 2025 State TN vs. Avery Treadwell Avery Treadwell 6'2" | C Bearden | 2023 State TN
Bradley Central vs. Cleveland
Kimora Fields Kimora Fields 6'2" | PF Bradley Central | 2026 State TN vs. Lauren Hurst Lauren Hurst 6'3" | PF Cleveland | 2025 State TN
Blackman vs. Stewarts Creek
Kaelyn Flowers vs. Jayda Bernard Jayda Bernard 6'1" | C Stewart's Creek | 2025 State TN
Cookeville vs. Green Hill
Jordan Gillies Jordan Gillies 5'11" | SG Cookeville | 2023 State TN vs. Aubrey Blakenship
Hillsboro vs. Brentwood
LaTasia Williamson LaTasia Williamson 6'2" | C Hillsboro | 2023 State TN vs. Ella Ryan Ella Ryan 5'10" | PG Brentwood | 2025 State TN
Clarksville vs. Dickson County
Imari Berry Imari Berry 5'10" | SG Clarksville | 2024 State TN vs. AC Milam
Bartlett vs. Whitehaven
Mallory Collier Mallory Collier 6'5" Bartlett | 2023 TN vs. Jeurnei Wright Jeurnei Wright 5'9" | SF Whitehaven | 2023 State TN
Ladies, good luck tonight. Leave no stone unturned. Get after it as you go on your quest of being named state champions in Tennessee!