Last of the Substate Clashes: Who else is Dancing?
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Clay County (22-10) 51 Van Buren (21-11) 41 The Clay County Lady Bulldogs are Boro bound after a come-from-behind win over Van Buren Saturday. Halle Buford led Clay County with 23 points and 3 assists. Bella Ashlock Bella Ashlock 5'9"…
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Continue ReadingClay County (22-10) 51
Van Buren (21-11) 41
The Clay County Lady Bulldogs are Boro bound after a come-from-behind win over Van Buren Saturday. Halle Buford led Clay County with 23 points and 3 assists. Bella Ashlock Bella Ashlock 5'9" | SG Clay Co. | 2024 State TN had a huge 9 point, 14 rebound game. And Madison Hayes added 8 points on the night. Laci Wix also got in on the scoring action with a huge 1st half three. Ella Eads knocked down some huge free throws to help secure the win.
For Van Buren, senior Layla Bouldin Layla Bouldin 5'7" | SG Van Buren Co. | 2024 State TN finished with 24 points as her star-studded career came to and end.
Clay County will now face off vs Moore Co in the 1A state playoffs.
York Institute (26-5) 63
Peal Cohn (16-9) 38
Raylee Werner Raylee Werner 5'8" | SG York Institute | 2026 State TN ’26 had 18 points. 6’0 Emma Cooper Emma Cooper 6'1" | PF York Institute | 2026 State TN had 14 points, and came up huge in York’s 4th quarter run that sealed the game. York won handily without needing huge contributions from Reese Beaty Reese Beaty 5'8" | PG York Institute | 2025 State TN . Zoe Gibson Zoe Gibson 5'11" | PG York Institute | 2027 TN looked very comfortable and confident in this one. She played very well….especially for a freshman.
Pearl Cohn’s Final Stats
Erianna Thomas Erianna Thomas 5'5" | PG Pearl-Cohn | 2024 State TN 18 points, 5 assists
Dyna’c Davis Dyna’c Davis 5'8" | CG Pearl-Cohn | 2025 State TN 12 points, 5 steals, 4 rebounds
Lamya Robertson 5 points, 6 rebounds
Dycus Thoughts:
I’m already resting up for the McMinn Central vs York 1st round AA battle. These are two of the top programs in the state, and both have hopes of a state championship that will come to an end for one of the teams in the 1st round.
Huntington (28-5) 52
Summerton (26-8) 49
For three quarters, it seemed as if Summertown was destined for its 7th state tourney appearance in 13th years. Huntington had other plans, however, including an 11-1 run in the final 3:48 to secure a spot in the AA state tournament.
Huntington will face Gibson County out of West TN on Thursday at 11:00
Huntington Stats:
Josey Stokes had 15 points. Delaney Byars Delaney Byars 5'6" | SG Huntingdon | 2025 State TN had 12 points. And ’24 Lily Kee finished with 10.
Summertown stats:
Abbie Shafer led the Lady Eagles with 20 points on the night. Karlie Campbell had 17. Braley Burelson added 4 points. Alivia Riggs Alivia Riggs 5'7" | SG Summertown | 2024 State TN hit a big 3 pointer. Makenzie Runnels and Hannah Jones both finished with 2.
Bartlett (28-10) 60
Rossview (21-12) 23
Bartlett dominated this game, and Carrington Jones Carrington Jones 5'8" | CG Bartlett | 2024 State TN has been on a tear of late…..and so has this Bartlett squad. Between Carrington Jones Carrington Jones 5'8" | CG Bartlett | 2024 State TN and Zoey Rixter Zoey Rixter 6'1" | SG Bartlett | 2025 State TN …..Bartlett is just as scary as ever heading into the 4A playoffs. This team always seems to make a deep run, and I’m not expecting anything to change this postseason. The Bartlett culture is a winning one….and they always seem to find a way to make a deep run into March. And I think this team will too.
Moore County (25-8) 44
McEwen (20-9) 32
The Moore County girls will take on the 22-10 Clay County squad at 5:30 on Wednesday March 6th.
Ellie Graham Ellie Graham 6'0" | SF Moore Co. | 2025 State TN , Katy Fletcher and Madison Dingler were named All-Tournament with Dingler earning MVP honors.