TN’s Substate Recaps and Big Time Performances: Who’s Dancin?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Coffee County (32-3) 63</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hendersonville (20-10) 30</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coffee County punched their ticket to the Boro, heading to state for the first time in 31 years. setting the tone from the get-go with a dominant 22-0 1st quarter. By halftime, the lead was 33-9. and Coffee County had established itself as clearly the dominant team. Hendersonville didn't score a field goal until 2:14 to play with the Lady Raiders leading 28-1.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>'27 [player_tooltip player_id='780456' first='Jules' last='Ferrell'] led the way in the scoring department with 16. [player_tooltip player_id='361741' first='Olivia' last='Vinson'] had 15, [player_tooltip player_id='409035' first='Channah' last='Gannon'] had 13, [player_tooltip player_id='514120' first='Natalie' last='Barnes'] finished with 11, and [player_tooltip player_id='800024' first='Audri' last='Patton'] had 8 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lady Raiders will now face Dobyns-Bennet (who beat Farragut on the road) at 12:45.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["780456"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='780456' first='Jules' last='Ferrell'] '27 is a freshman PG with total trust of her team.  She's lead this Coffee County team as their PG since day one, and she's done nothing but improve game after game.  On a team with lots of experienced (and talented) veterans, you're not going to be handed anythingu002du002dand Ferrell has earned everything she's got.  At this point in the year, she's no longer playing like a freshman, and leading your team in scoring in a substate game is big-time.  She's a star in the making.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["409035"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"It feels like she's the Coffee County u0022x factoru0022 from the standpoint of it feels like she can level up any time she really decides to.  She's so strong on the block that when CC get's tight, or stops hitting from 3, they can also rely on Gannon to create a high percentage shot.  She's been dominant this season when she's chosen to be, and I'm anxious to see how aggressive she will be in the state tournament.  If CC is going to go far, she's gotta be huge for them.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":2,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65e4c5c22df84"} /--> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bradley Central (31-1) 67</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oakland (18-13) 23</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bradley Central won their 17th straight game, and dominated in this immediately. The Bearrettes were up 25-8 at the end of the first quarter, after being up 10-0 after 2 minutes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Bradley pressure man to man defense was stifling all game as Oakland had a tough time getting anything going. Again, the defensive acumen of [player_tooltip player_id='408996' first='TaTianna' last='Stovall'] set the tone for Bradley early, and she held [player_tooltip player_id='245356' first='Alonna' last='Poole'] to just 9 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kimora Field came out hot in the 2nd quarter scoring six straight points. Fields led Bradley with 19 points. Stovall had a big-time double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds (and six assists making it a near triple double). Bradley out rebounded Oakland 40-23, and the way they attack the offensive glass is a weapon on its own. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='290719' first='Harmonie' last='Ware'] followed up her 20 point performance in the Region Championship game with a 14 point, 8 rebound performance (and three made 3s). Ware is playing her best basketball of the season at exactly the right time, and shooting the lights out right now! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='409074' first='Avary' last='Brewer'] had 7. [player_tooltip player_id='899882' first='Addie' last='Geren'] had 6 with 2 made threes. Grace Philips had 5.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='513241' first='Amaya' last='Nash'] was held to 4 for Oakland. [player_tooltip player_id='416075' first='Kaydence' last='Wisniewski'] had 3. Oakland simply couldn't get anything going offensively as Bradley held them to 7 of 33 from the floor (21%)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["290719"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Harmoni Ware has a tough season dealing with injuries and adjust to roles, struggling from the perimeter a bit......but in the grand scheme of things....and if you've watched Ware play you know how good she is.rnrnShe's been the best player on the floor at times for Bradley over these past two game with a 20 point performance (with 4 threes) and 14 point performance with 3 threes.  She still attacking gaps and getting down hill when she needs to, but with Fields and Stovall eating up space around the rim, Ware has had to adjust her game a bit.rnrnAnd now....she just really comfortable......and she's playing her best ball of the season.  When Ware is shooting like this....good luck guarding Bradley.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65e4c5c22e018"} /--> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>NON SUBSTATE GAME</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">TSSAA Division II-A Class A State Championship Game</span></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>USJ (24-5) 70</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Goodpasture (25-4) 58</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Haylen Ayers and the University School of Jackson (USJ) clinched the TSSAA Division II-A Class A girls basketball state championship on Saturday, in what was an EPIC triple overtime game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ayers proved once again why she's considered one of the top 2027 guards in the entire country with an incredible 30 point 12 rebound performance, as she went on to earn MVP honors. This came on the heals of an incredible 2nd half performance (and another double double) against CAK when she just wouldn't let them lose.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In a game that was back and forth for the entire 32 minutes and change, it had 10 times and 13 lead changes. Goodpasture came in riding a 17 game win streak, and USJ had won 18 straight. The stage was set for an awesome game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ayers also hit a buzzer beat that forced the third overtime. And in the final OT, Ayers scored the first 6 points to assure the win. Ayers once again was the best player on the floor, and I thought won the 2nd straight game vs a team with overall better talent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Talent was all over the place in this game!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Super impressive PG [player_tooltip player_id='377303' first='Lazaviona' last='Hawkins'] led Goodpasture with 19, as Ona's tremendous tourney run comes to an end. She's now on my radar as one of the best '25 PGs in the state. [player_tooltip player_id='821983' first='Brooklyn' last='Jones'] '27 added 18 for Goodpasture. [player_tooltip player_id='810671' first='Harper' last='Kate Miles'] also had another nice game and proved she's a sniper.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I thought Lily Teague '27 (USJ) had a nice bounce back game after being held silent vs CAK.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Congrats to USJ for winning a state championship! I've got a feeling they have another one in their future over the next 3 years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">Final Stats for USJ:</span></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='889931' first='Ellen' last='Driver'] 8 points 7 rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='821748' first='Lilly' last='Teague'] 16 points (5-6 from three), 4 rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='900767' first='Sophie' last='King'] 7 points 4 rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ava Barham 4 pionts, 17!!!! rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">Final Stats for Goodpasture</span></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='821983' first='Brooklyn' last='Jones'] 18 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='810655' first='Addi' last='Ruffin'] 9 points 4 rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ona Hawkin 19 points (9-11 FTs), 4 steals, 3 rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='810671' first='Harper' last='Kate Miles'] 9 points, 3 rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='291012' first='Sarah' last='Purkey'] 9 points, 5 rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Non Substate game</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 Division II Class AA State Championship</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Knox Catholic 53</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Knox Webb 39</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>HUGE congrats to Knox Catholic GBB for winning back to back state championships!! In a game that never really felt in doubt, Catholic's experience really came into play in this game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>MVP - </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='245355' first='Sydney' last='Mains'] - 16 points, 5 rebounds, three made 3s</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>Knox Catholic</strong>:</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='631091' first='Amaya' last='Redd'] 17 points, 9 rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='290992' first='Caroline' last='Krueger'] 4 points, 6 rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='886656' first='Tinsley' last='Walker'] 9 points, three made 3s</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='409118' first='Maggie' last='Frana'] 9 rebounbs, 4 points, 2 steals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sydney English 3 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">Knox Webb</span></em></strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Katelyn Overton 7 points, 3 rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Meeya Green 12 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='821711' first='Cailyn' last='Taylor'] 5 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='825239' first='Kyndall' last='Mays'] '28 8 points in 17 minutes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->