Howard and CSAS fell short in their bids for state basketball titles last week, bringing to an end successful seasons where both teams racked up 20-plus wins.
The McMinn Central girls' basketball team claimed the school's first state championship trophy with a 48-37 win over Macon County Saturday in Murfreesboro.
GPS claimed the Tennessee Division II-AA girls state basketball championship Saturday. Several local D-I teams are still in contention for the state title.
The UTC Lady Mocs toppled Wofford 68-58 to advance to Sunday's Southern Conference semifinal against Samford, while the Moc men's season ended in a 61-52 quarterfinal loss to Furman.
Prep basketball tournaments shifted into high gear in Tennessee last week.
Baylor outpaced McCallie to win D-II, while Cleveland won a historic D-I nailbiter against Bradley Central and Soddy-Daisy.
Music City Bowl in Nashville on Thursday evening.Music City Bowl in Nashville on Thursday evening.
The Tennessee football team is in line for a bowl bid after defeating Kentucky 24-14.
Tyler Bray's two first-half touchdown passes made the difference in Tennessee's 24-10 win over Vanderbilt in Nashville Saturday night.
