After trailing for much of the game, including a five-point deficit going into the fourth quarter, the Tyner boys’ basketball team rallied for a 62-55 District 4-AA tournament win over Polk County on Saturday.
The Rams outscored the Wildcats 18-6 in the final period. Keelan Jackson’s 18 points led Tyner, while Nehemiah Bloodsaw added 17 and Rodney Henderson 11. Nash Shaw scored 19 points for the Wildcats, making 10 of 16 free throws, and Caleb Milen finished with 14.
Brainerd 56, Arts & Sciences 46: Quintus Broadnax led the Panthers with 21 points, while Dennis Lewis Jr. and NaQuan Lay each added 11 in the District 4-AA semifinal win. Justin Brown and Chase Pride paced CSAS with 13 points apiece and Jarius Cameron added 11.
Walker Valley 67, McMinn County 55: Hobert Brabson had 15 points as one of four Mustangs who scored in double digits in their District 5-AAA tournament win.
Cleveland 60, Howard 45: The Blue Raiders raced out to a 21-4 advantage and maintained a comfortable lead throughout the District 5-AAA tournament win. Judah Sault’s 22 points led all scorers, and Gabe Leeper added 15.