Class AA Preseason Preview
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Class AA basketball is competitive throughout the state, with most of the schools being in East and Middle TN. Class AA, consistently produces talent that plays at the next level and with the depth of competition players are ready to…
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Continue ReadingClass AA basketball is competitive throughout the state, with most of the schools being in East and Middle TN. Class AA, consistently produces talent that plays at the next level and with the depth of competition players are ready to compete as soon as they step on campus.
Westview High School, Martin, TN
The Lady Chargers are looking for more than a second-round exit at the state tournament this year. This team is poised to make a legitimate run at the state title. The Chargers are led by Jada Harrison Jada Harrison 5'8" | PG Martin Westview | 2023 State TN (Class of 2023) who is a dynamic scorer who can score at all three levels. She is hard to guard, and defenses have to hope she has a off night. She competes for TN Silver in the off season, which allows her to face tough competition year-round, so she has no choice but to get better and improve her offensive game. The Lady chargers will go as far as Jada Harrison Jada Harrison 5'8" | PG Martin Westview | 2023 State TN will take them.
Covington High School, Covington, TN
The Lady Chargers made an appearance at the state tournament this past year against Macon County. There will be a learning curve early for the Lady Chargers this season, with a majority of their scoring options graduating. However, that leaves opportunities for new faces to emerge and showcase their talent. Cortayza Flowers, is the most experience player who is returning for the Lady Chargers. She should have a strong start as the team will look to her for early offense.
Creekwood High School, Charlotte, TN
There are certain teams that you do not want to play against when they are hot, and the Lady RedHawks are that team. This team can be dangerous when everyone is locked in and playing both ends of the floor hard. They have scored as many as 71 points and allowed as few as 26. This team not only has the potential to beat you when the collective is hot, but when there go to player Brianna Burgess Brianna Burgess 5'10" | SG Creek Wood | 2023 State TN gets going they are even better. Burgess leads the team at 17ppg and has a the ability to go for 20 on any given night. Creekwood High School is a player at this year’s state tournament and a championship finish would not be a surprise.
Cumberland county, Crossville, TN
Cumberland County is in a unique position for the 2021-22 season. They did not graduate any seniors which allowed for the youth on the team to make mistakes in a learning environment. The Lady Jets are a three-point shooting, scrappy team that plays with pace in space. If they are knocking the three-point shot down, this team’s energy will carry over onto the defensive end. Cumberland County may not be ready for the state tournament this year, but they are building the foundation to be a contender soon.
East Nashville High School, Nashville, TN
The Lady Eagles were heavily impacted by covid- 19. They were only able to play nine games but finished with a 6-3 record. This year they will have a complete offseason and a full slate of games to showcase their talents and erase any doubt of this team.
The teams listed below are looking to return to the state tournament.
- Meigs County High School
- Macon County High School
- Maplewood High School
- Northview Academy
- Grainger Highschool