Prep Roundup: Lady Tribe wins second district title; Lady Pioneers, Bulldogs, ‘Landers and Falcons finish on top
(WJHL) – It was the crowning day for all four TSSAA classifications in District 1 girls basketball, as well as a local squad in District 2, on Monday evening.
GHS’ Gillespie shining bright at Belmont
In Blountville, Dobyns-Bennett jumped out to an early 11-3 advantage and held on to beat Daniel Boone, 47-40. With the victory, the Lady Tribe claims just its second district title, and first since 2016.
D-B will play host to Jefferson County in Friday’s region quarterfinals, while Daniel Boone will be at home against Morristown West.
In District 1-3A, David Crockett rounded into form and grabbed a convincing 61-38 win over Elizabethton to take home the trophy.
The Lady Pioneers will matchup with Claiborne in the region quarterfinals, while Elizabethton draws Grainger.
A back-and-forth affair in District 1-2A went the way of Hampton, as the Bulldogs pulled away from South Greene late, 57-47.
The Lady Bulldogs will see Austin East in the region quarterfinals, while South Greene hosts Oneida – both games scheduled for Friday night.
In District 1-1A, Cloudland lands a big win over North Greene in the championship, 52-26.
The Lady Highlanders receive a first-round bye, as North Greene prepares for Hancock County in the region quarterfinals.
OTHER SCORES:
Volunteer 48, Greeneville 39 (Girls – D2-3A championship)
Patrick Henry 97, Twin Valley 39 (Boys – Region 1D Opening Rd.)
Chilhowie 60, Council 43 (Girls – Region 1D Opening Rd.)
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