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In case you missed it, Hampton basketball returned to Van Huss-White Gymnasium Friday night On how the return marked a major milestone for the whole community johnsoncitypress.com/news/358771/ha…

Wes Rucker’s beloved 4-year-old son Hank throws out the first pitch before Tennessee’s baseball game tonight ❤️❤️❤️

PHILADELPHIA — Ja'Kobi Gillespie hit six 3-pointers and scored 29 points as sixth-seeded Tennessee ended a fabulous season for Miami (Ohio) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. johnsoncitypress.com/news/365822/gi…

Oftentimes, it’s the journey that makes the trip, not just the destination That can be true both in life and in sports On the road to Murfreesboro for the four Tri-Cities representatives @JCPress @tnsportslive johnsoncitypress.com/news/365817/lo…

Ja'Kobi Gillespie is feeling himself today, sheesh

Class 1A Mr. Basketball winner Will McCrary showcased why he won the coveted award on Thursday night against Hampton THE READ @JCPress @HHStn_Athletics johnsoncitypress.com/news/365737/mc…

Final (#TSSAA Class 1A 🏀) - Jackson County 53, Hampton 41 The Blue Devils advance to the semifinals where they will face Memphis Middle College @HHStn_Athletics ends the season with a 25-10 record Mr. Basketball Will McCrary led all scorers with 24 @JCPress #BlueCrossHoops

1:03 4th - Jackson County 48, Hampton 40 Jackson Smith has fouled out for the Bulldogs

2:02 4th (#TSSAA Class 1A 🏀) - Jackson County 47, Hampton 40 Blue Devils take a timeout as the Bulldogs need offense, and need it quickly

3:38 left, Jackson County leads 43-38

End 3rd (#TSSAA Class 1A 🏀) - Jackson County 39, Hampton 34 @HHStn_Athletics has widdled down an 11-point deficit to five entering the final frame Colby Clark has 12 for the Bulldogs, Will McCrary has 20 for the Devils @JCPress #BlueCrossHoops

4:26 3rd (#TSSAA Class 1A 🏀) - Jackson County 37, Hampton 26 Hampton head coach Ned Smith calls a timeout to try and settle his team in the midst of a 6-0 Blue Devil run Mr. Basketball Will McCrary now has 18 points

Jackson County is shooting 66.7% from the field in the first half (14/21) Hampton is shooting 39.3% (11/28)

Half (#TSSAA Class 1A 🏀) - Jackson County 31, Hampton 24 The Blue Devils end the first half on an extended 14-3 run Will McCrary has 12 points and Parker Patterson has 10 for Jackson County Tuff Robinson's 7 points lead @HHStn_Athletics @JCPress #BlueCrossHoops

End 1st (#TSSAA Class 1A 🏀) - Hampton 14, Jackson County 13 The Blue Devils clamp up to end the frame, forcing the Bulldogs into a 2:39 scoring drought Tuff Robinson leads @HHStn_Athletics with 6 points Mr. Basketball Will McCrary has 6 for Jackson County

2:27 1st (#TSSAA Class 1A 🏀) - Hampton 14, Jackson County 8 The Blue Devils need a timeout as the Bulldogs are on a 6-0 run

Jackson County (29-5) counters with these five Isaiah Thomas Parker Patterson Alex Meadows Aden Netherton Will McCrary

The first five for @HHStn_Athletics (25-9) Colby Clark Jackson Smith Bryce Fagan Tuff Robinson Chase Davenport

For the first time since winning it all in 2023, here comes @HHStn_Athletics. Tip off between the Bulldogs and Jackson County is set for 10 pm/9 pm local @JCPress #TSSAA #BlueCrossHoops

All @unakaathletics junior John Hardin could do was sit and watch down the stretch The league MVP for the regular season, Hardin fouled out late in a tough defeat to Humboldt on Thursday night THE READ @JCPress johnsoncitypress.com/news/365712/un…

Final (#TSSAA Class 1A 🏀) - Humboldt 64, Unaka 53 @unakaathletics sees its season come to an end in the state quarterfinals with a 22-8 record Humboldt will play Eagleville tomorrow evening @JCPress #BlueCrossHoops