Area Teams Ranked in State Prep Basketball Poll
February 17, 2026
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Sports Writers Association and USA Today Network announced the basketball rankings for the 2025-26 season on Monday, February 16.
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Gleason Sweeps South Fulton on Senior Night
February 16, 2026
GLEASON (February 13) — Gleason High School hosted South Fulton Friday for a pair of district basketball games. The Lady Bulldogs pulled away in the second quarter for a 51-27 win. The Bulldogs also built a big lead early but had to hold off a late Red Devil rally to secure a 78-64 victory.
West Carroll Dedicates Reserved Seat to Late Fan Kevin Rigsby
February 16, 2026
ATWOOD (February 12) — Prior to Thursday's Homecoming basketball games, West Carroll High School honored the memory of Kevin Rigsby, a lifelong supporter and spectator of West Carroll sports who died recently.
Lehmkuhl is Gleason's All-Time Leading Scorer
February 16, 2026
GLEASON (February 13) — Senior Drake Lehmkuhl is the all-time leading scorer in Gleason High School basketball history.
Huntingdon Celebrates Seniors in Last Regular Season Game
February 16, 2026
HUNTINGDON (February 14) — Huntingdon High School and the Huntingdon Point Guard Club honored senior cheerleaders, Fillies and Mustangs basketball players who were participating in their last regular season game for the 2025-26 season in between games against Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central.
District Tournaments Begin this Week
February 16, 2026
Tournament brackets are set for most high school basketball districts with games beginning this week.
West Carroll Swept by Humboldt on Homecoming
February 13, 2026
ATWOOD (February 12) — West Carroll High School celebrated Homecoming Thursday and hosted Humboldt for a pair of district basketball contests. Both teams took tough losses, with the Lady War Eagles falling 44-24 and the War Eagles defeated 76-32.
Lady War Eagle Mitchell Reaches 500 Career Rebounds
February 13, 2026
ATWOOD (February 12) — Following Thursday's home game against Humboldt, senior Lady War Eagle Hailey Mitchell, who was crowned Homecoming Queen earlier in the evening and then led her team in scoring, was honored for surpassing 500 career rebounds the night before during West Carroll's road win at Halls. Mitchell was presented with a commemorative ball by Head Coach Ryan Mansfield.
Mitchell is West Carroll Homecoming Queen
February 13, 2026
ATWOOD (February 12) — Senior Hailey Mitchell is the 2025-26 West Carroll High School Basketball Homecoming Queen.
Lady Bulldogs Top Lake County, Bulldogs Fall
February 12, 2026
GLEASON (February 10) — Gleason High School hosted Lake County Tuesday for a pair of district basketball contests. The Lady Bulldogs shook off an early deficit to claim a 52-42 victory. The Falcons used an early lead and a late push to seal a 64-53 win.
High School Basketball Regular Season Nears End After Weather Delays
February 10, 2026
Area schools are wrapping up their regular season basketball schedules, which have been disrupted for two weeks thanks to Winter Storm Fern.
Bulldogs, Lady Yellowjackets Split Wins
February 10, 2026
GLEASON (February 5) — Gleason High School hosted Greenfield Thursday for a pair of district basketball contests. The visiting Lady Yellowjackets pulled away early for a 72-21 win. The Bulldogs led early and pulled away in the third, then held off a late Greenfield rally to claim a 72-63 victory.
Huntingdon, Gleason, Westview in Top 10 Basketball Poll
February 10, 2026
NASHVILLE (February 9) — The Tennessee Sports Writers Association and USA Today Network released the latest basketball ranking for prep basketball.
Gleason's Sawyers Presented Dale Kelley Memorial Scholarship
February 10, 2026
GLEASON (February 5) — Gleason senior basketball player Kade Sawyers was presented with the Dale Kelley Memorial Scholarship during halftime of the girls' game Thursday.
Huntingdon’s Braylin Dearmon Signs with UTM Football
February 10, 2026
HUNTINGDON (February 9) — Huntingdon High School senior football standout Braylin Dearmon will continue his gridiron career at the University of Tennessee at Martin.
McKenzie Swept at Houston County
February 9, 2026
ERIN (February 6) — McKenzie High School traveled Friday for a pair of district basketball contests at Houston County, ending a long dormant stretch due to the winter weather. The Lady Rebels kept it close until the fourth, when the Lady Irish pulled away for a 60-45 win. The Rebels fell behind early, and the Fighting Irish completed the sweep, 75-55.
Huntingdon Middle School Fillies Win Second Straight State Title
February 9, 2026
MURFREESBORO (February 5) — The Huntingdon Middle School Fillies polished off a 19-1 season with their second consecutive state championship at the James C. Haile State Tournament with a 36-31 overtime win over Columbia Academy Thursday on the campus of Middle Tennessee Christian School.
Lady Wildcats Defeat Cumberland, Wildcats Fall
February 6, 2026
McKENZIE (February 5) — Bethel University hosted Cumberland University Thursday for a pair of Mid-South Conference basketball contests. The Lady Wildcats had a slow start offensively, but a strong fourth quarter sealed a 58-43 victory. The Wildcats fell behind early and trailed by as much as 23 points. A second half rally cut the deficit to single digits, but the visiting Phoenix held on to win, 83-68.
Bulldogs, Lady Lions Split Wins
February 6, 2026
DRESDEN (February 3) — Dresden High School hosted Gleason Tuesday for a pair of district basketball contests. The Lady Bulldogs had a one-point edge at the half, but the Lady Lions took control after the break for a 48-36 win. The Bulldogs pulled away in the second quarter for a 72-47 victory.
West Carroll Basketball Rescheduled, Winter Formal Cancelled
February 5, 2026
Basketball and other events at West Carroll Junior Senior High School have been further disrupted by the ongoing hazardous road conditions and school closures.
