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February 25, 2026
Boys' region basketball tournaments tip off Saturday, February 28. Saturday's first-round games are hosted at the higher seed. The remainder of each region's tournament is played at a single location, with semifinals on Tuesday, March 3 and championships on Thursday, March 6.
February 25, 2026
Girls region basketball tournaments tip off Friday, February 27. Friday's first-round games are hosted at the higher seed. The remainder of each region's tournament is played at a single location, with semifinals on Monday, March 2 and championships on Wednesday, March 4.
February 25, 2026
McKENZIE (February 23) — The District 14-1A Boys Basketball Tournament concluded Monday at Bethel University's Crisp Arena. In the championship game, the Gleason Bulldogs fell behind early to Lake County but climbed back to trail by just a point after three quarters. The Falcons held on in the fourth to claim a 53-50 win and the district title.
February 24, 2026
BETHEL UNIVERSITY (February 21) — Members of the 2026 14-A All-District girls team included (not in order as pictured) Gracie Adams of Dresden, Yharia Bolden of Lake County, Elizabeth Jarred of Dresden, Skylar Arnold of Greenfield, Mariah Valentine of Lake County, Ahmyre Allen of Gleason, Alli McFarland of South Fulton, Molly Robinson of Dresden, Jacie West of Dresden, Lakin Chism of Lake County, Hylan Leach of Gleason, Ella Porter of Greenfield, and Rayanna Fisher of Greenfield, who was also the District 14-A MVP. Greenfield claimed first, Dresden second place, Lake County placed third, and Gleason placed fourth.
February 24, 2026
BETHEL UNIVERSITY (February 20) — Gleason Bulldogs struck early and often against the Dresden Lions in the District 14A tournament held at Bethel University on February 20.
February 24, 2026
McKENZIE (February 19, 21) — Greenfield Lady Yellowjackets and Dresden Lady Lions prevailed in their respective contests on Thursday, February 19, at Bethel University’s Crisp Arena and advanced to the championship round on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Bethel.
February 17, 2026
GLEASON (February 13) — Senior basketball players and the videographer were honored during the intermission between the games of the girls and boys.
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.
February 16, 2026
Tournament brackets are set for most high school basketball districts with games beginning this week.
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.
February 16, 2026
GLEASON (February 13) — Senior Drake Lehmkuhl is the all-time leading scorer in Gleason High School basketball history.
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.
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.
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.
February 10, 2026
NASHVILLE (February 9) — The Tennessee Sports Writers Association and USA Today Network released the latest basketball ranking for prep basketball.
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.
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.
February 5, 2026
February 5 --- Gleason High School hosts Greenfield tonight for district basketball. Tipoff for the girls game is 6 p.m.
February 2, 2026
Winter Storm Fern threw a wrench in local high school basketball schedules just as schools were entering the final stretch of the season, which includes many district matchups that must be played before the postseason can begin.
January 26, 2026
NASHVILLE (January 26) — The Tennessee Sports Writers Association and USA Today Network announced the second week of basketball rankings for the 2025-26 season on Monday. Several area teams are ranked in the top ten of their classification, including both teams from Huntingdon and the Gleason Bulldogs.
