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TSSAA Boys Basketball State Championships, Day 2

Stratford fans react to a shot during their Division l Class AA playoff game against Tyner at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Stratford fans react to a shot during their Division l Class AA playoff game against Tyner at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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MASE's Martez Cathey (2) goes after a loose ball during the game against  Monterey in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
MASE's Martez Cathey (2) goes after a loose ball during the game against Monterey in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
White's Creek's Rashauan Washington drives as he's defended by Hamilton's Martell Brooks during their Division l Class AA playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
White's Creek's Rashauan Washington drives as he's defended by Hamilton's Martell Brooks during their Division l Class AA playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Hamilton's Kevon McMahan (11) shoots a free throw during their Division l Class AA playoff game against White's Creek at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Hamilton's Kevon McMahan (11) shoots a free throw during their Division l Class AA playoff game against White's Creek at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Stratford's Jahari Reed (4) defends against Tyners Kelsey Halfacre (23) during their Division l Class AA playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Stratford's Jahari Reed (4) defends against Tyners Kelsey Halfacre (23) during their Division l Class AA playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Stratford's Ivan Buford (5) defends against Tyner's Jeremy Elston (1) during their Division l Class AA playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Stratford's Ivan Buford (5) defends against Tyner's Jeremy Elston (1) during their Division l Class AA playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Stratford head coach Romie Reed reacts to a play during their Division l Class AA playoff game against Tyner at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Stratford head coach Romie Reed reacts to a play during their Division l Class AA playoff game against Tyner at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Stratford's Jahari Reed (4) works through a screen set by Tyner's Solomon Bridgeton (10) as he defends against Tyners Javon Craddock (0) during their Division l Class AA playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Stratford's Jahari Reed (4) works through a screen set by Tyner's Solomon Bridgeton (10) as he defends against Tyners Javon Craddock (0) during their Division l Class AA playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Loretto’s Jacob Hallmark (32) goes up for a shot as Columbia Academy's (21) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Loretto’s Jacob Hallmark (32) goes up for a shot as Columbia Academy's (21) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Stratford head coach, Romie Reed gets in the ear of Jahari Reed (4) during their Division l Class AA playoff game against Tyner at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Stratford head coach, Romie Reed gets in the ear of Jahari Reed (4) during their Division l Class AA playoff game against Tyner at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Hamilton's Jordan Johnson shoots a free throw during their Division l Class AA playoff game against White's Creek at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Hamilton's Jordan Johnson shoots a free throw during their Division l Class AA playoff game against White's Creek at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Stratford's Juwon Carpenter (1) reacts to fans in the final minute during their Division l Class AA playoff game against Tyner at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Stratford's Juwon Carpenter (1) reacts to fans in the final minute during their Division l Class AA playoff game against Tyner at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Stratford's Juwon Carpenter (1) wipes sweat from the eye of teammate Ivan Buford (5) after he was hit during their Division l Class AA playoff game against Tyner at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Stratford's Juwon Carpenter (1) wipes sweat from the eye of teammate Ivan Buford (5) after he was hit during their Division l Class AA playoff game against Tyner at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Stratford's Juwon Carpenter goes for a shot during their Division l Class AA playoff game against Tyner at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Stratford's Juwon Carpenter goes for a shot during their Division l Class AA playoff game against Tyner at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Stratford's Juwon Carpenter shoots a free throw during their Division l Class AA playoff game against Tyner at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Stratford's Juwon Carpenter shoots a free throw during their Division l Class AA playoff game against Tyner at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Stratford's Juwon Carpenter (1) drives against Tyner's Marquis Hinton (0) during their Division l Class AA playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Stratford's Juwon Carpenter (1) drives against Tyner's Marquis Hinton (0) during their Division l Class AA playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Stratford's Ivan Bford (5) goes for a shot as he's defended by Tyner's Jeremy Elston (1) during their Division l Class AA playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Stratford's Ivan Bford (5) goes for a shot as he's defended by Tyner's Jeremy Elston (1) during their Division l Class AA playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Stratford head coach Romie Reed talks with Juwon Carpenter (1) as he leaves the court during their Division l Class AA playoff game against Tyner at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Stratford head coach Romie Reed talks with Juwon Carpenter (1) as he leaves the court during their Division l Class AA playoff game against Tyner at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Stratford head coach Romie Reed directs his players during their Division l Class AA playoff game against Tyner at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Stratford head coach Romie Reed directs his players during their Division l Class AA playoff game against Tyner at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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White's Creek's Isaiah Bowers is pressured by Hamilton's James De Jesus during their Division l Class AA playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
White's Creek's Isaiah Bowers is pressured by Hamilton's James De Jesus during their Division l Class AA playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Columbia Academy’s Blake Kincaid (20) and Joseph Galbraith (32) try to get the crowd pumped during the game against Loretto in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Columbia Academy’s Blake Kincaid (20) and Joseph Galbraith (32) try to get the crowd pumped during the game against Loretto in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Monterey’s Parker Payne (15), Paxton Payne (24), Grayson Randolph (23) and head coach Adam West react as they score to stay ahead of  MASE in the final moments of the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Monterey’s Parker Payne (15), Paxton Payne (24), Grayson Randolph (23) and head coach Adam West react as they score to stay ahead of MASE in the final moments of the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Hamilton head coach William Smith yells to his players during their Division l Class AA playoff game against White's Creek at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Hamilton head coach William Smith yells to his players during their Division l Class AA playoff game against White's Creek at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Columbia AcademyÕs seniors Carson Deyo (10) and Jackson DeJarnette (33) react to their 69- 70 loss to  Loretto as they walk off the court after the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Columbia AcademyÕs seniors Carson Deyo (10) and Jackson DeJarnette (33) react to their 69- 70 loss to Loretto as they walk off the court after the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Monterey’s William Payne (24) grabs a rebound as MASE's Kobe Brassell (11) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Monterey’s William Payne (24) grabs a rebound as MASE's Kobe Brassell (11) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Hamilton's James De Jesus shoots a layup during their Division l Class AA playoff game against White's Creek at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Hamilton's James De Jesus shoots a layup during their Division l Class AA playoff game against White's Creek at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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White's Creek interim head coach Leon Garlington talks to Chad Haywood during their Division l Class AA playoff game against Hamilton at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
White's Creek interim head coach Leon Garlington talks to Chad Haywood during their Division l Class AA playoff game against Hamilton at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Monterey’s Michael Cody (33) goes up for a shot as MASE's Karl Johnson (13) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Monterey’s Michael Cody (33) goes up for a shot as MASE's Karl Johnson (13) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
White's Creek's Rashaun Richardson protects the ball as he's pressured by Hamilton's  James De jesus during their Division l Class AA playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
White's Creek's Rashaun Richardson protects the ball as he's pressured by Hamilton's James De jesus during their Division l Class AA playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Hamilton head coach William Smith talks to his players during their Division l Class AA playoff game against White's Creek at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Hamilton head coach William Smith talks to his players during their Division l Class AA playoff game against White's Creek at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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White's Creek's Dennis Stallings shoots as he's defended by Hamilton's Martell Brooks and James De Jesus during their Division l Class AA playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
White's Creek's Dennis Stallings shoots as he's defended by Hamilton's Martell Brooks and James De Jesus during their Division l Class AA playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Loretto’s Ryan Weathers (40) celebrates his 70-69 victory over Columbia Academy in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Loretto’s Ryan Weathers (40) celebrates his 70-69 victory over Columbia Academy in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
MASE's Martez Cathey (2) goes after a loose ball during the game against  Monterey in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
MASE's Martez Cathey (2) goes after a loose ball during the game against Monterey in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Hamilton's James De Jesus (4) shoots during their Division l Class AA playoff game against White's Creek at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Hamilton's James De Jesus (4) shoots during their Division l Class AA playoff game against White's Creek at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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White's Creek's Dylan Wade (52) shoots over Hamilton's Kevon McMahan (11) during their Division l Class AA playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
White's Creek's Dylan Wade (52) shoots over Hamilton's Kevon McMahan (11) during their Division l Class AA playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Hamilton's Martell Brooks shoots over White's Creek's Rashaun Richardson (22) and Dylan Wade (52) during their Division l Class AA playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Hamilton's Martell Brooks shoots over White's Creek's Rashaun Richardson (22) and Dylan Wade (52) during their Division l Class AA playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Hamilton's Kevon McMahan (11) shoots as he's defended by White's Creek's George Woods (20) and Dylan Wade during their Division l Class AA playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Hamilton's Kevon McMahan (11) shoots as he's defended by White's Creek's George Woods (20) and Dylan Wade during their Division l Class AA playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Hamilton's Kevon McMahan (11) drives as he's defended by White's Creek's Dennis Stallings (4) during their Division l Class AA playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Hamilton's Kevon McMahan (11) drives as he's defended by White's Creek's Dennis Stallings (4) during their Division l Class AA playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Hamilton's Kevon McMahan (11) drives as he's defended by White's Creek's Rashaun Richardson during their Division l Class AA playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Hamilton's Kevon McMahan (11) drives as he's defended by White's Creek's Rashaun Richardson during their Division l Class AA playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Loretto’s Ryan Weathers (40) goes up for a shot as Columbia Academy's Chase Butterfield (14) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Loretto’s Ryan Weathers (40) goes up for a shot as Columbia Academy's Chase Butterfield (14) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Monterey’s Charles West (5) tries to keep control of the ball as he goes up for a shot as MASE's Karl Johnson (13) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Monterey’s Charles West (5) tries to keep control of the ball as he goes up for a shot as MASE's Karl Johnson (13) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Monterey’s Grayson Randolph (23) approaches the basket as MASE's Kobe Brassell (11) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Monterey’s Grayson Randolph (23) approaches the basket as MASE's Kobe Brassell (11) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
MASE's Martez Cathey (2) goes up for a shot during the game against Monterey in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
MASE's Martez Cathey (2) goes up for a shot during the game against Monterey in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
MASE's Myhlan Davis (3) goes up for a shot as Monterey's Grayson Randolph (23) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
MASE's Myhlan Davis (3) goes up for a shot as Monterey's Grayson Randolph (23) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Monterey’s William Payne (24) goes up for a shot as MASE's Arecko Gipson (1) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Monterey’s William Payne (24) goes up for a shot as MASE's Arecko Gipson (1) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Columbia Academy’s William Butterfield (14) brings the ball down the court as  Loretto's Amari Young (11) follows with him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Columbia Academy’s William Butterfield (14) brings the ball down the court as Loretto's Amari Young (11) follows with him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Monterey’s Jackson Troyer (3) goes up for a shot as during the game against MASE in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Monterey’s Jackson Troyer (3) goes up for a shot as during the game against MASE in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Columbia Academy’s Rush Lansdell (34) and Loretto's Will McBee (20) both go for a rebound during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Columbia Academy’s Rush Lansdell (34) and Loretto's Will McBee (20) both go for a rebound during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
MASEÕs Arecko Gipson (1) moves the ball around the court as Monterey's Tyrus West (20) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
MASEÕs Arecko Gipson (1) moves the ball around the court as Monterey's Tyrus West (20) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Loretto’s Kirkland Surratt (50) goes up for a shot as Columbia Academy's Joseph Galbraith (32) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Loretto’s Kirkland Surratt (50) goes up for a shot as Columbia Academy's Joseph Galbraith (32) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Columbia Academy’s Carson Cary (12) goes up for a shot as Loretto's Kirkland Surratt (50) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Columbia Academy’s Carson Cary (12) goes up for a shot as Loretto's Kirkland Surratt (50) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Monterey’s Paxton Payne (24) celebrates the team's 53-50 victory over MASE in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Monterey’s Paxton Payne (24) celebrates the team's 53-50 victory over MASE in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Loretto’s Ryan Weathers (40) and Jacob Hallmark (32) celebrate their victory over Columbia Academy' in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Loretto’s Ryan Weathers (40) and Jacob Hallmark (32) celebrate their victory over Columbia Academy' in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Livingston's Matthew Sells drives up court during their Division l Class AA playoff game against Alcoa at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Livingston's Matthew Sells drives up court during their Division l Class AA playoff game against Alcoa at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Loretto’s Jacob Hallmark (32) goes up for a shot as during the game against Columbia Academy in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Loretto’s Jacob Hallmark (32) goes up for a shot as during the game against Columbia Academy in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Columbia Academy’s head coach Marty DeJarnette reacts from the sidelines during the game against Loretto in during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Columbia Academy’s head coach Marty DeJarnette reacts from the sidelines during the game against Loretto in during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Loretto’s Jacob Hallmark (32) goes up for a shot as Columbia Academy's (14) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Loretto’s Jacob Hallmark (32) goes up for a shot as Columbia Academy's (14) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Columbia Academy’s Carson Cary (12) goes up for a shot as Loretto's Kirkland Surratt (50) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Columbia Academy’s Carson Cary (12) goes up for a shot as Loretto's Kirkland Surratt (50) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Loretto’s Jacob James (14) goes up for a shot against Columbia Academy in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Loretto’s Jacob James (14) goes up for a shot against Columbia Academy in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Loretto’s Jacob Hallmark (32) goes up for a shot as Columbia Academy's William Butterfield (14) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Loretto’s Jacob Hallmark (32) goes up for a shot as Columbia Academy's William Butterfield (14) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Loretto’s Ryan Weathers(40) goes up for a shot as Columbia Academy's Joseph Galbraith (32) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Loretto’s Ryan Weathers(40) goes up for a shot as Columbia Academy's Joseph Galbraith (32) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
MASE's Myhlan Davis (3) and  Monterey's Michael Cody (33) both go after a loose ball in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
MASE's Myhlan Davis (3) and Monterey's Michael Cody (33) both go after a loose ball in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
A small Loretto fans cheers in the crowd as they take on Columbia Academy in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
A small Loretto fans cheers in the crowd as they take on Columbia Academy in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Columbia Academy’s Cason Cary (12) guards Loretto's Will McBee (20) as he takes the ball dow the court in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Columbia Academy’s Cason Cary (12) guards Loretto's Will McBee (20) as he takes the ball dow the court in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Columbia Academy’s Carson Cary (12) an Sky Polk (45) react to losing 69-70 to Loretto as they walk off the court  in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Columbia Academy’s Carson Cary (12) an Sky Polk (45) react to losing 69-70 to Loretto as they walk off the court in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Loretto’s Jacob Hallmark (32) goes up for a shot as Columbia Academy's Eli Kyle (21) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Loretto’s Jacob Hallmark (32) goes up for a shot as Columbia Academy's Eli Kyle (21) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Loretto’s Ryan Weathers (40) goes up for a shot as Columbia Academy's Chase Butterfield (14) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Loretto’s Ryan Weathers (40) goes up for a shot as Columbia Academy's Chase Butterfield (14) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Loretto’s Ryan Weathers (40) and Jacob Hallmark (32) celebrate after beating Columbia Academy 70-69  the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Loretto’s Ryan Weathers (40) and Jacob Hallmark (32) celebrate after beating Columbia Academy 70-69 the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Loretto’s Ryan Weathers (40) goes up for a shot as Columbia Academy's Chase Butterfield (14) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Loretto’s Ryan Weathers (40) goes up for a shot as Columbia Academy's Chase Butterfield (14) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
MASE's Arecko Gipson (1) goes up for a shot as Monterey's Dalton Coleman (21) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
MASE's Arecko Gipson (1) goes up for a shot as Monterey's Dalton Coleman (21) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Monterey’s Grayson Randolph (23) grabs a rebound as MASE's Myhlan Davis (3) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Monterey’s Grayson Randolph (23) grabs a rebound as MASE's Myhlan Davis (3) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
MASE's Martez Cathey (2) goes up for a shot as Monterey's Michael Codey (33) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
MASE's Martez Cathey (2) goes up for a shot as Monterey's Michael Codey (33) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Monterey’s Payton Payne (24) celebrates the team's 53-50 victory over MASE in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Monterey’s Payton Payne (24) celebrates the team's 53-50 victory over MASE in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
MASE's Myhlan Davis (3) goes up for a shot as Monterey's Grayson Randolph (23) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
MASE's Myhlan Davis (3) goes up for a shot as Monterey's Grayson Randolph (23) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Monterey's Paxton Payne (24) goes up for a shot as during a game against MASE in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Monterey's Paxton Payne (24) goes up for a shot as during a game against MASE in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Livingston's Matthew Sells shoots a free throw during their Division l Class AA playoff game against Alcoa at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Livingston's Matthew Sells shoots a free throw during their Division l Class AA playoff game against Alcoa at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Monterey’s Peyton West (15) grabs a rebound MASE's Martez Cathey (2) looks back during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Monterey’s Peyton West (15) grabs a rebound MASE's Martez Cathey (2) looks back during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Livingston's Cody Ray (11) drives as he's defended by Alcoa's Nick Roberts during their Division l Class AA playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Livingston's Cody Ray (11) drives as he's defended by Alcoa's Nick Roberts during their Division l Class AA playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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MASE's Myhlan Davis (3) and Monterey’s Paxton Payne (24) and Michael Codey (33) all go after a rebound in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
MASE's Myhlan Davis (3) and Monterey’s Paxton Payne (24) and Michael Codey (33) all go after a rebound in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Monterey's Peyton West (5) looks for a player to pass to as he is surrounded by players from MASE in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Monterey's Peyton West (5) looks for a player to pass to as he is surrounded by players from MASE in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Monterey’s Grayson Randolph (23) grabs a rebound as MASE's Arecko Gipson (1) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Monterey’s Grayson Randolph (23) grabs a rebound as MASE's Arecko Gipson (1) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
MASE's Myhlan Davis (3) goes up for a shot during the game against Monterey in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
MASE's Myhlan Davis (3) goes up for a shot during the game against Monterey in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
MASE's Myhlan Davis (3) and Monterey’s Paxton Payne (24) and Michael Codey (33) all go after a rebound in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
MASE's Myhlan Davis (3) and Monterey’s Paxton Payne (24) and Michael Codey (33) all go after a rebound in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
MASE's Kyelor Gipson  (4) moves to the basket as Monterey's Peyton West (5) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
MASE's Kyelor Gipson (4) moves to the basket as Monterey's Peyton West (5) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Monterey's Michael Cody (33) goes up for a shot as MASE's Karl Johnson (13) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Monterey's Michael Cody (33) goes up for a shot as MASE's Karl Johnson (13) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
MASEÕs Martez Cathey (2) goes up for a shot as Monterey's Michael Cody (33) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
MASEÕs Martez Cathey (2) goes up for a shot as Monterey's Michael Cody (33) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
MASEÕs Martez Cathey (2) goes up for a shot as Monterey's Peyton West (5) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
MASEÕs Martez Cathey (2) goes up for a shot as Monterey's Peyton West (5) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
MASEÕs Arecko Gipson (1) goes up for a shot as Monterey's Dalton Coleman (21) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
MASEÕs Arecko Gipson (1) goes up for a shot as Monterey's Dalton Coleman (21) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
MASEÕs head coach Marcus Moody coaches from the sidelines during the game against Monterey in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
MASEÕs head coach Marcus Moody coaches from the sidelines during the game against Monterey in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Monterey's Michael Cody (33) and MASE's Karl Johnson (13) both go after a rebound during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Monterey's Michael Cody (33) and MASE's Karl Johnson (13) both go after a rebound during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
MASEÕs Martez Cathey (2) goes up for a shot as Monterey's Michael Cody (33) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
MASEÕs Martez Cathey (2) goes up for a shot as Monterey's Michael Cody (33) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Monterey's Parker Payne (15) brings the ball up the court during the game against MASE in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Monterey's Parker Payne (15) brings the ball up the court during the game against MASE in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Monterey's Grayson Randolph (23) goes up for a shot as MASE's Arecko Gipson (1) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Monterey's Grayson Randolph (23) goes up for a shot as MASE's Arecko Gipson (1) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Monterey's Michael Cody (33) falls to the ground going for a loose ball during the game against  MASE in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Monterey's Michael Cody (33) falls to the ground going for a loose ball during the game against MASE in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
A Livingston fan reacts to a shot during their Division l Class AA playoff game against Alcoa at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
A Livingston fan reacts to a shot during their Division l Class AA playoff game against Alcoa at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Columbia Academy’s Sky Polk (45) goes up for a shot as Loretto's Amari Young (11) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Columbia Academy’s Sky Polk (45) goes up for a shot as Loretto's Amari Young (11) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Loretto's head coach Greg Tipps yells from the sidelines during the game against Columbia Academy during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Loretto's head coach Greg Tipps yells from the sidelines during the game against Columbia Academy during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Livingston's Ben Kennard passes the ball off as he's defended by Alcoa's Nate Marsh during their Division l Class AA playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Livingston's Ben Kennard passes the ball off as he's defended by Alcoa's Nate Marsh during their Division l Class AA playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Reporter Richard Brewer with The Democrat-Union wears a fabric hat and a basketball net around his neck as he covers  Loretto High School as they play Columbia Academy in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Reporter Richard Brewer with The Democrat-Union wears a fabric hat and a basketball net around his neck as he covers Loretto High School as they play Columbia Academy in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Loretto fans cheer on their team as they take on Columbia Academy in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Loretto fans cheer on their team as they take on Columbia Academy in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Loretto's Jacob Hallmark (32) brings the ball down the court as Columbia Academy’s Chase Butterfield (14) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Loretto's Jacob Hallmark (32) brings the ball down the court as Columbia Academy’s Chase Butterfield (14) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Livingston head coach Jimmy Miller yells to his players during their Division l Class AA playoff game against Alcoa at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Livingston head coach Jimmy Miller yells to his players during their Division l Class AA playoff game against Alcoa at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Wade Payne, For The Tennessean
Columbia Academy’s head coach Marty DeJarnette reacts from the sidelines during the game against Loretto in during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Columbia Academy’s head coach Marty DeJarnette reacts from the sidelines during the game against Loretto in during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Loretto's Will McBee (20) goes up for a shot as Columbia Academy’s Carson Cary (12) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Loretto's Will McBee (20) goes up for a shot as Columbia Academy’s Carson Cary (12) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Columbia Academy encourages one of their players to make a free throw as they take on Loretto in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Columbia Academy encourages one of their players to make a free throw as they take on Loretto in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Columbia Academy’s head coach Marty DeJarnette watches from the sidelines during the game against Loretto in during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Columbia Academy’s head coach Marty DeJarnette watches from the sidelines during the game against Loretto in during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Columbia Academy’s Black Kincaid (20) looks for a way to get around Loretto's Will McBee (20) during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Columbia Academy’s Black Kincaid (20) looks for a way to get around Loretto's Will McBee (20) during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Loretto’s Jacob James (14) and Columbia Academy's Eli Hyle (21) jump the ball to start the game in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Loretto’s Jacob James (14) and Columbia Academy's Eli Hyle (21) jump the ball to start the game in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Columbia Academy’s Blake Kincaid (20) celebrates a point in the game against Loretto in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Columbia Academy’s Blake Kincaid (20) celebrates a point in the game against Loretto in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Loretto's head coach Greg Tipps yells from the sidelines during the game against Columbia Academy during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Loretto's head coach Greg Tipps yells from the sidelines during the game against Columbia Academy during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Columbia Academy’s Black Kincaid (20) looks for a way to get around Loretto's Will McBee (20) during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Columbia Academy’s Black Kincaid (20) looks for a way to get around Loretto's Will McBee (20) during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Loretto fans cheer on their team as they take on Columbia Academy in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Loretto fans cheer on their team as they take on Columbia Academy in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Reporter Richard Brewer with The Democrat-Union wears a fabric hat and a basketball net around his neck as he covers  Loretto High School as they play Columbia Academy in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Reporter Richard Brewer with The Democrat-Union wears a fabric hat and a basketball net around his neck as he covers Loretto High School as they play Columbia Academy in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Loretto's head coach Greg Tipps yells from the sidelines during the game against Columbia Academy during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
Loretto's head coach Greg Tipps yells from the sidelines during the game against Columbia Academy during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Livingston's Matthew Sells defends against an Alcoa player during their Division l Class AA playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Livingston's Matthew Sells defends against an Alcoa player during their Division l Class AA playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Wade Payne, For The Tennessean
Livingston head coach Jimmy Miller reacts to a play during their Division l Class AA playoff game against Alcoa at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Livingston head coach Jimmy Miller reacts to a play during their Division l Class AA playoff game against Alcoa at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Wade Payne, For The Tennessean
Livingston head coach Jimmy Miller talks to his players during their Division l Class AA playoff game against Alcoa at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Livingston head coach Jimmy Miller talks to his players during their Division l Class AA playoff game against Alcoa at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Wade Payne, For The Tennessean
Livingston's Cole Smith drives up courts during their Division l Class AA playoff game against Alcoa at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Livingston's Cole Smith drives up courts during their Division l Class AA playoff game against Alcoa at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Wade Payne, The Tennessean
Livingston's Cody Ray (11) shoots as he's defended by Alcoa's Roy Jones Jr. during their Division l Class AA playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Livingston's Cody Ray (11) shoots as he's defended by Alcoa's Roy Jones Jr. during their Division l Class AA playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Wade Payne, For The Tennessean
Livingston's Cole Smith (15) shoots during their Division l Class AA playoff game against Alcoa at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Livingston's Cole Smith (15) shoots during their Division l Class AA playoff game against Alcoa at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Wade Payne, For The Tennessean
Livingston's Cody Ray (11) shoots as he's defended by Alcoa's Ronald Jackson (33) during their Division l Class AA playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Livingston's Cody Ray (11) shoots as he's defended by Alcoa's Ronald Jackson (33) during their Division l Class AA playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Wade Payne, For The Tennessean
Livingston's Cody Ray (11) chases after a loose ball with Alcoa's Garrett Rodgers (3) and Mekhi Carter (10) during their Division l Class AA playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Livingston's Cody Ray (11) chases after a loose ball with Alcoa's Garrett Rodgers (3) and Mekhi Carter (10) during their Division l Class AA playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Wade Payne, For The Tennessean
Livingston's Cody Ray (11) shoots during their Division l Class AA playoff game against Alcoa at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Livingston's Cody Ray (11) shoots during their Division l Class AA playoff game against Alcoa at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Wade Payne, For The Tennessean