TSSAA boys basketball state tournament: Frank Hughes vs. Chattanooga Prep

The Chattanooga Preparatory fans cheer before Chattanooga Preparatory receives the the Class 1A TSSAA Boys Basketball State Championship trophy after beating Frank Hughes in the TSSAA high school boys basketball 1A Championship game, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Chattanooga Prep's Derrick Roberson (30) slaps hands with Eli Gaines (15) after scoring against Frank Hughes during the second half of an TSSAA 1A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Chattanooga Prep won 64-41.

Frank Hughes' guard Devin Dicus (5) goes up for a shot as Chattanooga Preparatory's guard Mike Sutton (0) looks on during the TSSAA high school boys basketball 1A Championship game, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Frank Hughes' forward Alex Ronchetti (34), Chattanooga Preparatory's forward Derrick Roberson (30) and Chattanooga Preparatory's guard Eli Gaines (15) all scramble for a loose ball during the TSSAA high school boys basketball 1A Championship game, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Frank Hughes' guard Levi Tuck (12) grabs a rebound under the Chattanooga Preparatory basket as Frank Hughes' forward Alex Ronchetti (34) and Chattanooga Preparatory's forward Jaydan Parker (11) look on during the TSSAA high school boys basketball 1A Championship game, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Chattanooga Preparatory's forward Derrick Roberson (30) tries to steal the ball away from Frank Hughes' forward Alex Ronchetti (34) during the TSSAA high school boys basketball 1A Championship game, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Chattanooga Prep's Derrick Roberson (30) dribbles the ball up court as Frank Hughes forward Aiden Dicus (23) reaches in during the second half of an TSSAA 1A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Chattanooga Prep's Derrick Roberson (30) reacts after scoring against Frank Hughes during the second half of an TSSAA 1A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Chattanooga Prep won 64-41.

Chattanooga Prep's Romel Koon (12) chest bumps head coach Christian Collins after a timeout during the second half of an TSSAA 1A boys basketball state championship game against Frank Hughes Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Chattanooga Prep won 64-41.

Frank Hughes guard Hazen Simmons (4) reaches in trying to stop Chattanooga Prep's Mike Sutton (0) from driving to the basket during the second half of an TSSAA 1A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Chattanooga Prep won 64-41.

Chattanooga Prep players react from the bench as Derrick Roberson (30) dunks the ball against Frank Hughes during the second half of an TSSAA 1A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Chattanooga Prep won 64-41.

Chattanooga Prep's Eli Gaines (15) and Ta'Suade Williams (3) react after teammate, Derrick Roberson (30) dunked the ball against Frank Hughes during the second half of an TSSAA 1A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Chattanooga Prep won 64-41.

Chattanooga Prep's Romel Koon (12) points to his finger where his championship ring will go during the second half of an TSSAA 1A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Chattanooga Prep won 64-41.

Chattanooga Prep players celebrate after defeating Frank Hughes 64-41 in an TSSAA 1A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Chattanooga Prep players celebrate after defeating Frank Hughes 64-41 in an TSSAA 1A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Frank Hughes guard Weston Lineberry (1) reacts after being taken out of the game against Chattanooga Prep during the second half of an TSSAA 1A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Chattanooga Prep won 64-41.

Frank Hughes players react after the team’s loss to Chattanooga Prep 64-41 in an TSSAA 1A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Frank Hughes' forward Tucker Staggs (31) comforts Frank Hughes' forward Dawson Culp (22) after losing to Chattanooga Preparatory in the TSSAA high school boys basketball 1A Championship game, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Chattanooga Preparatory players hold up the the Class 1A TSSAA Boys Basketball State Championship trophy after beating Frank Hughes in the TSSAA high school boys basketball 1A Championship game, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Chattanooga Preparatory's forward Derrick Roberson (30) celebrates winning the MVP of the 1A Championship game after the TSSAA high school boys basketball 1A Championship game against Frank Hughes, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Chattanooga Preparatory's guard Cadence Collins (1) celebrates with Chattanooga Preparatory's guard Austin Jones (4) after Chattanooga Preparatory's guard Austin Jones (4) was named to the all tournament team for Class 1A after the TSSAA high school boys basketball 1A Championship game between Chattanooga Preparatory and Frank Hughes, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Frank Hughes players react after losing to Chattanooga Prep after the TSSAA Boys Class 1A Championship match between Frank Hughes and Chattanooga Prep inside Murphy Center, Murfreesboro, Tenn., on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Frank Hughes' forward Alex Ronchetti (34) reacts after getting fouled while shooting during the TSSAA high school boys basketball 1A Championship game against Chattanooga Preparatory, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Frank Hughes leaves through the tunnels as their fans cheer them on during the TSSAA Boys Class 1A Championship match between Frank Hughes and Chattanooga Prep inside Murphy Center, Murfreesboro, Tenn., on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

A Frank Hughes mascot holds up a "Dunkin' Dicus" sign during a TSSAA high school boys basketball Class 1A final game in Murfreesboro on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Chattanooga Prep's Austin Jones (4) receives a hug after a TSSAA high school boys basketball Class 1A final game in Murfreesboro on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Chattanooga Preparatory's guard De'andre Turnbow (2) goes up for a shot as he is sandwiched in between Frank Hughes' guard Devin Dicus (5) and Frank Hughes' forward Alex Ronchetti (34) during the TSSAA high school boys basketball 1A Championship game, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Frank Hughes fans cheer for Frank Hughes during the TSSAA high school boys basketball 1A Championship game against Chattanooga Preparatory, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Chattanooga Preparatory's forward Derrick Roberson (30) goes after a rebound as he is surrounded by Frank Hughes players during the TSSAA high school boys basketball 1A Championship game, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Chattanooga Preparatory's guard Austin Jones (4) tries to steal the ball away from Frank Hughes' guard Devin Dicus (5) during the TSSAA high school boys basketball 1A Championship game, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Frank Hughes' head boys coach Chad Love on the sidelines during the TSSAA high school boys basketball 1A Championship game against Chattanooga Preparatory, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Frank Hughes' guard Weston Lineberry (1) and Chattanooga Preparatory's guard Romel Koon (12) fight over the ball during the TSSAA high school boys basketball 1A Championship game, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Frank Hughes' forward Aiden Dicus (23) steals the ball away rom Chattanooga Preparatory's guard Cadence Collins (1) during the TSSAA high school boys basketball 1A Championship game, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Chattanooga Preparatory's guard Ta'Suade Williams (3) shoots the ball as Frank Hughes' guard Levi Tuck (12) guards him and Frank Hughes' guard Devin Dicus (5) looks on during the TSSAA high school boys basketball 1A Championship game, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

A Frank Hughes fans shows her support for Frank Hughes' head boys coach Chad Love during the TSSAA high school boys basketball 1A Championship game between Chattanooga Preparatory and Frank Hughes, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Frank Hughes' guard Weston Lineberry (1) brings the ball down the court as Chattanooga Preparatory's guard Cadence Collins (1) guards him during the TSSAA high school boys basketball 1A Championship game, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Chattanooga Preparatory's forward Derrick Roberson (30) gets control of a loose ball and heads down the court during the TSSAA high school boys basketball 1A Championship game against Frank Hughes, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Frank Hughes guard Devin Dicus (5) tries to drive to the basket as Chattanooga Prep's Derrick Roberson, right, defends during the first half of an TSSAA 1A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Frank Hughes guard Devin Dicus (5) shoots against Chattanooga Prep's Derrick Roberson (30) during the first half of an TSSAA 1A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Chattanooga Prep's Derrick Roberson (30) after scoring against Frank Hughes during the first half of an TSSAA 1A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Chattanooga Prep's Eli Gaines (15) and Derrick Roberson (30) grab the ball next to Frank Hughes guard Devin Dicus (5) during the first half of an TSSAA 1A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Frank Hughes guard Levi Tuck (12) gets control of the ball as Chattanooga Prep's Kyrell Randolph (24) defends during the first half of an TSSAA 1A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Chattanooga Prep's Derrick Roberson (30) blocks a shot by Frank Hughes guard Levi Tuck (12) during the first half of an TSSAA 1A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Chattanooga Prep's Ta'Suade Williams (3) draws a charge call against Frank Hughes' Devin Dicus (5) during the TSSAA Boys Class 1A Championship match between Frank Hughes and Chattanooga Prep inside Murphy Center, Murfreesboro, Tenn., on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Chattanooga Prep's Jaydan Parker (11) gets called for a blocking foul against Frank Hughes' Devin Dicus (5) during the TSSAA Boys Class 1A Championship match between Frank Hughes and Chattanooga Prep inside Murphy Center, Murfreesboro, Tenn., on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Frank Hughes' Alex Ronchetti (34) attempts to shoot over Chattanooga Prep's Derrick Roberson (30) during the TSSAA Boys Class 1A Championship match between Frank Hughes and Chattanooga Prep inside Murphy Center, Murfreesboro, Tenn., on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Frank Hughes' Devin Dicus (5) has his shot blocked by Chattanooga Prep's Kyrell Randolph (24) during the TSSAA Boys Class 1A Championship match between Frank Hughes and Chattanooga Prep inside Murphy Center, Murfreesboro, Tenn., on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Chattanooga Prep's Derrick Roberson (30) comes down with the rebound during the TSSAA Boys Class 1A Championship match between Frank Hughes and Chattanooga Prep inside Murphy Center, Murfreesboro, Tenn., on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Chattanooga Prep's Derrick Roberson (30) smiles after scoring against Frank Hughes during the TSSAA Boys Class 1A Championship match between Frank Hughes and Chattanooga Prep inside Murphy Center, Murfreesboro, Tenn., on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Frank Hughes fans object as refs award Chattanooga possession during the TSSAA Boys Class 1A Championship match between Frank Hughes and Chattanooga Prep inside Murphy Center, Murfreesboro, Tenn., on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Chattanooga Prep's Derrick Roberson (30) rises up for the dunk during the TSSAA Boys Class 1A Championship match between Frank Hughes and Chattanooga Prep inside Murphy Center, Murfreesboro, Tenn., on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Frank Hughes' Weston Lineberry (1) bites at his jersey as he is subbed out with his team down in a blowout during the TSSAA Boys Class 1A Championship match between Frank Hughes and Chattanooga Prep inside Murphy Center, Murfreesboro, Tenn., on Saturday, March 16, 2024.