TSSAA boys basketball state tournament: Ridgeway vs. Knoxville Fulton

Fulton players accept the trophy after defeating Ridgeway 68-47 in the TSSAA 3A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Fulton's Derrick Smith (2) kisses the trophy after defeating Ridgeway 68-47 in the TSSAA 3A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Ridgeway's Rayshun Golden (2) leaves the court after the team’s 68-47 loss to Fulton in the TSSAA 3A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Ridgeway's Emanuel Allen (22) leaves the court after the team’s 68-47 loss to Fulton in the TSSAA 3A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Ridgeway's forward Brian Carter (1) heads to the basket as a Fulton player strips the ball away and Fulton's guard Nicholas Steen (10) stands to guards him during the TSSAA high school boys basketball 3A Championship game, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Ridgeway's forward Emanuel Allen (22) goes for a rebound under the Ridgeway basket as Fulton's forward Tyler Lee (44) looks on during the TSSAA high school boys basketball 3A Championship game, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Ridgeway's forward Brian Carter (1) shoots the ball during the TSSAA high school boys basketball 3A Championship game against Fulton, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Ridgeway's guard Joshua Thornton (14) drives to the basket as Fulton's guard Dexter Moulden (14) guards him during the TSSAA high school boys basketball 3A Championship game, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Fulton's forward Tyler Lee (44) shoots the ball during the TSSAA high school boys basketball 3A Championship game against Ridgeway, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Ridgeway's forward Emanuel Allen (22) and Fulton's guard Denaj Kimber (4) both go for a rebound under the Ridgeway basket during the TSSAA high school boys basketball 3A Championship game, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Fulton's head boys coach Jody Wright on the sidelines during the TSSAA high school boys basketball 3A Championship game against Ridgeway, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Ridgeway's Brian Carter (1) and Rayshun Golden (2) reacts after the team’s 68-47 loss to Fulton in the TSSAA 3A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Ridgeway's Rayshun Golden (2) walks to his bench as Fulton wins the TSSAA Boys Class 3A Championship inside Murphy Center, Murfreesboro, Tenn., on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Ridgeway's forward Emanuel Allen (22) goes for a rebound under the Ridgeway basket as Fulton's forward Tyler Lee (44) looks on during the TSSAA high school boys basketball 3A Championship game, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Fulton's guard Dexter Lewis (15) and Fulton's guard Nicholas Steen (10) celebrate their win over Ridgeway near the end of the TSSAA high school boys basketball 3A Championship game, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Fulton's forward Tyler Lee (44) walks onto the court and celebrates the Championship win over Ridgeway after the TSSAA high school boys basketball 3A Championship game, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Fulton players hold the the Class 3A TSSAA Boys Basketball State Championship trophy up as they celebrate their win over Ridgeway in the TSSAA high school boys basketball 3A Championship game, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Fulton's guard Dexter Lewis (15) celebrates the win over Ridgeway in the TSSAA high school boys basketball 3A Championship game, with the fans on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Fulton's guard Derrick Smith (2) and Fulton's guard Rejuan Womble (32) celebrate with the the Class 3A TSSAA Boys Basketball State Championship trophy after the win over Ridgeway in the TSSAA high school boys basketball 3A Championship game, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Fulton's guard Dexter Lewis (15) looks to pass the ball as Ridgeway's guard Kayin Mitchell (0) and Ridgeway's forward Emanuel Allen (22) both guards him during the TSSAA high school boys basketball 3A Championship game, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Ridgeway's head boys coach Curtis Wooten on the sidelines during the TSSAA high school boys basketball 3A Championship game against Fulton, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Ridgeway's guard Marlon McShane (3) goes up for a shot as Fulton's guard Nicholas Steen (10) guards him during the TSSAA high school boys basketball 3A Championship game, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Fulton's guard Taj Kimber (20) goes after a loose ball as Ridgeway's forward Brian Carter (1) looks on during the TSSAA high school boys basketball 3A Championship game, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Fulton's head boys coach Jody Wright on the sidelines during the TSSAA high school boys basketball 3A Championship game against Ridgeway, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Fulton celebrates with the trophy as the Falcons win the TSSAA Boys Class 3A Championship match inside Murphy Center, Murfreesboro, Tenn., on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Ridgeway's Marlon McShane (3) reacts as the Roadrunners are called for a foul during the TSSAA Boys Class 3A Championship match between Fulton and Ridgeway inside Murphy Center, Murfreesboro, Tenn., on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Ridgeway's Emanuel Allen (22) and Fulton's Nicholas Steen (10) fight for the rebound during the TSSAA Boys Class 3A Championship match between Fulton and Ridgeway inside Murphy Center, Murfreesboro, Tenn., on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Ridgeway's Brian Carter (1) drives past Fulton's Denaj Kimber (4) during the TSSAA Boys Class 3A Championship match between Fulton and Ridgeway inside Murphy Center, Murfreesboro, Tenn., on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Ridgeway's Marlon McShane (3) attempts a layup as Fulton's Denaj Kimber (4) defends during the TSSAA Boys Class 3A Championship match between Fulton and Ridgeway inside Murphy Center, Murfreesboro, Tenn., on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Ridgeway's Joshua Thornton (14) tries to find space as Fulton's Dexter Moulden (14) defends during the TSSAA Boys Class 3A Championship match between Fulton and Ridgeway inside Murphy Center, Murfreesboro, Tenn., on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Ridgeway's Rayshun Golden (2) attempts a layup during the TSSAA Boys Class 3A Championship match between Fulton and Ridgeway inside Murphy Center, Murfreesboro, Tenn., on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Ridgeway's Emanuel Allen (22) attempts a shot as Fulton's Denaj Kimber (4) defends during the TSSAA Boys Class 3A Championship match between Fulton and Ridgeway inside Murphy Center, Murfreesboro, Tenn., on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Ridgeway's Joshua Thornton (14) pushes the ball up the court as Fulton players guard him during the TSSAA Boys Class 3A Championship match between Fulton and Ridgeway inside Murphy Center, Murfreesboro, Tenn., on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Ridgeway's Joshua Thornton (14) gets ready to shoot a three point attempt during the TSSAA Boys Class 3A Championship match between Fulton and Ridgeway inside Murphy Center, Murfreesboro, Tenn., on Saturday, March 16, 2024.