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Um, ok. Like he didn't just hand pick the most loaded freshman class in W Tn. 5 of which have already started games for the Hawks. Coach Fuller to WestTnHoopsFan, "Here hold my drink!" #HawkNation #HereComesTheCloser

As of Dec 30, 2021, South Side currently has 2 wins over Fayette Ware, 2 wins over Haywood & a road win over Ripley in a substate environment. Oh and add in victories over perennial State Tourney teams Madison and Bolivar. And heads up everyone: 5 freshmen have gotten significant playing time. Including 3 starting games. We don't rebuild, we reload. #HawkNation #HereComesTheCloser

Yep. By 10 or more. ##HawkNation #HeeComesTeCloser

SS at Bolivar is cancelled. Official statement from Bolivar team is "cause we don't want them beating us on our home court." #HawkNation #HereComesTheCloser

https://www.wbbjtv.com/2021/12/01/police-suspect-in-custody-in-fatal-humboldt-shooting/ Sad day indeed.

I wouldn't be surprised if the Hawks win it all this year. A 5'4" freshman, with ZERO playing time before the game was able to drive the basket and get the FW center off his feet 3-4 times before dishing off for a successful assist. If fact, 3 freshman logged significant playing time for SS against FW. As a reminder in another post on this board, South Side has the most loaded freshman team in the state. If half of he current freshman at SS finish their high school career with the Hawks, they could easily see at least 3 trips to Murfreesboro. Hats off to FW for the lights out atmosphere on Tuesday Nov 30, 2021. An estimated crowd of 1,000 packed the gym in Somerville that night for a substate level game. #HawkNation #HereComesTheCloser

SS. Yep. E'nuff said. #HawkNation #HereComesTheCloser

Houston. S Gibson - too many weapons SS - on the road or at home...never bet against the Hawks #HawkNation #HereComesTheCloser

Congratulations to the GC Lady Pioneers. Top notch tournament produced. The SS/GC game was a thriller. Best of luck in 21-22! #HawkNation #HereComesTheCloser

Lights out atmosphere at South Side on Tuesday night, Nov 23, 2021. Sold out crowd witnessed a State Championship caliber match up between two storied programs. South Side came into the match-up as the favorite. Fresh off a state runner up appearance and an electrifying victory over a game Ripley team the previous Friday night. Bolivar had played the night before and some wondered if they were running on tired legs. SS raced out to a commanding lead after three quarters. But a sense of urgency, a withering full court press defense by the Tigers along with unending Hawk turnovers cut the SS lead to 2 points late in the game. But champions find a way to win. South Side showed why they should be the #1 ranked program in the state. The Hawks finished off a very game Tiger team with a seven point win. A Tiger team that is a state tournament contender. A Tiger team that could have beaten anyone in the state on that night...but the Hawks. As one SS observer put it so eloquently: Being a perennial state title contender South Side is no longer the hunter. But no worries for the Hawks. With the most loaded freshman class in the state, two victories already over tournament teams (Bolivar and Madison), a substate atmosphere road win over Ripley, the Hawks are all ready for the dance. And we've got 2 months to get our steps perfected. Looks like the Hawk Nation has several years of being at the top on tap. #HawkNation #HereComesTheCloser

Good point. They've tried their best to split talent. The other schools are lucky, with exception of Madison recently, to win their district. So our closing line in our recruiting pitch is this: You can come play for state championships at South Side...or not #CheckMate #HawkNation #HereComesTheCloser

Thank you. I realize now the question was regarding the coaches, not players. To which, I have no answer. Guess I will have to alert the other boosters that we have an economic disparity issue with our beloved coaches at SS. Time for a capital campaign among alumni. Think I will Chair that committee. Perhaps I should also have a sit down with our Superintendent and Vice Super (a SS alum) and share my concerns regarding the pay scale for our SS coaches. They, along with our School Board Chair were in Murfreesboro to support our mens team in March '21. But alas, the TSSAA did us one solid basketball favor with the new alignment. We'll be seeing y'all in Murfreesboro yearly from now on. #HawkNation #HereComesTheCloser

A friend and I were having this exact conversation just the other day. Let's say the JCM coaches and SS coaches visit the exact same 8th graders prep stars living room in Madison County. SS can say, you can come here and be a part of an immediate dynasty. Mens program has a 58-2 record in the last two years. 3 out of the last 4 years at the dance in M'boro. (including cancelled covid year) Womens program using the slow building dynasty approach. Former alumnus Coach McNeal played at SS. Just reached his 200 win milestone. With the new alignment appears to be a direct path for the dance for years to come. Our programs are steeped in history. Principal - former Lady Hawk player Athletic Director - former Lady Hawk player Mens coach - former Hawk player Ladies coach - former Hawk player Combined in '20-'21, our programs were 48-4. All that can be part of the next four years of your life. Or not. #HawkNation #HereComesTheCloser

Lady Hawks bout to become a regular attendee at the dance in M'boro with the new alignment. In '21-'22 we've got sold post play and shooting guards that can hit buckets from the parking lot. Slowly building a dynasty to rival our mens program! #HawkNation #HereComesTheCloser

3 out of the last 4 years in the dance. Including the covid shortened year by 2 weeks... #HawkNation #HereComesTheCloser

My new recruiting pitch to 7th and 8th graders: It's like the difference between Alabama and Miss St in football. You can come play for (state) championships, scholarships, making money the day after you graduate from high school with endorsements, appearances and autographs... or not #HawkNation #HereComesTheCloser

Slowly building a powerhouse program on our ladies team. We will soon expect the same level of success as the mens program. #HawkNation #HereComesTheCloser

Thanks for the suggestions. To conclude this thread, we wish the new coaches at Lexington and S Gibson well! #HawkNation #HereComesTheCloser

No truth. Fab Frosh class already having big impact in camps. Respectfully, to bring this thread back full circle, we wish the new coach in Lexington huge success. We might see them in Region play. (this part is satire) We wish the new South Gibson coach moderate success. In other words, we'll pull our starters after 3 quarters. #HawkNation #HereComesTheCloser

Incoming Fab Frosh class gonna be tough for a few years to come. Huge haul for Coach Fuller. Not rebuilding, just reloading. 3 returning starters from State R/U team from 20-21. Quiet chatter about one returning starter being a Mr Basketball finalist. General consensus is, we'd like a rematch with Greeneville. #HereComesTheCloser

Yup. But he's a good guy. Goes to church with a relative and is also active there. He landed on his feet quick. Problem is, he goes from playing South Side twice a year in the old district to playing South Side twice a year in the new district. South Gibson got a good coach. We look forward to playing them. #HawkNation #HereComesTheCloser

Respectfully, we agree. Entering the dance this year with a combined 2 year record of 55-1. Who knows, could get bounced in the first game. But my hotel room is reserved for the entire weekend in anticipation of our success. #HereComesTheCloser

Yep. Westview vs SS ladies was jam packed for the Region 7 AA title. More people at that game than in M'boro so far. Seems contrary to the money hungry "non-profit" TSSAA. #HereComesTheCloser

Thanks Cartman. Hope the guys from Atwood tear up single A. #HawkNation #HereComesTheCloser

Yep, we ain't skeerd Advantage SS #HereComesTheCloser