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With the season around the corner - Who are some of the top teams in Class AA?

Here's my personal top 5 teams

1.) Westview - 2 consecutive TSSAA state appearances, this should be the year for Graves & Jones to make a deeper run to a title.

2.) East Nashville - 2016 State Champs - 2017 Final 4: Returning 3 out of 5 starters & the return of 2016 TSSAA MVP Kia Upton & East should make a run.

3.) South Side (Jackson) - Undefeated until the state tournament first round exit and key loses, S.S. is still a dangerous group lead by Quanarira Miller.

4.) Pearl-Cohn - 2017 runner-up, loss 3 starters, but still have an explosive 1-2 punch with Shaw and Chambers.

5.) Upperman - Lost a lot, returning two starters. Levy is still the best player in AA, could she repeat last years success with a young supporting cast that lack playing experience. If anyone can do it, she can.

 

Any other teams we should be on the lookout for this season?

 

 

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8 hours ago, ballinup90 said:

With the season around the corner - Who are some of the top teams in Class AA?

Here's my personal top 5 teams

1.) Westview - 2 consecutive TSSAA state appearances, this should be the year for Graves & Jones to make a deeper run to a title.

2.) East Nashville - 2016 State Champs - 2017 Final 4: Returning 3 out of 5 starters & the return of 2016 TSSAA MVP Kia Upton & East should make a run.

3.) South Side (Jackson) - Undefeated until the state tournament first round exit and key loses, S.S. is still a dangerous group lead by Quanarira Miller.

4.) Pearl-Cohn - 2017 runner-up, loss 3 starters, but still have an explosive 1-2 punch with Shaw and Chambers.

5.) Upperman - Lost a lot, returning two starters. Levy is still the best player in AA, could she repeat last years success with a young supporting cast that lack playing experience. If anyone can do it, she can.

 

Any other teams we should be on the lookout for this season?

 

 

Cumberland County and South Greene are going to be tough in AA.

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South Greene has dominated Single A the past two season, but AA teams are a lot more faster and athletic than any Single A opponents. I'm not sure of the quality in their district and region. Lamb will have a smooth transition. Will South Greene's style of play translate to make a deep run in AA? 

Cumberland County has a well coached team and shooters all over the floor.  Going down a classification will help the make it to Murfreesboro. Not to many teams stand a chance playing Riverdale at Riverdale. I do believe that AAA experience will help C.C. get to the Murphy Center in March.

 

Should be any interesting season! 

 

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On 11/5/2017 at 11:37 AM, ballinup90 said:

South Greene has dominated Single A the past two season, but AA teams are a lot more faster and athletic than any Single A opponents. I'm not sure of the quality in their district and region. Lamb will have a smooth transition. Will South Greene's style of play translate to make a deep run in AA? 

Cumberland County has a well coached team and shooters all over the floor.  Going down a classification will help the make it to Murfreesboro. Not to many teams stand a chance playing Riverdale at Riverdale. I do believe that AAA experience will help C.C. get to the Murphy Center in March.

 

Should be any interesting season! 

 

I'm excited for the season to start and a little anxious too. South Greene returns all but one and they play fast. I really don't see anyone out running or out hustling, but they have a couple injuries to get through. I haven't heard anything on one of the players, but the other should be back by the first of the year. They also gained some talented freshman but I'm not sure how it all plays in.  I'll know more by Thanksgiving. South Greene has always filled their schedule with AA and AAA schools, so they know what the competition is like. I think they will be competitive from the beginning of the season, but I won't be too concerned if they have some hiccups. Several girls are going to have to pick up new positions to fill the missing shoes while they're out.

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9 hours ago, Rebel82 said:

I'm excited for the season to start and a little anxious too. South Greene returns all but one and they play fast. I really don't see anyone out running or out hustling, but they have a couple injuries to get through. I haven't heard anything on one of the players, but the other should be back by the first of the year. They also gained some talented freshman but I'm not sure how it all plays in.  I'll know more by Thanksgiving. South Greene has always filled their schedule with AA and AAA schools, so they know what the competition is like. I think they will be competitive from the beginning of the season, but I won't be too concerned if they have some hiccups. Several girls are going to have to pick up new positions to fill the missing shoes while they're out.

I think South Green will be just fine. When your really aggressive you can beat anyone. In the East South Green, McMinn Central and Meigs will all be playing substate games IMO.

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