CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Northwest High School was the host for the district 14-4A semifinals between the four-seeded Vikings and the top seeded West Creek High Coyotes. While Northwest battled as the underdog, West Creek emerged as the winner in a close game. With the 68-63 win, the Coyotes advanced to only their third district title game in school history.

Early in the game, the Coyotes were scoring with consistency, but it was their defense that made the difference in the first half. West Creek held Northwest to only 9 points in the first quarter of action and 22 points total in the first half.

West Creek High boys’ basketball defeat Northwest High in the district semifinal on Feb. 16, 2024. (JHR Photography)
West Creek High boys’ basketball defeat Northwest High in the district semifinal on Feb. 16, 2024. (JHR Photography)
West Creek High boys’ basketball defeat Northwest High in the district semifinal on Feb. 16, 2024. (JHR Photography)
West Creek High boys’ basketball defeat Northwest High in the district semifinal on Feb. 16, 2024. (JHR Photography)
West Creek High boys’ basketball defeat Northwest High in the district semifinal on Feb. 16, 2024. (JHR Photography)
West Creek High boys’ basketball defeat Northwest High in the district semifinal on Feb. 16, 2024. (JHR Photography)
West Creek High boys’ basketball defeat Northwest High in the district semifinal on Feb. 16, 2024. (JHR Photography)
West Creek High boys’ basketball defeat Northwest High in the district semifinal on Feb. 16, 2024. (JHR Photography)
West Creek High boys’ basketball defeat Northwest High in the district semifinal on Feb. 16, 2024. (JHR Photography)
West Creek High boys’ basketball defeat Northwest High in the district semifinal on Feb. 16, 2024. (JHR Photography)
West Creek High boys’ basketball defeat Northwest High in the district semifinal on Feb. 16, 2024. (JHR Photography)

In the second half, West Creek’s forward duo of Kamden Murray and Damond Galbreath took over the game. Not only were they scoring with efficiency, but they were collecting rebounds with a sense of urgency.

West Creek went on to hit their free throws late in the game and pulled away for the 68-63 win. Following the loss, Northwest High will play in the 3rd place game on Tuesday against Dickson County High School.

Meanwhile, West Creek advances to the district 14-4A championship on Tuesday night where they’ll play Kenwood High. As the Coyotes prepare for the district title game, they will look to win their first district championship since the 2011 season.

Top Scorers:

West Creek: Kamden Murray – 16 points; Damond Galbreath – 12 points; Kameron Bowers – 8 points; Jayoni Harding – 4 points; Kendall George – 4 points; Arinze Chukwemeka – 2 points; Amaree Lafortune – 2 points; Myles Luckeet – 2 points.

Northwest High: Ta’carey Monday – 16 points; Jaquez Scott – 8 points; Ahmad Harvey – 6 points; Dj Dallas – 6 points; Deonta Crawford – 3 points; Jakerrion Hunt – 2 points.

Elsewhere in Clarksville:

  • Rossview High boys’ basketball defeat Clarksville High 70-33 to advance to the district 13-4A title against Kirkwood, who beat out Springfield High 70-54.
  • Montgomery Central girls’ basketball lost their district consolation game and will now be the fourth overall seed in their regional tournament.
  • Kenwood High holds on to win 61-58 over Dickson County High School. The Knights are now scheduled to face off with the West Creek Coyotes.