TSSAA basketball state tournament 2024: USJ and Haylen Ayers vs. CAK

USJ's Ava Barham (21) and USJ's Cooper McGehee (4) embrace as the Lady Bruins advance to the championship match after the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship Semifinals match between USJ and CAK in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, Mar. 1, 2024

USJ forward Ava Barham, right, hugs guard Jesse Via (22) after defeating CAK in a Division II A Semifinal game at the Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, March 1, 2024.

USJ guard Mia Spellings (10) celebrates after defeating CAK in a Division II A Semifinal game at the Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, March 1, 2024.

USJ guard Haylen Ayers, right, hugs guard Sophie King after defeating CAK in a Division II A Semifinal game at the Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, March 1, 2024.

USJ forward Ava Barham celebrates with fans after defeating CAK in a Division II A Semifinal game at the Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, March 1, 2024.

USJ guard Sophie King (15) and guard Ellen Driver (3) celebrate after defeating CAK in a Division II A Semifinal game at the Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, March 1, 2024.

CAK's Izzy Proffitt (20 walks away after missing the final shot of the loss to USJ during the TSSAA high school basketball game in the Division II Class A state basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.

CAK's Maddie Braden (3) walks off the court after fouling out in the game against USJ in the TSSAA high school basketball game in the Division II Class A state basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.

USJ guard Ellen Driver (3) shoots the game winning free throw against CAK during the fourth quarter of a Division II A Semifinal game at the Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, March 1, 2024.

USJ's Ellen Driver (3) is guarded by CAK's Colie Thompson (30) during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship Semifinals match between USJ and CAK in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, Mar. 1, 2024

USJ's bench reacts as the Bruins score a threeduring the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship Semifinals match between USJ and CAK in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, Mar. 1, 2024

USJ's Haylen Ayers (20) looks for an open teammate while being guarded by CAK's Maddie Braden (3) during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship Semifinals match between USJ and CAK in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, Mar. 1, 2024

USJ's Ava Barham (21) gets the rebound during the TSSAA high school basketball game against CA in the Division II Class A state basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.

CAK fans react so to a call during the TSSAA high school basketball game between Christian Academy of Knoxville and University School of Jackson in the Division II Class A state basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.

CAK cheerleaders gets fans motivated in the final moments of the TSSAA high school basketball game between Christian Academy of Knoxville and University School of Jackson in the Division II Class A state basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.

CAK's Colie Thompson (30) tries to get by USJ's Ellen Driver (3) during the TSSAA high school basketball game in the Division II Class A state basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.

USJ's Jesse Via (22) is pressed by CAK's Karlie Whited (12) and Ali Wilkinson (15) in the TSSAA high school basketball game in the Division II Class A state basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.

CAK's Colie Thompson (30) celebrates after her 3-point basket put CAK up 35-34 in the TSSAA high school basketball game against USJ in the Division II Class A state basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.

USJ's Ava Barham (21) looks to attempt a shot during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship Semifinals match between USJ and CAK in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, Mar. 1, 2024

USJ's Haylen Ayers (20) calls for a play while being guarded by CAK's Maddie Braden (3) during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship Semifinals match between USJ and CAK in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, Mar. 1, 2024

USJ's Haylen Ayers (20) looks to pass the ball during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship Semifinals match between USJ and CAK in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, Mar. 1, 2024

USJ's Ava Barham (21) lines up to shoot free throws during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship Semifinals match between USJ and CAK in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, Mar. 1, 2024

USJ's Haylen Ayers (20) dribbles the ball upcourt during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship Semifinals match between USJ and CAK in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, Mar. 1, 2024

USJ's Haylen Ayers (20) surveys the court during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship Semifinals match between USJ and CAK in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, Mar. 1, 2024

USJ fans cheer as the Lady Bruins score during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship Semifinals match between USJ and CAK in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, Mar. 1, 2024

USJ's Ava Barham (21) and CAK's Karlie Whited (12) fight for possesion during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship Semifinals match between USJ and CAK in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, Mar. 1, 2024

CAK's Izzy Proffitt (20 watches as the pass intended for her sail out of bounds during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship Semifinals match between USJ and CAK in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, Mar. 1, 2024

USJ Head Coach Joel Ayers calls for adjustments during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship Semifinals match between USJ and CAK in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, Mar. 1, 2024

CAK's Colie Thompson (30) and USJ's Ava Barham (21) fight for possession of the rebound during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship Semifinals match between USJ and CAK in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, Mar. 1, 2024

USJ's Haylen Ayers (20) looks to shot the ball while being defended by CAK's Colie Thompson (30) during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship Semifinals match between USJ and CAK in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, Mar. 1, 2024

USJ's Ava Barham (21) goes for the layup during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship Semifinals match between USJ and CAK in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, Mar. 1, 2024

Players jostle for for the rebound during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship Semifinals match between USJ and CAK in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, Mar. 1, 2024

CAK's Colie Thompson (30) celebrates as she hits a three point shot to put the Warriors up by one late in the fourth quarter during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship Semifinals match between USJ and CAK in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, Mar. 1, 2024

CAK's Sophie Carroll (11) gets the rebound over USJ's Ellen Driver (3) during the TSSAA high school basketball game of the Division II Class A state basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.

CAK's Karlie Whited (12) moves the ball while guarded by USJ's Ellen Driver (3) during the TSSAA high school basketball game of the Division II Class A state basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.