TSSAA boys basketball state tournament 2024: Brentwood Academy vs. Briarcrest in photos

Briarcrest's Cooper Haynes kisses the trophy after the team’s victory against Brentwood Academy in the TSSAA Division II-AA boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
Briarcrest's Cooper Haynes kisses the trophy after the team’s victory against Brentwood Academy in the TSSAA Division II-AA boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
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Briarcrest celebrates as they get ready to hoist the 2024 BlueCross Boys Division II Class AA State Championship trophy in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.
Briarcrest celebrates as they get ready to hoist the 2024 BlueCross Boys Division II Class AA State Championship trophy in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.
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Briarcrest's Landon Rogers (5), Wesley Dabbs (35), Connor Mancell (12), and Braden Bryan (21) celebrate after defeating Brentwood Academy in the TSSAA Division II-AA boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
Briarcrest's Landon Rogers (5), Wesley Dabbs (35), Connor Mancell (12), and Braden Bryan (21) celebrate after defeating Brentwood Academy in the TSSAA Division II-AA boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
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Fred Smith celebrates with his son Fred Smith Jr. after the win over Brentwood Academy in the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class AA state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
Fred Smith celebrates with his son Fred Smith Jr. after the win over Brentwood Academy in the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class AA state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
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Briarcrest players celebrate after defeating Brentwood Academy in the TSSAA Division II-AA boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
Briarcrest players celebrate after defeating Brentwood Academy in the TSSAA Division II-AA boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
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Brentwood Academy's Ethan Hillsman (21) Tyler Tanner, and Jack West (15) reacts on the bench after losing to Briarcrest in the TSSAA Division II-AA boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
Brentwood Academy's Ethan Hillsman (21) Tyler Tanner, and Jack West (15) reacts on the bench after losing to Briarcrest in the TSSAA Division II-AA boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
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Briarcrest's Wesley Dabbs (35) celebrates with teammates as Brentwood Academy's Tyler Tanner (5) walks off the court in the TSSAA Division II-AA boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
Briarcrest's Wesley Dabbs (35) celebrates with teammates as Brentwood Academy's Tyler Tanner (5) walks off the court in the TSSAA Division II-AA boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
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Briarcrest's Jackson Grisham (20) Cooper Haynes (13) celebrate after defeating Brentwood Academy in the TSSAA Division II-AA boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
Briarcrest's Jackson Grisham (20) Cooper Haynes (13) celebrate after defeating Brentwood Academy in the TSSAA Division II-AA boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
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Briarcrest players celebrate after defeating Brentwood Academy in the TSSAA Division II-AA boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
Briarcrest players celebrate after defeating Brentwood Academy in the TSSAA Division II-AA boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
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Briarcrest's Fred Smith (30) attempts a reverse layup sa Brentwood's George MacIntyre (4) defends during the 2024 BlueCross Boys Division II Class AA State Championship match between Brentwood Academy and Briarcrest in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.
Briarcrest's Fred Smith (30) attempts a reverse layup sa Brentwood's George MacIntyre (4) defends during the 2024 BlueCross Boys Division II Class AA State Championship match between Brentwood Academy and Briarcrest in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.
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Brentwood Academy's Tyler Tanner (5) walks off the court after the team’s loss to Braircrest in the TSSAA Division II-AA boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
Brentwood Academy's Tyler Tanner (5) walks off the court after the team’s loss to Braircrest in the TSSAA Division II-AA boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
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Briarcrest's Landon Rogers (5) Connor Mancell (12), and Jackson Grisham (20) celebrate after defeating Brentwood Academy in the TSSAA Division II-AA boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
Briarcrest's Landon Rogers (5) Connor Mancell (12), and Jackson Grisham (20) celebrate after defeating Brentwood Academy in the TSSAA Division II-AA boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
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Briarcrest Christian School's Wesley Dabbs (35) hoists the state championship trophy before their fans after defeating Brentwood Academy in the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class AA state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
Briarcrest Christian School's Wesley Dabbs (35) hoists the state championship trophy before their fans after defeating Brentwood Academy in the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class AA state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
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Briarcrest Christian School's Fred Smith (30) carries the trophy for the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class AA state championship after defeating Brentwood Academy on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
Briarcrest Christian School's Fred Smith (30) carries the trophy for the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class AA state championship after defeating Brentwood Academy on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
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Briarcrest's Jackson Grisham (20) reacts after scoring against Brentwood Academy during the second half of an TSSAA Division II-AA boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
Briarcrest's Jackson Grisham (20) reacts after scoring against Brentwood Academy during the second half of an TSSAA Division II-AA boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
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Briarcrest Christian School's Cooper Haynes (13) celebrating after the win over Brentwood Academy in the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class AA state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
Briarcrest Christian School's Cooper Haynes (13) celebrating after the win over Brentwood Academy in the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class AA state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
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Briarcrest Christian School's Connor Mancell (12) and Jackson Grisham (20) carry the state championship trophy after defeating Brentwood Academy in the TSSAA high school Division II Class AA state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
Briarcrest Christian School's Connor Mancell (12) and Jackson Grisham (20) carry the state championship trophy after defeating Brentwood Academy in the TSSAA high school Division II Class AA state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
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Briarcrest Christian School celebrates their win over Brentwood Academy in the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class AA state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
Briarcrest Christian School celebrates their win over Brentwood Academy in the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class AA state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
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Brentwood Academy's Tyler Tanner (5) drives the baseline against Briarcrest's Jackson Grisham (20) during the first half of an TSSAA Division II-AA boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
Brentwood Academy's Tyler Tanner (5) drives the baseline against Briarcrest's Jackson Grisham (20) during the first half of an TSSAA Division II-AA boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
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Briarcrest Christian School's Fred Smith (30) and Connor Mancell (12) celebrate their win in the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class AA state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
Briarcrest Christian School's Fred Smith (30) and Connor Mancell (12) celebrate their win in the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class AA state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
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Brentwood's Ethan Hillsman (21) blocks Briarcrest's Braden Bryan (21) shot attempt during the 2024 BlueCross Boys Division II Class AA State Championship match between Brentwood Academy and Briarcrest in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.
Brentwood's Ethan Hillsman (21) blocks Briarcrest's Braden Bryan (21) shot attempt during the 2024 BlueCross Boys Division II Class AA State Championship match between Brentwood Academy and Briarcrest in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.
Jamar Coach / Jackson Sun
Briarcrest Head Coach John Harrington calls for adjsutmetns during the 2024 BlueCross Boys Division II Class AA State Championship match between Brentwood Academy and Briarcrest in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.
Briarcrest Head Coach John Harrington calls for adjsutmetns during the 2024 BlueCross Boys Division II Class AA State Championship match between Brentwood Academy and Briarcrest in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.
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Briarcrest's Conner Mancell (12) guards Brentwood's Tyler Tanner (5) during the 2024 BlueCross Boys Division II Class AA State Championship match between Brentwood Academy and Briarcrest in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.
Briarcrest's Conner Mancell (12) guards Brentwood's Tyler Tanner (5) during the 2024 BlueCross Boys Division II Class AA State Championship match between Brentwood Academy and Briarcrest in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.
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Briarcrest's Jackson Grisham (20) consoles teammate Briarcrest's Conner Mancell (12) sa he picks up his second foul in the first quarter during the 2024 BlueCross Boys Division II Class AA State Championship match between Brentwood Academy and Briarcrest in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.
Briarcrest's Jackson Grisham (20) consoles teammate Briarcrest's Conner Mancell (12) sa he picks up his second foul in the first quarter during the 2024 BlueCross Boys Division II Class AA State Championship match between Brentwood Academy and Briarcrest in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.
Jamar Coach / Jackson Sun
Brentwood's Tyler Tanner (5) attempts shot as Briarcrest's Cooper Haynes (13) guards during the 2024 BlueCross Boys Division II Class AA State Championship match between Brentwood Academy and Briarcrest in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.
Brentwood's Tyler Tanner (5) attempts shot as Briarcrest's Cooper Haynes (13) guards during the 2024 BlueCross Boys Division II Class AA State Championship match between Brentwood Academy and Briarcrest in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.
Jamar Coach / Jackson Sun
Brentwood Academy's Tyler Tanner (5) shoots in front of Briarcrest's Fred Smith (30) during the first half of an TSSAA Division II-AA boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
Brentwood Academy's Tyler Tanner (5) shoots in front of Briarcrest's Fred Smith (30) during the first half of an TSSAA Division II-AA boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
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Players dive after the loose ball during the 2024 BlueCross Boys Division II Class AA State Championship match between Brentwood Academy and Briarcrest in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.
Players dive after the loose ball during the 2024 BlueCross Boys Division II Class AA State Championship match between Brentwood Academy and Briarcrest in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.
Jamar Coach / Jackson Sun
Briarcrest's Cooper Haynes (13) looks to attempt a layup as Brentwood's Bryson Wade (13) defends during the 2024 BlueCross Boys Division II Class AA State Championship match between Brentwood Academy and Briarcrest in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.
Briarcrest's Cooper Haynes (13) looks to attempt a layup as Brentwood's Bryson Wade (13) defends during the 2024 BlueCross Boys Division II Class AA State Championship match between Brentwood Academy and Briarcrest in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.
Jamar Coach / Jackson Sun
Briarcrest Christian School's Braden Bryan (21) looks f for the open shot while guarded by Brentwood Brentwood Academy's Jeromy Davis (20) in the TSSAA high school basketball in the Division II Class AA state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
Briarcrest Christian School's Braden Bryan (21) looks f for the open shot while guarded by Brentwood Brentwood Academy's Jeromy Davis (20) in the TSSAA high school basketball in the Division II Class AA state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
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Briarcrest Christian School's Cooper Haynes (13) with the shot attempt during the TSSAA high school basketball game between against Brentwood Academy in the Division II Class AA state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
Briarcrest Christian School's Cooper Haynes (13) with the shot attempt during the TSSAA high school basketball game between against Brentwood Academy in the Division II Class AA state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
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Briarcrest Christian School's Fred Smith (30) looks for an open shot while guarded by Brentwood Academy's Ethan Hillsman (21) in the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class AA state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
Briarcrest Christian School's Fred Smith (30) looks for an open shot while guarded by Brentwood Academy's Ethan Hillsman (21) in the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class AA state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
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Briarcrest Christian School's Jackson Grisham (20) with the dunk during the TSSAA high school basketball game against Brentwood Academy in the Division II Class AA state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
Briarcrest Christian School's Jackson Grisham (20) with the dunk during the TSSAA high school basketball game against Brentwood Academy in the Division II Class AA state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
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Briarcrest's Fred Smith (30) recovers the loose ball as Brentwood's George MacIntyre (4) defends during the 2024 BlueCross Boys Division II Class AA State Championship match between Brentwood Academy and Briarcrest in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.
Briarcrest's Fred Smith (30) recovers the loose ball as Brentwood's George MacIntyre (4) defends during the 2024 BlueCross Boys Division II Class AA State Championship match between Brentwood Academy and Briarcrest in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.
Jamar Coach / Jackson Sun
Briarcrest's Fred Smith (30) attempts a layup as Brentwood's Ethan Hillsman (21) defends during the 2024 BlueCross Boys Division II Class AA State Championship match between Brentwood Academy and Briarcrest in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.
Briarcrest's Fred Smith (30) attempts a layup as Brentwood's Ethan Hillsman (21) defends during the 2024 BlueCross Boys Division II Class AA State Championship match between Brentwood Academy and Briarcrest in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.
Jamar Coach / Jackson Sun
Briarcrest Head Coach John Harrington grills his players as the Saints are called for a turnover during the 2024 BlueCross Boys Division II Class AA State Championship match between Brentwood Academy and Briarcrest in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.
Briarcrest Head Coach John Harrington grills his players as the Saints are called for a turnover during the 2024 BlueCross Boys Division II Class AA State Championship match between Brentwood Academy and Briarcrest in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.
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Briarcrest fans celebrate as the Saints score during the 2024 BlueCross Boys Division II Class AA State Championship match between Brentwood Academy and Briarcrest in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.
Briarcrest fans celebrate as the Saints score during the 2024 BlueCross Boys Division II Class AA State Championship match between Brentwood Academy and Briarcrest in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.
Jamar Coach / Jackson Sun
Brentwood Academy's Tyler Tanner (5) moves the ball past Briarcrest's Connor Mancell (12) during the first half of an TSSAA Division II-AA boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
Brentwood Academy's Tyler Tanner (5) moves the ball past Briarcrest's Connor Mancell (12) during the first half of an TSSAA Division II-AA boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
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brentwood Academy head coach Andy Blackston shouts to his players during the second half of an TSSAA Division II-AA boys basketball state championship game against Briarcrest Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
brentwood Academy head coach Andy Blackston shouts to his players during the second half of an TSSAA Division II-AA boys basketball state championship game against Briarcrest Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
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Briarcrest's Fred Smith (30) shoots over Brentwood Academy's Ethan Hillsman (21) during the second half of an TSSAA Division II-AA boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
Briarcrest's Fred Smith (30) shoots over Brentwood Academy's Ethan Hillsman (21) during the second half of an TSSAA Division II-AA boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
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Brentwood's George MacIntyre (4) makes his way to the bench after picking up his fifth foul late during the 2024 BlueCross Boys Division II Class AA State Championship match between Brentwood Academy and Briarcrest in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.
Brentwood's George MacIntyre (4) makes his way to the bench after picking up his fifth foul late during the 2024 BlueCross Boys Division II Class AA State Championship match between Brentwood Academy and Briarcrest in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.
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