TSSAA boys basketball state tournament: Alcoa vs. Douglass

Alcoa’s Eli Owens, lweft, and Frederick Douglass forward Jarmon Brittman (10) battle for the ball during the second half of an TSSAA 2A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Aloca won 76-67.

James Powell, left, and Frederick Douglass guard Terrence Holly, right, look at teammate, Joshua Thompson (4) being consoled after the team’s loss 76-67 loss to Alcoa in the TSSAA 2A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Alcoa's Moro Ayl holds the trophy in the crowd after the team’s win against Frederick Douglass in the TSSAA 2A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Alcoa won 76-67.

Alcoa's Moro Ayl (5) holds the team's TSSAA high school boys basketball Class 2A championship trophy in Murfreesboro on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Alcoa's Eli Owens (30) celebrates after a TSSAA high school boys basketball Class 2A final game in Murfreesboro on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Alcoa's Brady Haun (4) drives past Douglass' Terrence Holly (11) during a TSSAA high school boys basketball Class 2A final game in Murfreesboro on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Alcoa's Moro Ayl (5) holds the the Class 2A TSSAA Boyss Basketball State Championship trophy as the team takes a group photo after beating Frederick Douglass to win the TSSAA high school boys basketball 2A Championship game, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Alcoa players raise the the Class 2A TSSAA Boyss Basketball State Championship trophy up in the air after beating Frederick Douglass in the TSSAA high school boys basketball 2A Championship game, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Frederick Douglass' forward Terrence Holly (11) accepts the the Class 2A TSSAA Boyss Basketball State Runner-Up trophy for the team after losing to Alcoa in the TSSAA high school boys basketball 2A Championship game, on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Frederick Douglass' guard Marjavis Chandler (3) looks on in the background.

Alcoa's Jahvin Carter (2) reacts near the end of the game in the second half of an TSSAA 2A boys basketball state championship game against Frederick Douglass Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Alcoa won 76-67.

Alcoa's Jahvin Carter (2) celebrates during a TSSAA high school boys basketball Class 2A final game in Murfreesboro on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Alcoa's Moro Ayl (5) carries the team's TSSAA high school boys basketball Class 2A championship trophy into the stands at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Alcoa's Moro Ayl (5) takes the the Class 2A TSSAA Boys Basketball State Championship trophy into the crowd to celebrate their win over Frederick Douglass during the TSSAA high school boys basketball 2A Championship game, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Alcoa’s Eli Owens (30) goes after a loose ball during the TSSAA high school boys basketball 2A Championship game against Frederick Douglass, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Alcoa’s Eli Owens (30) and Frederick Douglass' forward Jarmon Brittman (10) both go for a rebound under the Frederick Douglass basket in the TSSAA high school boys basketball 2A Championship game, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Frederick Douglass' forward Joshua Thompson (4) shoots the ball as Alcoa’s Eli Owens (30) guards him during the TSSAA high school boys basketball 2A Championship game, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Frederick Douglass' guard Demario Johnson (0) drives to the basket as Alcoa's Jahvin Carter (2) covers him during the TSSAA high school boys basketball 2A Championship game, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Frederick Douglass' guard Demario Johnson (0), Alcoa’s Jamir Dean (21), and Frederick Douglass' forward Jarmon Brittman (10) all go for a loose ball as Frederick Douglass' forward Terrence Holly (11) looks on during the TSSAA high school boys basketball 2A Championship game, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Frederick Douglass' forward Jarmon Brittman (10) and Frederick Douglass' guard Taquez Butler (1) look up t o the sky as the buzzer sounds and they lose to Alcoa 76-67 during the TSSAA high school boys basketball 2A Championship game, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

James Powell sits beside Frederick Douglass' forward Joshua Thompson (4) and Frederick Douglass' forward Terrence Holly (11) as they react to losing to Alcoa during the TSSAA high school boys basketball 2A Championship game, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Alcoa's Jahvin Carter (2) runs down the court during a TSSAA high school boys basketball Class 2A final game in Murfreesboro on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Alcoa's Jahvin Carter (2) and Alcoa's Moro Ayl (5) celebrate during a TSSAA high school boys basketball Class 2A final game in Murfreesboro on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Alcoa's Jibriel Koko (1) loses the ball while double teamed during a TSSAA high school boys basketball Class 2A final game in Murfreesboro on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Alcoa's Jahvin Carter (2) attempts a shot during a TSSAA high school boys basketball Class 2A final game in Murfreesboro on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Alcoa's Jamir Dean (21) smiles after dunking the ball during a TSSAA high school boys basketball Class 2A final game in Murfreesboro on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Alcoa's Jahvin Carter (2) drives to the goal during a TSSAA high school boys basketball Class 2A final game in Murfreesboro on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Alcoa's Jahvin Carter (2) and Alcoa's Jamir Dean (21) hug each other after a TSSAA high school boys basketball Class 2A final game in Murfreesboro on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Alcoa's Moro Ayl (5) walks down the from Alcoa's fan section with the trophy in hand as Alcoa wins during the TSSAA Boys Class 2A Championship inside Murphy Center, Murfreesboro, Tenn., on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Douglass' Terrence Holly (11) looks as he holds the Runner-up trophy after the TSSAA Boys Class 2A Championship match between Alcoa and Frederick Douglass inside Murphy Center, Murfreesboro, Tenn., on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Alcoa's Jahvin Carter (2) poses for a photo as he is crowned Championship MVP after the TSSAA Boys Class 2A Championship match between Alcoa and Frederick Douglass inside Murphy Center, Murfreesboro, Tenn., on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Douglass' Blake Garner (2) reacts as the Red Devils come up short against Alcoa in the TSSAA Boys Class 2A Championship match inside Murphy Center, Murfreesboro, Tenn., on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Douglass players console each other as they fall short to Alcoa in the TSSAA Boys Class 2A Championship match inside Murphy Center, Murfreesboro, Tenn., on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Alcoa's Jamir Dean (21) and Alcoa's Moro Ayl (5) celebrate a three-pointer during a TSSAA high school boys basketball Class 2A final game in Murfreesboro on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Alcoa's Jahvin Carter (2) looks for a foul call during a TSSAA high school boys basketball Class 2A final game in Murfreesboro on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Frederick Douglass' guard Demario Johnson (0) goes up for a shot as Alcoa's Eli Graf (3) guards him during the TSSAA high school boys basketball 2A Championship game, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Frederick Douglass' guard Taquez Butler (1) brings the ball down the court during the TSSAA high school boys basketball 2A Championship game against Alcoa, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Frederick Douglass' forward Joshua Thompson (4) goes up for a shot as Alcoa's Jahvin Carter (2) guards him during the TSSAA high school boys basketball 2A Championship game, on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Alcoa's Jahvin Carter (2) moves past Douglass' Tylan Ingram (24) and Douglass' Jarmon Brittman (10) during a TSSAA high school boys basketball Class 2A final game in Murfreesboro on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Alcoa's Moro Ayl (5) is introduced before a TSSAA high school boys basketball Class 2A final game in Murfreesboro on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Alcoa's Jibriel Koko (1) attempts a shot during a TSSAA high school boys basketball Class 2A final game in Murfreesboro on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Alcoa's Jahvin Carter (2) is fouled by Douglass' Blake Garner (2) while attempting a shot during a TSSAA high school boys basketball Class 2A final game in Murfreesboro on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Alcoa's Jahvin Carter (2) moves past Douglass' Demario Johnson (0) during a TSSAA high school boys basketball Class 2A final game in Murfreesboro on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Douglass' Blake Garner (2) attempts a layup off a fast break during the TSSAA Boys Class 2A Championship match between Alcoa and Frederick Douglass inside Murphy Center, Murfreesboro, Tenn., on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Alcoa's Brady Haun (4) celebrates as he makes a three point shot during the TSSAA Boys Class 2A Championship match between Alcoa and Frederick Douglass inside Murphy Center, Murfreesboro, Tenn., on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Douglass' Joshua Thompson (4) has his shot blocked by Alcoa's Jamir Dean (21) during the TSSAA Boys Class 2A Championship match between Alcoa and Frederick Douglass inside Murphy Center, Murfreesboro, Tenn., on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Douglass' Taquez Butler (1) dribbles up the court during the TSSAA Boys Class 2A Championship match between Alcoa and Frederick Douglass inside Murphy Center, Murfreesboro, Tenn., on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Douglass' Joshua Thompson (4) and Alcoa's Jibriel Koko (1) jostle for the loose ball during the TSSAA Boys Class 2A Championship match between Alcoa and Frederick Douglass inside Murphy Center, Murfreesboro, Tenn., on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Douglass' Taquez Butler (1) attempts a shot during the TSSAA Boys Class 2A Championship match between Alcoa and Frederick Douglass inside Murphy Center, Murfreesboro, Tenn., on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Players jostle for the rebound during the TSSAA Boys Class 2A Championship match between Alcoa and Frederick Douglass inside Murphy Center, Murfreesboro, Tenn., on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Alcoa's Jahvin Carter (2) gets his hands on a shot attempt by Frederick Douglass guard Joshua Thompson (4) during the second half of an TSSAA 2A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Alcoa won 76-67.

Frederick Douglass guard Marjavis Chandler, right, pulls the ball away from Alcoa’s Eli Owens (30) during the second half of an TSSAA 2A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Alcoa won 76-67.

Alcoa’s Jamir Dean (21) dunks the ball against Frederick Douglass during the second half of an TSSAA 2A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Alcoa won 76-67.

Frederick Douglass guard Taquez Butler (1) reacts after missing a shot against Alcoa during the second half of an TSSAA 2A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Alcoa won 76-67.

Frederick Douglass guard Joshua Thompson (4) goes to the basket as Alcoa’s Eli Owens (30) defends during the second half of an TSSAA 2A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Alcoa won 76-67.

Frederick Douglass guard Joshua Thompson (4) reacts after being called for a foul as he is helped up by Jarmon Brittman (10) during the second half of an TSSAA 2A boys basketball state championship game against Alcoa Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Aloca won 76-67.

Frederick Douglass guard Taquez Butler (1) scores against Alcoa during the second half of an TSSAA 2A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Aloca won 76-67.

Frederick Douglass guard Demarion Johnson, left, and Alcoa’s Jamir Dean (21) dive for a loose ball during the second half of an TSSAA 2A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Alcoa won 76-67.

Frederick Douglass guard Marjavis Chandler pulls his jersey over his face near the end of the game in the TSSAA 2A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Alcoa won 76-67.