As the Tennessee high school girls basketball regular season ends, four key storylines emerge as district tournaments begin:

Why It Matters

These storylines provide insight into the emerging talent, potential historic victories, and the impact of injuries on key players, shaping the landscape of the upcoming playoffs.

By the Numbers
  • Bearden's Natalaya Hodge is averaging over 22.7 points, 4.9 steals, 4.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game
  • Clinton has a strong 8-1 District 4-3A record, with five players on track to score 1,000 points
  • Oak Ridge's Jenna Johnson averages 12 points and 11 rebounds, Ze’Yana Stewart averages 17 points, five rebounds, 3.5 steals and three assists
  • McMinn Central's Molly Masingale is averaging 20.6 points, 3.7 assists and 4.3 rebounds per game
State of Play
  • Bearden's streak and talent make them a top team in the area and a state title contender
  • Clinton has a strong chance to win district tournament champions for the first time since 1979
  • Oak Ridge is peaking at the right time and should be able to go further than its quarterfinal exit in the Region 2 tournament last season if it remains healthy
  • McMinn Central remains a Class 2A power and might be even more poised to contend for a gold ball thanks to a tougher schedule
Bottom Line

The emerging talent, historic potential victories, impact of injuries, and tougher schedules shape the landscape of the upcoming Tennessee high school girls basketball district tournaments, promising an exciting and impactful conclusion to the season.