Knoxville Catholic, led by Sydney Mains, secured a spot in the Division II-AA state tournament championship game by defeating Christ Presbyterian Academy 45-40. Despite Mains' 3-point shooting struggles, she contributed 18 points, leading her team to victory. Catholic will play the winner of Knoxville Webb and Webb School - Bell Buckle in the title game on Saturday.

By the Numbers
  • Catholic's Sydney Mains: 18 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals
  • Jr. Amaya Redd: 12 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists
  • Soph. Lily Morrow (CPA): 17 points, 3 rebounds
  • CPA made 8 of 20 3-pointers
State of Play
  • Catholic advances to the championship game for the fourth consecutive year
  • Sydney Mains, known for her 3-point shooting, struggled in this game
  • CPA made a strong start, but couldn't capitalize on the opportunity to tie the game at the end
Bottom Line

Knoxville Catholic, fueled by Sydney Mains' resilience, overcame her 3-point shooting struggles to secure a spot in the championship game, showcasing the team's determination and experience in high-pressure situations.