Bolivar (8-3, 3-0) at South
Side (4-2, 2-1) (Girls)
Last year: Bolivar swept the two
meetings (55-43; 54-45)
Players to watch: South Side
post Stephanie Tipler; Bolivar guard Tionne Herron
What to know: This will be a
big test for South Side to see exactly where the Lady Hawks are in the
district. Bolivar has already picked up three wins in district play, and the
Lady Tigers look to be the team to beat. Bolivar is full of talented guards, so
the difference might be South Side’s Stephanie Tipler and her ability to score
underneath the basket.
Lexington (4-6, 1-2) at Chester County (5-2, 1-1) (Girls)
Last year: Chester County won both meetings (42-34;
45-39)
Players to watch: Chester County guard Tamacha Couch;
Lexington post Kalee Goff
What to know: The Lady Tigers are off to a slow start in
district play with losses to South Side and Bolivar. If Lexington wants to
compete again for the district title, the Lady Tigers need to get back to
winning ways. Chester County’s only loss is to Union City, and the Eaglettes
are playing well this season behind the guard play of Tamacha Couch.
Gibson County (7-2, 3-2) at Dyersburg (3-4, 2-3) (Girls)
Last year: Dyersburg won both meetings (67-46; 59-41)
Players to watch: Gibson County guard Jasmine Whittemore;
Dyersburg guard Myah Taylor
What to know: The Lady Pioneers barely missed out on the
district semifinals and a berth in the region tournament last year. Gibson
County is under a new head coach in Mitch Wilkinsand looking to rise back to
the top four in the district. Dyersburg is in rebuilding mode, and looking for
a big district win. The Lady Pioneers will play in-your-face defense and try to
create turnovers.
Bolivar (7-4, 3-0) at South Side (8-1, 2-1) (Boys)
Last year: Bolivar took two of the three meetings (Won
81-63; 72-63; Lost 61-59 (Reg.))
Players to watch: South Side guard Jaylen Barford;
Bolivar guard Jerrious Sain
What to know: A tough week continues for South Side. The
Hawks take on Liberty on Tuesday and follow that up with Bolivar. After this
week, South Side will know exactly where it stands in the district. These are
expected to be the top two teams in the district and both have a shot at making
the state tournament in March.
Middleton (4-6, 2-0) at TCA (5-1, 1-0) (Boys)
Last year: Middleton won two of the three meetings (Won
76-49; 58-40 (Dist.); Lost 65-64)
Players to watch: TCA guard William Hall; Middleton guard
Cornelius Patterson
What to know: These were the top two teams in the
district last season, and they have to potential to be the top two again.
Middleton has started slow with some tough competition, but the Tigers opened
district play with a win over Adamsville. TCA was out of school most of last
week and didn’t get to play any of its three scheduled games. Are the Lions
back in playing shape and ready to face a quick team like Middleton?
Hardin County (7-1, 1-1) at North Side (4-7, 1-2) (Boys)
Last year: North Side won two of the three meetings (Won
67-55; 67-60; Lost 76-57 (Dist.))
Players to watch: North Side post Antoine Williams;
Hardin County post Will Shelton
What to know: North Side is still trying to get its three
football players back into basketball mode. Hardin County is off to a hot
start, winning its first six games before falling to Dyer County Friday. The
Tigers are looking to build off a third-place finish last season where Hardin
Count beat the Indians in the consolation game. This game should feature to
good post players in Will Shelton and Antoine Williams.
Haywood (5-4, 3-2) at Crockett County (6-3, 4-1) (Boys)
Last year: Haywood won all three meetings (78-44; 70-62;
75-69)
Players to watch: Haywood post Sadarius Delk; Crockett
County forward William Edwards
What to know: Both of these teams are fighting for
position in District 13-AA play. Both are currently in the top half of the
district standings. The Tomcats’ two losses are to the top two teams in the
district. Both teams have speed and the ability to shoot the ball well outside.
Rebounding could be the difference in this game.
Greenfield (7-0, 4-0) at Humboldt (6-2, 2-2) (Boys)
Last year: Humboldt won two of the three meetings (Won
67-58; 68-42 (Reg.); Lost 51-50)
Players to watch: Greenfield guard Tony Robinson; Humboldt
guard De’Sonta Bradford
What to know:
Greenfield is proving to be one of the best in 14-A after picking up wins over
Lake County, Bradford and Trenton Peabody. Humboldt started district play
strong, but lost both games last week to Lake County and Union City. A win here
is big for both teams. Greenfield wants to stay undefeated, and Humboldt wants
to get out of the losing slump.
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