High School Basketball Tournaments Adjust Schedules Amid Weather Delays

Feb 19, 2025 at 04:50 pm by WGNS


RUTHERFORD COUNTY - Inclement weather has forced adjustments to several district high school basketball tournaments, but the action remains intense as teams battle for championships and postseason berths.

District 8-4A: Riverdale and Oakland Secure Key Wins

At Rockvale, the District 8-4A tournament saw thrilling games that set the stage for the semifinals. In the girls' bracket, Riverdale edged out Siegel in a nail-biting 37-34 victory, despite Siegel leading most of the way. Riverdale now advances to face Blackman in the semifinals.

On the boys' side, Oakland pulled off a hard-fought 61-58 win over Riverdale in a 4-5 matchup. Riverdale led most of the way, but Oakland surged late to steal the victory. The boys' semifinals are set for Friday, with Blackman facing Oakland at 6 p.m., followed by Rockvale vs. Siegel at 7:30 p.m. The girls’ semifinals will take place on Saturday, with Blackman vs. Riverdale at 1 p.m. and Rockvale vs. Oakland at 2:30 p.m.

District 7-4A: Action Resumes at Lebanon High School

District 7-4A, featuring Smyrna, Stewarts Creek, and LaVergne, will hold its first round at Lebanon High School. Friday’s schedule includes:

  • Girls’ Games:

    • 4 p.m. – Wilson Central vs. LaVergne
    • 5:30 p.m. – Stewarts Creek vs. Smyrna
  • Boys’ Games:

    • 7 p.m. – Lebanon vs. Smyrna 
    • 8:30 p.m. – Stewarts Creek vs. Wilson Central

The winners will advance to the semifinals, while others will see their seasons come to an end.

District 9A: Eagleville Boys Eye Championship

Eagleville’s top-seeded boys’ team looks to restart their tournament run on Friday against Huntland at 6 p.m. Fayetteville and Moore County will square off at 7:30 p.m. The girls’ consolation and championship games are set for Saturday. Eagleville’s girls, after falling 57-26 to Moore County, will battle Huntland in the consolation game. Fayetteville advanced with a 64-58 win over Huntland.

Division II-A: PCA Looks to Advance

In the Middle Region tournament, PCA’s girls will take on FRA at 4 p.m. on Friday at Nashville Christian. The PCA boys will follow with an 8:30 p.m. matchup against Webb, with the winners moving on to the championship game.

District 8-3A: Central Magnet Girls Continue Quest

Central Magnet’s girls will resume their tournament run on Friday against Franklin County at 7 p.m. A win would secure a spot in the championship game, while a loss would send them to the consolation round. The Central Magnet boys have already concluded their season.

With a packed weekend of basketball ahead, teams will look to push through the disruptions and make their mark in the postseason. Full brackets and updates can be found at WGNSSports.com.





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