from CommercialAppeal.com
DIVISION 2-A SEMIFINALS
Harding Academy girls (19-7), last season’s state champ, is back, opening up against Franklin Road Academy (25-3) at 2 p.m. Thursday. Miss Basketball finalist Kaylah Keys has been sensational all year for Becky Starks’ Lions, leading the city in scoring at just over 24 points per game. Last year’s tournament MVP has a good supporting cast too, led by junior guard Ki’ana Christy.
Fayette Academy girls (27-1) beat Harding in the west region final and has a great shot to win its first state title. Sisters Emily (a 5-7 sophomore) and Samantha (a 6-0 junior) Reeves lead the way for Rick Sullivan’s team, which opens against Knoxville Webb (26-5) at 5:15 p.m. Thursday. Webb ended Fayette Academy’s season with a quarterfinal victory last season.
DIVISION 2-AA SEMIFINALS
Briarcrest Christian girls (23-5) were always going to be right in the mix, but Lee Smith’s club has only improved thanks to the addition of Lauren Douglas. Douglas, a 6-0 junior, transferred from Houston High and only became eligible in late Feb. But she teams with Taylor Pugh to form a potent inside tandem that will be hard to stop. The Saints open at 5:15 Friday against Nashville Ensworth (20-8), which is led by former Bartlett boys coach Hubie Smith.
The other Memphis girls team, St. Benedict, got handed a tough draw. Don Sebren’s Eagles (23-6) open Friday at 2 p.m. against the top team in the state, Chattanooga Girls Preparatory (20-1). SBA will need its usual strong effort from Drake signee and Miss Basketball finalist Symone Daniels and if Ashley Magnifico can knock down some early jumpers, there could be an upset.
October 6, 2018 - High School Session
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