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Why Tennessee high school boys basketball rankings feature two new teams
The Tennessee Sports Writers Association and USA TODAY Network in Tennessee has released its boys TSSAA basketball statewide rankings for Feb. 9.
The TSWA/USA TODAY Network poll will be released each week until the conclusion of the Tennessee high school basketball season.
In Division I, each first-place vote receives 10 points, second place receives nine points and that continues to the 10th-place vote, which receives one point. First-place votes are listed in parentheses.
In Division II, the first-place team receives five points and is reduced by one point for each additional place. The DII rankings are the top five teams in each class.
Tennessee high school boys basketball rankings for TSSAA season
Division I
Class 1A
1. Eagleville (12), 120 points. Record (20-0). Last week: Ranked No. 1.
2. Pickett County, 108 points. Record (24-3). Last week: Ranked No. 2.
3. Jackson County, 88 points. Record (20-5). Last week: Ranked No. 3.
4. Richland, 84 points. Record (16-4). Last week: Ranked No. 4.
5. Humboldt, 74 points. Record (12-6). Last week: Ranked No. 5.
6. Perry County, 60 points. Record (14-5). Last week: Ranked No. 6.
7. Gleason, 49 points. Record (20-3). Last week: Ranked No. 7.
8. Booker T. Washington, 37 points. Record (14-4). Last week: Ranked No. 8.
9. Wayne County, 17 points. Record (15-9). Last week: Ranked No. 9.
10. Jo Byrns, 16 points. Record (14-6). Last week: Ranked No. 10.
Other teams that received 10 or more points: None.
Class 2A
1. Chattanooga Prep (9), 116 points. Record (10-10). Last week: Ranked No. 1.
2. Tellico Plains (3), 109 points. Record (18-4). Last week: Ranked No. 2.
3. Huntingdon, 88 points. Record (13-3). Last week: Ranked No. 4.
4. Gatlinburg-Pittman, 79 points. Record (18-4). Last week: Ranked No. 5.
5. Peabody, 72 points. Record (18-3). Last week: Ranked No. 3.
T-6. White House Heritage, 48 points. Record (17-5). Last week: Ranked No. 6.
T-6. Westview, 48 points. Record (15-6). Last week: Not ranked.
8. Cannon County, 37 points. Record (18-6). Last week: Ranked No. 8.
9. Tyner Academy, 30 points. Record (15-8). Last week: Ranked No. 7.
10. Summertown, 18 points. Record (18-4). Last week: Ranked No. 9.
Other teams that received 10 or more points: Hillcrest (10).
Class 3A
1. Upperman (11), 119 points. Record (21-5). Last week: Ranked No. 1.
2. Tullahoma (1), 106 points. Record (18-4). Last week: Ranked No. 2.
3. Jackson North Side, 95 points. Record (18-2). Last week: Ranked No. 3.
4. Alcoa, 81 points. Record (15-9). Last week: Ranked No. 5.
5. Fayette-Ware, 70 points. Record (16-3). Last week: Ranked No. 6.
6. Fulton, 62 points. Record (16-8). Last week: Ranked No. 4.
7. Heritage, 52 points. Record (19-6). Last week: Ranked No. 7.
8. Stone Memorial, 36 points. Record (15-7). Last week: Ranked No. 8.
9. Red Bank, 19 points. Record (19-7). Last week: Ranked No. 10.
10. Cumberland County, 12 points. Record (17-7). Last week: Not ranked.
Other teams that received 10 or more points: None.
Class 4A
1. Bartlett (12), 120 points. Record (21-4). Last week: Ranked No. 1.
2. Bearden, 108 points. Record (27-1). Last week: Ranked No. 2.
3. Houston 94 points, Record (15-5). Last week: Ranked No. 3.
4. Maryville, 85 points. Record (20-3). Last week: Ranked No. 4.
5. Walker Valley, 68 points. Record (21-2). Last week: Ranked No. 5.
6. Whitehaven, 58 points. Record (19-7). Last week: Ranked No. 7.
7. Beech, 51 points. Record (24-2). Last week: Ranked No. 8.
8. Brentwood, 31 points. Record (22-3). Last week: Ranked No. 6.
9. Blackman, 29 points. Record (20-3). Last week: Ranked No. 9.
10. Southwind, 13 points. Record (19-6). Last week: Ranked No. 10.
Other teams that received 10 or more points: None.
Division II-A
1. Providence Christian Academy (12), 60 points. Record (20-6). Last week: Ranked No. 1.
2. Battle Ground Academy, 48 points. Record (24-5). Last week: Ranked No. 2.
3. St. George’s, 36 points. Record (18-5). Last week: Ranked No. 4.
4. Boyd Buchanan, 17 points. Record (17-11). Last week: Ranked No. 5.
5. Franklin Road Academy, 13 points. Record (18-6). Last week: Ranked No. 3.
Other teams that received 10 or more points: None.
Division II-AA
1. Knoxville Webb (12), 60 points. Record (27-2). Last week: Ranked No. 1.
2. Briarcrest Christian, 45 points. Record (20-3). Last week: Ranked No. 4.
3. Knoxville Catholic, 38 points. Record (18-5). Last week: Ranked No. 3.
4. Lipscomb Academy, 17 points. Record (24-3). Last week: Ranked No. 2.
5. Pope Saint John Paul II, 11 points. Record (20-6). Last week: Not ranked.
Other teams that received 10 or more points: None.
Publications that participated in the voting include The Tennessean in Nashville, the Knoxville News Sentinel, The Commercial Appeal in Memphis, The Daily Herald in Columbia, The Leaf-Chronicle in Clarksville, The Daily News Journal in Murfreesboro, The Chattanooga Times Free Press, The Mirror-Exchange in Milan, The Herald-Citizen in Cookeville and Tri-Cities Sports.
Tyler Palmateer covers high school sports for The Tennessean. Have a story idea for Tyler? Reach him at tpalmateer@tennessean.com and on the X platform, @tpalmateer83.
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Tennessee baseball will look to salvage the final game of the SEC series against Ole Miss.
The Vols (25-14, 7-10 SEC) play Game against the No. 23 Rebels (29-11, 10-7) on April 19 (1 p.m. ET, SEC Network+) at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
Ole Miss has been on a roll. The 8-1 win on April 18 against the Vols moved the Rebels to eight straight wins. It got an ace-level start from Cade Townsend and a grand slam from Tristan Bissetta to secure Game 2.
Taylor Rabe (3-1, 3.16 ERA) will start for the Rebels. Evan Blanco (3-2, 3.67 ERA) will be on the mound for Tennessee.
Tennessee baseball vs. Ole Miss live updates
What channel is Tennessee baseball vs. Ole Miss on today?
- TV channel: SEC Network+
- Live stream: ESPN app
Tennessee baseball vs. Ole Miss game times
- Game 3: April 19 (1 p.m. ET)
Tennessee baseball vs. Ole Miss probable pitchers
- Tennessee: LHP Evan Blanco (3-2, 3.67 ERA)
- Ole Miss: RHP Taylor Rabe (3-1, 3.16 ERA)
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – The Tennessee Volunteers baseball team dropped game two to Ole Miss on Saturday afternoon, 8-1. The Rebels clinch the series, the first time Ole Miss has won a series in Knoxville since 2016.
A bright spot for the Vols was Tegan Kuhns who threw 5.2 innings not allowing a run, striking out 10 batters on five hits.
Cam Appenzeller picked up his first loss of the season coming in out of the bullpen for Kuhns. The SEC Freshman of the Week did not have a great outing. Appenzeller went 2.1 innings giving up six earned runs.
Tennessee escaped a shutout as Trent Grindlinger hit a solo home run in the ninth inning. Grindlinger’s home run was one of Tennessee’s two hits on the night.
The Volunteers look to avoid the series sweep as theY round out the series with Ole Miss on Sunday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. First pitch is set for 1 p.m. on the SEC Network+.
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Tennessee (25-13, 7-9 SEC) will continue a three-game home baseball series on Saturday. The Vols will host No. 23 Ole Miss (28-11, 9-7 SEC) at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.
Ole Miss won Game 1 on Friday, 7-4.
Saturday’s Game 2 was scheduled for 6 p.m. EDT. Due to possible inclement weather on Saturday, first pitch for Game 2 will take place at 4 p.m. EDT.
“Due to the chance of inclement weather tomorrow night, tomorrow’s game versus Ole Miss will now start at 4 p.m. EDT,” Tennessee announced on Friday.
Below is how to watch information for Saturday’s Tennessee-Ole Miss Game 2.
What channel is Tennessee versus Ole Miss baseball on?
- TV channel: SEC Network+
- Livestream: Watch live on SECN+
- Announcers: Myan Patel (play-by-play) and Cody Hawn (analyst)
Watch Tennessee baseball live
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