JaCoby Stevens (15) is fouled by Brode McLaughlin (44) on his way to the basket. Stevens finished with five points.
D’Andre Ferby (34) scored a game-high 18 points in leading the Tigers to a 64-50 win.
Sophomore Jordan Bone (3) finished with 17 points, including back-to-back transition lay-ups in the third quarter.
Mr. Basketball finalist Andrew Fleming (22) struggled early but was key in the Tigers’ 23-9 advantage in the fourth quarter.
Ensworth head coach Ricky Bowers has the chance to lead the Tigers to a fourth consecutive state championship, something only Brentwood Academy (2003-06) has accomplished.
Brentwood Academy brought the biggest student section of the day to cheer the Eagles in a match-up with the Briarcrest Lady Saints.
Eighth-grader Sydni Harvey (3) was 3-of-5 from long range against Briarcrest.
Sydni Harvey (3) is one of the young players that Briarcrest head coach Lee Smith said will make Brentwood Academy “something to reckon with in the future.”
India Hall (34) scored 15 points in helping extend the Eagles’ halftime lead.
Breuna Jackson (23) hurt the Lady Saints with her ability to get into the lane for easy baskets.
Brentwood Academy students rode the roller coaster during a timeout in the third quarter.
Eighth-grader Sydni Harvey (3) shined in a game that featured reigning Miss Basketball Jasmine Cincore (34).
Maren Kreid (10) is one of just two senior Eagles on the team.
Briarcrest’s Micah Thomas and MUS’ David Nelson are both 6-foot-7 sophomores that wear No. 35 for their teams.
Michael Baker (1) was the leading rebounder for MUS with six.
Sam Fowlkes (10) finds an open shooter in the corner.
Preston White (45) made his only attempt of the game on this lay-up behind the Briarcrest defense.
David Nelson (35) is fouled on his way up. Nelson was 2-of-3 from the free throw line against the Saints.