We got flat footed, said Reuter. I couldn't ask for a whole lot more than that. I am lucky to have to have the right players and a great group of assistant coaches. Win or lose, the Bearettes and Lady Raiders earned a sub-state berth Saturday. Tuesday, March 14, 2023. The Lady Raiders woke up in a big way in the fourth piling in 24 points to clinch a shot at the region championship. We werent going to let a hair down until we got to this point. She also sank a 3 from the left corner on a nice find from Fields for a 38-15 lead. There's not time to rest. Check. Dynamite Dozen Dynasties No. 1: Bradley Central Bearettes are Baseball roundup reports compiled by Lindsey Young. Bradley Central freshman Kimora Fields just misses triple-double in My dream is to make it big in basketball and go as far as I can.". Conley and Walker put on a shooting clinic as both 6-foot-1 talents could hardly miss, especially early as both reached double figures in the first quarter, when Walker scored 12 of her 21 points. Wed love to hear from you. BRADLEY CENTRAL (61) Kimora Fields 23, Harmonie Ware 15, Avary Brewer 12, Carpente 3, Jones 8, Wilcox, Swick. Records: Cleveland 27-11; Bradley Central 31-1. This is eight in a row. You must give your best and stay on edge because you understand everybody is coming after you.". Links - Girls Basketball - Bradley Central High School "The pressure is there, for sure. "She has the mentality and that stoic look about her that coaches love to see. Raven Sims and Carrington Jones each scored 12 points and combined for 10 steals, while Nevaeh Scott led the Lady Panthers with 15 points on 6-of-17 shooting and Collier had eight points and 10 rebounds as Bartlett finished with a 23-15 advantage on the glass. The floor general picked off four passes and also drained an important 3-pointer right before the break for a 21-16 halftime lead. 3-point goals: Warren County 7 (Smartt 4, Perkins, Hobbs, Kelsey); Bradley Central 5 (Brewer 2, Ware 2, Carpenter). The Lady Bulldogs missed all 10 of their field goal attempts in that opening stanza but stayed alive by hitting six of eight from the charity stripe. The program's 90-game winning streak almost ended at 71, but Karen Mills hit a lengthy shot at the buzzer to lead the Bearettes past Smyrna in the 1976 championship game. And after a dominant win against Cookeville and a last-second thriller victory against Bearden which was ranked No. "There are teams that can feast for a while, but then they go through a famine. Polk County will visit Gatlinburg-Pittman. Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. "Tonight was the first time all year Karsee has had to sit down because of foul trouble," Bradley Central coach Jason Reuter said. These memories are going to last forever. Bearettes junior Sloan Carpenter blocked three shots in the second half, including a 3-point attempt at the top of the arc by Peytyn Oliver, who had a game-high 17 points and was 8-for-9 at the foul line for McMinn County. Download the News 12 News and Weather Apps on your smart phone or tablet device to receive breaking news and weather push notifications the minute it happens. She is a tempo changer, and I am glad we have her on our team and don't have to go against her.". Blair jump-started a 12-0 run by picking off a pass for an easy score with 5:44 left to build a 50-45 lead. Contact Patrick MacCoon at pmaccoon@timesfreepress.com. Brewer scored 16 points she was 8-for-11 at the foul line and she followed her second and final 3 with two made free throws after Bartletts coach was assessed a technical foul for arguing an offensive foul. If you had told me today we would win by one I would have said, 'I'll take it.'. Purpose. Seven state championships spanning four decades including consecutive unbeaten seasons in 1975 and 1976, when they won back-to-back national titles a Tennessee record with 90 straight wins, as well as TSSAA records for state tournament appearances and overall victories (for boys' and girls' basketball) all helped catapult Bradley Central to the top of what is an impressive list of area dynasties. (Email Richard Roberts at richardvol55@yahoo.com), The TSSAA Legislative Council met via a virtual meeting on Thursday, to take action on six proposed changes to the bylaws. Chloe Gannon piled in 15 for Coffee County while Emaligh Tarpley finished with 11. The Bradley girls slowed down the pace as the clock wound down forcing Warren County to sed the Bearettes to the free-throw line as the clock counted down. The streak was eventually snapped at Red Bank, 36-34 in overtime, in an afternoon game played in front of the student body. These girls played with a purpose all year, and you see the end result, said Reuter, who took over in 2010, after a losing season for the Bearettes. The Lady Pioneers became the bullies turning rebounds into points piling in 17 points while holding Bradley to only eight cutting the Bearettes lead to 43-36 to begin the final eight minutes. This does not get old. Fulton 42, East Hamilton 39: The Lady Hurricanes came up just short of the first region championship in program history. That was the program's fifth crown it followed titles in 1962, 70, 73 and 75 but then came a long break until 2019, when senior Hannah Lombard hit a 3-pointer before the final buzzer to beat Houston 46-44 for the 3A championship. Since taking over in 2010, Reuter has won 90% of his games, guiding Bradley to a 388-43 overall record with district titles in all 13 seasons and a region crown in all but one of those years, including eight straight. Every time the Bradley Central Bearettes step on the basketball court, there is plenty of motivation for them to keep adding to the program's accomplished history. Bradley Central girls one win from state title after dominant defensive Ware was next with 16 while Hannah Jones added 10 before fouling out. Bradley had chances to really put some distance between them, but the Bearettes didnt shoot the ball particularly well either as they hit only six of 19 compared to three of 17 for Bearden. The hard work is all paying off. But Baylor is going to win a lot of games this year, especially having a player like Raegyn Conley. 423-785-1200 | news@wdef.com3300 Broad Street, Chattanooga TN 37408. } } McMinn Central 71, Polk County 60: The trio of senior Kellan Baker, sophomore Molly Masingale and freshman Karina Bystry could not be stopped early in Jasper as they accounted for all of McMinn Central's 28 points in the first quarter, when Baker had 12 of her game-high 30 points. Statement of Non-Discrimination. Records: Warren County 22-9; Bradley Central 30-1. It's been great to play with her and others as I continue to develop my game. EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the 12th in a series counting down the area's top 12 prep dynasties of the past 50 years. COFFEE CO. 7 6 9 15 37, CLEVELAND 12 9 5 24 50. On the night, Bradley was 53.5% from the floor making good on 23 of 43 shots. We all work together. For the Ramblers, Case Davis had two hits and scored twice and Skylar Cepeda drove in two runs. Copyright 2023, Chattanooga Times Free Press, Inc. Recognition as a traditional powerhouse statewide? evvnt_require("evvnt/discovery_plugin").init({ LaVergne 62 at McMinn County 69. Bradley Central received a tough draw in the Class 4A bracket, facing undefeated Bearden (35-0) in Wednesday's state quarterfinals at 11 a.m. Jones drilled a trio of 3-pointers and scored 13 points in the second quarter as she used her speed and length to get behind the defense of the visitors from Georgia. It was a fitting look for Bradley Central High School's superstar forward, who had just helped lead the Bearettes to the seventh TSSAA gold ball trophy in program history and was named MVP of the Class 4A tournament at the BlueCross State Championships. BEARDEN (53) Natalya Hodge 23, Murphy 9, Wilson 7, Avery Treadwell 12, Parker, McVeigh, Rainey, Cox 2, Mills. The Cleveland Lady Raiders (27-10) had a good nigh from the field hitting just short of 43% from the floor while easing in 70% from the free-throw line dropping in 19 of 27 tries. Hannah and I have great chemistry, especially in the high-low passing situations. number: 3, (Email John Hunt at nomarathonmoose@gmail.com), The TSSAA Legislative Council met via a virtual meeting on Thursday, to take action on six proposed changes to the bylaws. We are excited about Saturday and ready to go.". Official account of the 1962, 1970, 1975, 1976, and 2019 State Champion Bradley Central girls' basket Harmonie Ware was just starting her assault on the basket, too. Monday night in "The Jim" at Bradley Central, the Bearettes (30-1) blew a 16 point first half lead, but held strong during a Warren County (22-9) second half charge to earn a sub-state berth. Since losing 75-69 to Class 2A's McMinn Central on Jan. 30, Bradley Central has won 11 straight games, including avenging that loss to the Chargerettes with a 59-50 victory in the regular-season finale on Feb. 10 before adding eight postseason triumphs. "Our numbers were a little down because Lake THE ANNUAL youth basketball camps put on by the six-time state champion Bradley Central Bearettes drew 64 participants this past week to Jim . WARREN CO. (53) Shelby Smartt 21, Mia Hobbs 14, Perkins 9, Sab. We've got a mini Lady Vols-type situation at Bradley, where our kids and our fans all just have a certain expectation level, which is to be one of the last teams standing at the end of every season. Warren County, hats off to them. I didnt expect anything coming in. Jones popped in nine points including a 3-pointer to open the quarter and a buzzer beater to close it as the Bearettes led 23-12 at halftime. BRADLEY CENTRAL 11 10 22 12 -- 55, BEARDEN 6 12 14 21 -- 53. That's why we thrive, because we can rely on each other.". "I came here to Murfreesboro with the mindset that we have made it this far, why stop now?" Staff; Links; Bradley Central High School. Harmonie Ware scored 14, Avary Brewer booked 12 all from behind the 3-point arc and Kimora Fields finished her night with 11. Asked to describe the season in one word, Reuter had a strong final remark on his 2022-23 team and the legacy it will leave. This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Chattanooga Times Free Press, Inc. Material from the Associated Press is Copyright 2023, Associated Press and may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. I told her she would be the first region MVP I have coached who did not go on to play college basketball. Copyright 2023, Chattanooga Times Free Press, Inc. CLEVELAND (32) Lauren Hurst 12, Tanner 5, A. Hurst 3, Moody 2, Williams 6, Westfield, Smith, Rodriguez, Brewer. Coaching Staff & Final Roster. 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From 3-point range, the Bearettes were good on 5 of 16 for 31%. The sophomore who starred in the Bearettes' quarterfinal win against previously unbeaten Bearden on Wednesday was tough again while driving to the hoop. Now the Bearettes (34-1) will try to win the program's seventh state title overall and first since 2019, when the current senior class was in eighth grade. We came here as a team and played as hard as we could.. 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The fought really, really hard. "I think the gas tank finally ran out for them late. Lauren Hurst was the only Lady Raider to book double figures with 12 points. 0:00 / 0:45 Bradley Central Bearettes win 2019 AAA State Championship ESPN 105.1 The Zone 1 subscriber Subscribe 1.7K views 4 years ago The Bradley Central Bearettes break a 43 year drought,. The Lady Pioneers puled down 22 offensive boards to Bradley's 11 and were just one behind defensively, 12-11. Through two games at the state tournament, the Bearettes have allowed a combined 10 points in the first quarter. We'll celebrate a little bit about this because you get a plaque as the region champ, he said. East Hamilton (20-12) will travel to face Upperman (28-5) in Saturday's sectional round, while Fulton will host Page. The win sets up another cross town rivalry battle between the Cleveland Lady Raiders and Bearettes for the region championship Wednesday.