CLEVELAND, Tenn. (MWSN) — For the first time in a quarter-century, both the Bradley Central Bears and Bearettes are heading to the TSSAA Class 4A state tournament, creating a wave of excitement in the local basketball community.
The Bears (24-8) secured their berth with a 66-51 victory over Siegel, extending their winning streak to 12 games. They are scheduled to meet Memphis East on Thursday, March 20, at 4 p.m. CST at Middle Tennessee State University’s Murphy Center.
Bradley Central Boys Basketball
TSSAA Division I Class 4A State Tournament (Quarterfinal)
Memphis East High vs. Bradley Central High
Thursday, March 20, 4:00 p.m. CST
Murphy Center (MTSU) – Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Tickets and Broadcast Info
Tickets: Available via the TSSAA Website
TV: NFHS Network (subscription required)
TV Talent: Unknown (play-by-play), Unknown (analyst)
Radio 1: Mix 104.1 WCLE, ESPN Cleveland 101.3, 96.9 Alive FM
Radio Talent: John Rodriguez (play-by-play), Gary Ownbey (play-by-play)
The Bearettes (32-1), who average more than 70 points per game, advanced on the strength of a dominant season and will face Coffee County Central on Thursday, March 13, at 8:45 p.m. CST. Their only loss came against a nationally regarded opponent, and they now carry a 14-game winning streak into Murfreesboro.
Local supporters have celebrated the historic double berth on social media, sharing photos, comments and hashtags highlighting the teams’ achievements. School administrators anticipate large crowds for both games, as families and fans plan to travel from Cleveland to show their support at the arena, often referred to as the “Glass House.”
Bradley Central Girls Basketball
TSSAA Division I Class 4A State Tournament (Quarterfinal)
Coffee County Central High vs. Bradley Central High
Thursday, March 13, 8:45 p.m. CST
Murphy Center (MTSU) – Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Tickets and Broadcast Info
Tickets: Available via the TSSAA Website
TV: NFHS Network (subscription required)
TV Talent: Unknown (play-by-play), Unknown (analyst)
Radio 1: Mix 104.1 WCLE, ESPN Cleveland 101.3, 96.9 Alive FM
Radio Talent: John Rodriguez (play-by-play), Gary Ownbey (play-by-play)
Both teams aim to bring home a state championship trophy, a possibility that has galvanized the student body and wider community. Observers point to the programs’ commitment to defense, balanced scoring and strong team unity as factors in this year’s success.
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