Tennessee High School Basketball - Coalfield nips Greenback
January 4, 2022: Greenback, TN 37742 Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Coalfield Yellowjackets (Coalfield, TN) and the host Greenback Cherokees (Greenback, TN), saw Coalfield's basketball squad hold off Greenback by a tally of 39-37.
With the victory, Coalfield improves its record to 9-4 on the campaign. The Yellowjackets host Sunbright (Sunbright, TN) to play the Tigers in a 1A District 3 challenge on Friday, January 7. The Tigers come into the battle with a record of 7-0. Sunbright won 66-24 in their recent non-league battle against Jellico (Jellico, TN)
The Cherokees (4-4) will now prepare for their battle against Sequoyah (Madisonville, TN). The Chiefs come into the non-league battle with a 6-10 record.