Tennessee High School Basketball - Cherokee nipped by Claiborne
January 26, 2024: New Tazewell, TN 37825 In Friday's league match, the host Claiborne Bulldogs basketball team scored a tight 45-41 triumph over the Cherokee Chiefs.
In their next game, the Bulldogs face the Washburn Pirates (Washburn, TN) in a non-league match, on Saturday, January 27. Claiborne will attempt to move on its 6-13 season record. The Pirates enter the match with a 13-4 record after their 63-12 non-league win over White Academy (Harrogate, TN).
With the defeat, Cherokee moves to 2-16 on the year. The Chiefs host Volunteer (Church Hill, TN) to face the Falcons in a 3A District 2 match on Monday, January 29. The Falcons enter the match with a record of 10-8. Volunteer won 50-34 in their recent league match against Grainger (Rutledge, TN)