Tennessee High School Basketball - Alcoa nips Union County
January 27, 2023: Alcoa, TN 37701 Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Alcoa Tornadoes (Alcoa, TN) and the visiting Union County Patriots (Maynardville, TN), saw Alcoa's basketball squad hold off Union County by a tally of 67-60.
With the victory, Alcoa improves its record to 12-6 on the campaign. The Tornadoes travel to Pigeon Forge (Pigeon Forge, TN) to play the Tigers in a 2A District 2 challenge on Tuesday, January 31. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 7-11. Pigeon Forge won 73-35 in their recent league challenge against Cumberland Gap (Cumberland Gap, TN)
Next up, the Patriots play the Austin-East Roadrunners (Knoxville, TN) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 31. Union County will attempt to improve on its 7-8 season record. The Roadrunners come into the challenge with a 9-8 record after their 64-58 league win over Lenoir City (Lenoir City, TN).