Tennessee High School Basketball - First Baptist Academy nips Jellico
December 3, 2022: Jellico, TN 37762 First Baptist Academy Eagles (Powell, TN) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Jellico Blue Devils (Jellico, TN), 49-46 in a non-league bout.
With the win, First Baptist Academy upgrades its record to 1-1 on the season. The Eagles host Berean Christian (Knoxville, TN) to play the in a Division II-A East District 1 bout on Tuesday, December 6. The go into the bout with a record of 1-1. Berean Christian lost 69-36 in their recent non-league bout against Maryville Christian (Maryville, TN)
Next up, the Blue Devils play the Clay County Bulldogs (Celina, TN) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 9. Jellico will attempt to upgrade on its 2-5 season record.