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Tennessee High School Basketball - Cleveland thwarted by McMinn County
January 12, 2024: Athens, TN 37303
The Cleveland Blue Raiders basketball team (Cleveland, TN), was toppled 73-59 in Friday's league battle with the host McMinn County Cherokees (Athens, TN)
The Cherokees now possess a 5-9 record. They put it on the line next when they host Brainerd for a non-league battle on Saturday, January 13. McMinn County will confront a Panthers team coming off a 73-40 league win over Marion County (Jasper, TN). The Panthers record now stands at 4-10.
The Blue Raiders (1-13) will now prepare for their battle against Rhea County (Evensville, TN). The Golden Eagles come into the 4A District 5 battle with a 21-4 record. In their last battle, Rhea County beat Walker Valley (Cleveland, TN), 59-55, in a league battle.