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Tennessee High School Basketball - Pigeon Forge knocks off Claiborne
February 6, 2026: New Tazewell, TN 37825
The crowd at Friday's league challenge between the Pigeon Forge Tigers (Pigeon Forge, TN) and the host Claiborne Bulldogs (New Tazewell, TN), witnessed Pigeon Forge's basketball squad run past Claiborne by a count of 79-67.
With the victory, Pigeon Forge advances its record to 9-10 on the year. The Tigers host Eagleton College & Career Academy (Maryville, TN) to meet the Royals in a 2A District 2 battle on Tuesday, February 10. The Royals enter the battle with a record of 3-13. Eagleton College & Career Academy lost 70-54 in their recent league battle against Cumberland Gap (Cumberland Gap, TN)
The Bulldogs now own a 3-17 record. They put it on the line next when they host Gatlinburg-Pittman for a 2A District 2 match on Tuesday, February 10. Claiborne will face a Highlanders squad coming off a 82-68 non-league win over Northview Academy (Kodak, TN). The Highlanders record now stands at 18-4.
