Basketball Recap: David Crockett Makes It 11 in a Row at Home

Pioneers

Margin (Wins)

12/20/24 vs Eastside	70
11/21/24 vs Varsity Opponent	68
11/25/24 vs Johnson County	57
01/14/25 vs Elizabethton	40
12/21/24 vs Sumter	35

David Crockett won the last time they faced Tennessee and things went their way on Friday too. The David Crockett Pioneers blew past the Tennessee Vikings, posting a 68-33 victory. The Pioneers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 11 matchups by 20 points or more this season.

Brylee Tullock continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines, going 10 of 14 en route to 23 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Aaliyah Story, who posted eight points along with 11 rebounds and four blocks.

David Crockett was working as a unit and finished the game with 19 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Tennessee only racked up five assists.

Despite the defeat, Tennessee saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Addie Wilhoit earned ten points. What's more, Wilhoit also racked up four boards, the most she's had since back in February of 2024. Jasmine Jones was another key player, putting up five points and six rebounds.

David Crockett's win was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 19-3. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 67.7 points per game. As for Tennessee, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 11 of their last 14 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-12 record this season.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. David Crockett will square off against Unicoi County at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. David Crockett knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past seven games -- so hopefully Unicoi County likes a good challenge. As for Tennessee, they will take on Morristown-Hamblen East at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.