Basketball Recap: Make It 15 in a Row for Tyner Academy

Rams

Previous Games

03/04/25 vs Tellico Plains	46-43
03/01/25 vs Meigs County	82-44
02/25/25 vs Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences	73-34
02/22/25 vs Bledsoe County	63-29
02/14/25 vs Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences	68-54
+ 10 more games

Tyner Academy had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They had just enough and edged out the Tellico Plains Bears 46-43. The victory was familiar territory for the Rams, who have now won 15 games in a row.

Tyner Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Zion Pinkerton out in front who almost dropped a double-double with 13 points and nine rebounds. Pinkerton has been hot, having also posted two or more steals the last five times he's played. Rodney Henderson III was another key player, putting up 12 points and eight boards.

Tyner Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in five consecutive matchups.

Tyner Academy's victory bumped their record up to 26-6. As for Tellico Plains, their loss dropped their record down to 25-4.

Tyner Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 68-51 win against Roane County on the 6th. Tellico Plains does not have any more games scheduled as of now.