CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKVILLE NOW) – Kenwood High boys basketball came away with the District 14-Class 4A championship on Feb. 22. The Knights were victorious against Henry County and Northwest to hoist the district championship trophy. The series of wins led the program to a Class 4A West Regional appearance.
During district play, Kenwood averaged 64 points per game on offense. The Knights were led in scoring by Jalen Washington who averaged 20.5 points per game. Washington was one of three players who averaged double figures for Kenwood (Nic Boykin, KeShawn Papillion). Defensively, the team only allowed opponents to score an average of 55.5 points per game.
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Athletic Director Garry Chadwell spoke on what the postseason run meant to Kenwood Athletics detailing how a district championship is always a great accomplishment, as the team developed night-in and night-out. He credited first-year head coach Chase Cronin for leading the charge throughout the season. Furthermore, he credited role players from last year’s team who stepped up in significant ways.
“Each team had their fans turn out to support their squads. It was a sight to behold and only intensified the atmosphere,” Chadwell said. “Home-court advantage paid dividends in a variety of ways though. The team did not have to travel and it made it easier for our fans to attend. In addition, our guys had familiarity with the gym so that played to our advantage too.”
The Knights followed the District 14-Class 4A championship with a 73-52 regional win against inner-city opponent Northeast High. However, their season would come to an end after a close loss to Rossview High.
Kenwood High scoring leaders: Jalen Washington – 20.5 points per game; Nic Boykin – 11.5 points per game; Keshawn Papillion – 11 points per game; Caleb Grady – 6 points per game; AJ Conyers – 4.5 points per game; Giovanni Hernandez – 4 points per game; Cam’ron Dowell – 3.5 points per game; Davon Martin – 3 points per game