CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The high school basketball regular season for all Clarksville-area schools has come to an end as teams prepare for postseason play.
This season has been filled with upsets, unlikely heroes and domination from top-level student-athletes. Here are the top storylines heading into the postseason.
1. Year of the underdog?
Throughout the 2023-24 season, teams in District 14-4A battled for the upper hand in the regular season.
In the end, West Creek High boys’ basketball secured the number one overall seed in the district tournament thanks to a district record of 5-3. However, just to showcase how close teams were in the standings, first place and last place were only separated by two games.
As district play continues to heat up, can the Northwest Vikings or Kenwood Knights upset the Coyotes in the postseason?
2. Can Kirkwood pull off the unthinkable in their first year?
In their first season of play, the Kirkwood High boys’ basketball team managed to capture the number two overall seed in their district tournament thanks to consistent play.
Their lone two district losses of the season came against Rossview High, the number one overall seed in the district, who they fought for hand-in-hand.
How far can this young team go in the postseason?
3. Can Clarksville High stay perfect?
The Clarksville High girls’ basketball team hasn’t lost a game since March 2023. The Lady Wildcats currently sit at 23-0 on the season, with a district record of 8-0.
Clarksville High is led by Clemson women’s basketball commit Imari Berry, who was just recently named a class 4A Miss Basketball finalist for the third consecutive year.
Under head coach Brian Rush, the Lady Wildcats will look to finish what they started last year in the state tournament as they look to complete a perfect season of play.
4. What girls’ basketball team makes it out of District 14-4A?
With Clarksville High and Rossview possibly looming in the region tournament, which girls’ basketball team can make it out of the district 14-4A tournament?
Northwest enters the tournament as the number two overall seed as Kenwood and West Creek look to battle their way through their scheduled opponents.
Postseason schedule for 4A schools
Here is the layout of the postseason schedule for all Clarksville-area 4A teams.
Play in games: Tuesday, Feb. 13:
- Girls:
- (5) Kirkwood High @ (4) Northwest High
- (5) Kenwood High @ (4) West Creek
- Boys:
- (5) Northeast High @ (4) Clarksville High
- (5) Northwest High @ (4) Henry County
Girl’s district semifinal games at Northeast High, Thursday, Feb. 15:
- The winner of Kirkwood/Northeast @ (1) Clarksville High
- (3) Springfield @ (2) Rossview High
Girl’s district semifinal games at Northwest High, Thursday, Feb. 15:
- The winner of Kenwood/West Creek @ (1) Henry County
- (3) Dickson County @ (2) Northwest High
Boy’s district semifinal games at Northeast High, Friday, Feb. 16:
- The winner of Northeast/Clarksville High @ (1) Rossview High
- (3) Springfield High @ Kirkwood High
Boy’s district semifinal games at Northwest High, Friday, Feb. 16:
- The winner of Northwest High and Henry County @ (1) West Creek High
- (3) Kenwood High @ (2) Dickson County
The girls’ 3rd place and district championships games will be played on Monday, Feb. 19. As for the boys’ basketball 3rd place and district championship games, they will be played Tuesday, Feb. 20.
Postseason schedule for Montgomery Central basketball
Boys: (4) Montgomery Central @ (1) Creek Wood, 7:30 on Thursday, Feb. 15.
Girls: (4) Montgomery Central @ (1) Sycamore, 7:30 on Tuesday, Feb. 13.
Postseason schedule for Clarksville Academy basketball
Clarksville Academy boys’ basketball won their district quarterfinal against NCS but lost their semifinal against FCA and consolation game against Ezell-Harding. Next up, the Cougars travel to Columbia Academy for a regional quarterfinal matchup in a win or go home game.
Clarksville Academy girls’ basketball had their season come to end in the district quarterfinal against DCA.
Christian Brown contributed to this article.