CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Up to this point in the 2023-24 high school girls’ basketball season, there have been a number of key takeaways. These takeaways range from seniors making an impact during their last season of play to inexperienced teams’ preparing to make a playoff run.
With this in mind, let’s take a look at where each Clarksville-area team stacks up in the month of January. All information was provided to Clarksville Now by area coaches or Max Preps.
Clarksville Wildcats (17-0, 2-0 district)
Clarksville High sits at number one in the Clarksville Now power rankings due to the fact they have not lost a game in over 17 different contests. A big reason they remain undefeated is due to the play of CHS senior guard and Clemson recruit Imari Berry, whose coming off a week where she scored her 2,000th career point. Meanwhile, Clarksville High head coach Brian Rush looks to take this team to yet another state tournament appearance.
Rossview Hawks (12-6, 2-0 District)
The Lady Hawks have played a tough schedule throughout 2023-24, facing traditional powerhouses like Ensworth High and Beech High. Even with their schedule, they sit at 12-6 with a perfect district record of 2-0. Rossview is led by senior forward and Western Kentucky commit Torri James who ignites the Hawks on offense and defense.
Clarksville Christian (11-8, 8-0 District)
Clarksville Christian comes in at third in Clarksville Now’s power ranking at 11-8 and a perfect district record of 8-0. The team is led by freshman Lauren Hassell, who is averaging 17.8 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.5 steals per game.
Clarksville Academy Cougars (9-9, 4-4 District)
The Cougars have primarily used a rotation of 7 players throughout this season, but head coach Charles Clark has his team in great shape in district play. They currently have compiled an overall record of 9-9 with a district record of 4-4. Clarksville Academy has area-victories over the following teams: Northwest High, Northeast High, West Creek and Kirkwood High.
Northwest Vikings (9-9, 2-0 District)
The Northwest Vikings have put together a nice run recently, as head coach Ben Wallace and his team are riding a 3-game win streak. Led by forward Kendall Myree, Northwest is dangerous in transition and is capable of building large leads. Northwest sits at 9-9 with a district record of 2-0. With a head-to-head loss against Clarksville Academy, they fall to number four on Clarksville Now’s rankings.
Northeast Eagles (5-8, 1-2 District)
As the season has progressed, the Northeast High Eagles have grown considerably under head coach Tracie Mason-Blair. Northeast High comes in at number five in Clarksville Now rankings due to their 5-8 overall record, 1-2 district record and area wins against Fort Campbell High and West Creek High.
Kirkwood Cobras (3-13, 0-3 district)
During their first official girls’ basketball season, the Kirkwood High Cobras are comprised of a young squad led by head coach Christopher Carney. The team’s inexperience is one reason they have a record of 3-13 and are winless in district play. However, they are not without talent, with freshman Channing Jones leading the way.
Kenwood Knights (2-13, 1-2 District)
Kenwood High is another area team that has struggled to close out games. Under the leadership of head coach Jemiah Harrison, have played a tough schedule throughout 2023-24. However, the Knights have gotten better every game and recently clinched their first district victory over West Creek High last Tuesday.
West Creek Coyotes (Record – NA)
The West Creek Coyotes have stayed competitive against the majority of inner-city opponents, and one reason they are ranked eighth on the power rankings is due to their victory over the 2-11 Montgomery Central Indians.
Montgomery Central Indians (2-11)
Montgomery Central’s lone victories on the season came against Houston County and Republic High. With that being said, they haven’t had much luck against inner-city oppoents, which leads to them being ranked nineth overall in Clarksville Now’s rankings.
Fort Campbell Falcons (1-9)
Fort Campbell comes in last place in Clarksville Now’s ranking due to their 1-9 record, which includes zero wins against inner-city opponents. They will, however, have an opportunity to prove this list wrong when the Falcons are scheduled to travel to Cunningham for a showdown with the Montgomery Central Indians.
Christian Brown contributed to this report.