A.C. Nesby’s 3-pointer just before the halftime buzzer lifted Memphis Westwood to a 29-28 lead over Grace Academy in their Class A state tournament semifinal.

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Led by 6-foot-5 twins Malcolm and Martin Smith, top-ranked Clarksville Academy pulled away for a 59-50 victory over Arts & Sciences in the semifinals of the Class A state basketball tournament at Middle Tennessee State University.

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- The long wait continues.

Hustlin' Tigers lose quarterfinal

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- Brandon Herman's philosophy on the basketball court is simple.

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- As Keith Rawls rose into the air, victory was potentially a five-foot jumpshot away. But Rawls' shot attempt just before the buzzer was blocked by Marshall County's Thomas Wilson, leaving Tyner on the short end of a 61-60 overtime loss in the Class AA state basketball tournament quarterfinals.

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- A game that began before noon ended with both offenses still snoozing. But despite the struggle to score, Arts & Sciences managed to hold off Harriman 49-44 in the quarterfinals of the Class A state basketball tournament.

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Despite rallying from 14 points down in the fourth quarter, Tyner lost its Class AA state tournament quarterfinal 61-60 in overtime to Marshall County.

Although he struggled offensively for much of the game, Brandon Herman hit three key baskets in the second half to lead Grace Academy to a 50-44 victory over Oliver Springs in the quarterfinals of the Class A state basketball tournament.

Patriots advance to Class A semifinals