Four Cannon County Lionettes scored in double figures as the Cannon County Lionettes advanced to the Championship game of the Region 4-AA basketball tournament at White County High School in Sparta TN. Chelsey Payne’s 16 points helped the Lionettes beat the Grundy County Lady Jackets 72-49.The win not only puts the Lionettes in the championship but also guarantees a game in the substate. The Region championship pits the Lionettes against the Livingston Academy Lady Wildcats. The Lady Cats swept the season series and beat the Lionettes in the district tournament championship last week. Game time will be Wednesday night at 7:00.
Although it’s been awhile since the Cannon County Lions have advanced to the semifinals of the Region 4-AA tournament, their opponent is very familiar. The Lions will take on their rival Dekalb County Tigers for the right to advance to the championship tonight at 6:00 at White County High School in Sparta. Coaches Corner will begin at 5:45 with the tipoff at 6 right here on WBRY FM 96.7 / AM 1540.
