HS athletics recaps for January 16-22

As the basketball team celebrated homecoming, the co-op hockey team looked to close out the regular season on a high note. preparing for the upcoming Hine Cup Playoffs. Read more on the latest from USN Athletics in this week's recap by Athletic Director Josh Scouten.
Hockey
The USN hockey co-op team with Brentwood High School and Brentwood Academy continues to battle through the regular season with an overall record of 2-10-2. They have one remaining game in the regular season before the final playoff seedings are confirmed. The team will play at Centennial Sportsplex on Monday, January 26, at 6:30 p.m. against Rutherford Co. Rampage in a game that would boost its spot in the upcoming Hine Cup Playoffs.

Basketball
Our teams had a great turnout for last week’s Homecoming games. JV Boys began the night against Mt. Juliet Christian Academy, showing significant growth in their skills. They put up some solid points, winning the game 52-39. Up next, the Varsity Girls played the TN Heat. They had the lead in the first half, but after a close matchup, the Heat won with a final score of 45-30. To close out our Homecoming celebrations, Varsity Boys took the court to play Mt. Juliet Christian Academy. Jamison Jackson ’28 led the team with 32 points, bringing the Tigers to a 75-29 win.

On Saturday, Boys & Girls Varsity traveled to Friendship Christian School and were handed tough losses. Taking Sunday to recover, they were back at it in the Sperling Gym for their Tuesday home games against Whites Creek High School. JV Boys struggled to score in the first half but came back stronger after halftime, putting up a good fight. Unfortunately, it was not enough to win the game, as the team lost 38-25. Varsity Girls followed with a close & even matchup, falling short with a final score of 27-21. Finally, the Varsity Boys faced an intense physical challenge in their game. Whites Creek played with strength and intensity, leading to many fouls and free throws. Eli Whelan ’28 took some tough hits, but was a major contributor to this game. Ultimately, the team faced a 73-42 loss.
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    The girls lacrosse team ended its season in overtime to become state runner-up. Tennis players Carter Kojetin '29 finished as a state quarterfinalist, Sophie Oliver '26 and Mary Kate Adler '28 finished as state semifinalists, and Veer Kodali '29 and Max Parker '29 finished as state champions. Meanwhile, eight runners competed at the state track and field meet in Knoxville, where Griffin Davidson '27, Caleb Freifeld '28, Drew Zwerner '28, and Jack Fruin '27, sprinted to first in the 4x800m relay and Jack also placed first in the 800m dash.
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    USN creates the Juliet Douglas Endowed Fund for Student Success

    For the entire USN community: an invitation to give in gratitude, in celebration, and in honor of the woman who has given so much to our school. Make a gift at usn.org/giving to support students with needs beyond tuition and honor Interim Director Juliet Douglas.
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    Middle School Quiz Bowl competes at national championship

    The Middle School Quiz Bowl finished off another successful season with a trip to the Middle School National Championship Tournament in Chicago. The team fought hard and ended the season as a top-100 program in the country, finishing 75th overall. Congratulations to the team on a great performance and to Lucas Lupu ’31, named an All Star for being the fifth-highest scorer nationwide.
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