Devilettes hold off HHS 45-39 --
LEBANON -- As the going got tougher in the fourth quarter, Lebanon's Madison Sloan stepped up as the Devilettes held off a spunky Hendersonville squad 45-39 in a District 9AAA loser-out game Thursday at Campbell Brandon Gym.

Sloan led all scorers with 22 points, including a clutch 6-of-8 from the free throw line as No. 3 seeded Lebanon improved to 15-12 overall and moves on to the district semifinals against Beech 7 p.m. Saturday at Station Camp.

"The game was physical and that really plays into Madison's hands," said LHS coach Courtney McFarlin, "she's not afraid of contact and she's always looking to attack the basket."

Trailing Hendersonville 21-20 at intermission, LHS rode a 13-0 run in the thrid quarter to take a 33-24 advantage into the final period.

Hendersonville clawed back and tied the contest at 39-all with 1:51 to play on a deep 3-pointer by Taylor Wright.

Lebanon's Abby Wright emerged from a mad scramble under the bucket for a lay-up with :46 seconds left and a 41-39 Devilette lead. Lebanon put the game away by hitting 4-of-6 free throws over the final 25 seconds.

Julia Fox had 11 for Lebanon while Joslyn Jarrett and Wright each had 11 for HHS. LHS finished 10-of-15 from the free throw line.

MJ 53, Portland 22 --
MT. JULIET -- Top-seeded Mt. Juliet improved to 20-8 following Thursday night's 53-22 victory over Portland in the first round of the District 9AAA basketballtournament.

Ronjanae DeGray had 21 points and Sally McCabe 18 for the Lady Bears, who advance to Saturday's 4 p.m. semifinal game vs. host Station Camp.

FCS 61, Trousdale County 30 --
HARTSVILLE -- Friendship Christian placed three players in double figures and cruised to a 61-30 win over host Trousdale County in Thursday's District 8A basketball tournament. Now 17-7 overall, the Lady Commanders will take on Gordonsville (19-9) Monday at 7:30 p.m. for the tournament title.

Deja Jones led FCS with 18 points, Kristian Watkins added 15 and Kaitlyn Teeter chipped in with 12 points.

Station Camp 71, Wilson Central 57 --
GLADEVILLE -- No. 5-seeded Station Camp ousted Wilson Central 71-57 in the opening round of the District 9AAA basketball tournament Thursday night. With the loss, the Lady Wildcats end the season 12-13 overall while Station Camp moves on to Saturday's semifinals with a mark of 20-9.

Autumn Hopkins led WCHS with 18 points and Kendall Spray had 12.

Gordonsville 65, Watertown 40 --
HARTSVILLE -- Watertown's Tigerettes slipped to 14-16 on the season and into the consolation game of the District 8A tournament following Thursday's 65-40 loss to Gordonsville. Watertown will match up with host Trousdale County Monday at 6 p.m.

Alicia Jennings had 21 points to lead Watertown while Kristin Vantrease added seven.