In Rutherford County, Blackman Middle School girls are running the basketball court while slam dunking on the competition ...

JaRay Tyler, MTCS: Scored 17 points in a 71-31 loss to Tennessee Heat. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Josh Wiley, Oakland: Scored 10 points in a 76-43 loss to Oak Ridge.

A talented freshmen group led by Layla Hall and Sam Garner is making Blackman's basketball future a bright one.

JaRay Tyler, MTCS: Scored 17 points in a 71-31 loss to Tennessee Heat ... 10 points in a 76-43 loss to Oak Ridge. Layla Hall, Blackman: Scored 22 points in a 59-43 win over Rockvale.

JaRay Tyler, MTCS: Scored 17 points in a 71-31 loss to Tennessee Heat ... Scored nine points. Layla Hall, Blackman: Scored 22 points in a 59-43 win over Rockvale. Lyriq Mastin, Blackman: Scored ...

JaRay Tyler, MTCS: Scored 17 points in a 71-31 loss to Tennessee Heat. Josh Wiley, Oakland: Scored 10 points in a 76-43 loss to Oak Ridge. Layla Hall, Blackman: Scored 22 points in a 59-43 win ...

Others receiving votes: Friendship Christian 5, Jackson Christian 5, Providence Academy 4, Harding Academy 3, University School of Jackson 2 ...

Blackman basketball standout and Tennessee Tech signee Lyriq Mastin has been there before. Having started for the Lady Blaze during her freshman season, Mastin can relate to what Blackman freshmen ...

Blackman basketball standout and Tennessee Tech signee Lyriq Mastin has been there before. Having started for the Lady Blaze during her freshman season, Mastin can relate to what Blackman freshmen ...