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Sycamore boys advance to regional semifinals to play East Nashville





Sycamore's Charlie Thomason shoots a three-pointer against Harpeth in the district semifinal game. BILL CLARK

Sycamore’s Charlie Thomason shoots a three-pointer against Harpeth in the district semifinal game. BILL CLARK

Sycamore started its playoff run with a tight 44-38 victory over Westmoreland, and since that point, the War Eagles were able to stay alive throughout.

In the second round of the district tournament Sycamore held off Harpeth in a low-scoring affair with a 22-20 win.

The 22-20 score may not look exciting, but the in-county playoff game had all the makings of an ESPN Classic. An 8-6 score at half brought comments on social media like “snooze fest” and “boring,” but it was fair from that. Sycamore and Harpeth both played excellent defense, and there was no holding of the ball to run out the clock or real stoppages in play, just two hard-nosed teams that fought for every possession.

Sycamore got the win and advance to play White House-Heritage in the district championship. Sycamore lost to White House-Heritage in the district final, but still locked in a Region 5 game with Maplewood.

With the Region 5 birth, Sycamore travelled to Maplewood. The War Eagles defeated Maplewood 46-44 last Saturday evening to stay alive.

Sycamore’s Trey McCain finished with a team-high six points against Harpeth.BILL CLARK

Sycamore’s Trey McCain finished with a team-high six points against Harpeth.BILL CLARK

Sycamore will travel to East Nashville on March 2 for its second-round region matchup. With a win against East Nashville, Sycamore will punch its ticket to a sectional game, win or loss, in the region championship.

BOX SCORE

Sycamore (22): Trey McCain 6, Charlie Thomason 5, Seth Smith 4, Grady McPherson 3, Gavin Mitchell 3 and John Hale 1.

Harpeth (20): Aiden Williams 6, Will Collier 5, Aaron McWright 4, Logan Johnston 3 and Ryan McMillen 2.

Sycamore's Grady McPherson was a strong presence throughout the entire game against Harpeth on the block. BILL CLARK

Sycamore’s Grady McPherson was a strong presence throughout the entire game against Harpeth on the block. BILL CLARK

Sycamore’s Gavin Mitchell flies high for a layup against Harpeth in the district tournament.BILL CLARK

Sycamore’s Gavin Mitchell flies high for a layup against Harpeth in the district tournament.BILL CLARK

Sycamore's Seth Smith gets past the Harpeth defense for a layup.BILL CLARK

Sycamore’s Seth Smith gets past the Harpeth defense for a layup.BILL CLARK

Sycamore coach Steve Dodd goes over a few things with his team during a timeout. BILL CLARK

Sycamore coach Steve Dodd goes over a few things with his team during a timeout. BILL CLARK

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