The Loudon High School’s girls basketball team showed heart as they competed in the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association District Tournament over the past week.
After beating Sequoyah 36-23 in the Play-In round Thursday, the Lady Redskins started off their District 5-3A Tournament run against the No. 1-seed Heritage High School Friday.
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