HIGH SCHOOLTSSAA basketball state tournament 2024: USJ and Haylen Ayers vs. CAKUSJ players celebrate after defeating CAK in a Division II A Semifinal game at the Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, March 1, 2024.Andrew Nelles / The TennesseanUSJ's Ava Barham (21) and USJ's Cooper McGehee (4) embrace as the Lady Bruins advance to the championship match after the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship Semifinals match between USJ and CAK in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, Mar. 1, 2024Jamar Coach / Jackson SunUSJ forward Ava Barham, right, hugs guard Jesse Via (22) after defeating CAK in a Division II A Semifinal game at the Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, March 1, 2024.Andrew Nelles / The TennesseanUSJ guard Mia Spellings (10) celebrates after defeating CAK in a Division II A Semifinal game at the Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, March 1, 2024.Andrew Nelles / The TennesseanUSJ guard Haylen Ayers, right, hugs guard Sophie King after defeating CAK in a Division II A Semifinal game at the Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, March 1, 2024.Andrew Nelles / The TennesseanUSJ forward Ava Barham celebrates with fans after defeating CAK in a Division II A Semifinal game at the Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, March 1, 2024.Andrew Nelles / The TennesseanUSJ guard Sophie King (15) and guard Ellen Driver (3) celebrate after defeating CAK in a Division II A Semifinal game at the Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, March 1, 2024.Andrew Nelles / The TennesseanCAK's Izzy Proffitt (20 walks away after missing the final shot of the loss to USJ during the TSSAA high school basketball game in the Division II Class A state basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.Saul Young/News SentinelCAK's Maddie Braden (3) walks off the court after fouling out in the game against USJ in the TSSAA high school basketball game in the Division II Class A state basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.Saul Young/News SentinelUSJ guard Ellen Driver (3) shoots the game winning free throw against CAK during the fourth quarter of a Division II A Semifinal game at the Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, March 1, 2024.Andrew Nelles / The TennesseanUSJ's Ellen Driver (3) is guarded by CAK's Colie Thompson (30) during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship Semifinals match between USJ and CAK in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, Mar. 1, 2024Jamar Coach / Jackson SunUSJ's bench reacts as the Bruins score a threeduring the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship Semifinals match between USJ and CAK in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, Mar. 1, 2024Jamar Coach / Jackson SunUSJ's Haylen Ayers (20) looks for an open teammate while being guarded by CAK's Maddie Braden (3) during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship Semifinals match between USJ and CAK in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, Mar. 1, 2024Jamar Coach / Jackson SunUSJ's Ava Barham (21) gets the rebound during the TSSAA high school basketball game against CA in the Division II Class A state basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.Saul Young/News SentinelCAK fans react so to a call during the TSSAA high school basketball game between Christian Academy of Knoxville and University School of Jackson in the Division II Class A state basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.Saul Young/News SentinelCAK cheerleaders gets fans motivated in the final moments of the TSSAA high school basketball game between Christian Academy of Knoxville and University School of Jackson in the Division II Class A state basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.Saul Young/News SentinelCAK's Colie Thompson (30) tries to get by USJ's Ellen Driver (3) during the TSSAA high school basketball game in the Division II Class A state basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.Saul Young/News SentinelUSJ's Jesse Via (22) is pressed by CAK's Karlie Whited (12) and Ali Wilkinson (15) in the TSSAA high school basketball game in the Division II Class A state basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.Saul Young/News SentinelCAK's Colie Thompson (30) celebrates after her 3-point basket put CAK up 35-34 in the TSSAA high school basketball game against USJ in the Division II Class A state basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.Saul Young/News SentinelUSJ's Ava Barham (21) looks to attempt a shot during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship Semifinals match between USJ and CAK in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, Mar. 1, 2024Jamar Coach / Jackson SunUSJ's Haylen Ayers (20) calls for a play while being guarded by CAK's Maddie Braden (3) during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship Semifinals match between USJ and CAK in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, Mar. 1, 2024Jamar Coach / Jackson SunUSJ's Haylen Ayers (20) looks to pass the ball during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship Semifinals match between USJ and CAK in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, Mar. 1, 2024Jamar Coach / Jackson SunUSJ's Ava Barham (21) lines up to shoot free throws during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship Semifinals match between USJ and CAK in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, Mar. 1, 2024Jamar Coach / Jackson SunUSJ's Haylen Ayers (20) dribbles the ball upcourt during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship Semifinals match between USJ and CAK in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, Mar. 1, 2024Jamar Coach / Jackson SunUSJ's Haylen Ayers (20) surveys the court during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship Semifinals match between USJ and CAK in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, Mar. 1, 2024Jamar Coach / Jackson SunUSJ fans cheer as the Lady Bruins score during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship Semifinals match between USJ and CAK in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, Mar. 1, 2024Jamar Coach / Jackson SunUSJ's Ava Barham (21) and CAK's Karlie Whited (12) fight for possesion during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship Semifinals match between USJ and CAK in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, Mar. 1, 2024Jamar Coach / Jackson SunCAK's Izzy Proffitt (20 watches as the pass intended for her sail out of bounds during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship Semifinals match between USJ and CAK in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, Mar. 1, 2024Jamar Coach / Jackson SunUSJ Head Coach Joel Ayers calls for adjustments during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship Semifinals match between USJ and CAK in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, Mar. 1, 2024Jamar Coach / Jackson SunCAK's Colie Thompson (30) and USJ's Ava Barham (21) fight for possession of the rebound during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship Semifinals match between USJ and CAK in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, Mar. 1, 2024Jamar Coach / Jackson SunUSJ's Haylen Ayers (20) looks to shot the ball while being defended by CAK's Colie Thompson (30) during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship Semifinals match between USJ and CAK in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, Mar. 1, 2024Jamar Coach / Jackson SunUSJ's Ava Barham (21) goes for the layup during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship Semifinals match between USJ and CAK in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, Mar. 1, 2024Jamar Coach / Jackson SunPlayers jostle for for the rebound during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship Semifinals match between USJ and CAK in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, Mar. 1, 2024Jamar Coach / Jackson SunCAK's Colie Thompson (30) celebrates as she hits a three point shot to put the Warriors up by one late in the fourth quarter during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship Semifinals match between USJ and CAK in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Friday, Mar. 1, 2024Jamar Coach / Jackson SunCAK's Sophie Carroll (11) gets the rebound over USJ's Ellen Driver (3) during the TSSAA high school basketball game of the Division II Class A state basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.Saul Young/News SentinelCAK's Karlie Whited (12) moves the ball while guarded by USJ's Ellen Driver (3) during the TSSAA high school basketball game of the Division II Class A state basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.Saul Young/News SentinelCAK's Maddie Braden (3) with the 3-point attempt durint the TSSAA high school basketball game against USJ in the Division II Class A state basketball tournament on Friday, March 1, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.Saul Young/News Sentinel