CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Fourteen years ago, Clarksville High boys basketball took down Franklin 63-44 in the substate game at William Workman Gymnasium. The Wildcats were hoping that history might repeat itself on Monday, as they welcomed in the Admirals nearly a decade and a half later for another meeting in the sectionals.
For the first time since 2012, Clarksville punched a ticket to the state tournament after defeating Franklin 59-53.
Clarksville punches its ticket to the @tssaa state tournament. What a game. pic.twitter.com/0wEjRPhpJu
“There’s not a lot of firsts at Clarksville High,” said Clarksville boys basketball coach Ted Young. “This is my seventh one that I’ve gotten to be a part of and each one is special. The four road games we had to win got us ready for tonight. This Franklin team was the most difficult I’ve had to prepare for all year. All five of their starters can do everything offensively.