My first highlighted game of @BCATHOOPS delivered a fun showdown between the new-look Blackman squad and a gritty Gatlinburg-Pittman group that refused to back down. From the opening tip, both teams came out firing with efficient shooting, sharp execution, and crisp ball movement that kept the action flowing. Blackman held a slim 19-16 lead after the opening quarter and carried that momentum into the second as both teams continued trading punches. Neither side could create much separation, but Blackman stayed steady and took a 34-29 lead into the locker room. The third quarter proved to be the turning point. Blackman began finding a groove offensively and started stacking quality possessions together while tightening things up defensively. That steady rhythm allowed them to build a 46-36 advantage heading into the final quarter. Gatlinburg-Pittman showed plenty of fight and toughness down the stretch, turning the fourth quarter into a battle and making Blackman earn every possession. The effort was there until the final horn, but Blackman continued answering every challenge and closed out a hard-fought 61-50 victory. The Prodigy, @MilesA_2028, wasted little time making an impact in his Blackman debut. The dynamic guard finished with 21 points, 6 assists, 3 rebounds, and 3 steals while knocking down four triples. His scoring, playmaking, and ability to create offense gave Blackman a spark throughout the night. On the other side, savvy 2028 guard Chris Fudger (@CrisFudger2028) put together one of the most impressive performances of the game. Cris exploded for a game-high 25 points with 4 rebounds and three triples, operating like a one-man wrecking crew all game long. The crafty shot-maker repeatedly found ways to create space, score through contact, and make difficult baskets look routine. His footwork on the block was outstanding, his creativity with the ball kept defenders guessing, and the grit and toughness he displayed from start to finish made him impossible to ignore.

2025-26 All-5Star Preps Team selection. Recently transferred to Gatlinburg-Pittman.

Big thanks to BCAT for allowing our guys to come and compete against high quality talent. Hard fought games against Webb School Bell Buckle and Blackman High school @BCATHOOPS @GPHSSports @moore_rashid

GP boys stacking days and making memories #junematters

BCAT HOOPFEST schedule has been posted on our website at bcathoops.com it will be updated regularly until Friday. LET’S HOOP! @tssaabasketball @mopatton_sports @MainStreetPreps @johnvarlas @CourtneyHoops90 @PrepHoopsTN @5StarPreps @StephenHargis @NoahMcKayUCR @Kreager

A few of the coaching staffs that will be attending the HOOPFEST this weekend!

🏀 Summer boys youth camp 2026 🏀 June 8-9

TSWA ALL-STATE GIRLS BASKETBALL See all the statewide selections, as chosen by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association. FREE ⤵️ 5starpreps.com/articles/2025…

All-State Honors for Basketball👇

We see a Highlander 👀, congrats to our senior PG Jayden Barton @JaydenBarton_ on being named to the 2025-2026 All State team 5starpreps.com/articles/2025…

2025-26 TSWA All-State Boys Basketball Teams. See all the statewide selections in six classifications, as chosen by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association. FREE READ ⤵️ 5starpreps.com/articles/2025…

* THIS Sat @ Sevierville Primary * Cost 4 physical $10 * Students in sports next yr * Have physical dated after 4/15/26 * Multisport athletes need 1 physical * Parents create acct & complete forms prior to Sat * FinalForms used for 26-27 schl yr *Web sevier-tn.finalforms.com

Thank you to Mayor Waters and the Sevier County Commissioners for presenting the boys with a proclamation for the 2025-2026 season

Major thanks to the city of Gatlinburg @GatlinburgCity for presenting our Highlanders with a proclamation commemorating the 2025-2026 season 🏀 @GPHSSports @GPHSHighlanders @moore_rashid

Congrats, Malachi 👏

Big congratulations to Malachi Palmer on signing to continue his career at Bryan 🏀@malachi_p15 @Bryan_MBB Bright future ahead

Blessed to receive this offer from @Bryan_MBB

Big time names on this list. Congrats to Jayden on being named BCAT All State @JaydenBarton_

Who tops our final Knoxville area high school basketball rankings? knoxnews.com/story/sports/hi…

Congratulations to our PG Jayden Barton on being named 2026 2A BCAT State player of the year @JaydenBarton_