Basketball wins district, makes run for region title
Good luck to High School varsity boys' basketball as the team takes on Goodpasture Christian School in the DII-A region semifinals on Friday, February 18. And congratulations to DII-A District 3 tournament Most Valuable Player Adam Miller '22, Josh Scretchen '22 for making the all-tournament team, and Josh and Adrian Samuels '22 for being placed on the all-district team.
On Wednesday, February 9, the HS varsity boys' basketball team headed into the DII-A District 3 tournament with confidence after having secured the No. 1 seed during regular season play.
The Tigers defeated Battle Ground Academy in the quarterfinals to extend the team's best season since 2017. In the semifinals, the Tigers defeated the Providence Christian Academy Lions in a fierce feline face-off. The final score was 61-41 with Adam Miller '22 (21), Josh Scretchen '22 (18), and Adrian Samuels '22 (13) leading the charge. On Saturday, February 12, the team brought home the district title in a victory over Webb School. Leading scorers were Adam (21), Adrian (14), Collin France '23 (14), and Josh (12) with a final score of 65-61. Following the end of the tournament, Josh and Adrian were named to the all-district team, Josh was named to the all-tournament team, and Adam was named tournament MVP.
Continuing the team's run with energy and excitement, the Tigers hosted Nashville Christian School in the DII-A region quarterfinals on Wednesday, February 16. With a final score of 66-50, the boys won over the Eagles to advance to the semifinals. Adrian (19) led the way with Josh (17) and Collin (16) putting up big numbers too.
On Friday, February 18, the team will take on the Goodpasture Christian School Cougars at Franklin Road Academy at 5:30 p.m. Fans are encouraged to attend and show their Tiger pride.
Seniors turned their tassels and graduated from University School of Nashville on Sunday, May 17, on the Back Lawn. Visit usn.org/classof2026 for more highlights from their last year on Edgehill and to learn what they will do next.
The girls lacrosse team ended its season in overtime to become state runner-up. Tennis players Carter Kojetin '29 finished as a state quarterfinalist, Sophie Oliver '26 and Mary Kate Adler '28 finished as state semifinalists, and Veer Kodali '29 and Max Parker '29 finished as state champions. Meanwhile, eight runners competed at the state track and field meet in Knoxville, where Griffin Davidson '27, Caleb Freifeld '28, Drew Zwerner '28, and Jack Fruin '27, sprinted to first in the 4x800m relay and Jack also placed first in the 800m dash.
For the entire USN community: an invitation to give in gratitude, in celebration, and in honor of the woman who has given so much to our school. Make a gift at usn.org/giving to support students with needs beyond tuition and honor Interim Director Juliet Douglas.
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