Shorthanded champs grind past Ensworth, set cpa rematch
As the defending Division II-AA state champion, Webb School of Knoxville is no stranger to postseason pressure. But after losing guard Zahnyah Rockett to a season-ending ACL injury Feb. 6, the Lady Spartans had to adjust on the fly.
They found answers in a gritty 45-41 win over Ensworth in the state quarterfinals, advancing to face Christ Presbyterian Academy — last year’s title-game opponent — in Thursday’s semifinals at Austin Peay.
“With her, she’s such a disruptor,” Webb coach Greg Hernandez said of Rockett. “To lose her, it’s been big trying to figure out lineups, but the girls have really responded.”
Meeyah Green led Webb with 15 points while Kyndall Mays added 14 and Corisa Lowery chipped in 10. Hernandez praised the collective effort, noting Mays’ key baskets and free throws and Green’s unselfish play.
“It was one possession at a time,” Hernandez said. “They were really physical with us. We had to grind out possessions.”
Now Webb turns its attention to CPA, a familiar foe.
“They returned everybody, so it’s a very familiar situation,” Hernandez said. “We just have to guard the ball, limit possessions and find a way to impose our will.”
