LEAD Public Schools

LEAD Academy Basketball Makes History

Congratulations to the Boys Basketball team on a great season! The team set a LEAD Academy High School record with 11 wins in the regular season and became the first team to make it to the Regional Tournament in school history.

In the first round of the District Tournament, the boys pulled off a close win against Clarksville Academy, winning 46-44. Demarco Jackson led the team with 14 points, and Raymond Clay had 10. With the win, LEAD clinched a spot in the semifinals with the #1 seeded East Robertson. In a back and forth game, East Robertson came out on top, winning 64-57 in overtime. Austin Clay had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and Demarco Jackson and Steven Anderson both chipped in with 10 points. Playing for third place the following day, LEAD came out and took care of business, beating McEwen 66-40. Raymond Clay paced the Panthers with 18 points, and Demarco Jackson added 11 points and 11 rebounds.

LEAD is set to play at Fayetteville High School on Saturday, February 22 in the first round of the Regional Tournament. Good luck Panthers!