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Humboldt basketball stuns Eagleville with last-second TSSAA semifinal win
Jakevious Graves hits game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer to send Humboldt to state title game
Mar. 21, 2026 at 3:36am
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In a thrilling TSSAA Class 1A semifinal matchup, the Humboldt High School basketball team defeated previously unbeaten Eagleville 65-62 on a last-second 3-pointer by guard Jakevious Graves. The win sends Humboldt to the state championship game for the first time since 2019.
Why it matters
Humboldt's dramatic victory over the heavily favored Eagleville squad is a major upset in the TSSAA tournament, showcasing the team's resilience and ability to perform under pressure. The win also marks a significant milestone for the program, returning them to the state title game for the first time in 7 years.
The details
With the game tied 62-62 and just 5 seconds remaining, Humboldt's Darion Taylor found an open Jakevious Graves on the opposite end of the court. Graves then launched a high-arching 3-pointer that fell through the net as time expired, stunning the previously undefeated Eagleville team. Graves finished the night with 31 points, including 5-of-6 shooting from behind the arc.
- The game-winning shot occurred as time expired on March 20, 2026.
- Humboldt led Eagleville 53-43 early in the fourth quarter, but Eagleville rallied to tie the game 62-62 with 45 seconds left.
The players
Jakevious Graves
A Humboldt High School guard who hit the game-winning 3-pointer as time expired to defeat Eagleville.
Darion Taylor
A Humboldt High School player who made the pass to Graves for the final shot.
Jackson Nichols
An Eagleville High School player who tied the game 62-62 with a layup in the final minute.
Marcus Butler
The associate head coach of the Humboldt High School basketball team who designed the final play.
Ronald Abernathy
The head coach of the Humboldt High School basketball team who is retiring at the end of the season.
What they’re saying
“I wanted to get to my spot, knowing where I'm good at. I work on that every day.”
— Jakevious Graves
“I knew he's going to make the right play every time. I didn't have a doubt. That's why I didn't call a timeout (after Nichols' shot). I didn't look at the referee. I put in (Darion's) hands because I knew he was going to make the right play.”
— Marcus Butler, Associate Head Coach, Humboldt High School
What’s next
Humboldt will face the winner of Memphis Middle College-Jackson County in the Class 1A state championship game on March 21 at 6:30 p.m.
The takeaway
Humboldt's dramatic victory over the previously undefeated Eagleville squad showcases the team's resilience and ability to perform under pressure, returning the program to the state title game for the first time in 7 years and providing an exciting finish to the TSSAA tournament.
