Marion Defeats Greene County Tech for 5A-East Title

Second-year coach Sammie Lewis led Marion to the conference championship.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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In his second season as head coach, Sammie Lewis led the Marion High School boys' basketball team to the 5A-East conference title with a victory over Greene County Tech. Lewis had set three preseason goals for the team, and they were able to achieve the top goal of winning the conference championship.

Why it matters

Winning the 5A-East title is a significant accomplishment for the Marion program, as it demonstrates the team's growth and development under Coach Lewis' leadership in just his second year. The conference championship also secures Marion a spot in the state playoffs, giving them a chance to compete for a state title.

The details

Marion pulled away from Greene County Tech in the second half to claim the 5A-East conference championship. Coach Sammie Lewis had set three preseason goals for the team, and they were able to achieve the top goal of winning the conference title in his second year at the helm.

  • The 2025-2026 season tipped off earlier this year.
  • Marion defeated Greene County Tech on February 28, 2026 to win the 5A-East conference title.

The players

Sammie Lewis

The second-year head coach of the Marion High School boys' basketball team.

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The takeaway

Marion's conference championship victory under second-year coach Sammie Lewis demonstrates the team's rapid improvement and the coach's ability to quickly turn the program around. The title secures Marion's spot in the state playoffs, giving them a chance to compete for a state championship.