Clarksville Christian girls earn third straight district basketball title

The Centurions won 56-26 over Pleasant View Christian School to claim their third consecutive district championship.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The Clarksville Christian Lady Centurions won the TSIAA North District Championship game against Pleasant View Christian School, 56-26, for their third straight district title. Despite being down some key players due to injuries, Clarksville Christian dominated the game, with Marley Spires scoring 18 points and grabbing 17 rebounds to lead the way.

Why it matters

The Clarksville Christian girls' basketball team has established itself as a powerhouse in the region, winning three consecutive district titles. This latest championship victory sets them up to make a run at their fifth straight state title as they enter the state tournament next week.

The details

Clarksville Christian head coach Trenton Hassell said the team "didn't play our best game, but played well enough as a team with all the injuries we have right now heading into the state tournament next week." After the game, Marley Spires, Lauren Hassell, and Kaydence Kindle were named to the TSIAA North All-District Team.

  • The district championship game was played on Saturday.
  • Clarksville Christian will host Zion Christian School on Tuesday night for the State quarterfinals.

The players

Marley Spires

Scored 18 points and grabbed 17 rebounds to lead Clarksville Christian to the district title.

Lauren Hassell

Named to the TSIAA North All-District Team.

Kaydence Kindle

Named to the TSIAA North All-District Team.

Trenton Hassell

Head coach of the Clarksville Christian Lady Centurions.

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What they’re saying

“I'm just glad we were able to pull it out. We had some girls step up tonight. We didn't play our best game, but played well enough as a team with all the injuries we have right now heading into the state tournament next week. We will need everyone that's healthy enough to step up next week just to have a chance at state.”

— Trenton Hassell, Head coach (clarksvillenow.com)

What’s next

Clarksville Christian will host Zion Christian School on Tuesday night for the State quarterfinals as they begin their quest for a fifth straight state title.

The takeaway

The Clarksville Christian girls' basketball team has established itself as a dominant force in the region, winning three consecutive district titles. Despite facing injuries, the team continues to find ways to win and is now poised to make a run at another state championship.