Clarksville Christian obliterates Zion Christian to advance to state semifinals

The Centurions scored the first 53 points of the game and cruised to a 67-9 victory over the Mountaineers.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The No. 4-seeded Zion Christian Mountaineers traveled to Clarksville Christian for a TSIAA State Quarterfinal matchup, but the Centurions dominated from start to finish, winning 67-9. Clarksville Christian forward Marley Spires scored 24 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, while the Centurions' defense held the Mountaineers scoreless until the final minute of the third quarter.

Why it matters

The lopsided victory advances Clarksville Christian to the state semifinals, where they will host Franklin Road on Thursday. The Centurions are looking to capture their first state championship, and Spires' dominant performance shows they have the talent to make a deep playoff run.

The details

Clarksville Christian scored the first 53 points of the game and never looked back. Spires scored 10 points in the first quarter and 14 in the third to lead the Centurions' offensive onslaught. Defensively, Clarksville Christian was stifling, not allowing a Mountaineers basket until the final 30 seconds of the third quarter. Guard Kaydence Kindle also had a strong game for the Centurions, scoring 11 points and grabbing 7 steals.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 18, 2026.

The players

Marley Spires

A forward for Clarksville Christian who scored 24 points and grabbed 14 rebounds in the dominant victory.

Kaydence Kindle

A guard for Clarksville Christian who scored 11 points and had 7 steals in the win.

Trenton Hassell

The head coach of the Clarksville Christian Centurions.

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What they’re saying

“We did well defensively, being active in our zone and having good pressure. Offensively, Marley dominated down low, and we're going to need her to continue to play that way if we want to have a chance at the state title. With Lauren out, she has to step up, and we did that tonight.”

— Trenton Hassell, Clarksville Christian head coach (clarksvillenow.com)

What’s next

The Centurions will host Franklin Road in the state semifinals on Thursday.

The takeaway

Clarksville Christian's dominant victory over Zion Christian showcases their potential to win the state championship. Led by Marley Spires' dominant performance, the Centurions are peaking at the right time and will host Franklin Road in the semifinals as they look to capture their first state title.