Tennessee High basketball teams return to court after long layoff

Vikings to host Elizabethton tonight in first game since Jan. 23

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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The Tennessee High boys and girls basketball teams are set to take the court tonight for the first time since Jan. 23, as their scheduled game against Elizabethton on Friday was moved to tonight due to inclement weather. The Vikings have had a lengthy layoff due to winter weather that has plagued the region, forcing the postponement of several games.

Why it matters

The extended break has been a challenge for the Tennessee High teams, who are eager to get back on the court and resume their seasons. The Vikings are still in the mix for their conference title, making these upcoming games crucial as they look to regain their momentum.

The details

Tennessee High's boys and girls teams were originally scheduled to play Elizabethton on Friday, but the Upper Lakes Conference clash was moved to tonight due to the pending forecast. The Vikings had previously had games against Morristown East, Daniel Boone, and Sullivan East wiped out and rescheduled.

  • The Tennessee High teams have not played a game since Jan. 23.
  • The rescheduled game against Elizabethton is set for tonight.

The players

Tennessee High

The high school's boys and girls basketball teams.

Elizabethton

Tennessee High's opponent in the rescheduled game.

Cody McMeans

The head coach of the Tennessee High boys basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“We've missed several days of practice due to the weather and being out of school, so it's been hard just worrying about trying to stay in shape because with basketball you can lose it in a couple of days.”

— Cody McMeans, Tennessee High boys basketball head coach (heraldcourier.com)

“We are really fired up and ready to play. We have sat on that loss for two weeks and that's been the best thing for us. We've learned we have to bring it every day and be prepared for every game we play.”

— Cody McMeans, Tennessee High boys basketball head coach (heraldcourier.com)

What’s next

The Tennessee High teams will look to build momentum with a strong performance against Elizabethton tonight as they push towards their conference title goals.

The takeaway

The extended weather-related layoff has been a challenge for the Tennessee High basketball programs, but they are eager to get back on the court and resume their seasons. The rescheduled game against Elizabethton tonight represents an important opportunity for the Vikings to regain their rhythm and continue their pursuit of conference championships.