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Elizabethton Today
By the People, for the People
Lady Cyclones Advance to District 1-AAA Championship
Elizabethton team secures spot in regional contest with win over Tennessee High
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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The Elizabethton Lady Cyclones secured a spot in the District 1-AAA championship game with a 75-40 victory over Tennessee High. The win guarantees the Lady Cyclones a spot in next week's regional contest, regardless of the outcome of the championship game against Daniel Boone.
Why it matters
The Lady Cyclones' victory marks their fourth district title game appearance in the last five years, showcasing the team's consistent success and their drive to compete at the highest level of high school basketball in the region.
The details
The Lady Cyclones came out strong, building a 23-point halftime lead and never looking back. Five players scored in double figures, led by Sydney Minton's game-high 18 points, including 12 from behind the three-point line. Rylee May, Addison Bunn, Jamira Smalls, and Adrian Heading also reached double digits in scoring for Elizabethton.
- The Lady Cyclones will face Daniel Boone in the District 1-AAA championship game.
- Tennessee High and David Crockett will play in the district consolation game, with both teams facing road trips to open regional play.
The players
Sydney Minton
Scored a game-high 18 points for the Lady Cyclones, including 12 from behind the three-point line.
Rylee May
Scored 15 points for the Lady Cyclones in the victory.
Addison Bunn
Scored 14 points for the Lady Cyclones.
Jamira Smalls
Scored 14 points for the Lady Cyclones.
Adrian Heading
Scored 10 points for the Lady Cyclones in the win.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)
The takeaway
The Lady Cyclones' dominant performance and fourth district title game appearance in five years showcases the team's consistent success and their drive to compete at the highest level of high school basketball in the region.
