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By the People, for the People
Tennessee High survives overtime at Boone; Lady 'Blazers clinch Upper Lakes
Vikings rally from 15-point deficit to earn share of fourth straight conference title
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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Tennessee High trailed by as many as 15 points on Friday night at Daniel Boone, but senior guard Braden Howard and the Vikings never panicked. Tennessee High forced overtime then executed down the stretch to earn a 61-58 victory over the Trailblazers, which also allowed the Vikings to earn a share of a fourth-straight Upper Lakes regular season title. In the girls' game, Daniel Boone clinched the Upper Lakes regular season title with a 73-27 win over Tennessee High.
Why it matters
Tennessee High had not won a conference championship in 44 years until four years ago, and now they have won four in a row, which is a historic accomplishment for the program. The Daniel Boone girls' team clinched the Upper Lakes regular season title, continuing their successful season and setting themselves up for the district tournament.
The details
Tennessee High trailed by as many as 15 points in the third quarter, but they chipped away at the deficit and forced overtime. In the extra period, Braden Howard hit two free throws in the final 15 seconds to seal the 61-58 victory. For the Daniel Boone girls, they jumped out to a huge 30-8 lead after the first quarter and cruised to the 73-27 win to clinch the conference title.
- Tennessee High trailed by 15 points with 5 minutes left in the third quarter.
- Braden Howard hit a clutch 3-pointer with 1:54 left in the fourth quarter to tie the game at 55.
- Braden Howard made two free throws with 15 seconds left in overtime to put Tennessee High up by 3 and clinch the win.
The players
Braden Howard
A senior guard for Tennessee High who scored 24 points, including the game-tying 3-pointer late in regulation and the clinching free throws in overtime.
Michael McMeans
The head coach of the Tennessee High boys' basketball team, who has led them to four straight conference championships, a historic accomplishment for the program.
Andrea Flores
A Class 3A Miss Basketball finalist who led Daniel Boone with 21 points in their girls' basketball win.
John Good
The head coach of the Daniel Boone girls' basketball team, who led them to the Upper Lakes regular season title.
Jayden Williams
A player for Daniel Boone who matched Braden Howard's 24 points in the boys' game.
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)
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)
The takeaway
Tennessee High's comeback victory and fourth straight conference title is a testament to the resilience and determination of the team, led by senior Braden Howard. Meanwhile, Daniel Boone's girls' team continues to dominate, clinching the Upper Lakes regular season title and setting themselves up for a strong postseason run.
