West Ridge, Unicoi County Advance to Eastman Semifinals

David Crockett also reaches semifinals in high school basketball tournament

Mar. 29, 2026 at 6:28am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the action and movement of a high school basketball game, with players and court lines broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color and shape.The Eastman tournament semifinals showcase the region's top high school basketball talent in a dynamic, cubist-inspired visual.Johnson City Today

Several high school basketball teams have advanced to the semifinals of the Eastman tournament in Tennessee. West Ridge and Unicoi County will face off in one semifinal matchup, while David Crockett will play in the other semifinal game on Saturday morning. The finals and third place games will be held at noon.

Why it matters

The Eastman tournament is a highly anticipated annual high school basketball event in the region, drawing top teams and players. Advancing to the semifinals is a significant achievement for these programs and their communities.

The details

West Ridge will face Walker County in one semifinal game at 10 a.m. on Saturday. David Crockett and Unicoi County will play in the other semifinal matchup, also at 10 a.m. The finals and third place games will be held at noon.

  • The Eastman tournament semifinals will be played on Saturday, March 29, 2026.
  • The finals and third place games will be held at noon on the same day.

The players

West Ridge

A high school basketball team competing in the Eastman tournament semifinals.

Unicoi County

A high school basketball team competing in the Eastman tournament semifinals.

David Crockett

A high school basketball team competing in the Eastman tournament semifinals.

Walker County

A high school basketball team competing in the Eastman tournament semifinals.

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What’s next

The winners of the semifinal games will advance to the Eastman tournament finals, which will be played at noon on Saturday.

The takeaway

The Eastman tournament semifinals feature some of the top high school basketball programs in the region, showcasing the talent and competitiveness of the local teams and players.