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Boone, Unaka Advance to Girls Basketball Sectional Round
Local teams look to clinch state tournament berths on Saturday
Published on Mar. 6, 2026
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The Daniel Boone and Unaka girls basketball teams have both advanced to the sectional round of the TSSAA state tournament and will be hosting games on Saturday. Both teams are seeking to earn a spot in the upcoming state tournament.
Why it matters
Girls basketball is a major high school sport in the Kingsport area, and the sectional round represents a critical step towards the state championship. A win on Saturday would send either Daniel Boone or Unaka to the state tournament, which is a significant achievement for the players, coaches, and local communities.
The details
Daniel Boone and Unaka both won their regional tournament games earlier this week to advance to the sectional round. Daniel Boone will be hosting their sectional game, while Unaka will also be playing at home. The winners of Saturday's sectional games will clinch a spot in the TSSAA girls basketball state tournament.
- The sectional round games will be played on Saturday, March 6, 2026.
- Daniel Boone and Unaka both won their regional tournament games earlier this week to advance to the sectional round.
The players
Daniel Boone
A high school girls basketball team located in Kingsport, Tennessee that has advanced to the sectional round of the TSSAA state tournament.
Unaka
A high school girls basketball team located in Kingsport, Tennessee that has also advanced to the sectional round of the TSSAA state tournament.
What’s next
The winners of Saturday's sectional games will advance to the TSSAA girls basketball state tournament.
The takeaway
The sectional round represents a critical step towards the state championship for the Daniel Boone and Unaka girls basketball teams. A win on Saturday would be a major accomplishment for these local programs and their communities.
