Alcoa Wins Knoxville Area Basketball Title

Tornadoes claim top spot in final high school rankings after state championship victory.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 8:45pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a high school basketball game, with overlapping planes of navy, green, and orange conveying the dynamic movement and intensity of the sport.Alcoa High School's state championship victory showcases the raw energy and competitive spirit of Knoxville-area high school basketball.Knoxville Today

Alcoa High School's boys basketball team has been named the top team in the Knoxville area after winning the TSSAA state championship. The Tornadoes, who finished the season with a 24-13 record, defeated Fulton High School in overtime to claim the state title, the only Knoxville-area team to do so this season.

Why it matters

High school basketball is a point of pride for many communities in the Knoxville area, and the final rankings provide recognition for the top teams and players. Alcoa's championship win highlights the strength of their program and the hard work of their coaches and players.

The details

Alcoa High School's boys basketball team capped off their successful season by winning the TSSAA state championship. They defeated Fulton High School in an overtime thriller to claim the title, the only Knoxville-area team to do so this year.

  • The 2025-26 TSSAA basketball season concluded in March 2026.

The players

Alcoa High School

The boys basketball team from Alcoa High School, located in Alcoa, Tennessee, which won the TSSAA state championship in 2026.

Fulton High School

The boys basketball team from Fulton High School in Knoxville, Tennessee, which lost to Alcoa in the state championship game.

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The takeaway

Alcoa High School's boys basketball team's state championship victory demonstrates the strength of their program and the high level of talent in the Knoxville area. Their win will be celebrated by the local community and serves as inspiration for other teams aspiring to reach the top.