High School Sports Championships Approach Quickly

From wrestling to basketball, the end of winter sports and start of spring is just around the corner

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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With the TSSAA individual wrestling state championships coming up on February 21 in Franklin, and the BlueCross Basketball Championships in Murfreesboro just a few weeks later, the sports calendar is about to get very busy in Tennessee. The transition from winter to spring sports is always a hectic time, with the first contest date for spring sports being March 2, just three weeks after the boys state basketball tournament concludes on March 21.

Why it matters

The back-to-back championships and transition between seasons is an important time for local sports coverage and high school sports fans in Tennessee. Teams and athletes who make it to the state tournaments deserve strong community support, but the quick turnaround can make it challenging for fans to keep up.

The details

The TSSAA individual wrestling state championships will be held on February 21 in Franklin, followed by the BlueCross Basketball Championships in Murfreesboro a few weeks later. With the boys state basketball tournament concluding on March 21, the first contest date for spring sports is just three weeks later on March 2, marking a very busy time of year for high school sports in the state.

  • The TSSAA individual wrestling state championships will be held on February 21, 2026 in Franklin.
  • The BlueCross Basketball Championships will take place in Murfreesboro in late March 2026.
  • The boys state basketball tournament concludes on March 21, 2026.
  • The first contest date for spring sports is March 2, 2026.

The players

TSSAA

The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association, the governing body for high school sports in the state.

BlueCross

The sponsor of the Tennessee high school basketball state championships.

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What they’re saying

“Covering local sports is like going to church — it's not a "have to." It's a "get to.”

— J.D. Vaughn, Sports Editor (johnsoncitypress.com)

“Don't take state tournament trips for granted. Any team that makes it to the big dance deserves all the support they can get.”

— J.D. Vaughn, Sports Editor (johnsoncitypress.com)

What’s next

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The takeaway

This busy stretch of high school sports championships and the transition to spring seasons highlights the importance of community support for local teams and athletes who make it to the state level. While the quick turnaround can be challenging, fans should take advantage of the opportunity to cheer on their hometown heroes.