Westview Beats Smith County 47-37; To Play for Class-2A Championship on Saturday

The Westview Chargers advance to the TSSAA State Basketball championship game.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 12:17am

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The Westview Chargers defeated Smith County 47-37 in the Class-2A semi-final game in Murfreesboro. Westview trailed 20-16 at halftime but rallied in the second half to outscore Smith County 31-17 and secure the victory. Miles Brown led Westview with 14 points and 11 rebounds, while Arden Smith added 11 points and 10 rebounds. Westview will now play Chattanooga Prep in the Class-2A championship game on Saturday at 11:00 AM at the Murphy Center.

Why it matters

This victory puts Westview in the TSSAA Class-2A state championship game, giving the team a chance to win the state title. The Chargers have had a strong season and this semifinal win demonstrates their ability to rally from a halftime deficit and pull out a victory against a tough opponent.

The details

In the semifinal matchup, Westview trailed Smith County 20-16 at halftime but came out strong in the second half, outscoring their opponent 31-17 to secure the 47-37 victory. Miles Brown led the Chargers with a double-double, scoring 14 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. Arden Smith also recorded a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Other key contributors for Westview included Coree Wells and Asa Barnes with 6 points each, and Graham Simpson and Tayshun Walker with 5 points apiece.

  • The semifinal game was played on March 20, 2026 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
  • The Class-2A championship game will be played on Saturday, March 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM.

The players

Miles Brown

A key player for the Westview Chargers, scoring 14 points and grabbing 11 rebounds in the semifinal victory.

Arden Smith

Recorded a double-double for Westview with 11 points and 10 rebounds in the semifinal game.

Westview Chargers

The high school basketball team from Westview that advanced to the Class-2A state championship game after defeating Smith County.

Smith County

The opponent that Westview defeated 47-37 in the Class-2A semifinal game.

Chattanooga Prep

Westview's opponent in the upcoming Class-2A state championship game.

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What they’re saying

“We knew we had to come out strong in the second half and play our game. I'm proud of the way the team responded and fought back to get this win.”

— Miles Brown, Westview Player

What’s next

The Westview Chargers will play Chattanooga Prep in the Class-2A state championship game on Saturday, March 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro.

The takeaway

Westview's comeback victory in the semifinal game demonstrates the team's resilience and ability to make adjustments. Their appearance in the Class-2A state championship game is a testament to their strong season and the hard work of the players and coaching staff.