East Nashville's Alex Cheek scores 25 points in TSSAA playoff win

TSSAA boys basketball and baseball seasons see top performers across Nashville area

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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East Nashville's Alex Cheek scored 25 points to lead his team to a 63-46 victory over Stratford in the TSSAA high school boys basketball playoffs. The article highlights top performers from the Nashville area as the TSSAA basketball playoffs continue and the baseball season begins.

Why it matters

The TSSAA high school sports playoffs are an important part of the local sports landscape, showcasing the talents of young athletes and generating excitement within the community. Strong individual performances like Cheek's can help propel teams to success and draw attention to up-and-coming players.

The details

In the March 3 game, East Nashville's Alex Cheek scored 25 points to lead his team to a 63-46 victory over Stratford. The article also mentions Cortez Murphy, another standout player, though details on his performance are not provided.

  • The TSSAA high school boys basketball playoffs are currently underway.
  • The TSSAA high school baseball season has also begun.

The players

Alex Cheek

A player for the East Nashville high school basketball team.

Cortez Murphy

A player mentioned in the article, though details on his performance are not provided.

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The takeaway

The TSSAA high school sports playoffs showcase the talents of young athletes in the Nashville area, generating excitement and attention within the local community.