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Nolensville Today
By the People, for the People
Nolensville Knights Cruise Past Centennial Cougars in Tuesday Matchup
Knights maintain high state ranking with comfortable 74-59 victory over struggling Cougars
Published on Feb. 26, 2026
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The Nolensville Knights, ranked 32nd in Tennessee, easily defeated the Centennial Cougars 74-59 on Tuesday night. The win marked the Knights' second straight victory and improved their season record to 19-9. In contrast, the Cougars have struggled mightily of late, losing 15 of their last 16 games to fall to 4-23 on the year.
Why it matters
Nolensville's decisive victory over the lower-ranked Cougars demonstrates the Knights' continued dominance in the state, as they maintain their position as one of Tennessee's top high school basketball programs. The loss extends Centennial's recent woes, raising questions about their ability to turn things around before the end of the season.
The details
The Knights' offensive firepower was on full display, as they averaged 73.5 points per game over their last two outings. In contrast, the Cougars have been unable to find their footing, losing 15 of their last 16 games to fall to 4-23 on the season.
- The Knights defeated the Cougars 74-59 on Tuesday, February 26, 2026.
- Nolensville will next take on Page on Saturday, February 29, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
The players
Nolensville Knights
A high school basketball team ranked 32nd in the state of Tennessee with a 19-9 record on the season.
Centennial Cougars
A high school basketball team ranked 226th in the state of Tennessee with a 4-23 record on the season.
What’s next
Nolensville will look to continue their strong play when they take on the Page Patriots, who have a relatively soft defensive unit, on Saturday evening.
The takeaway
Nolensville's decisive victory over the struggling Centennial Cougars demonstrates the Knights' continued dominance in Tennessee high school basketball, as they maintain their position as one of the state's top programs. The loss extends Centennial's recent woes, raising questions about their ability to turn things around before the end of the season.
