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Cheatham comeback sends Greenbrier home





Cheatham's Liam Hayes ended the night with 17 points including five three-pointers. BILL CLARK

Cheatham’s Liam Hayes ended the night with 17 points including five three-pointers. BILL CLARK

It took a comeback effort, but Cheatham County Central was able to get a first-round district tournament win over Greenbrier 67-57.

The Bobcats were hot out of the gate, Izik Rector, Brayden Rector, and Hunter Thaxton all knocked down 3-pointers to give Greenbrier an 18-8 lead, but Cheatham never wavered and Greenbrier’s offense slowed down in the second quarter.

Greenbrier’s offense slowed and Cheatham’s showed as the Cubs outscored Greenbrier 20-8 in the second allowing Cheatham to take a 28-26 lead to the half behind seven points from Andrew Mayberry.

The third quarter saw Cheatham grow its lead ever so slightly as the Cubs outscored Greenbrier 18-15 to push the advantage to 46-41.

To begin the final period, Cheatham went on a massive run to push the lead to 55-43 but the Bobcats answered. Greenbrier got back to within striking distance to bring Cheatham’s lead down to 55-50 with still four minutes remaining in the final quarter.

Cheatham went on to win 67-57 after knocking down some clutch free throws and holding off a tough Greenbrier squad. With the win, Cheatham moved on to the semi-finals of the district tournament while Greenbrier’s season is over.

Cheatham's Andrew Mayberry made his way to the basket and scored two of his 13 points. BILL CLARK

Cheatham’s Andrew Mayberry made his way to the basket and scored two of his 13 points. BILL CLARK

Tucker Carter finished with 21 points to lead Cheatham and Liam Hayes’ five three-pointers kept the Cubs offense afloat when nothing else was falling. Between those two, Andrew Mayberry’s presence inside, and a strong defensive effort from the Cubs, they were able to advance to the semifinal round.

BOX SCORE

Cheatham (67): Tucker Carter 21, Liam Hayes 17, Andrew Mayberry 13, Willie Angeles 5, Maverick Lee 5, NaSean Martinez 4, Zach Carter 2

Greenbrier (57): Derek Taylor 17, Izik Rector 14, Tyler Pitt 11, Brayden Rector 7, Hunter Thaxton 6, DJ Jackson 2

Cheatham's NaSean Martinez scored four points and played stellar defense in the Cubs' win over Greenbrier. BILL CLARK

Cheatham’s NaSean Martinez scored four points and played stellar defense in the Cubs’ win over Greenbrier. BILL CLARK

Cheatham's Tucker Carter led the way offensively with 21 points for the Cubs. BILL CLARK

Cheatham’s Tucker Carter led the way offensively with 21 points for the Cubs. BILL CLARK

Cheatham's NaSean Martinez makes his way to the bucket for a layup. BILL CLARK

Cheatham’s NaSean Martinez makes his way to the bucket for a layup. BILL CLARK

Cheatham's Willie Angeles scored five points and ran the Cubs' offense in the win over Greenbrier. BILL CLARK

Cheatham’s Willie Angeles scored five points and ran the Cubs’ offense in the win over Greenbrier. BILL CLARK

The halftime entertainment included the Cheatham County Central cheerleaders. BILL CLARK

The halftime entertainment included the Cheatham County Central cheerleaders. BILL CLARK

Greenbrier's Hunter Thaxton fights through contact to get the layup. BILL CLARK

Greenbrier’s Hunter Thaxton fights through contact to get the layup. BILL CLARK

Greenbrier's Izik Rector scored 14 points in the loss against Cheatham. BILL CLARK

Greenbrier’s Izik Rector scored 14 points in the loss against Cheatham. BILL CLARK

Tyler Pitt was one of several scorers in double digits for Greenbrier with 11 points. BILL CLARK

Tyler Pitt was one of several scorers in double digits for Greenbrier with 11 points. BILL CLARK

Greenbrier's Derek Taylor led the way for the Bobcats offensively with 17 points. BILL CLARK

Greenbrier’s Derek Taylor led the way for the Bobcats offensively with 17 points. BILL CLARK

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