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Young took team, town for a ride
Caldwell is player of year
Five points in four seconds gave 'Cats second chance in state title game
Caldwell chosen for All-State boys team
CHS' Young named boys Coach of Year
Wildcats have three on first team
The Leaf-Chronicle All-Area boys basketball team
Season review: A year to remember
Ironically,CHS just needed more time
After 116 minutes and 21 periods, coach wanted just four more minutes
Clarksville High's Wildcats hold up the runner-up trophy after Saturday's Championship game of the TSSAA boys state tournament at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro. The Wildcats lost in double overtime 69-66.
Wildcats had an epic journey through state tournament
CHS wrote history despite losing state title
Heartbreaker
Clarksville fights to very end, losing in double OT 69-66
Clarksville's Ryne Harper, Shaun Merriweather and Tyrone Shawn Dowlen sit with the runnerup trophy after they lost in double overtime 69-66 to Maryville during the Championship game of the TSSAA Boys State Tournament at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro Saturday.
Stellar season
War of attrition ends poorly for Clarksville
Clarksville's Tyrone Caldwell lies on the floor beside the game ball that Maryville's Jordan Damron used to make a three-point shot to win the game during Saturday's Championship game of the TSSAA Boys State Tournament at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro. The Wildcats lost in double overtime 69-66.
Clarksville's coach Ted Young hugs Adam Barnes on Saturday after he fouled out against Maryville.
CHS wins in triple OT
Cats to play Maryville for state title today
Clarksville's Tyrone Caldwell celebrates with the CHS fans after the Wildcats defeated Oakland 70-63 in triple overtime during the Friday's semifinal game of the TSSAA Boys State Tournament at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro.
Wings & Prayers
Epic semifinal game has already been billed as one of the best in school history
Clarksville's Ryne Harper drives between Oakland's D'Juan Epps (32) and Jaffarious Wade during the third overtime period of Friday's semifinal game of the TSSAA Boys State Tournament at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro. Jaffarious fouled Harper sending him to the line where he sank both freethrows in the Wildcats 70-63 win.
Tourney has been a roller coaster
Wildcats claw back, win
CHS rallies to make state semifinals
Clarksville’s Ryne Harper shoots around Ridgeway’s Anthony Wooten during the fourth quarter of Thursday’s quarterfinal game of the TSSAA Boys State Tournament at the Murphy Center.
Despite the 'star' attributes, Caldwell keeps a cool head
CHS fortunate to have one thing: 3 quality 'big men'
Getting to Know: Mike Head, CHS assistant basketball coach
CHS guard leads attack
Adam Barnes doesn't have to score, but his role is essential for Wildcats
Clarksville High's Adam Barnes looks up at the goal before taking a free throw shot during practice Monday at Clarksville High School.
CHS to face traditional power in Memphis game
Wildcats' Young studying tape, getting team physically ready
Clarksville High heading to state
CHS crowd 'huge' in win over Franklin
The Clarksville High School Boys Basketball team for the 2006-2007 season celebrate their win in the state sectionals over Franklin High School Monday at Clarksville High School.
Clarksville's Shawn Dowlen cuts the net after Clarksville High School beat Franklin High School. At top, Dowlen celebrates with his team.
Franklin's Derek Batt trys to anticipate the move of Clarksville's Tyrone Caldwell during Monday night's State sectional game at Clarksville High School.
Clarksville's Ryne Harper goes for a layup as Franklin's Gabe Glass keeps his hands up to avoid the foul during the first half of play at the state sectional game at Clarksville High School Monday night.
Fans get crazy as the team rush the bleachers and the fans rush the floor after Monday night's win over Franklin.
Franklin's Ryan Glover tries to block the shot of Clarksville High's Adam Barnes during Monday's game.
Franklin's Reed Glover tries to keep up with Clarksville High School's Reed Harper during Monday night's game at Clarksville High School for the state sectionals.
Clarksville High's Sean Merriwether looks for his shot as Franklin's Ryan Glover and Kevin Kegarise try to block it during Monday's game at Clarksville High School.
Clarksville High's Ryne Harper goes up for two-points as Franklin's Michael Young tries to block the shot from the side.
Coach leads his Wildcats to state 1st time since '97
Young has his kids prepared, focused
Region champs
Offense, defense finally mesh in region title game
Members of the Clarksville High team hold the Region 5-AAA Championship trophy after they defeated Mt Juliet in Thursday night's game at the Beech High School in Hendersonville. The Wildcats won 62-52.
Clarksville High's Shaun Merriweather holds the Region 5-AAA Championship Trophy after the Wildcats defeated Mt. Juliet during Thursday night's game at the Beech High School in Hendersonville. The Wildcats won 62-52.
Clarksville High's Shaun Merriweather shoots over Mt Juliet's Berek Lunn during the second quarter of Thursday night's Region 5-AAA Championship game at the Beech High School in Hendersonville. The Wildcats won 62-52.
Clarksville High's Averitt Baggett drives past Mt Juliet's Jeremy Dixon during the second quarter of Thursday night's Region 5-AAA Championship game at the Beech High School in Hendersonville. The Wildcats won 62-52.
Clarksville High's Ryne Harper drives around Mt Juliet's Jonta Bowman during the third quarter of Thursday night's Region 5-AAA Championship game at the Beech High School in Hendersonville. The Wildcats won 62-52.
Clarksville High's Shaun Merriweather fights Mt Juliet's Cory Payne for a rebound during the fourth quarter of Thursday night's Region 5-AAA Championship game at the Beech High School in Hendersonville. The Wildcats won 62-52.
Clarksville High's Tyrone Caldwell gets fouled from behind by Mt Juliet's Jonta Bowman during the quarter of Thursday night's Region 5-AAA Championship game at the Beech High School in Hendersonville. The Wildcats won 62-52.
Clarksville High's Shaun Merriweather putsup a shot over Mt Juliet's Cory during the third quarter of Thursday night's Region 5-AAA Championship game at the Beech High School in Hendersonville. The Wildcats won 62-52.
Clarksville High's Shawn Dowlen gets fouled from behind by Mt Juliet's Ryan Overstreet during the fourth quarter of Thursday night's Region 5-AAA Championship game at the Beech High School in Hendersonville. The Wildcats won 62-52.
Getting to Know: CHS' Ted Young
Wildcats blow past La Vergne
CHS' stingy defense downs defending champ
Clarksville High's LaVonte Henderson puts up a shot over LaVergne's Michael Bryant during the first quarter of Tuesday night's Region 5-AAA game at the Beech High School in Hendersonville. The Wildcats won 43-36.
Clarksville High's Shaun Merriweather fight for a rebound with LaVergne's Andrew Rodriquez during the first quarter of Tuesday night's Region 5-AAA game at the Beech High School in Hendersonville. The Wildcats won 43-36.
Clarksville High's Ryne Harper puts up a shot between LaVergne's Matt Smigielski, left, Andrew Rodriquez and Marcus Jefferson during the first quarter of Tuesday night's Region 5-AAA game at the Beech High School in Hendersonville. The Wildcats won 43-36
Clarksville High's LaVonte Henderson puts up a shot over LaVergne's Marcus Jefferson during the first quarter of Tuesday night's Region 5-AAA game at the Beech High School in Hendersonville. The Wildcats won 43-36.
Clarksville High's Shawn Dowlen pass the ball around LaVergne's Michael Bryant during the first quarter of Tuesday night's Region 5-AAA game at the Beech High School in Hendersonville. The Wildcats won 43-36.
LaVergne's Marcus Jefferson pulls a rebound away from Clarksville High's Shaun Meriweather during the third quarter of Tuesday night's Region 5-AAA game at the Beech High School in Hendersonville. The Wildcats won 43-36.
Clarksville High's coach Ted Young talks with his player before a freethrow during the fourth quarter of Tuesday night's Region 5-AAA game against LaVergne at the Beech High School in Hendersonville. The Wildcats won 43-36.
Tennessean Midstate Basketball Poll - Feb 26, 2007
CHS advances easily
Wildcats forced to try new style to get win
CHS' Shaun Merriweather shoots over Gallatin's Jonathan Newbell during the first quarter of Saturday night's regional game at Clarksville.
CHS barely beats Springfield
Wildcats retain No. 1 seed
Clarksville High School's Shawn Dowlen holds up the plaque for the District 10AAA Boys Basketball Championship following the Wildcats' win over the Springfield Yellow Jackets Tuesday.
The Clarksville High School Boys Basketball team show their awards to the crowd after winning the District 10AAA Championship game Tuesday.
Clarksville High's Ryne Harper goes up for two points during the District 10AAA Boys Basketball Championship against Springfield High School Tuesday at Kenwood High School.
Tyrone Caldwell goes up for two points during the first half of the District 10AAA Boys Basketball Championship Game against Springfield at Kenwood High School.
CHS doesn't panic, comes back to win
Wildcats trail by eight in first quarter but use free throws to rally, advance
Clarksville High School's Tyrone Caldwell goes up for two points during Monday night's game of the District 10-AAA Tournament. The Wildcats trailed at halftime but rallied to win 65-52.
Clarksville High School's Tyrone Caldwell moves to break past Northeast's Fred Dinwiddie during the District 10-AAA District Tournament at Kenwood High School.
Wildcats win by 30
Clarksville scores 33 in third quarter, beats Kenwood in 10-AAA district tourney opener
Clarksville High's Shawn Dowlen puts a shoot around Kenwood's LaShaun Banks during the third quarter of Friday night's District 10-AAA Tournament game at Clarksville. The Wildcats won 84-54.
Clarksville High's Tyrone Caldewell drives around Kenwood's Brandon Galbreath during the second quarter of Friday night's District 10-AAA Tournament game at Clarksville. The Wildcats won 84-54.
Clarksville High's Shaun Merriweather puts a shoot around Kenwood's Murray Hunter during the second quarter of Friday night's District 10-AAA Tournament game at Clarksville. The Wildcats won 84-54.
Clarksville High's Matt Cunningham reaches for a pass as Kenwood's Michael Anderson tries to break it up during the fourth quarter of Friday night's District 10-AAA Tournament game at Clarksville. The Wildcats won 84-54.
Q & A WITH: SHAUN MERRIWEATHER
Clarksville sweeps 10-AAA honors
Caldwell named boys player of year
Wildcats go 14-0 in district
Eagles slow down Clarksville, but not enough in 62-54 loss
Clarksville High's Sean Merriwether puts up a shot as Northeast's Shawn Conrad reaches in during the second half of Friday night's game at Northeast. The Cats won 63-54.
Northeast's Shawn Conrad puts up a shot around Clarksville High's Averitt Baggett (2) and Sean Merriwether during the second half of Friday night's game at Northeast. The Cats won 63-54.
Clarksville High's Adam Barnes gets a hand on Northeast's Telvin James shot during the second half of Friday night's game at Northeast. The Cats won 63-54.
Northeast's Rayshawn Walker puts up a shot around Clarksville High's Sean Merriwether during the second half of Friday night's game at Northeast. The Cats won 63-54.
Clarksville High's Sean Merriwether and Averitt Baggett fight for a rebound with Northeast's Shawn Conrad during the second half of Friday night's game at Northeast. The Cats won 63-54.
Harper grows into niche for Wildcats
6-foot-4 senior has gone from role player to 3-point bomber for 3rd-ranked AAA team
Wildcats handle Vikings easily, 83-54
Caldwell scores 19, ignites crowd with pair of dunks
'Cats win by 40
Clarksville shoots 61 percent from floor, burying Kenwood
Clarksville High's Tyrone Caldwell drives past Kenwood's Lashaun Banks during the first quarter of Friday night's game at Clarksville. The Cats won 84-44.
Clarksville High's Ryne Harper shoots Kenwood's Darious Radford during the third quarter of Friday night's game at Clarksville. The Wildcats won 84-44.
Clarksville High's Shaun Merriweather shoots around Kenwood's Amius Smith during the third quarter of Friday night's game at Clarksville. The Wildcats won 84-44.
CHS torches Hawks
Wildcats shoot sizzling 16-for-22 in second half
Clarksville High's Cy Schroeder fights for a rebound with Rossview's Jonathan Williams during the second quarter of Friday night's game at Rossview. The Wildcats won 66-40.
Clarksville High's Tyrone Caldwell shoots over Rossview's Jonthan Williams during the third quarter of Friday night's game at Rossview. The Wildcats won 66-40.
Rossview's Trey McCray pulls down a rebound in front of Clarksville High's Shaun Merriweather during the first quarter of Friday night's game at Rossview. The Wildcats won 66-40.
Rossview's Darrius Ingram (40) and Will Taylor battle Clarksville High's LaVonte Henderson during the second quarter of Friday night's game at Rossview. The Wildcats won 66-40.
Rossview's Tony Childs fight for a rebound with Clarksville High's Shaun Merriweather and LaVonte Henderson during the third quarter of Friday night's game at Rossview. The Wildcats won 66-40.
CHS pulls away against Eagles, 48-38
Wildcats hold Northeast to 25.8 percent shooting
CHS still rolling
No. 10 'Cats use offense to blow out Northwest
Clarksville High's Adam Barnes tries to shoot over Northwest's DeAndre Terrell during the third quarter of Tuesday night's game at Clarksville. The Wildcats won 77-49.
Northwest's Marquise Rudolph battles Clarksville High's Shaun Merriweather for the ball during the second quarter of Tuesday night's game at Clarksville. The Wildcats won 77-49.
Clarksville High's LaVonte Henderson puts up a shot over Northwest's Greg Vann during the second quarter of Tuesday night's game at Clarksville. The Wildcats won 77-49.
Clarksville High's LaVonte Henderson gets fouled by Northwest's DeAndre Terrell during the second quarter of Tuesday night's game at Clarksville. The Wildcats won 77-49.
Clarksville High's Lavonte Henderson shoots over Northwest's DeAndre Terrell during the first quarter of Tuesday night's game at Clarksville. The Wildcats won 77-49.
Cats' surge ahead
Clarksville wins easily, Young likes strides team is making
Clarksville High's LaVonte Henderson shoots over Henry County's Willian Henry during the fourth quarter of Friday night's game at Clarksville.
Wildcats lethargic in loss
In battle of midstate powers, CHS whipped by Independence, 73-51
Clarksville's Ryne Harper looks to pass around Independence's Kevin Bull during the Clarksville versus Independence High School game at Father Ryan in Nashville on Wednesday.
'Cats suffer first loss
Gallatin takes advantage of Clarksville's poor shooting
Clarksville High's Tyrone Caldwell drives past Gallatin's Brien Hunter during the second quarter of Friday night's game at Clarksville. The Wildcats lost 57-47.
'Cats still perfect
Clarksville moves to 7-0, beating Hawks by 27
Rossview's Michael Hartley, right, tries to block a shot from Clarksville's Shawn Dowlen during Tuesday night's game at Clarksville High School
Clarksville's Ryne Harper and Adam Barnes make their way down the court during Tuesday night's game at Clarksville High School against the Rossview Hawks.
Wildcats win by 41
Merriweather scores 28, pulls down 19 rebounds in blowout
Tyrone Caldwell lays up a shot early in Monday night's game against Hendersonville at Clarksville High School.
Shawn Merriweather goes up for a shot as Hendersonville's Wes Riverd leaps out of bounds druing Monday's game at Clarksville High School.
Lavonte Henderson goes up for a shot in the second half over Hendersonville's Tray Watson during Monday's game at Clarksville High School.