Written by Travis Hunter (Triple Threat Tray) — February 12, 2026

Week 9 — Final Article Version
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With district races tightening and teams sharpening their edge for postseason runs, Week 9 feels like a slate of early tournament tests. From conference showdowns to under-the-radar matchups, this week is all about momentum on the road to the championship.

Here are the Week 9 Crew Picks & Predictions:

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THREAT CHECKS (Games of the Week)

Tray — Threat Check (Boys)
White House–Heritage vs. Westmoreland
Prediction: White House–Heritage 59, Westmoreland 51
A home spot with district energy. Tray likes White House–Heritage to control tempo and carry momentum into the championship stretch.

JG — Threat Check (Boys)
Brentwood Academy @ Ensworth
Prediction: Ensworth 54, Brentwood Academy 50
A conference matchup that plays like a playoff preview. JG leans Ensworth in a physical, late-possession battle.

Coach Daniel — Threat Check (Boys)
Green Hill vs. Beech
Prediction: Beech 45, Green Hill 40
A grinder with district implications. Coach Daniel calls for Beech to win the possession game and close late.

Triple Threat D — Threat Check (Boys)
Brentwood Academy @ Pope John Paul II
Prediction: Pope John Paul II 60, Brentwood Academy 59
Razor-thin margins in a matchup that mirrors postseason intensity. Triple Threat D has PJP II edging it at the buzzer.

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SLEEPER PICKS (Under-the-Radar Games)

Tray — Sleeper Pick (Girls | Neutral, Conference)
Ezell-Harding Christian vs. Clarksville Academy
Prediction: Ezell-Harding 60, Clarksville Academy 45
A neutral-site conference game that could sneak under the radar. Tray expects Ezell-Harding to assert control as teams gear up for the championship run.

JG — Sleeper Pick (Boys)
Cane Ridge vs. Lawson
Prediction: Lawson 56, Cane Ridge 53
A tight one with late-game potential. JG likes Lawson to edge it with timely stops.

Coach Daniel — Sleeper Pick (Boys)
McGavock vs. Hillsboro
Prediction: Hillsboro 50, McGavock 35
A road sleeper with separation potential. Coach Daniel expects Hillsboro to set the tone early.

WEEK 9 OUTLOOK

Triple Threat D — Sleeper Pick (Girls)
Lipscomb Academy @ Ensworth
Prediction: Ensworth 58, Lipscomb Academy 55
A low-key conference battle with postseason weight. Triple Threat D calls a tight Ensworth win.

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As teams jockey for district seeding and fine-tune rotations, Week 9 offers playoff-level reps across the board. Expect close finishes, physical half-court battles, and momentum swings that echo into tournament week.

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