Classic at Tennessee High announces 18-team field

BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) – It didn’t take long for the revamped The Classic at Tennessee High to reveal its contenders for the 2024 event.

On July 23, Bristol Tennessee City Schools announced its intentions to rename the former high school basketball event after failing to reach an agreement with former title sponsor AES Restaurant Group.

New Viking athletic director Blaine Brown revealed the upcoming tournament field in a statement Saturday.

Eighteen teams from ten different states will gather at Viking Hall from December 26-28 and 30-31.

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Host Tennessee High will be joined by its crosstown rival, Virginia High, in the bracket. Daniel Boone, George Wythe, Greeneville, Sullivan East and West Ridge will round out the local representation this coming winter.

Bearden High School and Webb School, both in the Knoxville area, will also make the trip via Interstate 81.

The teams outside the area are as follows:

Bartlett High School Panthers (Bartlett, TN) – TSSAA Class 4A state semifinalist

Bearden High School Bulldogs (Knoxville, TN) – TSSAA Class 4A Sectional Appearance

Calvary Christian Academy Eagles (Fort Lauderdale, FL) – FHSAA Class 4A regional semifinalist

Central High School Red Devils (Phenix City, AL) – AHSAA Class 7A State Semifinalist

Lake Norman High School Wildcats (Mooresville, NC) – NCHSAA Class 4A State Semifinalist

Madison Ridgeland Academy Patriots (Madison, MS) – MAIS Class 6A State Semifinalist

Milton High School Eagles (Milton, GA) – GHSA Class 7A State Semifinalist

Orem High School Tigers (Orem, UT) – UHSAA Class 5A State Quarterfinalists

Saint Joseph High School Knights (Santa Maria, CA) – CIF Open Division State Quarterfinalists

Saint Michaels Crusaders Catholic Academy (Ridge, MD)

Webb School Knoxville Spartans (Knoxville, TN) – TSSAA Class 2A Division 2 State Semifinalist

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