The Classic at Tennessee High School

The Classic

Knoxville Catholic High School

Knoxville, TN Fighting Irish

Playing in 2026.

Next up

Their first game is set at the draw.

Appearances
2
All-time record
4–1
Best finish
6th 2021
All-tournament picks
1

2021

Awards

6th place

All-tournament team selections

Head coach
Mike Hutchens
2020–21 record
21-4
Enrollment
650

Players to watch

Mike Hutchens, the 2020 Knox-Sentinel PrepX Coach of the Year, led the Fighting Irish to the Division II-AA Tennessee state tournament, where they were semifinalists. Knox Catholic is led by Brian “BJ” Edwards, who will play for the Tennessee Volunteers next season. The 6-3 Edwards, an all-state player who was the 2020-2021 Mr. Basketball for Division II and the Max Preps State Player of the Year, averaged 19.7 points, seven rebounds, and five assists per game as a junior. Blue Cain, a 6-4 junior guard, was also named to the all-state team as a sophomore. He averaged 15.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, and three assists in 2020. Cain is being recruited by Georgetown, Syracuse, South Carolina, Wake Forest, Virginia Tech, Tennessee, Yale, and Howard.

  1. Game 1 Mon, Dec 27
    Twin Springs High School
    Won 92–41
  2. Game 8 Tue, Dec 28
    Jonesboro High School
    Lost 53–61
  3. Game 14 Wed, Dec 29
    West Ridge High School
    Won 94–50
  4. Game 21 Thu, Dec 30
    Tennessee High School
    Won 82–41
  5. Game 27 6th place Fri, Dec 31
    Bearden High School
    Won 69–58

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