The Classic

Sullivan East High School

Bluff City, TN Patriots

Playing in 2026.

Next up

Their first game is set at the draw.

Appearances
24
All-time record
5–21
Contest titles
1
All-tournament picks
3

1997

Awards

Contest champions

Head coach
John Dyer
1996–97 record
9-18
Enrollment
1100

The Patriots' first Arby's in 14 years, and they came in on a five-game winning streak, two of their three losses close ones to Cherokee and at Dobyns-Bennett. The Big Seven's most experienced team started five seniors who could all score: 6-3 forward Brandon Collins (16 ppg), 6-2 guard Brandon Perry (9) and point guard Jackson Simerly (11), whose play was the barometer of how East fared. John Dyer was in his tenth year. 8-3 coming in.

  1. Game 1 Fri, Dec 26
  2. Game 8 Sat, Dec 27
  3. Game 14 Mon, Dec 29
  4. Game 21 Tue, Dec 30