The Classic at Tennessee High School

The Classic

Tennessee High School

Bristol, TN Vikings

Playing in 2026.

Next up

Their first game is set at the draw.

Appearances
43
All-time record
14–35
Best finish
2nd 1985
Contest titles
4
All-tournament picks
24

1983

Awards

5th place

All-tournament team selections

  • Buddy Saunders
Head coach
Dale Burns
1982–83 record
16-13
Enrollment
850

With the potential to be the best of Dale Burns' five teams, the Vikings were led by two 6-2 wings: junior Chip King, averaging 17.1 points, and sophomore Buddy Saunders, 15 and one of the region's best athletes. Mike Roberts ran the offense and 6-3 seniors Scotty Dunn (10.2) and Pete Vande Brake, back from knee surgery, played the post. All three losses had been close.

  1. Game 6 Tue, Dec 27
    Central High School
    Pending 9:00 PM
  2. Game 12 Wed, Dec 28
    Irmo High School
    Lost 48–59
  3. Game 16 Thu, Dec 29
    Johnson County High School
    Pending 6:00 PM
  4. Game 20 5th place Fri, Dec 30
    Virginia High School
    Won 61–59