The Wildcats survived a late run from Whitehaven to win 59-53, advancing to the 4A state championship game.
Class 3A Mr. Basketball winner Ty Cobb scored 33 points and Upperman beat Greeneville 55-47 to advance to the TSSAA boys basketball state championship game.
Here's how Alcoa is staying loose as it tries to win its third consecutive TSSAA boys basketball state tournament title.
Loretto improved to 34-0 with a 59-47 win over Tyner Academy in the TSSAA boys basketball state tournament Class 2A semifinals.
Hillcrest has made another piece of history, advancing to its first TSSAA boys basketball state championship game.