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Tiger Season Ends At 23-8

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Justin Poole
Wednesday, March 10. 2010
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A region championship, a historic win over Jefferson, a 23-8 season and an elite eight finish — not bad for the Commerce boys’ basketball team this season.

The boys’ fairy tale season ended last Saturday against Whitefield Academy. Commerce advanced into the quarterfinal round of the Class A state playoffs, but was halted 86-38 by the Wolfpack.

“We did not finish the way we wanted but I am very proud of what this team was able to accomplish. Our final record was 23-8, region champs and finish in the Elite 8,” said coach Chad Bridges, adding that the team will look back on this season with some good memories.

Commerce’s season had a number of highlights including beating Jefferson to end a decade-long losing streak and to start an eight game tear for the Tigers that was only halted when Commerce faced Jefferson again. Jefferson has advanced to the final four in the Class AA playoffs.

“We had great senior leadership and will miss all three of those guys,” said Bridges.

Commerce seniors are Deon Brock, Colton Dean and Greg Hayes. Commerce has a number of rising seniors with which to continue the winning tradition.

“Our team played with a ton of heart and determination all year long,” said Bridges. “It was a fun group to work with and we want to thank everyone for the support that we received this year. We hope to be able to build on this success next year and in the years to come. If our players will play with the same heart and determination again next year we should have another very good team.”

For more on this story, see the print edition of The Commerce News.
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