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BELL BUCKLE — Webb just had too much firepower for Grace Christian to keep pace on Tuesday evening. Webb connected on 15 treys and blasted Grace, 81-31. Offense was no problem at any point for the Feet. While the first quarter ended with just a three-point lead for Webb, it was a 28-point disparity in the second quarter that set Webb up for a strong finish...

J.J. Platt, a senior at The Webb School, was recently honored for scoring 1,000 points as a high school basketball player. He reached the 1,000-point mark on Nov. 22 in a game against Franklin County. He was recognized at Webb on Jan. 7 prior to the game against Middle Tennessee Christian School...

A monster first half was more than the Webb School needed to beat MTCS on Tuesday night. Webb posted 59 first-half points and coasted to the 87-50 win over the Cougars in Bell Buckle. JJ Platt led the early charge for the Feet, scoring 10 of the team’s 33 first quarter points...

Another year has come and gone and 2019 wasn’t short on any sports highlights. From state tournament runs to college signings, the local sports scene was busy throughout all of last year. Listed below are the top five local sports headlines from 2019:...

North Mecklenburg (N.C.) 82, Webb 66: A 29-point rally in the fourth quarter on Saturday wasn’t enough for the Webb School as the Feet dropped an 82-66 decision to North Mecklenburg (N.C.) in the Arby’s Christmas Classic on Saturday. JJ Platt and Jordan Jenkins were a solid one-two punch for the Feet, but a slow first half ultimately proved the undoing for the Feet...

BRISTOL — The Webb School had a nice after Christmas treat on Thursday afternoon in the Arby’s Christmas Classic. Webb got a total of 44 points combined from JJ Platt and Jordan Jenkins and the Feet cruised past Elizabethton, 65-45. Webb limited the effectiveness of Elizabethton in the paint through the majority of the game, but the Cyclones did manage to connect on eight treys in the game...

NASHVILLE — While senior Keon Johnson has been the key source of offense and general success for the Webb School this season, the Feet managed to crank out an eight point win against Brentwood Academy without the reigning Mr. Basketball winner. Webb placed three players in double figures and edged out Brentwood Academy 60-52...

COLUMBIA — The Webb School kept its unbeaten streak alive on Friday night, blasting Columbia Academy 82-51. Webb got plenty of production throughout its lineup, but was led by the usual cast of suspects in scoring. Senior Keon Johnson scored a game-high 28 points, including three triples...

CORINTH, Miss. — It was a successful trip to Mississippi for the Webb School over the weekend. Webb picked up a pair of wins in the Lighthouse Classic to remain unbeaten on the season, beating Center Hill 67-66 in a thriller, while cruising past Holly Springs, 71-57...

WINCHESTER — It was a hot start to the 2019-2020 season for the Webb School on Friday night at Franklin County. Webb imposed its will on the out-matched Rebels in the first half and coasted to a 66-36 road victory to claim the season opener. Reigning Div. II Class A Mr. Basketball winner, Keon Johnson, led the way with 26 points in the victory...

In front of a full assembly on Wednesday morning, Webb School senior Keon Johnson marched to the front of the student body, clad in Tennessee orange with a big smile on his face. At a table with his family and coaching staff, Johnson finished what he began earlier this season with a verbal commitment to the University of Tennessee...