Webb Athletics

COLUMBIA — A 22-point halftime lead that dwindled to just four points by the end of the third quarter nearly derailed the Webb School on Saturday night in the Div. II- Class A District 3 championship against CPA. Webb led 44-22 at the half, but saw the Lions storm back with a 27-point third quarter to cut the Webb lead to single digits...

The Webb School had just about as good of a start to the postseason as one could ask for on Wednesday night against Zion Christian. Nearly every player penciled his name in the scoring column and Webb blasted Zion Christian, 92-41 in the opening round...

NASHVILLE — The Webb School closed the regular season out with a big win on Thursday evening, crushing FRA, 81-63. Webb got another offensive showcase from JJ Platt, who led all scorers with 25 points. Alex Garrett and Amos Howard also cracked into double figures, scoring 16 points apiece...

FRANKLIN — For the majority of regulation, the Webb School was playing catch up to host BGA. After being outscored 22-13 in the opening frame, Webb had to find a way to come up with a big rally to avoid snapping a seven-game win streak. That’s just what the Feet did with a monster fourth quarter as Webb was able to ride a stellar effort by JJ Platt to an 80-71 victory on Tuesday night...

The Webb School just had too much firepower for Zion Christian to match on Thursday night. Webb placed three in double figures and coasted to a 73-52 win in front of a home crowd. Alex Garrett led the way with 20 points, followed by JJ Platt’s 16. Junior Chambers chipped in 12 for the winners...

MURFREESBORO — When his team needed him most, it was JJ Platt’s time to shine. Platt dropped 39 points at MTCS and led Webb to a come-from-behind victory, beating the Cougars 82-72 on Tuesday night. MTCS led 21-16 after the first eight minutes, but saw the Feet rally for 27 points in the second quarter and a 43-37 halftime lead...

A huge third quarter was more than the Webb School needed to hand Providence Christian a 63-26 defeat on Tuesday night in front of a home crowd in Bell Buckle. Webb went on a 27-1 tear in the third frame, nixing any chance of a comeback by PCA. Webb led 16-5 after the first quarter, but PCA was able to rally and cut the Feet advantage to single digits at halftime...

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...