Paris, Tenn.–Many are calling it the best high school game they have ever seen. With seven seconds to go, the Henry County High School Patriots won the rematch with Hendersonville with a score of 46-42.
Next up: The quarterfinals at home versus South Wind.
Henry County High School Principal Michele Webb recounted what was going on behind the scenes Friday: “We have a BIG, BIG, BIG RED shoutout to give! Yesterday, we found ourselves in need of an emergency lighting repair at Patriot Stadium. Thanks to the swift work of the following, we HAD Friday Night LIGHTS last night”
“Paris Board of Public UtilitiesAlways willing to help! Terry Wimberley, Jeremy Burkhart (on site), Cole Edwards (locating a far reaching bucket truck out of Madisonville, KY), and Ben White (in the bucket doing repairs high in the air).
HCSS Director of Maintenance Jamie Kemp, and HCHS Athletic Director Steve Summers. Thank you gentlemen!”
Photo: The fans did their part Friday night. HCHS photo.