Every Shot Matters
MLEC hosts basketball halftime event to support local senior classes
(February 13, 2026 – Erin, TN) — Meriwether Lewis showed its support for local high school senior classes by hosting a basketball halftime relay called “Every Shot Matters.” The competition came to Houston County High School Tuesday night where Houston County Senior Preston Mitchell faced off against McEwen High School Senior Ben McPherson to see who could make a layup, free throw and 3-pointer first. Mitchell finished the relay first earning a $500 donation to the class of 2026. McEwen received $250 for participating in the event.
Pictured from left to right: Houston County High School students Preston Mitchell and Jaxson Welsh, MLEC Communications Coordinator Benjamin Armstrong and McEwen High School students Ben McPherson and Braisyn March.
MLEC also donated mini basketballs to each school and koozies to the Houston County High School concessions stand as a part of the event.
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