The Cannon County Lions and Lionettes tip off the 2012-2013 basketball season tonight as they host the Cumberland County Jets teams at Robert A Harris Gymnasium. The Lionettes finished 26-8 with a sour taste in their mouths as they lost in the region semifinals to Livingston after blowing a 14 point lead in the game. Their sights are set on returning to the big stage in Murfreesboro with 2011-2012 Miss Basketball Finalist Abbey Sissom leading the way. The Lions rebuilt their basketball team during the 2011-2012 campaign and are looking forward to significant improvement with a group of talented seniors and sophomores filling out the roster. In the preseason scrimmages, the Lions are struggling to score at times but have shown significant improvements in defense and will look to be one of the top contenders this season in District 8-AA. WBRY AM-1540/FM96.7 will have live coverage beginning with the Coaches Corner tonight at 5:45. Tip off will be at 6:00 tonight
