The Oakland boys' basketball team will face Southwind in the first round of the TSSAA state basketball tournament at Murphy Center next week.
The Patriots (24-7), who will return to the state for the first time in 10 years, will meet Southwind (31-6) on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. Southwind reached the state by defeating last year's runner-up, Cordova, in the sectional.
Oakland reached the state tournament by defeating Walker Valley 57-45 on Monday night at home.
If the Patriots win, they'll face the Bearden/Independence winner on Friday at 10 a.m.
Other first-round matchups include: East Hamilton vs.