From Tipoff to Titles: Hendersonville Black Legends of the Game
Honoring Henderson County's Black basketball champions during Black History Month with firsthand reflections by natives Tippy Creswell and Kevin Young that explore mentorship, resilience, and community pride through basketball narratives.
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