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TSSAA girls basketball state tournament 2024: Upperman vs. Dyersburg

Dyersburg guard Netala Dixon (13) does a cartwheel while celebrating defeating Upperman 41-39 in a TSSAA Class 3A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Dyersburg guard Netala Dixon (13) does a cartwheel while celebrating defeating Upperman 41-39 in a TSSAA Class 3A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
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Upperman’s Gracie Hamilton, third from right, Korra Bass, and Taylor Dolente, right, console each other after the team’s loss to Dyersburg in the TSSAA 3A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Upperman’s Gracie Hamilton, third from right, Korra Bass, and Taylor Dolente, right, console each other after the team’s loss to Dyersburg in the TSSAA 3A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Dyersburg's center Dakaya Holder (14), Dyersburg's guard Netala Dixon (13) and Dyersburg's guard Kayleign Hockett (1) celebrates winning the TSSAA 2024 Class 3A State Girls' Basketball Championship over Upperman at the end of the game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
Dyersburg's center Dakaya Holder (14), Dyersburg's guard Netala Dixon (13) and Dyersburg's guard Kayleign Hockett (1) celebrates winning the TSSAA 2024 Class 3A State Girls' Basketball Championship over Upperman at the end of the game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
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Dyersburg's guard Netala Dixon (13) celebrates their Championship win over Upperman with the student section after the TSSAA 2024 Class 3A State Girls' Basketball Championship on Saturday March 9, 2024.
Dyersburg's guard Netala Dixon (13) celebrates their Championship win over Upperman with the student section after the TSSAA 2024 Class 3A State Girls' Basketball Championship on Saturday March 9, 2024.
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Upperman's guard Gracie Hamilton (11) and Upperman's guard Korra Bass (1) get ready to shake hands with Dyersburg after losing to them in the TSSAA 2024 Class 3A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
Upperman's guard Gracie Hamilton (11) and Upperman's guard Korra Bass (1) get ready to shake hands with Dyersburg after losing to them in the TSSAA 2024 Class 3A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
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Dyersburg's guard Chelby Jordan (11), Dyersburg's guard Netala Dixon (13) and Dyersburg's guard Aerie Quinn (23) all celebrates the Championship win over Upperman in TSSAA 2024 Class 3A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
Dyersburg's guard Chelby Jordan (11), Dyersburg's guard Netala Dixon (13) and Dyersburg's guard Aerie Quinn (23) all celebrates the Championship win over Upperman in TSSAA 2024 Class 3A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
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Dyersburg's guard Joya Crawford (24) the MVP of the game holds the the Class 3A TSSAA Girls Basketball State Championship trophy after Dyersburg beat Upperman in the TSSAA 2024 Class 3A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
Dyersburg's guard Joya Crawford (24) the MVP of the game holds the the Class 3A TSSAA Girls Basketball State Championship trophy after Dyersburg beat Upperman in the TSSAA 2024 Class 3A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
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Dyersburg guard Netala Dixon (13) does a cartwheel as she celebrates with teammates after the team’s 41-39 win against Upperman in the TSSAA 3A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Dyersburg guard Netala Dixon (13) does a cartwheel as she celebrates with teammates after the team’s 41-39 win against Upperman in the TSSAA 3A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Upperman guard Gracie Hamilton, left, walks off the court as Dyersburg players celebrate after the team’s 41-39 win in the TSSAA 3A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Upperman guard Gracie Hamilton, left, walks off the court as Dyersburg players celebrate after the team’s 41-39 win in the TSSAA 3A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Dyersburg guard Chelby Jordan (11), guard Netala Dixon (13), and guard Aerie Quinn (23) celebrate defeating Upperman 41-39 in a TSSAA Class 3A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Dyersburg guard Chelby Jordan (11), guard Netala Dixon (13), and guard Aerie Quinn (23) celebrate defeating Upperman 41-39 in a TSSAA Class 3A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
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Upperman guard Maggie Butler (23) and teammates celebrate defeating Upperman 41-39 in a TSSAA Class 3A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Upperman guard Maggie Butler (23) and teammates celebrate defeating Upperman 41-39 in a TSSAA Class 3A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
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Dyersburg center Dakaya Holder (14), guard Netala Dixon (13), and guard Kayleign Hockett (1) celebrate defeating Upperman 41-39 in a TSSAA Class 3A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Dyersburg center Dakaya Holder (14), guard Netala Dixon (13), and guard Kayleign Hockett (1) celebrate defeating Upperman 41-39 in a TSSAA Class 3A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
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Dyersburg's guard Netala Dixon (13) goes up for a shot as Upperman's guard Bella Stiles (5) guards her during the TSSAA 2024 Class 3A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
Dyersburg's guard Netala Dixon (13) goes up for a shot as Upperman's guard Bella Stiles (5) guards her during the TSSAA 2024 Class 3A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
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Dyersburg's guard Joya Crawford (24) goes up for a sot as Upperman's center Gabriella Harrell (50) guards her during the TSSAA 2024 Class 3A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
Dyersburg's guard Joya Crawford (24) goes up for a sot as Upperman's center Gabriella Harrell (50) guards her during the TSSAA 2024 Class 3A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
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Upperman's guard Bella Stiles (5) grabs a rebound under Dyersburg basket as Dyersburg's guard Joya Crawford (24) looks on during the TSSAA 2024 Class 3A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
Upperman's guard Bella Stiles (5) grabs a rebound under Dyersburg basket as Dyersburg's guard Joya Crawford (24) looks on during the TSSAA 2024 Class 3A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
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Dyersburg's guard Netala Dixon (13) sprints down the court as Upperman's guard Isabella Mullins (4) guards her during the TSSAA 2024 Class 3A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
Dyersburg's guard Netala Dixon (13) sprints down the court as Upperman's guard Isabella Mullins (4) guards her during the TSSAA 2024 Class 3A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
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Dyersburg's guard Netala Dixon (13) grabs a pass as Upperman's guard Isabella Mullins (4) looks on during the TSSAA 2024 Class 3A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
Dyersburg's guard Netala Dixon (13) grabs a pass as Upperman's guard Isabella Mullins (4) looks on during the TSSAA 2024 Class 3A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
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Dyersburg's guard Netala Dixon (13) brings the ball down the court as Upperman's guard Gracie Hamilton (11) and Upperman's guard Gracie Butler (22) try to steal it away during the TSSAA 2024 Class 3A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
Dyersburg's guard Netala Dixon (13) brings the ball down the court as Upperman's guard Gracie Hamilton (11) and Upperman's guard Gracie Butler (22) try to steal it away during the TSSAA 2024 Class 3A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
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Dyersburg players cheer against Upperman during the fourth quarter of a TSSAA Class 3A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Dyersburg players cheer against Upperman during the fourth quarter of a TSSAA Class 3A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
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Dyersburg guard Chelby Jordan (11) goes for a rebound against Upperman during the fourth quarter of a TSSAA Class 3A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Dyersburg guard Chelby Jordan (11) goes for a rebound against Upperman during the fourth quarter of a TSSAA Class 3A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
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Dyersburg senor cheerleader Presley Dishman sings the National Anthem before the start of the TSSAA 2024 Class 3A State Girls' Basketball Championship game between Dyersburg and Upperman, on Saturday March 9, 2024.
Dyersburg senor cheerleader Presley Dishman sings the National Anthem before the start of the TSSAA 2024 Class 3A State Girls' Basketball Championship game between Dyersburg and Upperman, on Saturday March 9, 2024.
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Dyersburg guard Chelby Jordan (11) shoots past Upperman guard Gracie Butler (22) during the fourth quarter of a TSSAA Class 3A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Dyersburg guard Chelby Jordan (11) shoots past Upperman guard Gracie Butler (22) during the fourth quarter of a TSSAA Class 3A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
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Dyersburg center Dakaya Holder (14) cheers against Upperman during the fourth quarter of a TSSAA Class 3A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Dyersburg center Dakaya Holder (14) cheers against Upperman during the fourth quarter of a TSSAA Class 3A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
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Dyersburg guard Netala Dixon (13) looks for an opening past Upperman guard Sadie South (32) during the third quarter of a TSSAA Class 3A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Dyersburg guard Netala Dixon (13) looks for an opening past Upperman guard Sadie South (32) during the third quarter of a TSSAA Class 3A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
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Dyersburg guard Chelby Jordan (11) catches the ball against Upperman during the third quarter of a TSSAA Class 3A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Dyersburg guard Chelby Jordan (11) catches the ball against Upperman during the third quarter of a TSSAA Class 3A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
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Dyersburg's guard Chelby Jordan (11) looks before going up for a basket as Upperman's guard Bella Stiles (5) guards her during the TSSAA 2024 Class 3A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
Dyersburg's guard Chelby Jordan (11) looks before going up for a basket as Upperman's guard Bella Stiles (5) guards her during the TSSAA 2024 Class 3A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
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Upperman's guard Isabella Mullins (4) moves the ball around the court as Dyersburg's guard Aerie Quinn (23) guards her during the TSSAA 2024 Class 3A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
Upperman's guard Isabella Mullins (4) moves the ball around the court as Dyersburg's guard Aerie Quinn (23) guards her during the TSSAA 2024 Class 3A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
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Upperman guard Isabella Mullins (4) and Dyersburg guard Aerie Quinn (23) fight for control of the ball during the second quarter of a TSSAA Class 3A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Upperman guard Isabella Mullins (4) and Dyersburg guard Aerie Quinn (23) fight for control of the ball during the second quarter of a TSSAA Class 3A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
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Upperman center Gabriella Harrell (50) looks to shoot over Dyersburg center Dakaya Holder (14) during the second quarter of a TSSAA Class 3A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Upperman center Gabriella Harrell (50) looks to shoot over Dyersburg center Dakaya Holder (14) during the second quarter of a TSSAA Class 3A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
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Dyersburg guard Kayleign Hockett (1) defends against Upperman guard Isabella Mullins (4) during the second quarter of a TSSAA Class 3A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Dyersburg guard Kayleign Hockett (1) defends against Upperman guard Isabella Mullins (4) during the second quarter of a TSSAA Class 3A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
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Upperman guard Isabella Mullins (4) battles for the ball with Dyersburg guard Kayleign Hockett (1) during the second quarter of a TSSAA Class 3A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Upperman guard Isabella Mullins (4) battles for the ball with Dyersburg guard Kayleign Hockett (1) during the second quarter of a TSSAA Class 3A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
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Dyersburg guard Kayleign Hockett (1) defends against Upperman guard Gracie Butler (22) during the first quarter of a TSSAA Class 3A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Dyersburg guard Kayleign Hockett (1) defends against Upperman guard Gracie Butler (22) during the first quarter of a TSSAA Class 3A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
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Upperman guard Gracie Butler (22) pushes past Dyersburg forward Kalli Maclin (25) during the first quarter of a TSSAA Class 3A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Upperman guard Gracie Butler (22) pushes past Dyersburg forward Kalli Maclin (25) during the first quarter of a TSSAA Class 3A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
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Upperman guard Taylor Dolente (12) shoots for three past Dyersburg forward Kalli Maclin (25) during the first quarter of a TSSAA Class 3A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Upperman guard Taylor Dolente (12) shoots for three past Dyersburg forward Kalli Maclin (25) during the first quarter of a TSSAA Class 3A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
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Dyersburg guard Joya Crawford (24) puts up a shot as she collides Upperman guard Gracie Butler (22) during the first half of an TSSAA 3A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Dyersburg guard Joya Crawford (24) puts up a shot as she collides Upperman guard Gracie Butler (22) during the first half of an TSSAA 3A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Upperman guard Gracie Butler (22) holds Dyersburg guard Netala Dixon (13) from getting the ball during the first half of an TSSAA 3A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Upperman guard Gracie Butler (22) holds Dyersburg guard Netala Dixon (13) from getting the ball during the first half of an TSSAA 3A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Dyersburg guard Netala Dixon (13) shoots past Upperman guard Bella Stiles (5) during the first half of an TSSAA 3A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Dyersburg guard Netala Dixon (13) shoots past Upperman guard Bella Stiles (5) during the first half of an TSSAA 3A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Upperman’s Isabella Mullins (4) and Sadie South (32) react in the final minutes of an TSSAA 3A girls basketball state championship game against Dyersburg Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Dyersburg won 41-39.
Upperman’s Isabella Mullins (4) and Sadie South (32) react in the final minutes of an TSSAA 3A girls basketball state championship game against Dyersburg Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Dyersburg won 41-39.
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Dyersburg guard Netala Dixon (13) holds the trophy after the team’s victory against Upperman 41-39 in the TSSAA 3A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Dyersburg guard Netala Dixon (13) holds the trophy after the team’s victory against Upperman 41-39 in the TSSAA 3A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Dyersburg players celebrate after the team’s 41-39 win against Upperman in the TSSAA 3A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Dyersburg players celebrate after the team’s 41-39 win against Upperman in the TSSAA 3A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Upperman’s Gracie Hamilton (11)Taylor Dolente (12) reacts after the team’s loss to Dyersburg in the TSSAA 3A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Upperman’s Gracie Hamilton (11)Taylor Dolente (12) reacts after the team’s loss to Dyersburg in the TSSAA 3A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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