HIGH SCHOOL

Huntingdon stays ahead of the herd against West Carroll in girls basketball

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Players reach up and collide while going for a rebound during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School  in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
Players reach up and collide while going for a rebound during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
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Livi Anne Kee, 4, who is profoundly deaf, practices her shot on the floor of the Huntingdon gym with her father, Jonathan Kee, right, the head coach of the boys basketball team after a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School  in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. "It's all that practice in the living room," he exclaimed when her shot bounced off of the rim, almost going in.
Livi Anne Kee, 4, who is profoundly deaf, practices her shot on the floor of the Huntingdon gym with her father, Jonathan Kee, right, the head coach of the boys basketball team after a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. "It's all that practice in the living room," he exclaimed when her shot bounced off of the rim, almost going in.
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West Carroll's Amya Thompson (41) jumps to take a shot during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School  in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
West Carroll's Amya Thompson (41) jumps to take a shot during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
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Huntingdon head coach Farris Lowery speaks to Samantha Dunn (44) before Dunn enters the court during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School  in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
Huntingdon head coach Farris Lowery speaks to Samantha Dunn (44) before Dunn enters the court during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
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Huntingdon's Alli Jones (30) leaps into the air to catch a pass during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School  in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
Huntingdon's Alli Jones (30) leaps into the air to catch a pass during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
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West Carroll assistant coach Gayle Kendrick yells to his team during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School  in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
West Carroll assistant coach Gayle Kendrick yells to his team during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
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West Carroll's Tatum Keymon (25) looks for a teammate to pass to during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School  in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
West Carroll's Tatum Keymon (25) looks for a teammate to pass to during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
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West Carroll's Katie Holt (5) makes a jump shot over Huntingdon's Tyasia Reed (45) during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School  in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
West Carroll's Katie Holt (5) makes a jump shot over Huntingdon's Tyasia Reed (45) during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
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Huntingdon's Alli Jones (30) moves down the court while being defended by West Carroll's Macey Cunningham (32) during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School  in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
Huntingdon's Alli Jones (30) moves down the court while being defended by West Carroll's Macey Cunningham (32) during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
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A Huntingdon team member reacts to a basket during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School  in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
A Huntingdon team member reacts to a basket during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
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Huntingdon's Brooke Butler (33) looks for a teammate to pass to during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School  in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
Huntingdon's Brooke Butler (33) looks for a teammate to pass to during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
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West Carroll boys basketball players wait to enter the court in the last period while cheerleaders perform during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School  in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
West Carroll boys basketball players wait to enter the court in the last period while cheerleaders perform during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
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Huntingdon's Macey Culbreath (43) holds the ball out of the reach of West Carroll's Tatum Keymon (25) during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School  in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
Huntingdon's Macey Culbreath (43) holds the ball out of the reach of West Carroll's Tatum Keymon (25) during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
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Huntingdon's Tyasia Reed (45) moves down the court while a teammate catches a pass during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School  in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
Huntingdon's Tyasia Reed (45) moves down the court while a teammate catches a pass during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
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Mateo Beal plays the tenor drums while the band plays a cadence during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School  in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
Mateo Beal plays the tenor drums while the band plays a cadence during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
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Players react to a rebound while Huntingdon's Alli Jones (30) recovers it during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School  in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
Players react to a rebound while Huntingdon's Alli Jones (30) recovers it during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
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West Carroll's Macey Cunningham (32) jumps to shoot a layup while being defended by Huntingdon's Kamaya Harris (35) during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School  in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
West Carroll's Macey Cunningham (32) jumps to shoot a layup while being defended by Huntingdon's Kamaya Harris (35) during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
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Players watch as a ball rebounds off the backboard during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School  in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
Players watch as a ball rebounds off the backboard during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
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Huntingdon's Tyasia Reed (45) takes a shot over West Carroll players during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School  in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
Huntingdon's Tyasia Reed (45) takes a shot over West Carroll players during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
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Huntingdon's Addison Postelthwait (42) and West Carroll's Alissa Butler (00) reach to recover a rebound during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School  in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
Huntingdon's Addison Postelthwait (42) and West Carroll's Alissa Butler (00) reach to recover a rebound during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
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Huntingdon assistant coach Jay Lowery speaks to his players in a time out during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School  in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
Huntingdon assistant coach Jay Lowery speaks to his players in a time out during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
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Huntingdon's Kamaya Harris (35) moves down the court to shoot a layup while trailed by West Carroll's Gracie Cunningham (20) during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School  in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
Huntingdon's Kamaya Harris (35) moves down the court to shoot a layup while trailed by West Carroll's Gracie Cunningham (20) during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
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Huntingdon cheerleaders stretch their arms out for a free throw shot during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School  in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
Huntingdon cheerleaders stretch their arms out for a free throw shot during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
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West Carroll's Kaylee Butler (22) looks to shoot a layup while defended by Huntingdon's Kenadie Gibson (14) during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School  in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
West Carroll's Kaylee Butler (22) looks to shoot a layup while defended by Huntingdon's Kenadie Gibson (14) during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
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West Carroll fans cheer on their team during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School  in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
West Carroll fans cheer on their team during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
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Huntingdon head coach Farris Lowery high fives West Carroll players after a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School  in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
Huntingdon head coach Farris Lowery high fives West Carroll players after a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
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Huntingdon's Tyasia Reed (45) flinches while moving up to shoot a layup during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School  in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
Huntingdon's Tyasia Reed (45) flinches while moving up to shoot a layup during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
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West Carroll assistant coach Gale Kendrick speaks to his team about strategy in a timeout during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School  in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
West Carroll assistant coach Gale Kendrick speaks to his team about strategy in a timeout during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
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Huntingdon band members play at the start of a period during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School  in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
Huntingdon band members play at the start of a period during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
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West Carroll's Amya Thompson (41) reacts in pain after hurting her ankle during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School  in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
West Carroll's Amya Thompson (41) reacts in pain after hurting her ankle during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
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West Carroll's Octavia Jones (24) passes the ball to aa teammate during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School  in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
West Carroll's Octavia Jones (24) passes the ball to aa teammate during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
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West Carroll's Denver Brooks (34) looks up at a ball rebounding from the backboard during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School  in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
West Carroll's Denver Brooks (34) looks up at a ball rebounding from the backboard during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
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Huntingdon's head coach Farris Lowery smiles while exchanging players on the court during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School  in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
Huntingdon's head coach Farris Lowery smiles while exchanging players on the court during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
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West Carroll assistant coach Gale Kendrick yells to his team during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School  in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
West Carroll assistant coach Gale Kendrick yells to his team during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
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Huntingdon's Tyasia Reed (45) jumps to shoot a layup during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School  in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
Huntingdon's Tyasia Reed (45) jumps to shoot a layup during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
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West Carroll's Noelle Roberts (3) looks to pass the ball to a a teammate during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School  in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
West Carroll's Noelle Roberts (3) looks to pass the ball to a a teammate during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
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Livi Anne Kee, 4, who is profoundly deaf, practices her shot on the floor of the Huntingdon gym with her father, Jonathan Kee, the head coach of the boys basketball team after a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School  in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. "It's all that practice in the living room," he exclaimed when her shot bounced off of the rim, almost going in.
Livi Anne Kee, 4, who is profoundly deaf, practices her shot on the floor of the Huntingdon gym with her father, Jonathan Kee, the head coach of the boys basketball team after a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. "It's all that practice in the living room," he exclaimed when her shot bounced off of the rim, almost going in.
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Huntingdon's Alli Jones (30), West Carroll's Gracie Cunningham, and Alissa Butler (00) watch a rebounding ball during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School  in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
Huntingdon's Alli Jones (30), West Carroll's Gracie Cunningham, and Alissa Butler (00) watch a rebounding ball during a TSSAA basketball game between Huntingdon and West Carroll at Huntingdon High School in Huntingdon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
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