HIGH SCHOOL

Deafness can't stop the Crouse siblings from excelling at Greenfield

Henry Taylor
Jackson Sun
Caroline Crouse, left, and Jackson Crouse, right, siblings that both play on their respective varsity basketball teams and have had cochlear implants since a young age, sit for a portrait together in the locker room at Greenfield School in Greenfield, Tenn., on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019.
Caroline Crouse, left, and Jackson Crouse, right, siblings that both play on their respective varsity basketball teams and have had cochlear implants since a young age, sit for a portrait together in the locker room at Greenfield School in Greenfield, Tenn., on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019.
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Caroline Crouse (21) talks with teammates during an afternoon practice at Greenfield School in Greenfield, Tenn., on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019.
Caroline Crouse (21) talks with teammates during an afternoon practice at Greenfield School in Greenfield, Tenn., on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019.
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The logo for the Greenfield Yellowjackets can be seen on the wall of an older gym above players in an afternoon practice at Greenfield School in Greenfield, Tenn., on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019.
The logo for the Greenfield Yellowjackets can be seen on the wall of an older gym above players in an afternoon practice at Greenfield School in Greenfield, Tenn., on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019.
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Greenfield's Jackson Crouse (20) watches a layup he shot during a TSSAA basketball game between Greenfield and Gleason at Greenfield School in Greenfield, Tenn., on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019.
Greenfield's Jackson Crouse (20) watches a layup he shot during a TSSAA basketball game between Greenfield and Gleason at Greenfield School in Greenfield, Tenn., on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019.
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Greenfield fans clap for their team in a TSSAA basketball game between Greenfield and Greason at Greenfield School in Greenfield, Tenn., on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019.
Greenfield fans clap for their team in a TSSAA basketball game between Greenfield and Greason at Greenfield School in Greenfield, Tenn., on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019.
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Greenfield's Caroline Crouse (21) smiles while talking with teammates after a TSSAA basketball game between Greenfield and Greason at Greenfield School in Greenfield, Tenn., on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019.
Greenfield's Caroline Crouse (21) smiles while talking with teammates after a TSSAA basketball game between Greenfield and Greason at Greenfield School in Greenfield, Tenn., on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019.
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Greenfield's Jackson Crouse (20) shoots a 3-pointer in a TSSAA basketball game between Greenfield and Greason at Greenfield School in Greenfield, Tenn., on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019.
Greenfield's Jackson Crouse (20) shoots a 3-pointer in a TSSAA basketball game between Greenfield and Greason at Greenfield School in Greenfield, Tenn., on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019.
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Greenfield head coach Willie Trevathan speaks to players during an afternoon practice at Greenfield School in Greenfield, Tenn., on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019.
Greenfield head coach Willie Trevathan speaks to players during an afternoon practice at Greenfield School in Greenfield, Tenn., on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019.
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Greenfield's Caroline Crouse (21) prepares to defend against Gleason players during a TSSAA basketball game between Greenfield and Gleason at Greenfield School in Greenfield, Tenn., on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019.
Greenfield's Caroline Crouse (21) prepares to defend against Gleason players during a TSSAA basketball game between Greenfield and Gleason at Greenfield School in Greenfield, Tenn., on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019.
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Greenfield's Jackson Crouse (20) walks over to the free throw line to take a shot after falling on his head during a TSSAA basketball game between Greenfield and Gleason at Greenfield School in Greenfield, Tenn., on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019.
Greenfield's Jackson Crouse (20) walks over to the free throw line to take a shot after falling on his head during a TSSAA basketball game between Greenfield and Gleason at Greenfield School in Greenfield, Tenn., on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019.
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Caroline Crouse, left, and Jackson Crouse, right, siblings that both play on their respective varsity basketball teams and have had cochlear implants since a young age, sit for a portrait together in the locker room at Greenfield School in Greenfield, Tenn., on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019.
Caroline Crouse, left, and Jackson Crouse, right, siblings that both play on their respective varsity basketball teams and have had cochlear implants since a young age, sit for a portrait together in the locker room at Greenfield School in Greenfield, Tenn., on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019.
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A framed news article and photo featuring the Crouse sibling's uncle Jeff Crouse, who played on a state championship team, can be seen hung on the wall at Greenfield School in Greenfield, Tenn., on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019.
A framed news article and photo featuring the Crouse sibling's uncle Jeff Crouse, who played on a state championship team, can be seen hung on the wall at Greenfield School in Greenfield, Tenn., on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019.
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Greenfield's Jackson Crouse (20) speaks with his head coach during a TSSAA basketball game between Greenfield and Gleason at Greenfield School in Greenfield, Tenn., on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019.
Greenfield's Jackson Crouse (20) speaks with his head coach during a TSSAA basketball game between Greenfield and Gleason at Greenfield School in Greenfield, Tenn., on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019.
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