HIGH SCHOOL

South Gibson celebrates Region 7-AA semifinal upset, South Side reacts

Henry Taylor
Jackson Sun
South Gibson's Nathan Hicks (5) celebrates while embracing his parents after the buzzer during the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between South Side and South Gibson after an upset result at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
South Gibson's Nathan Hicks (5) celebrates while embracing his parents after the buzzer during the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between South Side and South Gibson after an upset result at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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South Side's Brandon Maclin (11), overcome with emotion, pulls his jersey over his mouth as a few tears come from his eyes after the buzzer in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between South Side and South Gibson after an upset result at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
South Side's Brandon Maclin (11), overcome with emotion, pulls his jersey over his mouth as a few tears come from his eyes after the buzzer in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between South Side and South Gibson after an upset result at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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South Side cheerleaders sigh and look at one another after another foul is called against South Side during the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between South Side and South Gibson after an upset result at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
South Side cheerleaders sigh and look at one another after another foul is called against South Side during the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between South Side and South Gibson after an upset result at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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South Side players grip their jerseys and pull them up to their faces in the final seconds of the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between South Side and South Gibson after an upset result at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
South Side players grip their jerseys and pull them up to their faces in the final seconds of the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between South Side and South Gibson after an upset result at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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South Side's Josh Anderson (20) looks to pass the ball to Rico Sain (1) in the las seconds of the game during the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between South Side and South Gibson after an upset result at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
South Side's Josh Anderson (20) looks to pass the ball to Rico Sain (1) in the las seconds of the game during the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between South Side and South Gibson after an upset result at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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South Gibson's Jon Turner (35) holds onto the ball in the last seconds of the game during the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between South Side and South Gibson after an upset result at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
South Gibson's Jon Turner (35) holds onto the ball in the last seconds of the game during the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between South Side and South Gibson after an upset result at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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South Gibson players celebrate after the buzzer during the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between South Side and South Gibson after an upset result at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
South Gibson players celebrate after the buzzer during the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between South Side and South Gibson after an upset result at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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South Side's Rico Sain (1) pulls off compression sleeves and walks back to his team after the buzzer during the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between South Side and South Gibson after an upset result at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
South Side's Rico Sain (1) pulls off compression sleeves and walks back to his team after the buzzer during the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between South Side and South Gibson after an upset result at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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South Gibson's Max Hansbrough (30) walks towards the stands to celebrate with student fans after the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between South Side and South Gibson after an upset result at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
South Gibson's Max Hansbrough (30) walks towards the stands to celebrate with student fans after the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between South Side and South Gibson after an upset result at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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David Hicks whispers in his son's ear while celebrating with his son, Nathan Hicks (5) after the buzzer in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between South Side and South Gibson after an upset result at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
David Hicks whispers in his son's ear while celebrating with his son, Nathan Hicks (5) after the buzzer in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between South Side and South Gibson after an upset result at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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South Gibson's Adren Pearce (14) is embraced after the buzzer during the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between South Side and South Gibson after an upset result at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
South Gibson's Adren Pearce (14) is embraced after the buzzer during the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between South Side and South Gibson after an upset result at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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South Gibson's Caleb Pearce (3) is embraced after the buzzer goes off during the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between South Side and South Gibson after an upset result at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
South Gibson's Caleb Pearce (3) is embraced after the buzzer goes off during the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between South Side and South Gibson after an upset result at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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