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Photos: Clarksville beats Memphis East in Class 4A basketball sectional

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(From L to R) Clarksville's Daferlin Walls (2), Kellen Howard (12), and JJ Wheat (3) celebrate together in the middle of the court after winning in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
(From L to R) Clarksville's Daferlin Walls (2), Kellen Howard (12), and JJ Wheat (3) celebrate together in the middle of the court after winning in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
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Memphis East's Billie Richmond (24) jumps up to try and catch a rebound with his fingers just touching the ball in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
Memphis East's Billie Richmond (24) jumps up to try and catch a rebound with his fingers just touching the ball in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
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Clarksville's Daferlin Walls (2) throws a three-pointer in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
Clarksville's Daferlin Walls (2) throws a three-pointer in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
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Memphis East's Alijah Curry (4) looks for a teammate to pass to in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
Memphis East's Alijah Curry (4) looks for a teammate to pass to in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
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A Clarksville cheerleader's pom-poms rest on the floor of the gym in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
A Clarksville cheerleader's pom-poms rest on the floor of the gym in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
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Memphis East's head coach Holmes speaks to his players in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
Memphis East's head coach Holmes speaks to his players in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
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Clarksville's JJ Wheat (3) moves down the court in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
Clarksville's JJ Wheat (3) moves down the court in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
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Clarksville's Jamar Carnell (21) jumps up to block the vision of a Memphis East player in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
Clarksville's Jamar Carnell (21) jumps up to block the vision of a Memphis East player in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
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Clarksville fans jump from their seats to cheer in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
Clarksville fans jump from their seats to cheer in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
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Clarksville fans cheer on the Wildcats in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
Clarksville fans cheer on the Wildcats in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
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Clarksville's Kellen Howard (12) moves down the court while being defended by Memphis East's Alijah Curry (4) in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
Clarksville's Kellen Howard (12) moves down the court while being defended by Memphis East's Alijah Curry (4) in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
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Clarksville's head coach Ted Young speaks with his players during a timeout in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
Clarksville's head coach Ted Young speaks with his players during a timeout in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
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Clarksville's JJ Wheat (3) runs around Memphis East's Zach Hayslett (5) after passing the ball in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
Clarksville's JJ Wheat (3) runs around Memphis East's Zach Hayslett (5) after passing the ball in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
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Memphis East's Zach Hayslett (5) and Clarksville's JJ Wheat (3) both go for the ball loose on the ground in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
Memphis East's Zach Hayslett (5) and Clarksville's JJ Wheat (3) both go for the ball loose on the ground in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
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Clarksville's Arnett Hines (10) jumps to take a shot in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
Clarksville's Arnett Hines (10) jumps to take a shot in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
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Clarksville's JJ Wheat moves past East Memphis defenders to shoot a layup in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
Clarksville's JJ Wheat moves past East Memphis defenders to shoot a layup in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
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Clarksville head coach Ted Young speaks to his players from the sideline in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
Clarksville head coach Ted Young speaks to his players from the sideline in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
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Clarksville's Joseph Schreiber-Rivera (1) tries to break free from multiple Memphis East defenders in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
Clarksville's Joseph Schreiber-Rivera (1) tries to break free from multiple Memphis East defenders in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
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A Memphis East cheerleader taunts the Clarksville student section after performing a back-handspring during a time out in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
A Memphis East cheerleader taunts the Clarksville student section after performing a back-handspring during a time out in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
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Memphis East's Earnest Smith (0) runs down the court in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
Memphis East's Earnest Smith (0) runs down the court in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
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Clarksville's Arnett Hines (10) trims off a piece of the basketball net in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
Clarksville's Arnett Hines (10) trims off a piece of the basketball net in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
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Memphis East cheerleaders root for and video tape fans shooting three-point shots in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
Memphis East cheerleaders root for and video tape fans shooting three-point shots in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
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Clarksville's JJ Wheat (3) celebrates in a mosh together with team mates in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
Clarksville's JJ Wheat (3) celebrates in a mosh together with team mates in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
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Clarksville and East Memphis players high five after the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
Clarksville and East Memphis players high five after the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
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Clarksville fans storm the court to celebrate with the players after winning in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
Clarksville fans storm the court to celebrate with the players after winning in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
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Clarksville players celebrate with friends and family after winning the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
Clarksville players celebrate with friends and family after winning the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
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Clarksville fans celebrate with friends and family after winning in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
Clarksville fans celebrate with friends and family after winning in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
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Clarksville's JJ Wheat is congratulated by friends and family after winning in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
Clarksville's JJ Wheat is congratulated by friends and family after winning in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
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Clarksville players and fans watch members of the team trim off pieces of the net after the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
Clarksville players and fans watch members of the team trim off pieces of the net after the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
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Clarksville's Kellen Howard (12) trims off a piece of the net in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
Clarksville's Kellen Howard (12) trims off a piece of the net in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
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Clarksville players celebrate with the net tossed to them by coach Young in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
Clarksville players celebrate with the net tossed to them by coach Young in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
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Clarksville players pose together after winning the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
Clarksville players pose together after winning the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
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Students congratulate JJ Wheat on the side of the gym after winning in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
Students congratulate JJ Wheat on the side of the gym after winning in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
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Clarksville wrestling team members mock-wrestle in a side exit after the Wildcats beat East Memphis in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
Clarksville wrestling team members mock-wrestle in a side exit after the Wildcats beat East Memphis in the TSSAA Class 4A Sectional between the Clarksville Wildcats and East Memphis Mustangs at Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, March 7, 2022.
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