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Fulton vs Jackson South Side in TSSAA boys basketball state championships

Calvin Mattheis
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Fulton forward Jalen Turner (42) attempts a shot as Jackson South Side's Ericko Sain II (1) and Jackson South Side's Cameron Anderson (10) defend at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game between Fulton and Jackson South Side at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
Fulton forward Jalen Turner (42) attempts a shot as Jackson South Side's Ericko Sain II (1) and Jackson South Side's Cameron Anderson (10) defend at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game between Fulton and Jackson South Side at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
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Fulton guard Desmier Hatchett (10) shoots a layup at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game between Fulton and Jackson South Side at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
Fulton guard Desmier Hatchett (10) shoots a layup at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game between Fulton and Jackson South Side at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
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Fulton guard Jordan Wrancher (22) defends against Jackson South Side's Micheal Ward (3) at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game between Fulton and Jackson South Side at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
Fulton guard Jordan Wrancher (22) defends against Jackson South Side's Micheal Ward (3) at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game between Fulton and Jackson South Side at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
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Fulton guard Dexter Lewis (15), Jackson South Side's Bryson Baker (4) and Jackson South Side's Cameron Anderson (10) reach for the rebound ball at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game between Fulton and Jackson South Side at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
Fulton guard Dexter Lewis (15), Jackson South Side's Bryson Baker (4) and Jackson South Side's Cameron Anderson (10) reach for the rebound ball at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game between Fulton and Jackson South Side at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
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Fulton Head Coach Jody Wright calls at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game between Fulton and Jackson South Side at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
Fulton Head Coach Jody Wright calls at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game between Fulton and Jackson South Side at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
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Fulton forward Jalen Turner (42) reacts after losing to Jackson Southside 51-50 at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
Fulton forward Jalen Turner (42) reacts after losing to Jackson Southside 51-50 at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
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Jackson South Side's Jeremiah Smith (25) is defended by Fulton forward Tyler Lee (44) at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game between Fulton and Jackson South Side at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
Jackson South Side's Jeremiah Smith (25) is defended by Fulton forward Tyler Lee (44) at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game between Fulton and Jackson South Side at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
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Fulton guard Dexter Lewis (15) passes the ball midair at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game between Fulton and Jackson South Side at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
Fulton guard Dexter Lewis (15) passes the ball midair at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game between Fulton and Jackson South Side at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
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Fulton fans gesture from the stands at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game between Fulton and Jackson South Side at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
Fulton fans gesture from the stands at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game between Fulton and Jackson South Side at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
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Fulton guard Denaj Kimber (4) dribbles down the court at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game between Fulton and Jackson South Side at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
Fulton guard Denaj Kimber (4) dribbles down the court at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game between Fulton and Jackson South Side at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
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Fulton guard Desmier Hatchett (10) looks to pass as Jackson South Side's Bryson Baker (4) defends at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game between Fulton and Jackson South Side at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
Fulton guard Desmier Hatchett (10) looks to pass as Jackson South Side's Bryson Baker (4) defends at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game between Fulton and Jackson South Side at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
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Fulton forward Taj Kimber (20) defends against Jackson South Side's Ericko Sain II (1) at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game between Fulton and Jackson South Side at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
Fulton forward Taj Kimber (20) defends against Jackson South Side's Ericko Sain II (1) at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game between Fulton and Jackson South Side at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
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The Fulton bench cheers at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game between Fulton and Jackson South Side at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
The Fulton bench cheers at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game between Fulton and Jackson South Side at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
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Fulton guard Marcellus Jackson (14) looks to pass at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game between Fulton and Jackson South Side at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
Fulton guard Marcellus Jackson (14) looks to pass at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game between Fulton and Jackson South Side at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
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Jackson South Side's Jaylan Cole (12) defends against Fulton guard Marcellus Jackson (14) at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game between Fulton and Jackson South Side at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
Jackson South Side's Jaylan Cole (12) defends against Fulton guard Marcellus Jackson (14) at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game between Fulton and Jackson South Side at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
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A Fulton cheerleader watches the game from the sidelines at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game between Fulton and Jackson South Side at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
A Fulton cheerleader watches the game from the sidelines at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game between Fulton and Jackson South Side at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
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Fulton forward Taj Kimber (20) shoots the ball as Jackson South Side's Cameron Anderson (10) defends at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game between Fulton and Jackson South Side at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
Fulton forward Taj Kimber (20) shoots the ball as Jackson South Side's Cameron Anderson (10) defends at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game between Fulton and Jackson South Side at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
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Fulton guard Dexter Lewis (15) looks to pass at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game between Fulton and Jackson South Side at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
Fulton guard Dexter Lewis (15) looks to pass at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game between Fulton and Jackson South Side at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
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Jackson South Side's Bryson Baker (4) is defended by Fulton forward Taj Kimber (20) at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game between Fulton and Jackson South Side at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
Jackson South Side's Bryson Baker (4) is defended by Fulton forward Taj Kimber (20) at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game between Fulton and Jackson South Side at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
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Fulton forward Tyler Lee (44) shoots a free throw at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game between Fulton and Jackson South Side at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
Fulton forward Tyler Lee (44) shoots a free throw at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game between Fulton and Jackson South Side at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
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Fulton forward Tyler Lee (44), Jackson South Side's Christian Mitchell (30) and Fulton guard Marcellus Jackson (14) eye the rebound ball at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game between Fulton and Jackson South Side at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
Fulton forward Tyler Lee (44), Jackson South Side's Christian Mitchell (30) and Fulton guard Marcellus Jackson (14) eye the rebound ball at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game between Fulton and Jackson South Side at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
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Jackson South Side's Jeremiah Smith (25) defends against Fulton guard Desmier Hatchett (10) at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game between Fulton and Jackson South Side at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
Jackson South Side's Jeremiah Smith (25) defends against Fulton guard Desmier Hatchett (10) at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game between Fulton and Jackson South Side at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
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Fulton forward Tyler Lee (44) and Fulton forward Taj Kimber (20) walk off the field after losing to Jackson South Side 51-50 at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
Fulton forward Tyler Lee (44) and Fulton forward Taj Kimber (20) walk off the field after losing to Jackson South Side 51-50 at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
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Fulton guard Marcellus Jackson (14) reacts after losing to Jackson Southside 51-50 at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
Fulton guard Marcellus Jackson (14) reacts after losing to Jackson Southside 51-50 at the BlueCross State Basketball Championships Class 3A semifinal game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Friday, March 18, 2022.
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