HIGH SCHOOL

Bradford hosts Union City and slips away in girls basketball

Henry Taylor
Jackson Sun
Bradford head coach Merideth Jacobs speaks to other coaching staff during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Bradford head coach Merideth Jacobs speaks to other coaching staff during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
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Bradford's Kaylee McAlister (42) looks to shoot a layup during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Bradford's Kaylee McAlister (42) looks to shoot a layup during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
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Union City's Kylie McCadney (11) directs her team and Sophie Theobold (24) during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Union City's Kylie McCadney (11) directs her team and Sophie Theobold (24) during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
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Abi Proudfit, 12, center, smiles to her mother Tamara Proudfit, right, after finishing practicing a move with her baton after a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Abi Proudfit, 12, center, smiles to her mother Tamara Proudfit, right, after finishing practicing a move with her baton after a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
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Bradford players move around the opposing team's goal during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Bradford players move around the opposing team's goal during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
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Bradford's Adison Mathis (4) passes the ball to Kaylee McAlister (42) during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Bradford's Adison Mathis (4) passes the ball to Kaylee McAlister (42) during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
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Union City's Jada Williams (10) watches her team from the bench during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Union City's Jada Williams (10) watches her team from the bench during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
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Bradford head coach Merideth Jacobs throws her arms up at a referee's call during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Bradford head coach Merideth Jacobs throws her arms up at a referee's call during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
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Shane Jacobs sits and watches the game from a side hallway while Union City players wait for their game behind him during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Shane Jacobs sits and watches the game from a side hallway while Union City players wait for their game behind him during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
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Bradford cheerleaders look to others for instructions on a chant during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Bradford cheerleaders look to others for instructions on a chant during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
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Union City's Sophie Theobold (24) tries to move towards the net during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Union City's Sophie Theobold (24) tries to move towards the net during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
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Union City head coach Reedy directs his players from the sideline during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Union City head coach Reedy directs his players from the sideline during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
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Union City's Kendall Davis (22) tries to recover a rebound during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Union City's Kendall Davis (22) tries to recover a rebound during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
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Bradford head coach Merideth Jacobs speaks to her team during a timeout during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Bradford head coach Merideth Jacobs speaks to her team during a timeout during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
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Union City's Jada Williams (10) throws her arm up to try and block a shot during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Union City's Jada Williams (10) throws her arm up to try and block a shot during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
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Union City head coach Reedy watches his team play from the sideline during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Union City head coach Reedy watches his team play from the sideline during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
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Bradford head coach Merideth Jacobs walks back to her office from the court during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Bradford head coach Merideth Jacobs walks back to her office from the court during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
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Bradford's Oezarai White (23) moves down the court during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Bradford's Oezarai White (23) moves down the court during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
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Bradford head coach Merideth Jacobs complains to her husband Shane Jacobs before entering back onto the court after halftime during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Bradford head coach Merideth Jacobs complains to her husband Shane Jacobs before entering back onto the court after halftime during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
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Union City's Sophie Theobold (24) bumps into Bradford defenders during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Union City's Sophie Theobold (24) bumps into Bradford defenders during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
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Union City's Jada Williams (10) and Bradford's Adison Mathis (4) fight for possession of a ball during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Union City's Jada Williams (10) and Bradford's Adison Mathis (4) fight for possession of a ball during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
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Bradford head coach Merideth Jacobs coaches her team from the sideline during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Bradford head coach Merideth Jacobs coaches her team from the sideline during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
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Bradford's Libby Sharp (53) holds the ball from defenders while looking for a player to pass to during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Bradford's Libby Sharp (53) holds the ball from defenders while looking for a player to pass to during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
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Union City players mosey around and speak with one another during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Union City players mosey around and speak with one another during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
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Bradford's Adison Mathis (4) tosses the ball across the court during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Bradford's Adison Mathis (4) tosses the ball across the court during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
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Bradford head coach Merideth Jacobs coaches her team from the sideline during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Bradford head coach Merideth Jacobs coaches her team from the sideline during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
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Union City head coach Reedy yells to his team from the sideline during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Union City head coach Reedy yells to his team from the sideline during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
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Bradford's Adison Mathis (4) takes a deep breath after hurting her leg during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Bradford's Adison Mathis (4) takes a deep breath after hurting her leg during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
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Bradford's Hannah Avery (15) tosses the ball to Oezarai White (23) during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Bradford's Hannah Avery (15) tosses the ball to Oezarai White (23) during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
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Bradford's Rebecca Walters (44) looks up after shooting a layup during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Bradford's Rebecca Walters (44) looks up after shooting a layup during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
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Bradford assistant coaches celebrate for their team during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Bradford assistant coaches celebrate for their team during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
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A sign outside the office door marks it for Bradford head coach Merideth Jacobs during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
A sign outside the office door marks it for Bradford head coach Merideth Jacobs during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
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Bradford's Oezarai White (23) and Union City's Jada Williams (10) tussle for the ball during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Bradford's Oezarai White (23) and Union City's Jada Williams (10) tussle for the ball during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
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Bradford head coach Merideth Jacobs speaks to her team during a timeout during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Bradford head coach Merideth Jacobs speaks to her team during a timeout during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
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Bradford fans stand up and cheer after their players make a shot during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Bradford fans stand up and cheer after their players make a shot during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
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A little Bradford cheerleader does the routines with the man team during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
A little Bradford cheerleader does the routines with the man team during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
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Bradford's Oezarai White (23) moves down the court during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Bradford's Oezarai White (23) moves down the court during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
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Bradford fans speak to the players from the sidelines during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Bradford fans speak to the players from the sidelines during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
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Bradford's head coach Merideth Jacobs looks down and teases a player she had to bench because of an injury during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Bradford's head coach Merideth Jacobs looks down and teases a player she had to bench because of an injury during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
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Meredith Jacob's son walks a cart of basketballs around the court during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Meredith Jacob's son walks a cart of basketballs around the court during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
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Bradford's Kaylee McAlister (42) bends over and speaks with her teammate Oezara White (23) after White injured herself during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Bradford's Kaylee McAlister (42) bends over and speaks with her teammate Oezara White (23) after White injured herself during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
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Union City's Kylie McCadney (11) tosses the ball to a teammate during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Union City's Kylie McCadney (11) tosses the ball to a teammate during a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
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Bradford head coach Merideth Jacobs smiles while talking with her husband Shane Jacobs in the hospitality room after a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Bradford head coach Merideth Jacobs smiles while talking with her husband Shane Jacobs in the hospitality room after a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
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Bradford head coach Merideth Jacobs smiles while talking with her husband Shane Jacobs in the hospitality room after a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
Bradford head coach Merideth Jacobs smiles while talking with her husband Shane Jacobs in the hospitality room after a TSSAA girls basketball game between Bradford and Union City at Bradford High School in Bradford, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.
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