HIGH SCHOOL

Crockett County slips past Chester in Region 7-AA basketball semifinal

Henry Taylor
Jackson Sun
Crockett County's Luke Shelton (4) eyes another player to pass the ball to in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
Crockett County's Luke Shelton (4) eyes another player to pass the ball to in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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The lights of the court can be seen reflected in the glasses of a Dyer County Sheriffs Deputy in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
The lights of the court can be seen reflected in the glasses of a Dyer County Sheriffs Deputy in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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Chester County's Jusino Prather (1) moves down the court past Crockett County's Javion Hannah (5) in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
Chester County's Jusino Prather (1) moves down the court past Crockett County's Javion Hannah (5) in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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Crockett County's Javion Hannah (5) and Crockett County's Luke Pratt (11) huddle with their team before the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
Crockett County's Javion Hannah (5) and Crockett County's Luke Pratt (11) huddle with their team before the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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Crockett County's Javion Hannah (5) jumps up to try and block a shot by Chester County's Cortez Thomas (14) in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
Crockett County's Javion Hannah (5) jumps up to try and block a shot by Chester County's Cortez Thomas (14) in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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Chester County's Jusino Prather (1) jumps to shoot a layup in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
Chester County's Jusino Prather (1) jumps to shoot a layup in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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Crockett County's Luke Pratt (11) looks up and watches a shot in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
Crockett County's Luke Pratt (11) looks up and watches a shot in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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Crockett County head coach Jerrod Shelton sighs and puts his head down after a referee made a call against his team in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
Crockett County head coach Jerrod Shelton sighs and puts his head down after a referee made a call against his team in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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Chester County's Jakoby Griffen (24) speaks to a teammate after a foul was called against him in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
Chester County's Jakoby Griffen (24) speaks to a teammate after a foul was called against him in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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Crockett County's Myles Chilcutt (23) moves towards the basket with the ball raised away from Chester County players in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
Crockett County's Myles Chilcutt (23) moves towards the basket with the ball raised away from Chester County players in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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Chester County head coach Drew Stutts speaks to his players from the sideline in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
Chester County head coach Drew Stutts speaks to his players from the sideline in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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Chester County fans yell as a Crockett County player takes a shot in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
Chester County fans yell as a Crockett County player takes a shot in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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Milyn White, a senior cheer captain at for Chester County, winces after a shot in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
Milyn White, a senior cheer captain at for Chester County, winces after a shot in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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Chester County's Tyson Walker (44) holds up his arms to defend against Crockett County's Myles Chilcutt (23) as Chilcutt tries to shoot a layup in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
Chester County's Tyson Walker (44) holds up his arms to defend against Crockett County's Myles Chilcutt (23) as Chilcutt tries to shoot a layup in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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A Crockett County fan peers over the railing to watch the game in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
A Crockett County fan peers over the railing to watch the game in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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Chester County's Cortez Thomas (14) shoots a layup past a block attempt by Crockett County's Kenan Dupree (22) in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
Chester County's Cortez Thomas (14) shoots a layup past a block attempt by Crockett County's Kenan Dupree (22) in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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Crockett County players celebrate after a player nails a 3-point shot in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
Crockett County players celebrate after a player nails a 3-point shot in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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Crockett County's Javion Hannah (5) moves down the court while being defended by Chester County's Jusino Prather (1) in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
Crockett County's Javion Hannah (5) moves down the court while being defended by Chester County's Jusino Prather (1) in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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Chester County's Jakoby Griffen (24) jumps to shoot a layup in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
Chester County's Jakoby Griffen (24) jumps to shoot a layup in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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Chester County's Jusino Prather (1) cheers after referees made a call against Crockett County in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
Chester County's Jusino Prather (1) cheers after referees made a call against Crockett County in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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Chester County fans celebrate for their team after making a shot in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
Chester County fans celebrate for their team after making a shot in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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Chester County's Will Brown (10) shoots a layup in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
Chester County's Will Brown (10) shoots a layup in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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Chester County's Tyson Walker (44) jumps up to shoot a layup in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
Chester County's Tyson Walker (44) jumps up to shoot a layup in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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Crockett County head coach Jerrod Shelton coaches his team during a timeout in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
Crockett County head coach Jerrod Shelton coaches his team during a timeout in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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Chester County's Dalton Colbert (11) jumps up to cheer his team on after making a basket in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
Chester County's Dalton Colbert (11) jumps up to cheer his team on after making a basket in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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Crockett County fans cheer on their team in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
Crockett County fans cheer on their team in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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Chester County's Cortez Thomas (14) hunkers down before shooting a layup while Crockett County's Kenan Dupree (22) and Crockett County's Peyton Currie (00) defend in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
Chester County's Cortez Thomas (14) hunkers down before shooting a layup while Crockett County's Kenan Dupree (22) and Crockett County's Peyton Currie (00) defend in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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Chester County's Dalton Colbert (11) jumps to try and block a shot by Crockett County's Luke Pratt (11) in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
Chester County's Dalton Colbert (11) jumps to try and block a shot by Crockett County's Luke Pratt (11) in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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Crockett County's Javion Hannah (5) takes a shot at the basket in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
Crockett County's Javion Hannah (5) takes a shot at the basket in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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Chester County's Cortez Thomas (14) holds onto the ball after getting a rebound before moving back down the court in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
Chester County's Cortez Thomas (14) holds onto the ball after getting a rebound before moving back down the court in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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Chester County head coach Drew Stutts coaches his team during a timeout in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
Chester County head coach Drew Stutts coaches his team during a timeout in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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Crockett County's Javion Hannah (5) raises his hands for a pass from a teammate in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
Crockett County's Javion Hannah (5) raises his hands for a pass from a teammate in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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Chester County fans cheer on their team in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
Chester County fans cheer on their team in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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Chester County's Dalton Colbert (11) lines up a shot in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
Chester County's Dalton Colbert (11) lines up a shot in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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Crockett County's Myles Chilcutt (23) wipes a towel over the top of his head during a timeout in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
Crockett County's Myles Chilcutt (23) wipes a towel over the top of his head during a timeout in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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A Chester County fan grabs his hat in shock after a player misses a shot in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
A Chester County fan grabs his hat in shock after a player misses a shot in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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Crockett County head coach Jerrod Shelton grabs onto the shoulder of Crockett County's Peyton Currie (00) to speak to him before throwing him into the game in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
Crockett County head coach Jerrod Shelton grabs onto the shoulder of Crockett County's Peyton Currie (00) to speak to him before throwing him into the game in the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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Chester County's Cortez Thomas (14) is comforted by Chester County's Mac Shelton (22) after missing a shot in the last second of the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
Chester County's Cortez Thomas (14) is comforted by Chester County's Mac Shelton (22) after missing a shot in the last second of the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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Crockett County fans cheer for their team after winning the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
Crockett County fans cheer for their team after winning the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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Crockett County players celebrate after winning the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
Crockett County players celebrate after winning the TSSAA Region 7-AA semifinal game between Chester County and Crockett County at Dyersburg High School, in Dyersburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
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