Former Upperman star Akira Levy through the years

Tom Kreager
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Upperman's Akira Levy reacts to hitting the game-winning shot to give her team a 64-62 overtime win during their Class AA championship game against Macon County at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Saturday, March 10, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Upperman's Akira Levy reacts to hitting the game-winning shot to give her team a 64-62 overtime win during their Class AA championship game against Macon County at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Saturday, March 10, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Missouri guard Akira Levy (2) shoots in front of Mississippi State center Teaira McCowan (15) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Starkville, Miss. Missouri won 75-67. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Missouri guard Akira Levy (2) shoots in front of Mississippi State center Teaira McCowan (15) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Starkville, Miss. Missouri won 75-67. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
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All-Midstate Akira Levy, Upperman Basketball
Thursday March 22, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn
All-Midstate Akira Levy, Upperman Basketball Thursday March 22, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn
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Upperman's Akira Levy drives for a shot during the Class AA championship game against Macon County at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Saturday, March 10, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Upperman's Akira Levy drives for a shot during the Class AA championship game against Macon County at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Saturday, March 10, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Missouri's Akira Levy (2) and her team celebrate their 66-64  win over Tennessee on Sunday, January 6, 2019.
Missouri's Akira Levy (2) and her team celebrate their 66-64 win over Tennessee on Sunday, January 6, 2019.
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Upperman's Akira Levy shoots during the Class AA championship game against Macon County at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Saturday, March 10, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Upperman's Akira Levy shoots during the Class AA championship game against Macon County at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Saturday, March 10, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Upperman's Akira Levy drives for a shot during the Class AA championship game against Macon County at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Saturday, March 10, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Upperman's Akira Levy drives for a shot during the Class AA championship game against Macon County at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Saturday, March 10, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Upperman's Akira Levy poses with Titans running back Derrick Henry after being named The Tennessean's girls basketball player of the year.
Upperman's Akira Levy poses with Titans running back Derrick Henry after being named The Tennessean's girls basketball player of the year.
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Upperman's Akira Levy accepts the Girls Basketball Player of the Year award at the third annual Tennessean Sports Awards presented by Farm Bureau Health Plans Sunday, June 3, 2018, at Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn.
Upperman's Akira Levy accepts the Girls Basketball Player of the Year award at the third annual Tennessean Sports Awards presented by Farm Bureau Health Plans Sunday, June 3, 2018, at Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn.
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Akira Levy, Upperman High School, Sr.
Akira Levy, Upperman High School, Sr.
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Upperman's Akira Levy shoots a free throw  during the Class AA championship game against Macon County at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Saturday, March 10, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Upperman's Akira Levy shoots a free throw during the Class AA championship game against Macon County at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Saturday, March 10, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Upperman's Akira Levy (2) along with Reagan Hurst (10) blocks the shot of Macon County's Abby Shoulders (14)  during their Class AA championship game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Saturday, March 10, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Upperman's Akira Levy (2) along with Reagan Hurst (10) blocks the shot of Macon County's Abby Shoulders (14) during their Class AA championship game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Saturday, March 10, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Upperman's Akira Levy works the ball as she's defended by Macon County's Abby Shoulders during the Class AA championship game against Macon County at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Saturday, March 10, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Upperman's Akira Levy works the ball as she's defended by Macon County's Abby Shoulders during the Class AA championship game against Macon County at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Saturday, March 10, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Upperman guard Akira Levy (2) drives past Haywood's Laquitta Callaway (14) during the second half of their semifinal game in the TSSAA Division I Class AA Girls BlueCross Basketball Championships at Murphy Center Friday, March 9, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Upperman guard Akira Levy (2) drives past Haywood's Laquitta Callaway (14) during the second half of their semifinal game in the TSSAA Division I Class AA Girls BlueCross Basketball Championships at Murphy Center Friday, March 9, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Upperman guard Akira Levy (2) celebrates their 65 to 56 victory over Haywood in the semifinal game of the TSSAA Division I Class AA Girls BlueCross Basketball Championships at Murphy Center Friday, March 9, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Upperman guard Akira Levy (2) celebrates their 65 to 56 victory over Haywood in the semifinal game of the TSSAA Division I Class AA Girls BlueCross Basketball Championships at Murphy Center Friday, March 9, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Upperman guard Akira Levy (2) shoots over a Haywood defender during the first half of their semifinal game in the TSSAA Division I Class AA Girls BlueCross Basketball Championships at Murphy Center Friday, March 9, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Upperman guard Akira Levy (2) shoots over a Haywood defender during the first half of their semifinal game in the TSSAA Division I Class AA Girls BlueCross Basketball Championships at Murphy Center Friday, March 9, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Upperman guard Akira Levy (2) shoots over Haywood's Trianna Tyus (51) and Laquitta Callaway (14) during the second half of their semifinal game in the TSSAA Division I Class AA Girls BlueCross Basketball Championships at Murphy Center Friday, March 9, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Upperman guard Akira Levy (2) shoots over Haywood's Trianna Tyus (51) and Laquitta Callaway (14) during the second half of their semifinal game in the TSSAA Division I Class AA Girls BlueCross Basketball Championships at Murphy Center Friday, March 9, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Upperman guard Akira Levy (2) shoots over Haywood's Laquitta Callaway (14) during the second half of their semifinal game in the TSSAA Division I Class AA Girls BlueCross Basketball Championships at Murphy Center Friday, March 9, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Upperman guard Akira Levy (2) shoots over Haywood's Laquitta Callaway (14) during the second half of their semifinal game in the TSSAA Division I Class AA Girls BlueCross Basketball Championships at Murphy Center Friday, March 9, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Upperman guard Akira Levy (2) shoots over Haywood's Kendra Benton (10) during the first half of their semifinal game in the TSSAA Division I Class AA Girls BlueCross Basketball Championships at Murphy Center Friday, March 9, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Upperman guard Akira Levy (2) shoots over Haywood's Kendra Benton (10) during the first half of their semifinal game in the TSSAA Division I Class AA Girls BlueCross Basketball Championships at Murphy Center Friday, March 9, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Upperman guard Akira Levy blocks the shot of Haywood's Shadaesya Glover (13) during the first half of their semifinal game in the TSSAA Division I Class AA Girls BlueCross Basketball Championships at Murphy Center Friday, March 9, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Upperman guard Akira Levy blocks the shot of Haywood's Shadaesya Glover (13) during the first half of their semifinal game in the TSSAA Division I Class AA Girls BlueCross Basketball Championships at Murphy Center Friday, March 9, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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East Nashville High School Quentarra Mitchell (32) spins Upperman High School Akira Levy (2) around as they fight for the ball in the TSSAA Basketball Girls State Championship at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Thursday, March 8, 2018.
East Nashville High School Quentarra Mitchell (32) spins Upperman High School Akira Levy (2) around as they fight for the ball in the TSSAA Basketball Girls State Championship at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Thursday, March 8, 2018.
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East Nashville High School Quentarra Mitchell (32) spins Upperman High School Akira Levy (2) around as they fight for the ball in the TSSAA Basketball Girls State Championship at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Thursday, March 8, 2018.
East Nashville High School Quentarra Mitchell (32) spins Upperman High School Akira Levy (2) around as they fight for the ball in the TSSAA Basketball Girls State Championship at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Thursday, March 8, 2018.
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Upperman  High School Akira Levy (2) is blocks by East Nashville High School defense in the TSSAA Basketball Girls State Championship at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Thursday, March 8, 2018.
Upperman High School Akira Levy (2) is blocks by East Nashville High School defense in the TSSAA Basketball Girls State Championship at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Thursday, March 8, 2018.
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Mr and Miss Basketball players were awarded at MTSU on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Front row (L to R) Division II-A Miss Basketball winner Ashton Hulme, University School of Jackson, Division II-AA Miss Basketball  winner Sydni Harvey, Brentwood Academy, Class A Miss Basketball winner Courtney Pritchett, Pickett County, Class AA Miss Basketball winner Akira Levy, Upperman, and Class AAA Miss Basketball winner Rhyne Howard, Bradley Central. Back row (L to R) Division II-A Mr. Basketball winner Keon Johnson, The Webb School, Division II-AA Mr. Basketball winner Darius Garland, Brentwood Academy, Class A Mr. Basketball winner Caden Mills, Van Buren County, Class AA Mr. Basketball winner Kadrion Johnson, Marshall County and Class AAA Mr. Basketball winner Tyler Harris, Cordova.
Mr and Miss Basketball players were awarded at MTSU on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Front row (L to R) Division II-A Miss Basketball winner Ashton Hulme, University School of Jackson, Division II-AA Miss Basketball winner Sydni Harvey, Brentwood Academy, Class A Miss Basketball winner Courtney Pritchett, Pickett County, Class AA Miss Basketball winner Akira Levy, Upperman, and Class AAA Miss Basketball winner Rhyne Howard, Bradley Central. Back row (L to R) Division II-A Mr. Basketball winner Keon Johnson, The Webb School, Division II-AA Mr. Basketball winner Darius Garland, Brentwood Academy, Class A Mr. Basketball winner Caden Mills, Van Buren County, Class AA Mr. Basketball winner Kadrion Johnson, Marshall County and Class AAA Mr. Basketball winner Tyler Harris, Cordova.
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Akira Levy (2) is excited after scoring and drawing a foul in the closing minutes as Pearl Cohn plays Upperman in Division I, Class AA girls basketball state semifinals 
Saturday March 11, 2017, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Akira Levy (2) is excited after scoring and drawing a foul in the closing minutes as Pearl Cohn plays Upperman in Division I, Class AA girls basketball state semifinals Saturday March 11, 2017, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Akira Levy (2) lays one up as Pearl Cohn plays Upperman in Division I, Class AA girls basketball state finals
Saturday March 11, 2017, in Murfreesboro, TN
Akira Levy (2) lays one up as Pearl Cohn plays Upperman in Division I, Class AA girls basketball state finals Saturday March 11, 2017, in Murfreesboro, TN
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Upperman junior Akira Levy
Upperman junior Akira Levy
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Upperman's Akira Levy (2)  and Coach Dana McWilliams leave with the trophy after defeating as Pearl Cohn 66-62 in double overtime in the Class AA championship on March 11, 2017.
Upperman's Akira Levy (2) and Coach Dana McWilliams leave with the trophy after defeating as Pearl Cohn 66-62 in double overtime in the Class AA championship on March 11, 2017.
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Akira Levy (2) passes as East plays Upperman in Division I, Class AA girls basketball state semifinals 
Friday March 10, 2017, in Murfreesboro, TN
Akira Levy (2) passes as East plays Upperman in Division I, Class AA girls basketball state semifinals Friday March 10, 2017, in Murfreesboro, TN
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Akira Levy (2) passes as East plays Upperman in Division I, Class AA girls basketball state semifinals 
Friday March 10, 2017, in Murfreesboro, TN
Akira Levy (2) passes as East plays Upperman in Division I, Class AA girls basketball state semifinals Friday March 10, 2017, in Murfreesboro, TN
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Akira Levy (2) and Jaelynn Knox (24) collide as East plays Upperman in Division I, Class AA girls basketball state semifinals 
Friday March 10, 2017, in Murfreesboro, TN
Akira Levy (2) and Jaelynn Knox (24) collide as East plays Upperman in Division I, Class AA girls basketball state semifinals Friday March 10, 2017, in Murfreesboro, TN
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Akira Levy (2) looks for some help as she is guarded by Kyra Tri (5) as East plays Upperman in Division I, Class AA girls basketball state semifinals 
Friday March 10, 2017, in Murfreesboro, TN
Akira Levy (2) looks for some help as she is guarded by Kyra Tri (5) as East plays Upperman in Division I, Class AA girls basketball state semifinals Friday March 10, 2017, in Murfreesboro, TN
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Erica Haynes-Overton (20) goes up for the shot over Akira Levy (2) as East plays Upperman in Division I, Class AA girls basketball state semifinals 
Friday March 10, 2017, in Murfreesboro, TN
Erica Haynes-Overton (20) goes up for the shot over Akira Levy (2) as East plays Upperman in Division I, Class AA girls basketball state semifinals Friday March 10, 2017, in Murfreesboro, TN
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Erica Haynes-Overton (20) draws a foul as she reaches behind Akira Levy (2) as East plays Upperman in Division I, Class AA girls basketball state semifinals 
Friday March 10, 2017, in Murfreesboro, TN
Erica Haynes-Overton (20) draws a foul as she reaches behind Akira Levy (2) as East plays Upperman in Division I, Class AA girls basketball state semifinals Friday March 10, 2017, in Murfreesboro, TN
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Akira Levy (2) tries to get by Makayla Transou (2) as Upperman plays Jackson South Side in Division I, Class AA girls basketball state quarterfinals
Wednesday March 8, 2017, in Murfreesboro, TN
Akira Levy (2) tries to get by Makayla Transou (2) as Upperman plays Jackson South Side in Division I, Class AA girls basketball state quarterfinals Wednesday March 8, 2017, in Murfreesboro, TN
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Akira Levy (2) threads the needle as Upperman plays Jackson South Side in Division I, Class AA girls basketball state quarterfinals
Wednesday March 8, 2017, in Murfreesboro, TN
Akira Levy (2) threads the needle as Upperman plays Jackson South Side in Division I, Class AA girls basketball state quarterfinals Wednesday March 8, 2017, in Murfreesboro, TN
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Akira Levy (2) moves the ball as Upperman plays Jackson South Side in Division I, Class AA girls basketball state quarterfinals
Wednesday March 8, 2017, in Murfreesboro, TN
Akira Levy (2) moves the ball as Upperman plays Jackson South Side in Division I, Class AA girls basketball state quarterfinals Wednesday March 8, 2017, in Murfreesboro, TN
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Quanardra Miller (1) follows Akira Levy (2) down the floor as Upperman plays Jackson South Side in Division I, Class AA girls basketball state quarterfinals
Wednesday March 8, 2017, in Murfreesboro, TN
Quanardra Miller (1) follows Akira Levy (2) down the floor as Upperman plays Jackson South Side in Division I, Class AA girls basketball state quarterfinals Wednesday March 8, 2017, in Murfreesboro, TN
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Akira Levy (2) shoots as Upperman plays Jackson South Side in Division I, Class AA girls basketball state quarterfinals
Wednesday March 8, 2017, in Murfreesboro, TN
Akira Levy (2) shoots as Upperman plays Jackson South Side in Division I, Class AA girls basketball state quarterfinals Wednesday March 8, 2017, in Murfreesboro, TN
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The 2017 Mr. and Miss Basketball winner on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. Back row (L to R) Chase Hayden, Darius Garland, Tyreke Key, Bo Hodges and Alex Lomax. Front Row (L to R) Ashtyn Baker, Akira Levy, Anastasia Hayes, Kara Meadows and Sydni Harvey.
The 2017 Mr. and Miss Basketball winner on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. Back row (L to R) Chase Hayden, Darius Garland, Tyreke Key, Bo Hodges and Alex Lomax. Front Row (L to R) Ashtyn Baker, Akira Levy, Anastasia Hayes, Kara Meadows and Sydni Harvey.
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Upperman High School's Akira Levy is presented with the Miss Basketball Trophy on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, from Mike Reed, the TSSAA Board of Control President.
Upperman High School's Akira Levy is presented with the Miss Basketball Trophy on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, from Mike Reed, the TSSAA Board of Control President.
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Upperman junior Akira Levy
Upperman junior Akira Levy
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East's Kyra Trice (5) battles Upperman's Akira Levy (2) as East Nashville leads Upperman 29-23 at the half in the Division I Class AA Girl's basketball finals at the Murphy Center on MTSU's campus March 12, 2016 in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
East's Kyra Trice (5) battles Upperman's Akira Levy (2) as East Nashville leads Upperman 29-23 at the half in the Division I Class AA Girl's basketball finals at the Murphy Center on MTSU's campus March 12, 2016 in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Upperman's Akira Levy (2) drives the baseline as East Nashville wins over Upperman 70-56 in the Division I Class AA Girl's basketball finals at the Murphy Center on MTSU's campus March 12, 2016 in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Upperman's Akira Levy (2) drives the baseline as East Nashville wins over Upperman 70-56 in the Division I Class AA Girl's basketball finals at the Murphy Center on MTSU's campus March 12, 2016 in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Upperman's Akira Levy (2) and East's Erica Haynes-Overton (20) battle for the ball as East Nashville wins over Upperman 70-56 in the Division I Class AA Girl's basketball finals at the Murphy Center on MTSU's campus March 12, 2016 in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Upperman's Akira Levy (2) and East's Erica Haynes-Overton (20) battle for the ball as East Nashville wins over Upperman 70-56 in the Division I Class AA Girl's basketball finals at the Murphy Center on MTSU's campus March 12, 2016 in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Upperman's Akira Levy (2) is fouled in the paint by McMinn Central's Jordan Wright (23) and Hannah Cherry (21) in the Division I Class AA semifinals Friday at MTSU.
Upperman's Akira Levy (2) is fouled in the paint by McMinn Central's Jordan Wright (23) and Hannah Cherry (21) in the Division I Class AA semifinals Friday at MTSU.
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Upperman's Akira Levy (2) passes against McMinn Central in the Division I Class AA semifinals Friday at MTSU.
Upperman's Akira Levy (2) passes against McMinn Central in the Division I Class AA semifinals Friday at MTSU.
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Upperman's Akira Levy (2) shoots for two of her 22 points in a 76-54 win over McMinn Central.
Upperman's Akira Levy (2) shoots for two of her 22 points in a 76-54 win over McMinn Central.
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Upperman sophomore Akira Levy (2) dribbles through traffic during Thursday's Class AA quarterfinal against Haywood at MTSU's Murphy Center.
Upperman sophomore Akira Levy (2) dribbles through traffic during Thursday's Class AA quarterfinal against Haywood at MTSU's Murphy Center.
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