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TSSAA boys basketball state tournament 2024: FACS vs. Providence Christian

First Assembly Christian School's Marcellous Jackson (1) smiles as the clock counts down in the TSSAA high school basketball game against Providence Christian Academy in the Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
First Assembly Christian School's Marcellous Jackson (1) smiles as the clock counts down in the TSSAA high school basketball game against Providence Christian Academy in the Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
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First Assembly Christian School's Marcellous Jackson (1) yells in victory after his basket secured the win over Providence Christian Academy in the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
First Assembly Christian School's Marcellous Jackson (1) yells in victory after his basket secured the win over Providence Christian Academy in the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
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FACS guard Marcellous Jackson (1) reacts in front of Providence Christian forward Preston Wade (21) after scoring the game winning basket with 2.0 seconds left against Providence Christian during the second half of an TSSAA Division II-A boys basketball state championship game against Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
FACS guard Marcellous Jackson (1) reacts in front of Providence Christian forward Preston Wade (21) after scoring the game winning basket with 2.0 seconds left against Providence Christian during the second half of an TSSAA Division II-A boys basketball state championship game against Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
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FACS guard Marcellous Jackson (1) celebrates with forward Kristopher Carrol (24) after scoring the game winning basket with 2.0 seconds left against Providence Christian during the second half of an TSSAA Division II-A boys basketball state championship game against Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
FACS guard Marcellous Jackson (1) celebrates with forward Kristopher Carrol (24) after scoring the game winning basket with 2.0 seconds left against Providence Christian during the second half of an TSSAA Division II-A boys basketball state championship game against Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
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FACS guard Marcellous Jackson (1) celebrates with coaches after scoring the game winning basket with 2.0 seconds left against Providence Christian during the second half of an TSSAA Division II-A boys basketball state championship game against Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
FACS guard Marcellous Jackson (1) celebrates with coaches after scoring the game winning basket with 2.0 seconds left against Providence Christian during the second half of an TSSAA Division II-A boys basketball state championship game against Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
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Providence Christian players react after losing to FACS in the TSSAA Division II-A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
Providence Christian players react after losing to FACS in the TSSAA Division II-A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
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Providence Christian guard Davis Joyner (24) reacts after the team’s loss to FACS in the TSSAA Division II-A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
Providence Christian guard Davis Joyner (24) reacts after the team’s loss to FACS in the TSSAA Division II-A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
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First Assembly Christian basketball coach D'Marius Wilkes celebrating the win over Providence Christian Academy in the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
First Assembly Christian basketball coach D'Marius Wilkes celebrating the win over Providence Christian Academy in the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
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Providence Christian forward Aiden Bolden, center, is helped off the court after the team’s loss to FACS in the TSSAA Division II-A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
Providence Christian forward Aiden Bolden, center, is helped off the court after the team’s loss to FACS in the TSSAA Division II-A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
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Providence Christian players react after losing to FACS in the TSSAA Division II-A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
Providence Christian players react after losing to FACS in the TSSAA Division II-A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
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First Assembly Christian School's Jacob Walker (4) goes up for the basket during the TSSAA high school basketball game against Providence Christian Academy in the Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
First Assembly Christian School's Jacob Walker (4) goes up for the basket during the TSSAA high school basketball game against Providence Christian Academy in the Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
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FACS guard Marcellous Jackson (1) shoots over Providence Christian forward Preston Wade (21) scoring game winning basket with 2.0 seconds left during the second half of an TSSAA Division II-A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
FACS guard Marcellous Jackson (1) shoots over Providence Christian forward Preston Wade (21) scoring game winning basket with 2.0 seconds left during the second half of an TSSAA Division II-A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
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First Assembly Christian School players celebrate as the Crusaders win the 2024 BlueCross Boys Division II Class A State Championship match between FACS and PCA in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.
First Assembly Christian School players celebrate as the Crusaders win the 2024 BlueCross Boys Division II Class A State Championship match between FACS and PCA in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.
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Providence Christian Academy's Aiden Bolden (4) is consoled by an assistant coach as the Lions lose following First Assembly Christian School's Marcellous Jackson (1) game-winning shot after the 2024 BlueCross Boys Division II Class A State Championship match between FACS and PCA in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.
Providence Christian Academy's Aiden Bolden (4) is consoled by an assistant coach as the Lions lose following First Assembly Christian School's Marcellous Jackson (1) game-winning shot after the 2024 BlueCross Boys Division II Class A State Championship match between FACS and PCA in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.
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Providence Christian Academy's Preston Wade (21) and First Assembly Christian School's Martechio Hayes (2) go after the rebound during the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
Providence Christian Academy's Preston Wade (21) and First Assembly Christian School's Martechio Hayes (2) go after the rebound during the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
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Providence Christian Academy's Aiden Bolden (4) blocks First Assembly Christian School's Jacob Walker (4) layup attempt from behind during the 2024 BlueCross Boys Division II Class A State Championship match between FACS and PCA in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.
Providence Christian Academy's Aiden Bolden (4) blocks First Assembly Christian School's Jacob Walker (4) layup attempt from behind during the 2024 BlueCross Boys Division II Class A State Championship match between FACS and PCA in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.
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Providence Christian Academy's Micah Mustapha (1) looks for the open shot while guarded by First Assembly Christian School's Marcellous Jackson (1) in the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
Providence Christian Academy's Micah Mustapha (1) looks for the open shot while guarded by First Assembly Christian School's Marcellous Jackson (1) in the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
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First Assembly Christian School's Marcellous Jackson (1) with the shot attempt while guarded by Providence Christian Academy's Aiden Bolden (4) in the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
First Assembly Christian School's Marcellous Jackson (1) with the shot attempt while guarded by Providence Christian Academy's Aiden Bolden (4) in the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
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First Assembly Christian School's Jacob Walker (4) goes to score against Providence Christian Academy in the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
First Assembly Christian School's Jacob Walker (4) goes to score against Providence Christian Academy in the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
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Providence Christian Academy's Aiden Bolden (4) begins to bat the ball away from First Assembly Christian School's Jacob Walker (4) during the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
Providence Christian Academy's Aiden Bolden (4) begins to bat the ball away from First Assembly Christian School's Jacob Walker (4) during the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
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Providence Christian Academy's Preston Wade (21) blocks a shote attempt by First Assembly Christian School's Marcellous Jackson (1) in the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
Providence Christian Academy's Preston Wade (21) blocks a shote attempt by First Assembly Christian School's Marcellous Jackson (1) in the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
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Providence Christian Academy's Preston Wade (21) with the shot attempt during the TSSAA high school basketball game against First Assembly Christian School in the Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
Providence Christian Academy's Preston Wade (21) with the shot attempt during the TSSAA high school basketball game against First Assembly Christian School in the Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
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Providence Christian Academy's Aiden Bolden (4) with the shot attempt while guarded by First Assembly Christian School's Marcellous Jackson (1) in the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
Providence Christian Academy's Aiden Bolden (4) with the shot attempt while guarded by First Assembly Christian School's Marcellous Jackson (1) in the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
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Providence Christian Academy's Tryce Grensing (11) tries to get inside while guarded by First Assembly Christian School's Marcellous Jackson (1) during the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
Providence Christian Academy's Tryce Grensing (11) tries to get inside while guarded by First Assembly Christian School's Marcellous Jackson (1) during the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
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Providence Christian Academy's Judson Bjornstad (5) goes up for the basket over First Assembly Christian School's Marcellous Jackson (1) in the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
Providence Christian Academy's Judson Bjornstad (5) goes up for the basket over First Assembly Christian School's Marcellous Jackson (1) in the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
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Providence Christian Academy's Preston Wade (21) is guarded by First Assembly Christian School's Marcellous Jackson (1) during the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
Providence Christian Academy's Preston Wade (21) is guarded by First Assembly Christian School's Marcellous Jackson (1) during the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
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Providence Christian Academy's Davis Joyner (24) looks for an open shot during the TSSAA high school basketball game against First Assembly Christian School in the Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
Providence Christian Academy's Davis Joyner (24) looks for an open shot during the TSSAA high school basketball game against First Assembly Christian School in the Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
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Providence Christian Academy's Aiden Bolden (4) dunks the ball during the TSSAA high school basketball game against First Assembly Christian School in the Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
Providence Christian Academy's Aiden Bolden (4) dunks the ball during the TSSAA high school basketball game against First Assembly Christian School in the Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
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Providence Christian Academy's Preston Wade (21) goes after the loose ball with First Assembly Christian School's Martechio Hayes (2) and Marcellous Jackson (1) during the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
Providence Christian Academy's Preston Wade (21) goes after the loose ball with First Assembly Christian School's Martechio Hayes (2) and Marcellous Jackson (1) during the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
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First Assembly Christian School's Antonio McGaughey (3) celebrates as teammate Marcellous Jackson (1) gets an and one in the TSSAA high school basketball game against Providence Christian Academy in the Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
First Assembly Christian School's Antonio McGaughey (3) celebrates as teammate Marcellous Jackson (1) gets an and one in the TSSAA high school basketball game against Providence Christian Academy in the Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
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First Assembly Christian School's Martechio Hayes (2) with the shot attempt while guarded by Providence Christian Academy's Judson Bjornstad (5) during the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
First Assembly Christian School's Martechio Hayes (2) with the shot attempt while guarded by Providence Christian Academy's Judson Bjornstad (5) during the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.
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FACS guard Marcellous Jackson (1) looks to shoot as Providence Christian guard Judson Bjornstad (5) defends during the first half of an TSSAA Division II-A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
FACS guard Marcellous Jackson (1) looks to shoot as Providence Christian guard Judson Bjornstad (5) defends during the first half of an TSSAA Division II-A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
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FACS guard Brian Shields (0) hold the trophy after the team’s win against Providence Christian in the TSSAA Division II-A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
FACS guard Brian Shields (0) hold the trophy after the team’s win against Providence Christian in the TSSAA Division II-A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
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FACS players celebrate after defeating Providence Christian in the TSSAA Division II-A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
FACS players celebrate after defeating Providence Christian in the TSSAA Division II-A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
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Providence Christian forward Preston Wade (21) blocks a shot by FACS guard Marcellous Jackson (1) during the second half of an TSSAA Division II-A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
Providence Christian forward Preston Wade (21) blocks a shot by FACS guard Marcellous Jackson (1) during the second half of an TSSAA Division II-A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
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Providence Christian guard Tryce Grensing (11) and FACS guard Jacob Walker (4) reach trying to get control of the ball during the second half of an TSSAA Division II-A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
Providence Christian guard Tryce Grensing (11) and FACS guard Jacob Walker (4) reach trying to get control of the ball during the second half of an TSSAA Division II-A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
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Providence Christian forward Preston Wade (21) blocks a shot by FACS guard Martechio Hayes (2) during the first half of an TSSAA Division II-A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
Providence Christian forward Preston Wade (21) blocks a shot by FACS guard Martechio Hayes (2) during the first half of an TSSAA Division II-A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
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FACS guard Jacob Walker (4) and Providence Christian forward Aiden Bolden (4) get tangled up batting for a loose ball during the first half of an TSSAA Division II-A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
FACS guard Jacob Walker (4) and Providence Christian forward Aiden Bolden (4) get tangled up batting for a loose ball during the first half of an TSSAA Division II-A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
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FACS guard Marcellous Jackson (1) shoots against Providence Christian guard Judson Bjornstad (5) during the first half of an TSSAA Division II-A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
FACS guard Marcellous Jackson (1) shoots against Providence Christian guard Judson Bjornstad (5) during the first half of an TSSAA Division II-A boys basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.
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