FACS basketball gallery: ‘Dream come true’
First Assembly Christian School guard Cello Jackson (1) moves the ball between Providence Christian Academy forward Peyton Applegate, left, and guard Judson Bjornstad (5) during the first half of the Division II-A championship basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
First Assembly Christian School guard Cello Jackson (left) drives against Providence Christian Academy guard Judson Bjornstad during the first half of the Division II-A championship basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
First Assembly Christian School guard Cello Jackson (1) shoots against Providence Christian Academy guard Judson Bjornstad (5) during the first half of the Division II-A championship basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
First Assembly Christian School head coach Dee Wilkes calls for a time out during the second half of the Division II-A championship basketball game against Providence Christian Academy Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
First Assembly Christian School head coach Dee Wilkes directs his team during the second half of the Division II-A championship basketball game against Providence Christian Academy Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
First Assembly Christian School guard Antonio McGaughey (3) reaches for a rebound during the first half of the Division II-A championship basketball game against Providence Christian Academy Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
First Assembly Christian School guard Cello Jackson (1) scores the winning basket to give his team a 57-55 win over Providence Christian Academy in the Division II-A championship basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
First Assembly Christian School guard Cello Jackson (right), celebrates after scoring the winning basket to give his team a 57-55 win over Providence Christian Academy in the Division II-A championship basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
First Assembly Christian School guard Cello Jackson (1) puts on his championship cap after beating Providence Christian Academy 57-55 in the Division II-A championship basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. Jackson scored the winning basket. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
First Assembly Christian School’s M.J. Hayes (2) and Jacob Walker (4) celebrate after beating Providence Christian Academy 57-55 in the Division II-A championship basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
First Assembly Christian School players celebrate after beating Providence Christian Academy 57-55 in the Division II-A championship basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
First Assembly Christian School guard Cello Jackson (1) and his teammates celebrate after beating Providence Christian Academy 57-55 in the Division II-A championship basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. Jackson hit the game-winning basket. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
First Assembly Christian School’s M.J. Hayes (2) and Cello Jackson (1) celebrate after beating Providence Christian Academy 57-55 in the Division II-A championship basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. Jackson hit the game-winning basket. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
First Assembly Christian School guard Cello Jackson (1) is congratulated by M.J. Hayes (2) after Jackson hit the go-ahead basket to give his team a 57-55 win over Providence Christian Academy during the second half of the Division II-A championship basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
First Assembly Christian School guard Cello Jackson (1) is congratulated by Jacob Walker (4) after Jackson hit the go-ahead basket to give his team a 57-55 win over Providence Christian Academy during the second half of the Division II-A championship basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/Special to The Daily Memphian)
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