Mission to state successful for Lady Eagles

  • Senior guard Jada Clark’s control of the basketball helped push the Lady Eagles all the way to the 2020 UIL State playoff field.
    Senior guard Jada Clark’s control of the basketball helped push the Lady Eagles all the way to the 2020 UIL State playoff field.
  • RIGHT: Guard Jarahle Daniels (#3) personified toughness all season long, getting up each time in the Regional playoffs.
    RIGHT: Guard Jarahle Daniels (#3) personified toughness all season long, getting up each time in the Regional playoffs.
  • FAR RIGHT: Te’yalla Simpson (#25) helped anchor a potent bench unit for the Lady Eagles in their Regional title campaign.
    FAR RIGHT: Te’yalla Simpson (#25) helped anchor a potent bench unit for the Lady Eagles in their Regional title campaign.
  • FAR LEFT: Coach Randy Barger gives instructions from the sideline. Barger brought a renewed defensive focus to the Lady Eagles season.
    FAR LEFT: Coach Randy Barger gives instructions from the sideline. Barger brought a renewed defensive focus to the Lady Eagles season.
  • RIGHT: McKinna Brackens (#21) glides to the hoop against several Hardin-Jefferson defenders during the Regional Final in Huntsville.
    RIGHT: McKinna Brackens (#21) glides to the hoop against several Hardin-Jefferson defenders during the Regional Final in Huntsville.
  • BELOW: Braden Bossier (#34) scores another basket as part of her Tournament MVP performance this past weekend.
    BELOW: Braden Bossier (#34) scores another basket as part of her Tournament MVP performance this past weekend.
  • FAR LEFT: Kayelee Adams (#5) aided in key ball handling duties during Fairfield’s 54-50 Regional Final win Feb. 29 in Huntsville.
    FAR LEFT: Kayelee Adams (#5) aided in key ball handling duties during Fairfield’s 54-50 Regional Final win Feb. 29 in Huntsville.
  • LEFT: All-Tournament Team MVP Braden Bossier (#34) sinks yet another free throw in the Lady Eagles’ victory.
    LEFT: All-Tournament Team MVP Braden Bossier (#34) sinks yet another free throw in the Lady Eagles’ victory.
  • LEFT: Shadasia Brackens (#20) attacks the hoop against Hardin-Jefferson, part of a Lady Eagles’ concerted effort to draw fouls.
    LEFT: Shadasia Brackens (#20) attacks the hoop against Hardin-Jefferson, part of a Lady Eagles’ concerted effort to draw fouls.
  • ABOVE: The excitement was palpable at the buzzer of the Regional Final, as the Lady Eagles’ mission to States was complete.
    ABOVE: The excitement was palpable at the buzzer of the Regional Final, as the Lady Eagles’ mission to States was complete.
The mission for the Fairfield Lady Eagles’ basketball squad was simple. After a 2018-19 campaign that ended in a perfect district record, the team fell to Hardin-Jefferson on the final stop to States, losing 64-40 in the Regional Finals. Using the success of the season as a base, the Lady Eagles sought one more State push under a veteran group. Returning nine roster members from the 28-9 effort,…

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