Westbrook Christian celebrates father-daughter duo at Sweet 16

Jordan Brooks joins her dad Jeremy, the team's head coach, on the court for the big game.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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For years, Jordan Brooks has joined her dad Jeremy, the head coach of the Westbrook Christian basketball team, at the high school regional tournament. This year, Jordan got to take the court alongside her father as the team advanced to the Sweet 16 tournament.

Why it matters

The story highlights the special bond between a father and daughter who have shared a love of basketball for years, with the daughter now getting the chance to play on the same team as her coach dad in a big tournament game.

The details

Jordan Brooks has been involved with the Westbrook Christian basketball team since she was young, serving as a manager, water girl, or just sitting on the bench as the coach's daughter. This year, she got the opportunity to actually play on the team alongside her father Jeremy, the head coach.

  • Jordan Brooks has joined her dad at the high school regional tournament for years.
  • This year, the Westbrook Christian team advanced to the Sweet 16 tournament.

The players

Jordan Brooks

The daughter of Westbrook Christian head coach Jeremy Brooks, who has been involved with the team in various roles over the years.

Jeremy Brooks

The head coach of the Westbrook Christian basketball team, who has coached his daughter Jordan for many years.

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What they’re saying

“To play with my dad, it's always been amazing for me. I've played for him on teams since I was 5 years old, so I've grown up with it,”

— Jordan Brooks (The Gadsden Times)

The takeaway

This story highlights the special father-daughter bond that can be formed through a shared passion for sports, and the joy that can come from getting to play on the same team together, even at the high school level.