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  • Lafayette's Dea'Mario Tyler shoves aside York's Isaiah Lee for a...

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    Lafayette's Dea'Mario Tyler shoves aside York's Isaiah Lee for a big second quarter run Friday October 5, 2018 at Wanner Stadium.

  • Poquoson's Hunter Schmidt, left, and other defenders tackle New Kent's...

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    Poquoson's Hunter Schmidt, left, and other defenders tackle New Kent's Brody Smith during Friday evening's game September 21, 2018.

  • Heritage Darius Price (16) tries to escape Warhills Noah Holmes...

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    Heritage Darius Price (16) tries to escape Warhills Noah Holmes (8) before being sacked. Warhill and Heritage open up their 2018 football season as they match up at Todd Stadium, in Newport News on Friday night August 24, 2018.

  • Southampton quarterback Trevion Evans, right, runs past Poquoson's Max Barrett,...

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    Southampton quarterback Trevion Evans, right, runs past Poquoson's Max Barrett, left, with help from block from Travis Rooks, center, during Friday evening's game at Poquoson Middle School August 24, 2018.

  • Lafayette's Dea'Mario Tyler, right, is chased and tackled by Warhill's...

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    Lafayette's Dea'Mario Tyler, right, is chased and tackled by Warhill's Noah Holmes and other defenders during Friday evening's Class 4 Region A semifinal at Wanner Stadium November 16, 2018.

  • Lafayette's Diamonte Dixon drops York's Luke Gatz for a loss...

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    Lafayette's Diamonte Dixon drops York's Luke Gatz for a loss during the Fourth quarter Friday October 5, 2018 at Wanner Stadium.

  • Warhill's Smithfield's Thursday October 4, 2018 at Wanner Stadium

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    Warhill's Smithfield's Thursday October 4, 2018 at Wanner Stadium

  • Poquoson's Colten Hicks catches the ball around Warhill's Devonte Safewright...

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    Poquoson's Colten Hicks catches the ball around Warhill's Devonte Safewright during Friday's game at Poquoson Middle School September 28, 2018.

  • New Kent quarterback Brody Smith (7) tries to escape Smithfields...

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    New Kent quarterback Brody Smith (7) tries to escape Smithfields Colonel Higgins (4) at Smithfield High School on Friday night October 19, 2018.

  • Heritage's Shelton Hicks looks for room to run as the...

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    Heritage's Shelton Hicks looks for room to run as the Warhill defense closes in during the third quarter of their Region 4A playoff game Saturday November 10, 2018.

  • Tabb's Corey Kidwell stops Jamestown's Hayden Keese for a loss...

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    Tabb's Corey Kidwell stops Jamestown's Hayden Keese for a loss during the first quarter Friday November 2, 2018 at Bailey Field.

  • Lafayette Rams EJ Green (4) carries the ball against thebTitans...

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    Lafayette Rams EJ Green (4) carries the ball against thebTitans in the Class 4 Region A Championship at Wanner Stadium on Friday November 23, 2018.

  • Falcon's Brandon Tolbert (62) runs off the field in celebration...

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    Falcon's Brandon Tolbert (62) runs off the field in celebration after defeating the Tabb Tigers in overtime at Bailey Field in York on Tuesday evening September 18, 2018.

  • Grafton's Tariq Kidd is brought down in the backfield by...

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    Grafton's Tariq Kidd is brought down in the backfield by Churchland's Alex Gaskins during the third quarter of a game that was postponed Thursday due to lighting Friday August 31, 2018.

  • Rams running back Dea'Mario Tyler (5) lets the ball just...

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    Rams running back Dea'Mario Tyler (5) lets the ball just slip through his finger tips in the second quarter against the Smithfield Packers at Smithfield High School on Friday September 7, 2018.

  • Smithfields running back Markel Locke (22) runs to avoid Trojans...

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    Smithfields running back Markel Locke (22) runs to avoid Trojans Wyatt Terry (6) at Smithfield High School on Friday night October 19, 2018.

  • Lafayette's Terry Holbert, right, attempts to tackle Poquoson's Steven Parker...

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    Lafayette's Terry Holbert, right, attempts to tackle Poquoson's Steven Parker during Saturday's game at Wanner Stadium October 27, 2018.

  • Grafton's Sammy Bustamante drops Churchland's Na'Shawn Bunch during the fourth...

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    Grafton's Sammy Bustamante drops Churchland's Na'Shawn Bunch during the fourth quarter of a game that was postponed Thursday nigh due to lighting Friday August 31, 2018. Brown was called for pass interference on the play.

  • Falcon's Mason Bambini (30) celebrates after defeating the Tabb Tigersin...

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    Falcon's Mason Bambini (30) celebrates after defeating the Tabb Tigersin overtime at Bailey Field in York on Tuesday evening September 18, 2018.

  • Poquoson's York's Saturday November 3, 2018 at Poquoson

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    Poquoson's York's Saturday November 3, 2018 at Poquoson

  • Lafayette's Mike Rodgers, center, escapes the tackle from Poquoson's Jake...

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    Lafayette's Mike Rodgers, center, escapes the tackle from Poquoson's Jake Williams during Saturday's game at Wanner Stadium October 27, 2018.

  • Poquoson's Bailey Green runs away from New Kent's Dean Powell,...

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    Poquoson's Bailey Green runs away from New Kent's Dean Powell, left, and Brandon Bauman during Friday evening's game September 21, 2018.

  • Lafayette's Mike Rodgers, center, breaks up a pass among Poquoson's...

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    Lafayette's Mike Rodgers, center, breaks up a pass among Poquoson's Bailey Green, left, Hunter Schmidt, center, and Donovan Edwards, right, during Saturday's game at Wanner Stadium October 27, 2018.

  • Poquoson's Bailey Green reaches for the end zone but comes...

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    Poquoson's Bailey Green reaches for the end zone but comes up short during Friday evening's game against New Kent September 21, 2018.

  • Grafton's Jalen Brown swats the pass intended for Churchland's Jamel...

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    Grafton's Jalen Brown swats the pass intended for Churchland's Jamel Carter-Love during the fourth quarter of a game that was postponed Thursday night due to lighting Friday August 31, 2018. Brown was called for pass interference on the play.

  • New Kent running back Adam Cable (12) runs the ball...

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    New Kent running back Adam Cable (12) runs the ball in the first quarter against the Trojans at Smithfield High School on Friday night October 19, 2018.

  • Lafayette's Dea'Mario Tyler, center, fights for yards while being hit...

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    Lafayette's Dea'Mario Tyler, center, fights for yards while being hit by Poquoson's Wesley Ward, left, and other defenders during Saturday's game at Wanner Stadium October 27, 2018.

  • Smithfield's Tramaz Tynes powers past Warhill's Devonte Safewright for a...

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    Smithfield's Tramaz Tynes powers past Warhill's Devonte Safewright for a second quarter touchdown Thursday October 4, 2018 at Wanner Stadium

  • Warhill Armond Fannin (3) runs around the end for big...

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    Warhill Armond Fannin (3) runs around the end for big yards in the second quarter. Warhill and Heritage open up their 2018 football season as they match up at Todd Stadium, in Newport News on Friday night August 24, 2018.

  • Poquoson's Brayden Hayes, left, and Max Barrett, right tackle New...

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    Poquoson's Brayden Hayes, left, and Max Barrett, right tackle New Kent's Brody Smith during Friday evening's game September 21, 2018.

  • Poquoson's Colten Hicks upends Warhill's Michael Akpan during Friday's game at...

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    Poquoson's Colten Hicks upends Warhill's Michael Akpan during Friday's game at Poquoson Middle School September 28, 2018.

  • Poquoson's Steven Parker tries to shake York's Cole Chapin during...

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    Poquoson's Steven Parker tries to shake York's Cole Chapin during the second quarter Saturday November 3, 2018 at Poquoson.

  • Poquoson's Donovan Edwards, left, can't control the ball as he...

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    Poquoson's Donovan Edwards, left, can't control the ball as he is tackled by Warhill's Jalen Fowler during Friday's game at Poquoson Middle School September 28, 2018.

  • Poquoson's Noah Hunter, right, runs away from Grafton's Reuben Williams...

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    Poquoson's Noah Hunter, right, runs away from Grafton's Reuben Williams during Tuesday's game at Poquoson Middle School October 16, 2018.

  • Lafayette's Timmy Gillen, center, and other defenders chase after Poquoson's...

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    Lafayette's Timmy Gillen, center, and other defenders chase after Poquoson's Steven Parker, right, during Saturday's game at Wanner Stadium October 27, 2018.

  • Packers kick returner Christopher Gundy (2) runs a kickoff back...

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    Packers kick returner Christopher Gundy (2) runs a kickoff back for a touchdown against the Lafayette Rams at Smithfield High School on Friday September 7, 2018.

  • Poquoson's Wesley Ward, right, dives to tackle Warhill's Michael Akpan during...

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    Poquoson's Wesley Ward, right, dives to tackle Warhill's Michael Akpan during Friday's game at Poquoson Middle School September 28, 2018.

  • Poquoson's Bailey Green, right, runs past Grafton's Aidan Smagh during...

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    Poquoson's Bailey Green, right, runs past Grafton's Aidan Smagh during Tuesday's game at Poquoson Middle School October 16, 2018.

  • Heritage Travel Blizzard is taken down and stopped for a...

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    Heritage Travel Blizzard is taken down and stopped for a loss by Warhills defense. Warhill and Heritage open up their 2018 football season as they match up at Todd Stadium, in Newport News on Friday night August 24, 2018.

  • Poquoson's Max Barrett looks for room to run during Friday...

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    Poquoson's Max Barrett looks for room to run during Friday evening's game against Southampton at Poquoson Middle School August 24, 2018.

  • Lafayette's EJ Green sacks Warhill quarterback TJ Davis during Friday...

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    Lafayette's EJ Green sacks Warhill quarterback TJ Davis during Friday evening's Class 4 Region A semifinal at Wanner Stadium November 16, 2018.

  • Grafton's Max Schramel, left, and Tariq Kidd, right, search for...

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    Grafton's Max Schramel, left, and Tariq Kidd, right, search for the ball after a fumble during Tuesday's game against Poquoson at Poquoson Middle School October 16, 2018.

  • New Kents Dean Powell (88) runs the ball for big...

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    New Kents Dean Powell (88) runs the ball for big yards before being stopped by the Trojans at Smithfield High School on Friday night October 19, 2018.

  • Lafayette running back Dea-Mario Tyler blocks during practice Wednesday September...

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    Lafayette running back Dea-Mario Tyler blocks during practice Wednesday September 5, 2018 at the team prepares to face Smithfield.

  • Lake Taylor Titans Malik Ousley-Newton (3) carries the ball against...

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    Lake Taylor Titans Malik Ousley-Newton (3) carries the ball against the Rams in the Class 4 Region A Championship at Wanner Stadium on Friday November 23, 2018.

  • Warhill's Luke Holmes drops Smithfield's Markel Locke for a loss...

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    Warhill's Luke Holmes drops Smithfield's Markel Locke for a loss during the second quarter Thursday October 4, 2018 at Wanner Stadium.

  • Smithfields wide receiver Samual Feliciano (28) catches a pass midfield...

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    Smithfields wide receiver Samual Feliciano (28) catches a pass midfield for a first down against the Trojans at Smithfield High School on Friday night October 19, 2018.

  • Poquoson's Colten Hicks is stopped for a loss by York's...

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    Poquoson's Colten Hicks is stopped for a loss by York's Cole Chapin during the fourth quarter Saturday November 3, 2018 at Poquoson.

  • Smithfields quarterback Flankllin Blatt (14) keeps the ball and before...

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    Smithfields quarterback Flankllin Blatt (14) keeps the ball and before being tackled by Trojons Malikai Christian at Smithfield High School on Friday night October 19, 2018.

  • Warhill's Noah Holmes, left, looks for room around Lafayette's Mike...

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    Warhill's Noah Holmes, left, looks for room around Lafayette's Mike Rodgers during Friday evening's Class 4 Region A semifinal at Wanner Stadium November 16, 2018.

  • Lafayette's EJ Green tries to get away from York's Stephen...

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    Lafayette's EJ Green tries to get away from York's Stephen Graham during a first quarter run Friday October 5, 2018 at Wanner Stadium.

  • York's Jayden Flood-Brown intercepts this pass intended for Poquoson's Colten...

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    York's Jayden Flood-Brown intercepts this pass intended for Poquoson's Colten Hicks during the first quarter Saturday November 3, 2018 at Poquoson.

  • Lafayette's Bryce Cupp tries to get away from York's Luke...

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    Lafayette's Bryce Cupp tries to get away from York's Luke Gatz during the fourth quarter Friday October 5, 2018 at Wanner Stadium.

  • Lafayette's Zach New, right, looks for room to run around...

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    Lafayette's Zach New, right, looks for room to run around Poquoson's Max Barrett, bottom, and Brayden Hayes, left, during Saturday's game at Wanner Stadium October 27, 2018.

  • Poquoson's Colton Hicks returns and interception for a second quarter...

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    Poquoson's Colton Hicks returns and interception for a second quarter touchdown against York Saturday November 3, 2018 at Poquoson.

  • Tiger's Tyrese Pettaway (7) takes this short run in for...

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    Tiger's Tyrese Pettaway (7) takes this short run in for a touchdown in the second quarter against the York Flacons at Bailey Field in York on Tuesday evening September 18, 2018.

  • Lake Taylor Titans quarterback Jeffery Foster (2) and Malik Ousley-Newton...

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    Lake Taylor Titans quarterback Jeffery Foster (2) and Malik Ousley-Newton (3) celebrate in the end zone after Foster scores a running touchdown against the Rams in the Class 4 Region A Championship at Wanner Stadium on Friday November 23, 2018.

  • New Kent kicker Adam Caldwell (42) kicks the winning field...

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    New Kent kicker Adam Caldwell (42) kicks the winning field goal in the closing seconds to put the Trojans on top 23-22 over the Packers at Smithfield High School on Friday night October 19, 2018.

  • Lake Taylor Titans Caleb Massie (55) lifts the Class 4...

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    Lake Taylor Titans Caleb Massie (55) lifts the Class 4 Region A Championship trophy at Wanner Stadium on Friday November 23, 2018.

  • Warhill's Armond Fannin knocks this pass out of the hands...

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    Warhill's Armond Fannin knocks this pass out of the hands for Heritage's Jaden Wooten-Ellis during the third quarter of their Region 4A playoff game Saturday November 10, 2018.

  • Lafayette Rams Mike Rodgers reaches out for a pass in...

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    Lafayette Rams Mike Rodgers reaches out for a pass in the end zone in the closes seconds of the first half in the Class 4 Region A Championship at Wanner Stadium on Friday November 23, 2018.

  • Lafayette Rams quarterback Zach New (11) stretches for a first...

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    Lafayette Rams quarterback Zach New (11) stretches for a first down in the first half against Titans in the Class 4 Region A Championship at Wanner Stadium on Friday November 23, 2018.

  • Poquoson's York's Luke Gatz gains a few yards before being...

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    Poquoson's York's Luke Gatz gains a few yards before being tackled by the Poquoson defense in the fourth quarter Saturday November 3, 2018 at Poquoson.

  • Rams running back Tre Canady (2) runs the ball along...

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    Rams running back Tre Canady (2) runs the ball along the sidelines for big yards in the second quarter against the Smithfield Packers at Smithfield High School on Friday September 7, 2018.

  • Lake Taylor Titans Malik Ousley-Newton (3) runs for short yards...

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    Lake Taylor Titans Malik Ousley-Newton (3) runs for short yards against the Ram in the Class 4 Region A Championship at Wanner Stadium on Friday November 23, 2018.

  • York's Zach Eagle celebrates after kicking the game-winning field goal...

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    York's Zach Eagle celebrates after kicking the game-winning field goal against Poquoson with seconds left on the clock Saturday November 3, 2018 at Poquoson

  • Lafayette Rams quarterback Zach New (11) drops back to pass...

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    Lafayette Rams quarterback Zach New (11) drops back to pass against the Titans in the Class 4 Region A Championship at Wanner Stadium on Friday November 23, 2018.

  • Poquoson's Nathan Mann, right, tackles New Kent's Evan Branch during...

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    Poquoson's Nathan Mann, right, tackles New Kent's Evan Branch during Friday evening's game September 21, 2018.

  • Packers quarterback Franklin Blatt (14) stiff arms Rams defensive linebacker...

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    Packers quarterback Franklin Blatt (14) stiff arms Rams defensive linebacker Timmy Gillen (61) as he is sacked for a loss and intentional grounding in the first quarter at Smithfield High School on Friday September 7, 2018.

  • Heritage Jaylen Givens (15) catches a short pass and is...

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    Heritage Jaylen Givens (15) catches a short pass and is dragged down by Jalen Fowler (5) for a short gain. Warhill and Heritage open up their 2018 football season as they match up at Todd Stadium, in Newport News on Friday night August 24, 2018.

  • Rams quarterback Zach New (11) drops back for a pass...

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    Rams quarterback Zach New (11) drops back for a pass in the second quarter against the Smithfield Packers at Smithfield High School on Friday September 7, 2018.

  • Tabb's Jacob Baylor is dragged down by Jamestown's Hayden Keese...

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    Tabb's Jacob Baylor is dragged down by Jamestown's Hayden Keese during the first quarter Friday November 2, 2018 at Bailey Field.

  • Poquoson's Colten Hicks, center, fights for yardage while being hit...

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    Poquoson's Colten Hicks, center, fights for yardage while being hit by Warhill's Michael Akpan during Friday's game at Poquoson Middle School September 28, 2018.

  • Lake Taylor Titans Pierre Royster (5) runs through the Rams...

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    Lake Taylor Titans Pierre Royster (5) runs through the Rams defense in the Class 4 Region A Championship at Wanner Stadium on Friday November 23, 2018.

  • Warhill's Armond Fannin dives into the endzone as Heritage's Ashanti...

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    Warhill's Armond Fannin dives into the endzone as Heritage's Ashanti Turner-Pope (11) tries to get the stop during the first quarter in the first round of the Region 4A playoffs Saturday November 10, 2018.

  • Poquoson's Bailey Green runs away from Warhill's Jarquari Johnson during...

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    Poquoson's Bailey Green runs away from Warhill's Jarquari Johnson during Friday's game at Poquoson Middle School September 28, 2018.

  • Layfayette Rams quarterback Zach New (11) drops back to hand...

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    Layfayette Rams quarterback Zach New (11) drops back to hand off the ball against the Titans in the Class 4 Region A Championship at Wanner Stadium on Friday November 23, 2018.

  • Smithfield's Markel Locke tries to get away from Warhill's Michael...

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    Smithfield's Markel Locke tries to get away from Warhill's Michael Akpan during a second quarter run Thursday October 4, 2018 at Wanner Stadium. Warhill battled back in the second half but came up short 30-27.

  • Lafayette's Tre Canady, center, celebrates with Tyler Neville, left, and...

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    Lafayette's Tre Canady, center, celebrates with Tyler Neville, left, and Timmy Gillen, right, after forcing a fumble during Friday evening's Class 4 Region A semifinal against Warhill at Wanner Stadium November 16, 2018.

  • Lafayette's Vashod Phillips gets away from this facemask by York's...

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    Lafayette's Vashod Phillips gets away from this facemask by York's Luke Gatz to score a first quarter touchdown Friday October 5, 2018 at Wanner Stadium.

  • Lafayette's Tre Canady, right, dives to tackle Warhill's Armond Fannin...

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    Lafayette's Tre Canady, right, dives to tackle Warhill's Armond Fannin and force a fumble during Friday evening's Class 4 Region A semifinal at Wanner Stadium November 16, 2018.

  • Tabb's Jacob Baylor drops Jamestown's Hayden Keese for a loss...

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    Tabb's Jacob Baylor drops Jamestown's Hayden Keese for a loss during the first quarter Friday November 2, 2018 at Bailey Field.

  • Poquoson's Bailey Green runs away from the tackle of Grafton's...

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    Poquoson's Bailey Green runs away from the tackle of Grafton's KJ Davis during Tuesday's game at Poquoson Middle School October 16, 2018.

  • Grafton's Tariq Kidd, right, is chased by Poquoson's Porter Doughty...

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    Grafton's Tariq Kidd, right, is chased by Poquoson's Porter Doughty during Tuesday's game at Poquoson Middle School October 16, 2018.

  • Warhill's Samuel Nixon (23) picks up the ball after a...

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    Warhill's Samuel Nixon (23) picks up the ball after a block punt attempt. Warhill and Heritage open up their 2018 football season as they match up at Todd Stadium, in Newport News on Friday night August 24, 2018.

  • Tabb's Carlos Mason celebrates a touchdown off of a fumble...

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    Tabb's Carlos Mason celebrates a touchdown off of a fumble recovery against Jamestown during the first quarter Friday November 2, 2018 at Bailey Field.

  • Warhill's Noah Holmes dives for a few more yards late...

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    Warhill's Noah Holmes dives for a few more yards late in the fourth quarter against Smithfield Thursday October 4, 2018 at Wanner Stadium.

  • Falcon's defense stops Tiger's running back Joel Martin (1) at...

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    Falcon's defense stops Tiger's running back Joel Martin (1) at Bailey Field in York on Tuesday evening September 18, 2018.

  • Tabb's Christian Maynor stops Jamestown's Shaunell Bartlett during the second...

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    Tabb's Christian Maynor stops Jamestown's Shaunell Bartlett during the second quarter Friday November 2, 2018 at Bailey Field.

  • Poquoson's Nate Casey hangs onto the ball while being hit...

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    Poquoson's Nate Casey hangs onto the ball while being hit by Warhill's Luke Holmes during Friday's game at Poquoson Middle School September 28, 2018.

  • Lake Taylor Titans Raylyn Manley (4) intercepts the ball from...

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    Lake Taylor Titans Raylyn Manley (4) intercepts the ball from Rams wide receiver Ej Green (4) in the second half in the Class 4 Region A Championship at Wanner Stadium on Friday November 23, 2018.

  • Poquoson's Bailey Green, right, is tackled by Southampton's Martin Baskerville...

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    Poquoson's Bailey Green, right, is tackled by Southampton's Martin Baskerville during Friday evening's game at Poquoson Middle School August 24, 2018.

  • Warhill's head coach walks along the sidelines in the first...

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    Warhill's head coach walks along the sidelines in the first quarter. Warhill and Heritage open up their 2018 football season as they match up at Todd Stadium, in Newport News on Friday night August 24, 2018.

  • Poquoson's Colten Hicks attempts to break free from the grasp...

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    Poquoson's Colten Hicks attempts to break free from the grasp of Warhill's Devonte Safewright during Friday's game at Poquoson Middle School September 28, 2018.

  • Lafayette Rams Tre Canady (2) runs the ball in the...

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    Lafayette Rams Tre Canady (2) runs the ball in the first half against the Titans in the Class 4 Region A Championship at Wanner Stadium on Friday November 23, 2018.

  • Lafayette's Vashod Phillips, left, runs past Poquoson's Nathan Mann during...

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    Lafayette's Vashod Phillips, left, runs past Poquoson's Nathan Mann during Saturday's game at Wanner Stadium October 27, 2018.

  • Lake Taylor Titans Malik Ousley-Newton (3) runs the ball and...

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    Lake Taylor Titans Malik Ousley-Newton (3) runs the ball and stopped for short yards against the Rams in the Class 4 Region A Championship at Wanner Stadium on Friday November 23, 2018.

  • Lafayette's Zach New throws the ball around during practice Wednesday...

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    Lafayette's Zach New throws the ball around during practice Wednesday September 5, 2018 at the team prepares to face Smithfield.

  • Tiger's running back Jayle Jones (23) runs the ball in...

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    Tiger's running back Jayle Jones (23) runs the ball in the third quarter against the York Flacons at Bailey Field in York on Tuesday evening September 18, 2018.

  • Packers defensive back Marcus Jones (1) breaks up a pass...

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    Packers defensive back Marcus Jones (1) breaks up a pass meant for Rams wide receiver Mike Rodgers (6) at Smithfield High School on Friday September 7, 2018.

  • Tabb senior Zach Coldsnow carries the flag out onto the...

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    Tabb senior Zach Coldsnow carries the flag out onto the field against Jamestown Friday November 2, 2018 at Bailey Field.

  • Rams running back Issac Ducan (22) is dragged down in...

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    Rams running back Issac Ducan (22) is dragged down in the backfield by Packers Franklin Blatt(14) at Smithfield High School on Friday September 7, 2018.

  • Warhill's Doug McGee tries to get away from Heritage's Ashanti...

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    Warhill's Doug McGee tries to get away from Heritage's Ashanti Turner-Pope during the second quarter of their Region 4A playoff game at Wanner Stadium Saturday November 10, 2018.

  • Lake Taylor Titans defense led by Tavion Copeland (51) stops...

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    Lake Taylor Titans defense led by Tavion Copeland (51) stops Rams running back Tre Canady (2) for no yards in the Class 4 Region A Championship at Wanner Stadium on Friday November 23, 2018.

  • Smithfields wide receiver Samual Feliciano (28) leaps in the end...

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    Smithfields wide receiver Samual Feliciano (28) leaps in the end zone in the closing seconds of the half before being knocked away by the Trojans Malikai Christian (9) at Smithfield High School on Friday night October 19, 2018.

  • Warhill's Armond Fannin, right, catches the ball around Lafayette's EJ...

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    Warhill's Armond Fannin, right, catches the ball around Lafayette's EJ Green during Friday evening's Class 4 Region A semifinal at Wanner Stadium November 16, 2018.

  • Rams Dea'Mario Tyler (5) runs the ball in the first...

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    Rams Dea'Mario Tyler (5) runs the ball in the first quarter against the Smithfield Packers at Smithfield High School on Friday September 7, 2018.

  • Lafayette's Mike Rodgers, right, catches a pass around Poquoson's Colten...

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    Lafayette's Mike Rodgers, right, catches a pass around Poquoson's Colten Hicks, left, and Donovan Edwards during Saturday's game at Wanner Stadium October 27, 2018.

  • Lafayette's Vashod Phillips, center, runs into Warhill's Jack Schulz, left,...

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    Lafayette's Vashod Phillips, center, runs into Warhill's Jack Schulz, left, and Armond Fannin during Friday evening's Class 4 Region A semifinal at Wanner Stadium November 16, 2018.

  • York's Jayden Flood-Brown reaches for extra yardage as he's dragged...

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    York's Jayden Flood-Brown reaches for extra yardage as he's dragged down by Poquoson's Donovan Edwards during the first quarter Saturday November 3, 2018 at Poquoson.

  • Poquoson's Nate Casey breaks free from Warhill's Tyrone Fletcher, left,...

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    Poquoson's Nate Casey breaks free from Warhill's Tyrone Fletcher, left, and Armond Fannin during Friday's game at Poquoson Middle School September 28, 2018.

  • Falcon's Keiston Hutcherson (6) runs the ball and tackled by...

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    Falcon's Keiston Hutcherson (6) runs the ball and tackled by Tigers Michael Hertz (18) at Bailey Field in York on Tuesday evening September 18, 2018.

  • Warhill's Noah Holmes runs away from Poquoson's Max Barrett during...

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    Warhill's Noah Holmes runs away from Poquoson's Max Barrett during Friday's game at Poquoson Middle School September 28, 2018.

  • Lake Taylor Titans defeated the Lafayette Rams in the Class...

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    Lake Taylor Titans defeated the Lafayette Rams in the Class 4 Region A Championship at Wanner Stadium on Friday November 23, 2018.

  • Warhill's Luke Holmes sacks Smithfield quarterback Garrett Blatt during the...

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    Warhill's Luke Holmes sacks Smithfield quarterback Garrett Blatt during the second quarter Thursday October 4, 2018 at Wanner Stadium.

  • Warhill's Xzavier Barnes and Armond Fannin celebrate a third quarter...

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    Warhill's Xzavier Barnes and Armond Fannin celebrate a third quarter touchdown against Heritage during the first round of the Region 4A playoffs Saturday November 10, 2018.

  • Tabb's Jacob Baylor gets away from Jamestown's Ronnie Metzger for...

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    Tabb's Jacob Baylor gets away from Jamestown's Ronnie Metzger for a big first quarter run Friday November 2, 2018 at Bailey Field.

  • Warhill's Brandon Koob drags down Heritage's Trevon Faison during the...

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    Warhill's Brandon Koob drags down Heritage's Trevon Faison during the second quarter at the first round of the Region 4A playoffs Saturday November 10, 2018.

  • Poquoson's Colten Hicks runs away from the Southampton defenders Jaylin...

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    Poquoson's Colten Hicks runs away from the Southampton defenders Jaylin Freeman, left, and Dustin Reeves, right, during Friday evening's game at Poquoson Middle School August 24, 2018.

  • Warhill's Noah Holmes brings down Smithfield's Markel Locke as they...

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    Warhill's Noah Holmes brings down Smithfield's Markel Locke as they try to burn clock in the fourth quarter Thursday October 4, 2018 at Wanner Stadium.

  • Lafayette's EJ Green, left, runs through the tackle of Warhill's...

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    Lafayette's EJ Green, left, runs through the tackle of Warhill's Brandon Koob during Friday evening's Class 4 Region A semifinal at Wanner Stadium November 16, 2018.

  • Poquoson and Warhill battle as the sun sets during Friday's...

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    Poquoson and Warhill battle as the sun sets during Friday's game at Poquoson Middle School September 28, 2018.

  • Lafayette's Timmy Gilllen drops York's John Cassidy for a loss...

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    Lafayette's Timmy Gilllen drops York's John Cassidy for a loss during the second quarter Friday October 5, 2018 at Wanner Stadium.

  • Lake Taylor Titans Corey Holloway (11) hits the Rams quarterback...

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    Lake Taylor Titans Corey Holloway (11) hits the Rams quarterback Zach New (11) as he releases the ball in the Class 4 Region A Championship at Wanner Stadium on Friday November 23, 2018.

  • Lafayette Rams Mike Rodgers (6) tries to carry the ball...

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    Lafayette Rams Mike Rodgers (6) tries to carry the ball through the Titan defense in the Class 4 Region A Championship at Wanner Stadium on Friday November 23, 2018.

  • Churchland's Daquan Felton catches this pass for a touchdown in...

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    Churchland's Daquan Felton catches this pass for a touchdown in front of Grafton's Dallin Carson during the fourth quarter of a game that was postponed Thursday night due to lighting Friday August 31, 2018.

  • Lafayette's Tyler Neville pulls in this touchdown pass over York's...

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    Lafayette's Tyler Neville pulls in this touchdown pass over York's Jayden Flood-Brown during the second quarter Friday October 5, 2018 at Wanner Stadium.

  • Poquoson's Nate Casey is tackled by New Kent's Brody Smith...

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    Poquoson's Nate Casey is tackled by New Kent's Brody Smith during Friday evening's game September 21, 2018.

  • Poquoson quarterback Steven Parker looks for a pass during Friday...

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    Poquoson quarterback Steven Parker looks for a pass during Friday evening's game against Southampton at Poquoson Middle School August 24, 2018.

  • Lafayette's Mike Rodgers looks for running room during Saturday's game...

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    Lafayette's Mike Rodgers looks for running room during Saturday's game against Poquoson at Wanner Stadium October 27, 2018.

  • New Kent Joey Campbell (5) catches a pass for a...

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    New Kent Joey Campbell (5) catches a pass for a touchdown that brought the Trojans within two points after a failed two-point conversion in the fourth quarter against the Packers at Smithfield High School on Friday night October 19, 2018.

  • Poquoson's Max Barrett, center, loses his helmet while being hit...

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    Poquoson's Max Barrett, center, loses his helmet while being hit by Grafton's KJ Davis, right, during Tuesday's game at Poquoson Middle School October 16, 2018.

  • Heritage Trevon Faison (7) looks for running room in the...

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    Heritage Trevon Faison (7) looks for running room in the first quarter. Warhill and Heritage open up their 2018 football season as they match up at Todd Stadium, in Newport News on Friday night August 24, 2018.

  • Warhill's Devonte Safewright makes this fourth quarter touchdown catch behind...

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    Warhill's Devonte Safewright makes this fourth quarter touchdown catch behind Smithfield's Curry Slack Thursday October 4, 2018 at Wanner Stadium.

  • Warhill's Armond Fannin gets away from Heritage's Antwon Cowles for...

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    Warhill's Armond Fannin gets away from Heritage's Antwon Cowles for a third quarter touchdown during the first round of the Region 4A playoffs Saturday November 10, 2018 at Wanner Stadium.

  • Lafayette's Tyler Neville, left, catches a pass over the defense...

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    Lafayette's Tyler Neville, left, catches a pass over the defense of Warhill's Xzavier Barnes during Friday evening's Class 4 Region A semifinal at Wanner Stadium November 16, 2018.

  • Poquoson's Nathan Wilhite is tackled by Southampton's John Johnson during...

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    Poquoson's Nathan Wilhite is tackled by Southampton's John Johnson during Friday evening's game at Poquoson Middle School August 24, 2018.

  • Poquoson's Max Barrett, left, runs through the tackle from Grafton's...

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    Poquoson's Max Barrett, left, runs through the tackle from Grafton's Dallin Carson, right, during Tuesday's game at Poquoson Middle School October 16, 2018.

  • Lafayette's Dea'Mario Tyler, right, attempts to run past Poquoson's Jake...

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    Lafayette's Dea'Mario Tyler, right, attempts to run past Poquoson's Jake Williams during Saturday's game at Wanner Stadium October 27, 2018.

  • Packers running back Tramaz Tynes (3) twists through the line...

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    Packers running back Tramaz Tynes (3) twists through the line for short yards against the Lafayette Rams at Smithfield High School on Friday September 7, 2018.

  • Poquoson's Brayden Hayes, left, gives a stiff arm to Southampton's...

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    Poquoson's Brayden Hayes, left, gives a stiff arm to Southampton's Shaquil Jarrett during Friday evening's game at Poquoson Middle School August 24, 2018.

  • Churchland's Jarel Ware is brought down after a first down...

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    Churchland's Jarel Ware is brought down after a first down run by Grafton's Isaiah Smith (1) during the third quarter of a game that was postponed from Thursday due to lighting Friday August 31, 2018.

  • Lafayette's Kristian Wilkerson, right, tackles Warhill's Doug McGee during Friday...

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    Lafayette's Kristian Wilkerson, right, tackles Warhill's Doug McGee during Friday evening's Class 4 Region A semifinal at Wanner Stadium November 16, 2018.

  • New Kent's Evan Branch, left, attempts to run away from...

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    New Kent's Evan Branch, left, attempts to run away from Poquoson's Donovan Edwards during Friday evening's game September 21, 2018.

  • Poquoson's Hunter Schmidt is tackled by New Kent's Brody Smith...

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    Poquoson's Hunter Schmidt is tackled by New Kent's Brody Smith during Friday evening's game September 21, 2018.

  • Lake Taylor Titans quarterback Jeffery Foster (2) drops back to...

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    Lake Taylor Titans quarterback Jeffery Foster (2) drops back to pass in the Class 4 Region A Championship at Wanner Stadium on Friday November 23, 2018.

  • Poquoson's Jake Williams, left, disrupts a pass intended for Southampton's...

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    Poquoson's Jake Williams, left, disrupts a pass intended for Southampton's Shaquil Jarrett during Friday evening's game at Poquoson Middle School August 24, 2018.

  • Layayette Rams Tre Canady (2) runs the ball in the...

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    Layayette Rams Tre Canady (2) runs the ball in the first half against the Titans in the Class 4 Region A Championship at Wanner Stadium on Friday November 23, 2018.

  • Poquoson's Nate Casey, right, attempts to break free from Grafton's...

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    Poquoson's Nate Casey, right, attempts to break free from Grafton's Isaiah Smith, left, and Dallin Carson, center, during Tuesday's game at Poquoson Middle School October 16, 2018.

  • Lafayette's Zach New throws the ball around during practice Wednesday...

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    Lafayette's Zach New throws the ball around during practice Wednesday September 5, 2018 at the team prepares to face Smithfield.

  • New Kent kicker Adam Caldwell (42) and Jeremy Hughlett (14)...

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    New Kent kicker Adam Caldwell (42) and Jeremy Hughlett (14) hug after a Caldwell kicked the winning field goal to win 23-22 over the Packers at Smithfield High School on Friday night October 19, 2018.

  • Warhill's TJ Davis gets away from the Smithfield defense for...

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    Warhill's TJ Davis gets away from the Smithfield defense for a long second quarter touchdown Thursday October 4, 2018 at Wanner Stadium.

  • Lafayette defensive end Kristian Wilkerson blocks during practice Wednesday September...

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    Lafayette defensive end Kristian Wilkerson blocks during practice Wednesday September 5, 2018 at the team prepares to face Smithfield.

  • Falcon's Christian Evans (13) turns to his sideline and fans...

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    Falcon's Christian Evans (13) turns to his sideline and fans after defeating Tabb Tigers in overtime at Bailey Field in York on Tuesday evening September 18, 2018.

  • Lafayette's Dea'Mario Tyler gets past York's Troy Norman for a...

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    Lafayette's Dea'Mario Tyler gets past York's Troy Norman for a big second quarter run Friday October 5, 2018 at Wanner Stadium.

  • Warhill Quarterback Noah Holmes (8) keeps the ball on a...

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    Warhill Quarterback Noah Holmes (8) keeps the ball on a run in the first quarter. Warhill and Heritage open up their 2018 football season as they match up at Todd Stadium, in Newport News on Friday night August 24, 2018.

  • Falcon's Josh Evans (63) hugs his teammate Mason Bambini (30)...

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    Falcon's Josh Evans (63) hugs his teammate Mason Bambini (30) as they celebrate after defeating the Tabb Tigersin overtime at Bailey Field in York on Tuesday evening September 18, 2018.

  • Rams running back Tre Canady (2) is dragged down just...

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    Rams running back Tre Canady (2) is dragged down just short of the goal line in the second quarter against the Smithfield Packers at Smithfield High School on Friday September 7, 2018.

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Images from the 2018 football season from the Bay Rivers District’s high school football teams.