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Independence players warm up before their game against CPA, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Independence players warm up before their game against CPA, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Powell High School parents set up a large replica of the Death Star for the Powell Marching Band's halftime performance in the game against West on Friday, October 6, 2017.
Powell High School parents set up a large replica of the Death Star for the Powell Marching Band's halftime performance in the game against West on Friday, October 6, 2017.
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A CPA fan waves the US flag during their game against Independence, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
A CPA fan waves the US flag during their game against Independence, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Powell kicker Paige Rood waits for the start of the game against West on Friday, October 6, 2017.
Powell kicker Paige Rood waits for the start of the game against West on Friday, October 6, 2017.
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The Powell Marching Band performs a halftime show during the game against West on Friday, October 6, 2017.
The Powell Marching Band performs a halftime show during the game against West on Friday, October 6, 2017.
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West's Zack Peyton celebrates after defeating Powell on Friday, October 6, 2017.
West's Zack Peyton celebrates after defeating Powell on Friday, October 6, 2017.
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Huntingdon's head coach Eric Swenson and Wayne County head coach share a smile after their game, Friday, October 6. Huntingdon defeated Wayne County, 49-0.
Huntingdon's head coach Eric Swenson and Wayne County head coach share a smile after their game, Friday, October 6. Huntingdon defeated Wayne County, 49-0.
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Franklin cheerleading coach Lindsey Quirk pins a flower to the uniform of cheerleader Claire Zelaya before the school’s homecoming game against Oakland, on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, at Franklin.
Franklin cheerleading coach Lindsey Quirk pins a flower to the uniform of cheerleader Claire Zelaya before the school’s homecoming game against Oakland, on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, at Franklin.
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South Doyle's Seandre Scott (7) takes down Halls' Hayden Layfield (84)during a game between South Doyle and Halls at South Doyle High School in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Friday, October 6, 2017.
South Doyle's Seandre Scott (7) takes down Halls' Hayden Layfield (84)during a game between South Doyle and Halls at South Doyle High School in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Friday, October 6, 2017.
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An official tosses a coin before the start of the Independence-CPA game Oct. 6, 2017.
An official tosses a coin before the start of the Independence-CPA game Oct. 6, 2017.
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A member of the Independence dance team performs before their game against CPA, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
A member of the Independence dance team performs before their game against CPA, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Northeast High School players warm up during pregame before playing Northwest on October 6, 2017.
Northeast High School players warm up during pregame before playing Northwest on October 6, 2017.
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Franklin’s 2016 football homecoming queen Abbie Grant crowns the 2017 homecoming queen Taylor Mattioli before the homecoming game against Oakland, on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, at Franklin.
Franklin’s 2016 football homecoming queen Abbie Grant crowns the 2017 homecoming queen Taylor Mattioli before the homecoming game against Oakland, on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, at Franklin.
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Independence cheerleaders perform during their game against CPA, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Independence cheerleaders perform during their game against CPA, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Wade Payne, The Tennessean
Northwest's Kalel Allen, 16, tackles Northeast's Cameron Kittling, 5, during their game on October 6, 2017.
Northwest's Kalel Allen, 16, tackles Northeast's Cameron Kittling, 5, during their game on October 6, 2017.
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Kendrell Scurry (23) of Independence is tripped up by CPA's Sam West during their game, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Kendrell Scurry (23) of Independence is tripped up by CPA's Sam West during their game, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Northeast student fans and cheerleaders scream after another touchdown is made against Northwest on October 6, 2017.
Northeast student fans and cheerleaders scream after another touchdown is made against Northwest on October 6, 2017.
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Quinton Cross, 2, runs the ball toward the end zone for Northeast during their game against Northwest on October 6, 2017.
Quinton Cross, 2, runs the ball toward the end zone for Northeast during their game against Northwest on October 6, 2017.
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Tyrique Freeman, 38, runs the ball for Northeast during their game against Northwest on October 6, 2017.
Tyrique Freeman, 38, runs the ball for Northeast during their game against Northwest on October 6, 2017.
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Wayne County's Avery Davis stiff-arms Huntingdon's Tyrese Mebane as he runs the ball before being tackle during their game, Friday, October 6.
Wayne County's Avery Davis stiff-arms Huntingdon's Tyrese Mebane as he runs the ball before being tackle during their game, Friday, October 6.
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Huntingdon's Tyrese Mebane receives blocks from his teammate as he runs the ball during their game, Friday, October 6, against Wayne County.
Huntingdon's Tyrese Mebane receives blocks from his teammate as he runs the ball during their game, Friday, October 6, against Wayne County.
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Wayne County's Avery Davis attempts to avoid a tackle from Huntingdon's Konnor Pearson during their game, Friday, October 6.
Wayne County's Avery Davis attempts to avoid a tackle from Huntingdon's Konnor Pearson during their game, Friday, October 6.
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Huntingdon's Tyrese Mebane reacts to Wayne County's Travis Paterson after a successful first down run during their game, Friday, October 6.
Huntingdon's Tyrese Mebane reacts to Wayne County's Travis Paterson after a successful first down run during their game, Friday, October 6.
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FranklinÕs Max Wray (75) holds back OaklandÕs Jaylen Willard (68) during the game, on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, at Franklin.
FranklinÕs Max Wray (75) holds back OaklandÕs Jaylen Willard (68) during the game, on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, at Franklin.
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Northwest's Hunter Silverstrim, 17, runs the ball during a play against Northeast.
Northwest's Hunter Silverstrim, 17, runs the ball during a play against Northeast.
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Franklin’s head football Coach Donnie Webb talks with his other coaches on the sidelines during the game against Oakland, on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, at Franklin.
Franklin’s head football Coach Donnie Webb talks with his other coaches on the sidelines during the game against Oakland, on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, at Franklin.
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Oakland’s Jeron Rooks (15) runs the ball as Franklin’s Matt Gaca (24) moves in for the tackle during the game, on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, at Franklin.
Oakland’s Jeron Rooks (15) runs the ball as Franklin’s Matt Gaca (24) moves in for the tackle during the game, on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, at Franklin.
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October 06, 2017 - Germantown's Reginald Sanders dodges a tackle while running with the ball during Friday night's game between White Station and Germantown.
October 06, 2017 - Germantown's Reginald Sanders dodges a tackle while running with the ball during Friday night's game between White Station and Germantown.
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October 06, 2017 - Germantown cheerleaders celebrate a touchdown during Friday night's game between White Station and Germantown.
October 06, 2017 - Germantown cheerleaders celebrate a touchdown during Friday night's game between White Station and Germantown.
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October 06, 2017 - White Station's Garrett Sapp, 4, catches a pass and runs for a touchdown during Friday night's game between White Station and Germantown.
October 06, 2017 - White Station's Garrett Sapp, 4, catches a pass and runs for a touchdown during Friday night's game between White Station and Germantown.
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October 06, 2017 - Germantown's Rezimond Robinson runs for a touchdown during Friday night's game between White Station and Germantown.
October 06, 2017 - Germantown's Rezimond Robinson runs for a touchdown during Friday night's game between White Station and Germantown.
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Wayne County's Avery Davis hands the ball off to his teammate Brilee Harris during their game against Huntingdon, Friday, October 6.
Wayne County's Avery Davis hands the ball off to his teammate Brilee Harris during their game against Huntingdon, Friday, October 6.
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Halls' Cooper Cook (6) runs the ball during a game between South Doyle and Halls at South Doyle High School in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Friday, October 6, 2017.
Halls' Cooper Cook (6) runs the ball during a game between South Doyle and Halls at South Doyle High School in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Friday, October 6, 2017.
Calvin Mattheis, Knoxville News Sentinel
Northeast players storm the field for their game against Northwest, as cheerleaders watch from the sidelines.
Northeast players storm the field for their game against Northwest, as cheerleaders watch from the sidelines.
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South Doyle's Elijah Young (2) and Ralph Lee (8) celebrate after Young's touchdown South Doyle's during a game between South Doyle and Halls at South Doyle High School in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Friday, October 6, 2017.
South Doyle's Elijah Young (2) and Ralph Lee (8) celebrate after Young's touchdown South Doyle's during a game between South Doyle and Halls at South Doyle High School in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Friday, October 6, 2017.
Calvin Mattheis, Knoxville News Sentinel
West's Daniel Leadbetter leaves Powell's Nick Moore behind and runs towards the endzone for a touchdown against West on Friday, October 6, 2017.
West's Daniel Leadbetter leaves Powell's Nick Moore behind and runs towards the endzone for a touchdown against West on Friday, October 6, 2017.
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Powell's Riley Bryant fumbles the ball which was recovered by West on Friday, October 6, 2017.
Powell's Riley Bryant fumbles the ball which was recovered by West on Friday, October 6, 2017.
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Powell's Walker Trusley hands the ball off to Jonathan McQueen against West on Friday, October 6, 2017.
Powell's Walker Trusley hands the ball off to Jonathan McQueen against West on Friday, October 6, 2017.
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Mike Moyers and his daughter Ashlyn Moyers look at the Franklin homecoming floats before the game against Oakland, on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, at Franklin.
Mike Moyers and his daughter Ashlyn Moyers look at the Franklin homecoming floats before the game against Oakland, on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, at Franklin.
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