SPORTS

Playoffs: Northeast vs. Southwind High School

Northeast players storm their field with yellow dog behind them before their playoff game against Southwind on November 3, 2017.
Northeast players storm their field with yellow dog behind them before their playoff game against Southwind on November 3, 2017.
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Northeast players wait along the sidelines before their playoff game against Southwind on November 3, 2017.
Northeast players wait along the sidelines before their playoff game against Southwind on November 3, 2017.
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Northeast's Marching Band plays during pregame before the team's playoff game against Southwind.
Northeast's Marching Band plays during pregame before the team's playoff game against Southwind.
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Tomario Vereen, 12, misses a catch during Northeast's playoff game against Southwind on November 3, 2017.
Tomario Vereen, 12, misses a catch during Northeast's playoff game against Southwind on November 3, 2017.
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Michael Rumble, 8, walks off the sidelines following a play against Southwind on November 3, 2017.
Michael Rumble, 8, walks off the sidelines following a play against Southwind on November 3, 2017.
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Cheerleaders and fans cheer for Northeast after scoring a touchdown against Southwind during their playoff game on November 3, 2017.
Cheerleaders and fans cheer for Northeast after scoring a touchdown against Southwind during their playoff game on November 3, 2017.
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Devon Dillehay runs in to score a touchdown for Northeast High School during their playoff game against Southwind on November 3, 2017.
Devon Dillehay runs in to score a touchdown for Northeast High School during their playoff game against Southwind on November 3, 2017.
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Tomario Vereen, 12, turns around after scoring a touchdown for Northeast during their playoff game against Southwind on November 3, 2017.
Tomario Vereen, 12, turns around after scoring a touchdown for Northeast during their playoff game against Southwind on November 3, 2017.
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Rakeem Savusa, 57, goes to recover the ball after a Southwind fumble during their playoff game on November 3, 2017.
Rakeem Savusa, 57, goes to recover the ball after a Southwind fumble during their playoff game on November 3, 2017.
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Michael Rumble, 8, claps after a play by Northeast against Southwind on November 3, 2017.
Michael Rumble, 8, claps after a play by Northeast against Southwind on November 3, 2017.
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Northeast cheerleaders smile and jump after a touchdown is scored against Southwind during their playoff game on November 3, 2017.
Northeast cheerleaders smile and jump after a touchdown is scored against Southwind during their playoff game on November 3, 2017.
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A kick is blocked by Southwind's Devarious Harrison, 42, during the playoff game against Northeast on November 3, 2017.
A kick is blocked by Southwind's Devarious Harrison, 42, during the playoff game against Northeast on November 3, 2017.
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Christopher Taylor, 10, reaches for the ball, but the pass is incomplete, during Northeast's playoff game against Southwind.
Christopher Taylor, 10, reaches for the ball, but the pass is incomplete, during Northeast's playoff game against Southwind.
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Northeast and Southwind players stand on the field between a play during their playoff game on November 3, 2017.
Northeast and Southwind players stand on the field between a play during their playoff game on November 3, 2017.
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Christopher Taylor, 10, is tacked by a Southwind player during their playoff game on November 3, 2017.
Christopher Taylor, 10, is tacked by a Southwind player during their playoff game on November 3, 2017.
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Northeast players go in to tackle Southwind's Trae Davis, 9, during the playoff game on November 3, 2017.
Northeast players go in to tackle Southwind's Trae Davis, 9, during the playoff game on November 3, 2017.
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Rakeem Savusa, 57, goes in to tackle a Southwind player during their playoff game on November 3, 2017.
Rakeem Savusa, 57, goes in to tackle a Southwind player during their playoff game on November 3, 2017.
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Northeast's head coach Chad Watson yells after a play during the playoff game against Southwind on November 3, 2017.
Northeast's head coach Chad Watson yells after a play during the playoff game against Southwind on November 3, 2017.
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Wide receiver Christopher Taylor, 10, runs the ball during a play against Southwind on November 3, 2017.
Wide receiver Christopher Taylor, 10, runs the ball during a play against Southwind on November 3, 2017.
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