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Brentwood Academy's Michael Hunt (30) celebrates with fans after their Division II-AAA state championship victory against MBA at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
Brentwood Academy's Michael Hunt (30) celebrates with fans after their Division II-AAA state championship victory against MBA at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
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MBA's Clint Blackwell (7) reacts to a missed catch in the closing minutes of the team's 28-14 loss to Brentwood Academy in the the Division II-AAA state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
MBA's Clint Blackwell (7) reacts to a missed catch in the closing minutes of the team's 28-14 loss to Brentwood Academy in the the Division II-AAA state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
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Greeneville's Will Albright (26) holds their trophy after their Class 4A state championship victory against Springfield at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Greeneville's Will Albright (26) holds their trophy after their Class 4A state championship victory against Springfield at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Covington's Sterling Lomax (1) reacts to the team's loss to Alcoa in the Class 3A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
Covington's Sterling Lomax (1) reacts to the team's loss to Alcoa in the Class 3A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
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Friendship players receive their trophy after their Division II-A state championship victory against DCA at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
Friendship players receive their trophy after their Division II-A state championship victory against DCA at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
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The Cornersville Bulldogs head to shake hands with the champion Greenback Cherokees after the Class 1A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
The Cornersville Bulldogs head to shake hands with the champion Greenback Cherokees after the Class 1A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
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Lausanne's Eric Gray (1) celebrates his touchdown against Notre Dame during the second half of the Division II-AA state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
Lausanne's Eric Gray (1) celebrates his touchdown against Notre Dame during the second half of the Division II-AA state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
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Brentwood Academy receives their trophy after their Division II-AAA state championship victory against MBA at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
Brentwood Academy receives their trophy after their Division II-AAA state championship victory against MBA at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
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Notre Dame's Faru Williams (58) reacts as Lausanne leads during the second half of the Division II-AA state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
Notre Dame's Faru Williams (58) reacts as Lausanne leads during the second half of the Division II-AA state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
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Lausanne players celebrate with their trophy after their Division II-AA state championship victory against Notre Dame at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
Lausanne players celebrate with their trophy after their Division II-AA state championship victory against Notre Dame at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
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Friendship coach John McNeal reacts after his players showered him in water after their Division II-A state championship victory against DCA at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
Friendship coach John McNeal reacts after his players showered him in water after their Division II-A state championship victory against DCA at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
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Covington's Sterling Lomax (1) reacts after an Alcoa touchdown in the second half of the Class 3A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
Covington's Sterling Lomax (1) reacts after an Alcoa touchdown in the second half of the Class 3A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
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Greeneville's Seth Crawford (23) is knocked out of bounds just shy of the touchdown during the first half of the Class 4A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Greeneville's Seth Crawford (23) is knocked out of bounds just shy of the touchdown during the first half of the Class 4A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Greenback's Josh Edwards (24) scores a touchdown in the first quarter against Cornersville in the Class 1A dstate championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
Greenback's Josh Edwards (24) scores a touchdown in the first quarter against Cornersville in the Class 1A dstate championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
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Brentwood Academy's Camron Johnson (27) scores a touchdown in the first half of the Division II-AAA state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
Brentwood Academy's Camron Johnson (27) scores a touchdown in the first half of the Division II-AAA state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
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Cornersville's Darien Bush (5) celebrates his touchdown in the first half of the Class 1A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
Cornersville's Darien Bush (5) celebrates his touchdown in the first half of the Class 1A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
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Brentwood Academy's Camron Johnson (27) slips past MBA's Gordon Pollock (11) during the first half of the Division II-AAA state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
Brentwood Academy's Camron Johnson (27) slips past MBA's Gordon Pollock (11) during the first half of the Division II-AAA state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
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Brentwood Academy's Camron Johnson (27) scores the first touchdown during the first half of the Division II-AAA state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
Brentwood Academy's Camron Johnson (27) scores the first touchdown during the first half of the Division II-AAA state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
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Friendship's Chad Holcombe (7) recovers the fumble by DCA's Colton Oakley (20) during the first half of the Division II-A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
Friendship's Chad Holcombe (7) recovers the fumble by DCA's Colton Oakley (20) during the first half of the Division II-A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
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Notre Dame's Jeffrey Watkins (34) is tackled for a first-down by Lausanne's Erek Campbell (27) during the first half of the Division II-AA state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
Notre Dame's Jeffrey Watkins (34) is tackled for a first-down by Lausanne's Erek Campbell (27) during the first half of the Division II-AA state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
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Brentwood Academy fans cheer before the state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
Brentwood Academy fans cheer before the state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
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Former Tennessee coach Butch Jones chats before the Knoxville Catholic-Beech Class 5A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
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Former Tennessee coach Butch Jones chats before the Knoxville Catholic-Beech Class 5A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
Former Tennessee coach Butch Jones chats before the Knoxville Catholic-Beech Class 5A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. Caitie McMekin / News Sentinel Former Tennessee coach Butch Jones chats before the Knoxville Catholic-Beech Class 5A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
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Sadie Dickens, 2, and Robin Feathers are in the stands for the start of the Division II-A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
Sadie Dickens, 2, and Robin Feathers are in the stands for the start of the Division II-A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
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7. Greeneville (12-0) beat Sullivan South, 49-7.
7. Greeneville (12-0) beat Sullivan South, 49-7.
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Maryville fans cheer after throwing white powder into the air during the first quarter of the Class 6A state championship game against Cane Ridge at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Maryville fans cheer after throwing white powder into the air during the first quarter of the Class 6A state championship game against Cane Ridge at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Covington fans watch the first quarter of the Class 3A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
Covington fans watch the first quarter of the Class 3A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
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MBA cheerleaders Shaye Hendricks, Maddie Maradik and Kate Pittman hold a sign for the players to run through before the start of the Division II-AAA state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
MBA cheerleaders Shaye Hendricks, Maddie Maradik and Kate Pittman hold a sign for the players to run through before the start of the Division II-AAA state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
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Brentwood Academy players take the field before during the Division II-AAA state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
Brentwood Academy players take the field before during the Division II-AAA state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
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Greeneville's Jamion Thompson (18) heads into the locker room before the Class 4A state championship game against Springfield at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Greeneville's Jamion Thompson (18) heads into the locker room before the Class 4A state championship game against Springfield at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Lausanne's Schyler Forrest (17) stretches before the Division II-AA state championship game against Notre Dame at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
Lausanne's Schyler Forrest (17) stretches before the Division II-AA state championship game against Notre Dame at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
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A fan slaps hands with Cornersville's Tracy Wood (44) as the team enters the field for the Class 1A  state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
A fan slaps hands with Cornersville's Tracy Wood (44) as the team enters the field for the Class 1A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
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Lausanne's Jalen Denton (13) prays before the Division II-AA state championship game against Notre Dame at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
Lausanne's Jalen Denton (13) prays before the Division II-AA state championship game against Notre Dame at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
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Young DCA fans goof around in the stands during the second quarter of the Division II-A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
Young DCA fans goof around in the stands during the second quarter of the Division II-A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
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Brentwood Academy players come out for warmups before the Division II-AAA state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
Brentwood Academy players come out for warmups before the Division II-AAA state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
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Brentwood Academy fans cheer in the stands during the second half of the Division II-AAA state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
Brentwood Academy fans cheer in the stands during the second half of the Division II-AAA state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
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DCA's Henry Mosley (12) and Jackson Williams (61) warm up before the Division II-A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
DCA's Henry Mosley (12) and Jackson Williams (61) warm up before the Division II-A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
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Covington's Quentin Booker (7) breaks up a pass intended for Alcoa's Tyler Boyd (20) in the end zone during the second half of the Class 3A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
Covington's Quentin Booker (7) breaks up a pass intended for Alcoa's Tyler Boyd (20) in the end zone during the second half of the Class 3A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
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Notre Dame's Adam Marini (27) takes a hit from Lausanne's Cameron Simms (4) during the first half of the Division II-AA state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
Notre Dame's Adam Marini (27) takes a hit from Lausanne's Cameron Simms (4) during the first half of the Division II-AA state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
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DCA assistant coach Brian Beaubien congratulates Jamison Greenway (23) after his interception during the first half of the Division II-A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
DCA assistant coach Brian Beaubien congratulates Jamison Greenway (23) after his interception during the first half of the Division II-A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
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Alcoa's Diandre Johnson (9) lies on the ground after missing a long pass in the end zone during the second half of the Class 3A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
Alcoa's Diandre Johnson (9) lies on the ground after missing a long pass in the end zone during the second half of the Class 3A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
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Lausanne's Eric Gray (1) dives in for a touchdown against Notre Dame during the first half of the Division II-AA state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
Lausanne's Eric Gray (1) dives in for a touchdown against Notre Dame during the first half of the Division II-AA state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
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DCA peek out as they wait to take the field for the start of the Division II-A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
DCA peek out as they wait to take the field for the start of the Division II-A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
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Lausanne's Eric Gray (1) runs in a touchdown against Notre Dame during the first half of the Division II-AA state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
Lausanne's Eric Gray (1) runs in a touchdown against Notre Dame during the first half of the Division II-AA state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
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Friendship's Justin Seagraves (8) escapes from DCA's Jon Bruce (7) during the first half of the Division II-A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
Friendship's Justin Seagraves (8) escapes from DCA's Jon Bruce (7) during the first half of the Division II-A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
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Friendship's Justin Seagraves (8) is tackled by DCA's Colton Oakley (20) and Hunter Wyatt (24) during the first half of the Division II-A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
Friendship's Justin Seagraves (8) is tackled by DCA's Colton Oakley (20) and Hunter Wyatt (24) during the first half of the Division II-A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
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Friendship's Justin Seagraves (8) is tackled by DCA's Riley Stanton (2) during the first half of the Division II-A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
Friendship's Justin Seagraves (8) is tackled by DCA's Riley Stanton (2) during the first half of the Division II-A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
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DCA's Houston Troup (22) runs the ball in the closing seconds of the first during half of the Division II-A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
DCA's Houston Troup (22) runs the ball in the closing seconds of the first during half of the Division II-A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
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DCA's Henry Mosley (12) is pushed out of bounds short of the end zone during the first half of the Division II-A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
DCA's Henry Mosley (12) is pushed out of bounds short of the end zone during the first half of the Division II-A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
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Friendship's Jajuan Foutch (3) scores a touchdown against DCA during the second half of the Division II-A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
Friendship's Jajuan Foutch (3) scores a touchdown against DCA during the second half of the Division II-A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
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Friendship's Jajuan Foutch (3) celebrates his touchdown against DCA with Justin Seagraves (8) during the second half of the Division II-A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
Friendship's Jajuan Foutch (3) celebrates his touchdown against DCA with Justin Seagraves (8) during the second half of the Division II-A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
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MBA's Michael McGuire (28) is upended during the first half of the Division II-AAA state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
MBA's Michael McGuire (28) is upended during the first half of the Division II-AAA state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
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Friendship players dump water on coach John McNeal after their Division II-A state championship victory against DCA at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
Friendship players dump water on coach John McNeal after their Division II-A state championship victory against DCA at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
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Friendship's Ben Jamison (22) kisses their trophy after their Division II-A state championship victory against DCA at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
Friendship's Ben Jamison (22) kisses their trophy after their Division II-A state championship victory against DCA at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
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DCA head coach Dennis Goodwin chats with Jackson Schierling (77) before the start of the Division II-A state championship game against Friendship Christian at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
DCA head coach Dennis Goodwin chats with Jackson Schierling (77) before the start of the Division II-A state championship game against Friendship Christian at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
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DCA fans take a selfie before the Division II-A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
DCA fans take a selfie before the Division II-A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
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DCA's Colton Oakley (20) fumbles the ball during the first half of the Division II-A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
DCA's Colton Oakley (20) fumbles the ball during the first half of the Division II-A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
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DCA's Colton Oakley (20) fumbles the ball during the first half of the Division II-A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
DCA's Colton Oakley (20) fumbles the ball during the first half of the Division II-A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
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Friendship's Chad Holcombe (7) reaches to recover a fumble by DCA's Colton Oakley (20) during the first half of the Division II-A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
Friendship's Chad Holcombe (7) reaches to recover a fumble by DCA's Colton Oakley (20) during the first half of the Division II-A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
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Friendship's Jajuan Foutch (3) runs in for a touchdown during the first half of the Division II-A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
Friendship's Jajuan Foutch (3) runs in for a touchdown during the first half of the Division II-A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
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Friendship's Jajuan Foutch (3) celebrates his touchdown with Justin Seagraves (8) during the first half of the Division II-A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
Friendship's Jajuan Foutch (3) celebrates his touchdown with Justin Seagraves (8) during the first half of the Division II-A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
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DCA's Henry Mosley (12) gains yards during the first half of the Division II-A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
DCA's Henry Mosley (12) gains yards during the first half of the Division II-A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
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Friendship's Taylor Carman (54) congratulates Ryan Jackson (72) after he made a tackle during the first half of the Division II-A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
Friendship's Taylor Carman (54) congratulates Ryan Jackson (72) after he made a tackle during the first half of the Division II-A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
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Greeneville's Seth Crawford (23) intercepts a pass intended for Springfield's Dayron Johnson (23) during the first half of the Class 4A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Greeneville's Seth Crawford (23) intercepts a pass intended for Springfield's Dayron Johnson (23) during the first half of the Class 4A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Greeneville's Jaevon Gillespie (20) and Springfield's Dayron Johnson (23) tumble during the first half of the Class 4A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Greeneville's Jaevon Gillespie (20) and Springfield's Dayron Johnson (23) tumble during the first half of the Class 4A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Greeneville's Cade Ballard (2) advances against Springfield during the first half of the Class 4A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Greeneville's Cade Ballard (2) advances against Springfield during the first half of the Class 4A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Greeneville's Ty Youngblood (47) celebrates his team's turnover recovery during the first half of the Class 4A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Greeneville's Ty Youngblood (47) celebrates his team's turnover recovery during the first half of the Class 4A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Greeneville's Jamion Thompson (18) battles Springfield's Kameron Calderon (80) during the first half of the Class 4A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Greeneville's Jamion Thompson (18) battles Springfield's Kameron Calderon (80) during the first half of the Class 4A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Springfield's DÕCorion Bryant (13) makes a catch on a pass intended for Springfield's Dayron Johnson (23) and tipped by Greeneville's Dalton McLain (14) during the first half of the Class 4A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Springfield's DÕCorion Bryant (13) makes a catch on a pass intended for Springfield's Dayron Johnson (23) and tipped by Greeneville's Dalton McLain (14) during the first half of the Class 4A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Greeneville's Cameron Hite (21) pushes off Springfield's Dayron Johnson (23) during the first half of the Class 4A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Greeneville's Cameron Hite (21) pushes off Springfield's Dayron Johnson (23) during the first half of the Class 4A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Greeneville's Seth Crawford (23) catches a touchdown pass in front of Springfield's Travion Woodard (4) during the first half of the Class 4A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Greeneville's Seth Crawford (23) catches a touchdown pass in front of Springfield's Travion Woodard (4) during the first half of the Class 4A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Springfield's Dayron Johnson (23) reacts to the team's 54-13 loss to Greeneville in the Class 4A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Springfield's Dayron Johnson (23) reacts to the team's 54-13 loss to Greeneville in the Class 4A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Maryville's Trace Parris (22) lands in the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Maryville's Trace Parris (22) lands in the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Cane Ridge's Devon Starling (5) dives into Maryville's Matthew Walker (76) during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Cane Ridge's Devon Starling (5) dives into Maryville's Matthew Walker (76) during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Cornersville's Kolbe McMahon (12) carries the runner-up trophy after the tea's 42-21 loss to champion Greenback in the Class 1A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
Cornersville's Kolbe McMahon (12) carries the runner-up trophy after the tea's 42-21 loss to champion Greenback in the Class 1A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
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Band member James Taylor chews on a candy cane while performing before the start of the Class 3A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
Band member James Taylor chews on a candy cane while performing before the start of the Class 3A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
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A flag is thrown on a pass to Covington's Tyrese Winfrey (24) defended by Alcoa's Diandre Johnson (9) in the second quarter of the Class 3A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
A flag is thrown on a pass to Covington's Tyrese Winfrey (24) defended by Alcoa's Diandre Johnson (9) in the second quarter of the Class 3A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
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Alcoa recovers a fumble for a touchdown during the second half of the Class 3A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
Alcoa recovers a fumble for a touchdown during the second half of the Class 3A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
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Alcoa's Kareem Rodriquez (6) recovers a fumble for a touchdown during the second half of the Class 3A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
Alcoa's Kareem Rodriquez (6) recovers a fumble for a touchdown during the second half of the Class 3A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
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Alcoa's Diandre Johnson (9) takes down Covington's Tyrese Winfrey (24) on a play ruled a pass interference during the second half of the Class 3A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
Alcoa's Diandre Johnson (9) takes down Covington's Tyrese Winfrey (24) on a play ruled a pass interference during the second half of the Class 3A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
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Alcoa fans celebrate during the second half of the Class 3A tate championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
Alcoa fans celebrate during the second half of the Class 3A tate championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
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Alcoa's Cameron Woody (4) celebrates the team's win over Covrington in the Class 3A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
Alcoa's Cameron Woody (4) celebrates the team's win over Covrington in the Class 3A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
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23. Covington (9-0) beat Crockett Co. 27-6.
23. Covington (9-0) beat Crockett Co. 27-6.
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Beech's Dyilin Hoosier (34) scores a touchdown past Knoxville Catholic's D.J. Mitchell (24) during the first half of the Class 5A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
Beech's Dyilin Hoosier (34) scores a touchdown past Knoxville Catholic's D.J. Mitchell (24) during the first half of the Class 5A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
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Beech's Dyilin Hoosier (34) celebrates his touchdown against Knoxville Catholic with Eric Hogan (15) during the first half of the Class 5A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
Beech's Dyilin Hoosier (34) celebrates his touchdown against Knoxville Catholic with Eric Hogan (15) during the first half of the Class 5A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
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Greeneville's Greene Devil mascot walks the sideline at the Class 4A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Greeneville's Greene Devil mascot walks the sideline at the Class 4A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Greenback's Seth Riddle (4) takes down Cornersville's Kolbe McMahon (12) after a long run up the field during the second half of the Class 1A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
Greenback's Seth Riddle (4) takes down Cornersville's Kolbe McMahon (12) after a long run up the field during the second half of the Class 1A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
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Greenback head coach Greg Ryan tips his cap to his team after their 42-21 win over Cornersville in the Class 1A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
Greenback head coach Greg Ryan tips his cap to his team after their 42-21 win over Cornersville in the Class 1A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
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Greenback players celebrate their 42-21 win over Cornersville in the Class 1A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
Greenback players celebrate their 42-21 win over Cornersville in the Class 1A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
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Greenback's Breeden Gilbert (6) celebrates the team's win in the Class 1A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
Greenback's Breeden Gilbert (6) celebrates the team's win in the Class 1A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
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Greenback's Blake Morton (26) and Trey Presnell (40) walk together after the team's win in the Class 1A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
Greenback's Blake Morton (26) and Trey Presnell (40) walk together after the team's win in the Class 1A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
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Greenback's Josh Edwards (24) intercepts a pass intended for Cornersville's Darien Bush (5) during the second half of the Class 1A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
Greenback's Josh Edwards (24) intercepts a pass intended for Cornersville's Darien Bush (5) during the second half of the Class 1A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
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Alcoa's Isaiah Cox (12) breaks up a pass intended for Covington's Tyrese Winfrey (24) in the first quarter of the Class 3A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
Alcoa's Isaiah Cox (12) breaks up a pass intended for Covington's Tyrese Winfrey (24) in the first quarter of the Class 3A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
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Alcoa's Isaiah Cox (12) breaks up a pass intended for Covington's Tyrese Winfrey (24) in the first quarter of the Class 3A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
Alcoa's Isaiah Cox (12) breaks up a pass intended for Covington's Tyrese Winfrey (24) in the first quarter of the Class 3A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
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Cornersville's Darien Bush (5) celebrates his touchdown with Kolbe McMahon (12) during the first quarter in the Class 1A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
Cornersville's Darien Bush (5) celebrates his touchdown with Kolbe McMahon (12) during the first quarter in the Class 1A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
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Cornersville's Darien Bush (5) comes up short of a pass in the first quarter against Greenback during the Class 1A  state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
Cornersville's Darien Bush (5) comes up short of a pass in the first quarter against Greenback during the Class 1A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
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Greenback's Josh Edwards (24) scores a touchdown during the first half of the Class 1A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
Greenback's Josh Edwards (24) scores a touchdown during the first half of the Class 1A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
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Cornersville's Darien Bush (5) celebrates his touchdown with Cornersville's Kolbe McMahon (12) during the first half of the Class 1A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
Cornersville's Darien Bush (5) celebrates his touchdown with Cornersville's Kolbe McMahon (12) during the first half of the Class 1A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
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Greenback's Breeden Gilbert (6) gets upended by Cornersville's Cameron Whitaker (15) during the first half of the Class 1A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
Greenback's Breeden Gilbert (6) gets upended by Cornersville's Cameron Whitaker (15) during the first half of the Class 1A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
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Cornersville's Darien Bush (5) intercepts a pass intended for Greenback's Cole Riddle (17) during the first half of the Class 1A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
Cornersville's Darien Bush (5) intercepts a pass intended for Greenback's Cole Riddle (17) during the first half of the Class 1A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
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Cornersville's Kolbe McMahon (12) fumbles on a hit by Greenback's Breeden Gilbert (6) but Cornersville recovered the ball during the second half of the Class 1A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
Cornersville's Kolbe McMahon (12) fumbles on a hit by Greenback's Breeden Gilbert (6) but Cornersville recovered the ball during the second half of the Class 1A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
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Greenback's Nathaniel Reagan (5) goes in for a touchdown during the first half of the Class 1A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
Greenback's Nathaniel Reagan (5) goes in for a touchdown during the first half of the Class 1A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
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Fans arrive as light rain falls before the Class 1A state championship game between Cornersville and Greenback at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
Fans arrive as light rain falls before the Class 1A state championship game between Cornersville and Greenback at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
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