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    11/28/08 Butler Bulldogs head coach Mike Newsome glances back over his shoulder as he exits the field at Memorial Stadium following his team's loss to the Independence Patriots 49-7 Friday. JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    11/28/08 Independence Patriots (6) Lawrence Martin returns the opening kickoff 94 yards for a touchdown during action vs Butler Friday at Memorial Stadium. The Patriots led the Butler Bulldogs 35-7 at the half. JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    11/28/08 Independence Patriots (6) Lawrence Martin returns the opening kickoff 94 yards for a touchdown during action vs Butler Friday at Memorial Stadium. The Patriots led the Butler Bulldogs 35-7 at the half. JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    11/28/08 Independence Patriots (6) Lawrence Martin is swarmed by his teammates after returning the opening kickoff 94 yards for a touchdown during action vs Butler Friday at Memorial Stadium. The Patriots led the Butler Bulldogs 35-7 at the half. JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    11/28/08 Independence Patriots (15) defensive back Jeremy Inglesi causes Butler Bulldogs quarterback (12) Christian LeMay to fumble the ball on a carry Friday at Memorial Stadium. The Patriots led the Butler Bulldogs 35-7 at the half. JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    11/28/08 Independence Patriots (3) quarterback Anthony Carrothers breaks free for yardage during action vs the Butler Bulldogs Friday at Memorial Stadium. The Patriots led the Butler Bulldogs 35-7 at the half. JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    11/28/08 Independence Patriots (3) quarterback Anthony Carrothers passes to a receiver during action vs the Butler Bulldogs Friday at Memorial Stadium. The Patriots led the Butler Bulldogs 35-7 at the half. JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    11/28/08 Independence Patriots (16) wide receiver Avius Capers tries to pick up extra yardage as Butler Bulldogs (15) defensive back Mark Bridges makes the tackle Friday at Memorial Stadium. The Patriots led the Butler Bulldogs 35-7 at the half. JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    11/28/08 The Independence Patriots defense swarms to tackle Butler Bulldogs (6) half back Deion Walker Friday at Memorial Stadium. The Patriots led the Butler Bulldogs 35-7 at the half. JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    11/28/08 Independence Patriots (3) quarterback Anthony Carrothers is congratulated by his teammates following a touchdown run vs the Butler Bulldogs Friday at Memorial Stadium. The Patriots led the Butler Bulldogs 35-7 at the half. JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    11/28/08 Butler Bulldogs (3) half back Anthony Short reaches out and makes a one handed catch during first half action vs the Independence Patriots Friday at Memorial Stadium. The Patriots led the Butler Bulldogs 35-7 at the half. JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    11/28/08 Independence Patriots head coach Tom Knotts yells instructions to his team during action vs the Butler Bulldogs Friday at Memorial Stadium. The Patriots led the Butler Bulldogs 35-7 at the half. JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    11/28/08 Independence Patriots (47) linebacker Drake Parker sacks Butler Bulldogs quarterback (12) Christian LeMay during first half action Friday at Memorial Stadium. The Patriots led the Butler Bulldogs 35-7 at the half. JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    11/28/08 Independence Patriots (48) Sebastian Green, (79) Steven Wall, (6) Lawrence Martin and (24) Kyle Gregg do their best to soak head coach Tom Knotts with water Friday near the conclusion of the team's game vs the Butler Bulldogs at Memorial Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Butler Bulldogs 49-7. JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    11/28/08 Independence Patriots (3) quarterback Anthony Carrothers, (38) defensive back De'Shawn Lindsay and (6) wide receiver Lawrence Martin dance on the sideline following the team's victory over the Butler Bulldogs at Memorial Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Butler Bulldogs 49-7. JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Charlotte Catholic senior Erin Windle, 18, has her face painted with her brother Tucker Windle's jersey number 85 Friday (11/28/08) night during a 3AA playoff football game at Charlotte Catholic's Keffer Stadium. JASON E. MICZEK - Special to the Observer
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    The A.L. Brown football leaves the field after warm up before facing Charlotte Catholic Friday (11/28/08) night during a 3AA playoff football game at Charlotte Catholic's Keffer Stadium. JASON E. MICZEK - Special to the Observer
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    Charlotte Catholic quarterback Danny Reyes (12) hands the ball off during a 3AA playoff football game at Charlotte Catholic's Keffer Stadium. JASON E. MICZEK - Special to the Observer
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    Charlotte Catholic's Johnny O'Boyle (35) carries the ball for the Cougars against A.L. Brown Friday (11/28/08) night during a 3AA playoff football game at Charlotte Catholic's Keffer Stadium. JASON E. MICZEK - Special to the Observer
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    Charlotte Catholic students cheer for the Cougar defense against A.L. Brown Friday (11/28/08) night during a 3AA playoff football game at Charlotte Catholic's Keffer Stadium. The Wonders won 28 - 27. JASON E. MICZEK - Special to the Observer
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    Charlotte Catholic's Johnny O'Boyle (35) breaks up a pass intended for A.L. Brown's Colby Reid (22) Friday (11/28/08) night during a 3AA playoff football game at Charlotte Catholic's Keffer Stadium. JASON E. MICZEK - Special to the Observer
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    A.L. Brown's Morgan McDaniel (13), kicks the game-winning field goal against Charlotte Catholic Friday (11/28/08) night during a 3AA playoff football game at Charlotte Catholic's Keffer Stadium. The Wonders won 28 - 27. JASON E. MICZEK - Special to the Observer
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    Charlotte Catholic's Mark Moll, top, blocks a punt from A.L. Brown's Vance Chapman Friday (11/28/08) night during a 3AA playoff football game at Charlotte Catholic's Keffer Stadium. The Wonders won 28 - 27. JASON E. MICZEK - Special to the Observer
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    A.L. Brown's Morgan McDaniel (13) celebrates kicking the game-winning field goal Friday (11/28/08) night during a 3AA playoff football game at Charlotte Catholic's Keffer Stadium. The Wonders won 28 - 27. JASON E. MICZEK - Special to the Observer
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    A.L. Brown head coach Ron Massey embraces his wife Sherry Massey after beating Charlotte Catholic Friday (11/28/08) night during a 3AA playoff football game at Charlotte Catholic's Keffer Stadium. The Wonders won 28 - 27. JASON E. MICZEK - Special to the Observer
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    A.L. Brown's Morgan McDaniel (13) celebrates with the Wonders after kicking the game winning field goal against Charlotte Catholic Friday (11/28/08) night during a 3AA playoff football game at Charlotte Catholic's Keffer Stadium. The Wonders won 28 - 27. JASON E. MICZEK - Special to the Observer
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    The A.L. Brown Wonders football team celebrates its win against Charlotte Catholic Friday (11/28/08) night during a 3AA playoff football game at Charlotte Catholic's Keffer Stadium. The Wonders won 28 - 27. JASON E. MICZEK - Special to the Observer
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    Charlotte Catholic's Will Baker watches A.L. Brown celebrate Friday (11/28/08) night after a 3AA playoff football game at Charlotte Catholic's Keffer Stadium. The Wonders won 28 - 27. JASON E. MICZEK - Special to the Observer
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