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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Independence Patriots (83) wide receiver Workpeh Kofa catches a pass as Butler's (8) defensive back Channing Stribling applies defensive pressure during first quarter action on Friday, October 26, 2012 at Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Butler hosted Independence in the Southwestern 4A conference football championship. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Butler (14) quarterback Zach Gross drops back and passes to a receiver during first quarter action vs Independence on Friday, October 26, 2012 at Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Butler hosted Independence in the Southwestern 4A conference football championship. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Independence Patriots fans yell support for the team during first quarter action vs Butler on Friday, October 26, 2012 at Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Butler hosted Independence in the Southwestern 4A conference football championship. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Butler's (34) Peter Kalambayi applies pressure on Independence Patriots (9) quarterback Jason Connella as he attempts a pass during first quarter action on Friday, October 26, 2012 at Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Butler hosted Independence in the Southwestern 4A conference football championship. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Butler's (34) Peter Kalambayi and (15) Todjrei Graham celebrate a sack of Independence Patriots (9) quarterback Jason Connella during first quarter action on Friday, October 26, 2012 at Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Butler hosted Independence in the Southwestern 4A conference football championship. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Butler High senior Jada Spellman yells support to the team on Friday, October 26, 2012 at Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Butler High hosted Independence in the Southwestern 4A conference football championship. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Independence Patriots (42) running back Isiah Robinson looks at the Butler Bulldogs defense as he rushes for yardage during second quarter action on Friday, October 26, 2012 at Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Butler hosted Independence in the Southwestern 4A conference football championship. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Butler Bulldogs (8) Channing Stribling breaks up a pass meant for Independence Patriots (83) wide receiver Workpeh Kofa during second quarter action on Friday, October 26, 2012 at Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Butler hosted Independence in the Southwestern 4A conference football championship. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    The Independence Patriots defense attempts to bring down Butler Bulldogs (5) Josh Glisson on a run during second quarter action on Friday, October 26, 2012 at Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Butler hosted Independence in the Southwestern 4A conference football championship. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Independence Patriots (9) quarterback Jason Connella is sacked by Butler Bulldogs (52) linebacker Jalen Cousar during second quarter action on Friday, October 26, 2012 at Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The officials ruled that Barnes had stepped out of bounds. Butler hosted Independence in the Southwestern 4A conference football championship. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Independence Patriots (11) Dequan Barnes appears to have intercepted a pass meant for Butler Bulldogs (9) half back Kameron Billings during second quarter action on Friday, October 26, 2012 at Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The officials ruled that Barnes had stepped out of bounds. Butler hosted Independence in the Southwestern 4A conference football championship. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Butler Bulldogs (81) wide receiver Uriah LeMay fights for yardage following a pass reception as Independence Patriots (11) Dequan Barnes looks to make the tackle during second quarter action on Friday, October 26, 2012 at Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Butler hosted Independence in the Southwestern 4A conference football championship. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Butler Bulldogs (5) running back Josh Glisson fights for yardage as Independence Patriots (95) defensive end Joshua Walker looks to make the tackle during second quarter action on Friday, October 26, 2012 at Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Butler hosted Independence in the Southwestern 4A conference football championship. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Butler Bulldogs (8) half back Channing Stribling spins away from Independence Patriots (29) Jack Tocho after making a reception during second quarter action on Friday, October 26, 2012 at Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Butler hosted Independence in the Southwestern 4A conference football championship. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Independence Patriots (42) running back Isiah Robinson is tackled by Butler Bulldogs (6) defensive back Malachi Hanes during first quarter action on Friday, October 26, 2012 at Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Butler hosted Independence in the Southwestern 4A conference football championship. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Independence Patriots (9) Jason Connella runs out of running room as Butler Bulldogs (42) linebacker Isaac Stewart and (52) linebacker Jalen Cousar make the tackle during first quarter action on Friday, October 26, 2012 at Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Butler hosted Independence in the Southwestern 4A conference football championship. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Butler Bulldogs head coach Brian Hales smiles as his team drenches him with water following the team's victory over the Independence Patriots on Friday, October 26, 2012 at Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Butler hosted Independence in the Southwestern 4A conference football championship. The Bulldogs won 33-14. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Butler Bulldogs (5) running back Josh Glisson runs into the end zone for a touchdown as Independence Patriots (21) defensive back Deion Washington attempts to make the tackle on Friday, October 26, 2012 at Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Butler hosted Independence in the Southwestern 4A conference football championship. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Independence Patriots head coach Bill Geiler yells instructions to the team during second quarter action vs the Butler Bulldogs on Friday, October 26, 2012 at Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Butler hosted Independence in the Southwestern 4A conference football championship. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Butler Bulldogs head coach Brian Hales smiles as his team drenches him with water following the team's victory over the Independence Patriots on Friday, October 26, 2012 at Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Butler hosted Independence in the Southwestern 4A conference football championship. The Bulldogs won 33-14. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Adam Jennings -
    Charlotte Catholic's Elijah Hood (34) runs the ball during Catholic's game against Olympic at Olympic High School on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012. ADAM JENNINGS
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    Charlotte Catholic's Elijah Hood (34) runs the ball during Catholic's game against Olympic at Olympic High School on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012. ADAM JENNINGS
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    Charlotte Catholic's Alex Sabates (22) runs the ball and gets tackled by Olympic's Donte Simmons (7) during Catholic's game against Olympic at Olympic High School on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012. ADAM JENNINGS
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    Olympic players celebrate a touchdown during their game gainst Charlotte Catholic at Olympic High School on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012. ADAM JENNINGS
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    Charlotte Catholic players prepare for their game against Olympic at Olympic High School on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012. ADAM JENNINGS
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    Charlotte Catholic's Ryan Miller (10) rests before the start of Catholic's game against Olympic at Olympic High School on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012. ADAM JENNINGS
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    Adam Jennings -
    Charlotte Catholic players wait to begin their game against Olympic at Olympic High School on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012. ADAM JENNINGS
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    Olympic's Jarrett Harris (5) runs the ball during Olympic's game against Charlotte Catholic at Olympic High School on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012. ADAM JENNINGS
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