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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Butler Bulldogs fans cheer on the team as they prepare to battle Mallard Creek on Friday, November 24, 2012 at Memorial Stadium during the N.C. 4AA Western Regional. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Butler Bulldogs (33) linebacker Sean Wiggins tackles Mallard Creek (2) running back Jay Horton during first quarter action on Friday, November 24, 2012 at Memorial Stadium during the N.C. 4AA Western Regional. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Butler Bulldogs quarterback (10) Riley Ferguson drops back to pass to a receiver during first quarter action vs Mallard Creek on Friday, November 24, 2012 at Memorial Stadium during the N.C. 4AA Western Regional. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Butler Bulldogs head coach Brian Hales talks with members of his team on the sideline during late second quarter action vs Mallard on Friday, November 24, 2012 at Memorial Stadium during the N.C. 4AA Western Regional. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Butler Bulldogs (81) wide receiver Uriah LeMay catches a touchdown pass from quarterback (10) Riley Ferguson during first quarter action vs Mallard Creek on Friday, November 24, 2012 at Memorial Stadium during the N.C. 4AA Western Regional. 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 Mallard Creek (3) defensive back Anthony Covington looks to make the tackle during first quarter action on Friday, November 24, 2012 at Memorial Stadium during the N.C. 4AA Western Regional. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Butler Bulldogs (10) quarterback Riley Ferguson passes to a receiver as he is pressured by Mallard Creek (22) defensive lineman Stepha'n Askew during second quarter action on Friday, November 24, 2012 at Memorial Stadium during the N.C. 4AA Western Regional. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Butler Bulldogs (5) running back Josh Glisson looks to his left for Mallard Creek defenders as he rushes for a touchdown during second quarter action on Friday, November 24, 2012 at Memorial Stadium during the N.C. 4AA Western Regional. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Butler Bulldogs (5) running back Josh Glisson is congratulated by quarterback (10) Riley Ferguson following Glisson's rushing touchdown during second quarter action on Friday, November 24, 2012 at Memorial Stadium during the N.C. 4AA Western Regional. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Butler Bulldogs (33) linebacker Sean Wiggins intercepts a pass by Mallard Creek during second quarter action on Friday, November 24, 2012 at Memorial Stadium during the N.C. 4AA Western Regional. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Butler Bulldogs (34) linebacker Peter Kalambayi is unable to make the tackle on Mallard Creek (7) running back Gary Gore during late second quarter action on Friday, November 24, 2012 at Memorial Stadium during the N.C. 4AA Western Regional. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Butler Bulldogs (41) defensive back Robbie Kinneburgh congratulates (8) defensive back Channing Stribling on his interception of a Mallard Creek pass during late second quarter action on Friday, November 24, 2012 at Memorial Stadium during the N.C. 4AA Western Regional. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Butler Bulldogs (5) running back Josh Glisson breaks free of the Mallard Creek defense during fourth quarter action on Friday, November 24, 2012 at Memorial Stadium during the N.C. 4AA Western Regional. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Butler Bulldogs (33) linebacker Sean Wiggins sacks Mallard Creek (12) quarterback Emiere Scaife during fourth quarter action on Friday, November 24, 2012 at Memorial Stadium during the N.C. 4AA Western Regional. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Butler Bulldogs (15) linebacker Todjrei Graham is congratulated by teammate (34) linebacker Peter Kalambayi following a play vs Mallard Creek during fourth quarter action on Friday, November 24, 2012 at Memorial Stadium during the N.C. 4AA Western Regional. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Butler Bulldogs (41) defensive back Robbie Kinneburgh upends Mallard Creek (12) Emiere Scaife on a run during fourth quarter action on Friday, November 24, 2012 at Memorial Stadium during the N.C. 4AA Western Regional. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Butler Bulldogs (10) quarterback Riley Ferguson and head coach Brian Hales talk during fourth quarter action vs Mallard Creek on Friday, November 24, 2012 at Memorial Stadium during the N.C. 4AA Western Regional. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Butler Bulldogs (20) defensive back Clifton Duck intercepts a pass by Mallard Creek during fourth quarter action on Friday, November 24, 2012 at Memorial Stadium during the N.C. 4AA Western Regional. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Butler Bulldogs (81) wide receiver Uriah LeMay continues to fight for yardage as the Mallard Creek defense works to make the tackle on Friday, November 24, 2012 at Memorial Stadium during the N.C. 4AA Western Regional. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Butler Bulldogs (81) wide receiver Uriah LeMay and quarterback (10) Riley Ferguson celebrate the team's victory over Mallard Creek on Friday, November 24, 2012 at Memorial Stadium during the N.C. 4AA Western Regional. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    JASON E. MICZEK - MICZEK PHOTOGRAPHY
    Charlotte Catholic quarterback Ryan Miller carries the ball into the end zone for a touchdown against Statesville during the N.C. 3AA Western Regional championship football game Friday, November 23, 2012 at Statesville High. Photo by JASON E. MICZEK - www.miczekphoto.com
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    JASON E. MICZEK - MICZEK PHOTOGRAPHY
    Charlotte Catholic head coach Jim Oddo and his Cougar football celebrate after beating Statesville at the N.C. 3AA Western Regional championship football game Friday, November 23, 2012 at Statesville High. Photo by JASON E. MICZEK - www.miczekphoto.com
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    JASON E. MICZEK - MICZEK PHOTOGRAPHY
    The Charlotte Catholic Cougar football celebrates its win against Statesville at the N.C. 3AA Western Regional championship football game Friday, November 23, 2012 at Statesville High. Photo by JASON E. MICZEK - www.miczekphoto.com
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    JASON E. MICZEK - MICZEK PHOTOGRAPHY
    Charlotte Catholic offensive coordinator Randy Belk is doused with water following the Cougars' win against Statesville during the N.C. 3AA Western Regional championship football game Friday, November 23, 2012 at Statesville High. Photo by JASON E. MICZEK - www.miczekphoto.com
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    JASON E. MICZEK - MICZEK PHOTOGRAPHY
    Statesville's Tyree Ward (3) celebrates a touchdown against Charlotte Catholic during the N.C. 3AA Western Regional championship football game Friday, November 23, 2012 at Statesville High. Photo by JASON E. MICZEK - www.miczekphoto.com
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    JASON E. MICZEK - MICZEK PHOTOGRAPHY
    Statesville's Marquis Willis (7) can't bring in a pass against Charlotte Catholic during the N.C. 3AA Western Regional championship football game Friday, November 23, 2012 at Statesville High. Photo by JASON E. MICZEK - www.miczekphoto.com
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    JASON E. MICZEK - MICZEK PHOTOGRAPHY
    Charlotte Catholic running back Elijah Hood, left, looks for running room against Statesville during the N.C. 3AA Western Regional championship football game Friday, November 23, 2012 at Statesville High. Photo by JASON E. MICZEK - www.miczekphoto.com
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    JASON E. MICZEK - MICZEK PHOTOGRAPHY
    Charlotte Catholic ballcarrier Alex Sabates (22) tries to get past the Greyhound defense during the N.C. 3AA Western Regional championship football game Friday, November 23, 2012 at Statesville High. Photo by JASON E. MICZEK - www.miczekphoto.com
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    JASON E. MICZEK - MICZEK PHOTOGRAPHY
    Charlotte CAtholic quarterback Ryan Miller hands the ball off during the N.C. 3AA Western Regional championship football game Friday, November 23, 2012 at Statesville High. Photo by JASON E. MICZEK - www.miczekphoto.com
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    JASON E. MICZEK - MICZEK PHOTOGRAPHY
    Charlotte CAtholic quarterback Ryan Miller hands the ball off during the N.C. 3AA Western Regional championship football game Friday, November 23, 2012 at Statesville High. Photo by JASON E. MICZEK - www.miczekphoto.com
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    JASON E. MICZEK - MICZEK PHOTOGRAPHY
    Statesville's Jaylan Williams, center, can't reel in a pass while being covered by the Charlotte Catholic defense during the N.C. 3AA Western Regional championship football game Friday, November 23, 2012 at Statesville High. Photo by JASON E. MICZEK - www.miczekphoto.com
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    JASON E. MICZEK - MICZEK PHOTOGRAPHY
    Cougar and Greyhound team captains participate in the coin toss before the start of the N.C. 3AA Western Regional championship football game Friday, November 23, 2012 at Statesville High. Photo by JASON E. MICZEK - www.miczekphoto.com
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    JASON E. MICZEK - MICZEK PHOTOGRAPHY
    Charlotte Catholic players from left: Peyton Swancy (7), Cam Roberts (21), Karrington King (45), Travis Manning (52) and Nick Krone take a knee during warmups before facing Statesville at the N.C. 3AA Western Regional championship football game Friday, November 23, 2012 at Statesville High. Photo by JASON E. MICZEK - www.miczekphoto.com
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    JASON E. MICZEK - MICZEK PHOTOGRAPHY
    Charlotte Catholic head coach Jim Oddo talks to a referee before facng Statesville before the N.C. 3AA Western Regional championship football game Friday, November 23, 2012 at Statesville High. Photo by JASON E. MICZEK - www.miczekphoto.com
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    JASON E. MICZEK - MICZEK PHOTOGRAPHY
    Charlotte Catholic players leave the locker room for the field to face Statesville before the N.C. 3AA Western Regional championship football game Friday, November 23, 2012 at Statesville High. Photo by JASON E. MICZEK - www.miczekphoto.com
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