
Ensworth’s EJ Gibson (21) is stopped by McCallie’s De’shun Tipton (7) during the first quarter at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
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Riverdale’s quarterback Malachi Telin (15) passes the ball as Oakland’s Justin Barber (15) and Oakland’s Dre Oldham (21) both tackle him during the quarterfinal football game at Oakland, on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
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Oakland’s Chase Bandy (2) celebrates his touchdown against Oakland with Oakland’s Craig Tutt (1) during the quarterfinal football game at Oakland, on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
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Ensworth’s Micah Smith (6) celebrates his first down against McCallie during the second quarter at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
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CPA’s Owen Cabell (14) makes a catch with Boyd-Buchanan’s Hudson Wamack (6) guarding him during their Division II-AA State Semifinals game at Christ Presbyterian Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
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Staff photo by Abby White / Brentwood defense holds off Baylor offense from passing into the end zone. Brentwood Academy played Baylor School at Baylor on Friday, November 22, 2024.
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McCallie’s Elliott Arnold (99) celebrates his extra point kick against Ensworth during the second quarter at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
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Ensworth players head to the field to face McCallie at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
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McCallie’s Elliott Drapeau (12) throws past Ensworth’s Brandon Collins (50) during the first quarter at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
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McCallie’s Ryan Larrabee (0) is stopped by Ensworth’s Bishop Starling (0) during the second quarter at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
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McCallie’s Ryan Larrabee (0) is stopped by Ensworth’s Bishop Starling (0) during the second quarter at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
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McCallie’s Keylan Syam (26) runs the ball against Ensworth during the second quarter at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
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McCallie’s Keylan Syam (26) is helped up by Teddy Wingfield (43) after scoring a touchdown against Ensworth during the second quarter at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
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Ensworth’s EJ Gibson (21) escapes from McCallie’s Malakai Jacob (11) during the first quarter at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
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McCallie’s Elliott Drapeau (12) throws under pressure from Ensworth’s Brandon Collins (50) during the second quarter at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
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Ensworth’s Micah Smith (6) pulls in a reception for a first down pastMcCallie’s Joseph Korenblit (21) during the second quarter at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
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McCallie’s Keylan Syam (26) runs the ball against Ensworth during the second quarter at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
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Ensworth’s Micah Smith (6) runs the ball against McCallie during the second quarter at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
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Ensworth’s Eli Wilt (18) comes up short of a reception next to McCallie’s Sean Couvertiere (9) during the second quarter at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
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Ensworth’s EJ Gibson (21) fumbles the ball on a hit from McCallie’s Malakai Jacob (11) during the first quarter at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
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McCallie’s Keylan Syam (26) runs in a touchdown against Ensworth during the second quarter at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
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Oakland’s Kemani Bass (13) carries the ball during the quarterfinal football game against Riverdale at Oakland, on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
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Oakland’s quarterback Kyler Creasy (6) runs the option during the quarterfinal football game against Riverdale at Oakland, on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
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Riverdale’s quarterback Malachi Telin (15) passes the ball during the quarterfinal football game against Oakland at Oakland, on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
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Oakland’s Chase Bandy (2) catches a pass and scores a touchdown as Riverdale’s Camryn Darden (2) looks on during the quarterfinal football game at Oakland, on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
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Riverdale’s Ke’ Darean Fletcher (4) carries the ball into the end zone to score a touchdown against Oakland during the quarterfinal football game at Oakland, on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
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Oakland’s Daune Morris (17) runs the ball down the field for a touchdown against Riverdale during the quarterfinal football game at Oakland, on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
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Oakland’s Chase Bandy (2) catches a pass and scores a touchdown as Riverdale’s Camryn Darden (2) looks on during the quarterfinal football game at Oakland, on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
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Riverdale’s head coach Will Kriesky congratulates his team on a touchdown against Oakland during the quarterfinal football game at Oakland, on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
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Riverdale’s Cameron Booker (3) carries the ball as Oakland’s Justin Barber (15) moves in for a tackle during the quarterfinal football game at Oakland, on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
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Staff photo by Abby White / Brentwood Quarterback George McIntyre (12) runs the ball down the field. Brentwood Academy played Baylor School at Baylor on Friday, November 22, 2024.
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Staff photo by Abby White / Baylor offensive stares down Brentwood defense. Brentwood Academy played Baylor School at Baylor on Friday, November 22, 2024.
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Staff photo by Abby White / Nehemiah Clifton completes a pass from George McIntyre. Brentwood Academy played Baylor School at Baylor on Friday, November 22, 2024.
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CPA’s Chase Gregory (9) tackles Boyd-Buchanan’s David Green (5) during their Division II-AA State Semifinals game at Christ Presbyterian Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
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CPA’s Knox McLean (2) makes a catch over Boyd-Buchanan’s Sabastian jones (3) during their Division II-AA State Semifinals game at Christ Presbyterian Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
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Boyd-Buchanan’s David Green (5) runs against CPA during their Division II-AA State Semifinals game at Christ Presbyterian Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
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CPA’s Rawls Patterson (22) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against Boyd-Buchanan during their Division II-AA State Semifinals game at Christ Presbyterian Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
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CPA’s Bradshaw Klym (24) breaks a tackle attempt by Boyd-Buchanan’s Jerl Young (4) during their Division II-AA State Semifinals game at Christ Presbyterian Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
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Boyd-Buchanan’s Xavier Embry (23) goes up for a pass with CPA’s Braden Madison (81) guarding him during their Division II-AA State Semifinals game at Christ Presbyterian Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
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Boyd-Buchanan’s David Green (5) runs against CPA during their Division II-AA State Semifinals game at Christ Presbyterian Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
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CPA’s Owen Cabell (14) celebrates his touchdown against Boyd-Buchanan’s Xavier Embry (23) during their Division II-AA State Semifinals game at Christ Presbyterian Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
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Boyd-Buchanan Head Coach Gary Rankin works the sideline during their Division II-AA State Semifinals game against CPA at Christ Presbyterian Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
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Boyd-Buchanan’s Xavier Embry (23) has his pass broken up by CPA’s Braden Madison (81) guarding him during their Division II-AA State Semifinals game at Christ Presbyterian Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
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Boyd-Buchanan’s Sabastian jones (3) is tackled by CPA defenders during their Division II-AA State Semifinals game at Christ Presbyterian Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
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CPA’s Owen Cabell (14) makes a catch with Boyd-Buchanan’s Hudson Wamack (6) guarding him during their Division II-AA State Semifinals game at Christ Presbyterian Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
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CPA’s Hutson Chance (1) throws against Boyd-Buchanan during their Division II-AA State Semifinals game at Christ Presbyterian Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
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CPA’s Brock Beddingfield (44) runs against Boyd-Buchanan’s Cameron Kolff (7) during their Division II-AA State Semifinals game at Christ Presbyterian Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
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Boyd-Buchanan’s David Green (5) is tackled by CPA’s defense during their Division II-AA State Semifinals game at Christ Presbyterian Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
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CPA’s Hutson Chance (1) throws against Boyd-Buchanan’s Caleb Howard (70) during their Division II-AA State Semifinals game at Christ Presbyterian Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
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