Century/John Marshall faced off with Mayo in a Big Nine Conference girls hockey match on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at Rochester Recreation Center in Rochester. Century/John Marshall won 3-1.
Mayo’s goalie Grace Kober (33) attempts to block a shot from Century/John Marshall’s Kennedy Stewart (9) during a Big Nine Conference girls hockey match on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at Rochester Recreation Center in Rochester. Century/John Marshall won 3-1.
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Century/John Marshall players line up before a Big Nine Conference girls hockey match against Mayo on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at Rochester Recreation Center in Rochester. Century/John Marshall won 3-1.
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Mayo’s Milania Black (3) controls the puck during a Big Nine Conference girls hockey match against Century/John Marshall on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at Rochester Recreation Center in Rochester. Century/John Marshall won 3-1.
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Mayo’s Katie Cummings (7) attempts to knock the puck away from Century/John Marshall’s Caydance Hanson (23) during a Big Nine Conference girls hockey match on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at Rochester Recreation Center in Rochester. Century/John Marshall won 3-1.
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Mayo’s Marley Smith (5) takes a shot on net while Century/John Marshall’s Tegan Carroll (7) guards her during a Big Nine Conference girls hockey match on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at Rochester Recreation Center in Rochester. Century/John Marshall won 3-1.
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Century/John Marshall’s Katie Nelson (10) shoots the puck and scores during a Big Nine Conference girls hockey match against Mayo on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at Rochester Recreation Center in Rochester. Century/John Marshall won 3-1.
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Mayo’s goalie Grace Kober (33) attempts to block a shot from Century/John Marshall’s Katie Nelson (10) during a Big Nine Conference girls hockey match on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at Rochester Recreation Center in Rochester. Century/John Marshall won 3-1.
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Century/John Marshall’s Katie Nelson (10) skates with the puck during a Big Nine Conference girls hockey match against Mayo on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at Rochester Recreation Center in Rochester. Century/John Marshall won 3-1.
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Century/John Marshall players celebrate a goal from Katie Nelson (10) during a Big Nine Conference girls hockey match against Mayo on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at Rochester Recreation Center in Rochester. Century/John Marshall won 3-1.
Century/John Marshall’s goalie Isabella Scranton (1) attempts to block a shot from Mayo’s Abby Weick (14) during a Big Nine Conference girls hockey match on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at Rochester Recreation Center in Rochester. Century/John Marshall won 3-1.
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Century/John Marshall’s Daelyn Williams (6) and Mayo’s Olivia Dahl (8) face-off during a Big Nine Conference girls hockey match on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at Rochester Recreation Center in Rochester. Century/John Marshall won 3-1.
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Mayo’s Olivia Dahl (8) and Century/John Marshall’s Katie Nelson (10) face-off during a Big Nine Conference girls hockey match on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at Rochester Recreation Center in Rochester. Century/John Marshall won 3-1.
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Century/John Marshall’s Claire Groslie (13) and Mayo’s Leksi Doyle (21) battle for the puck during a Big Nine Conference girls hockey match on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at Rochester Recreation Center in Rochester. Century/John Marshall won 3-1.
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Mayo’s Marley Smith (5) skates with the puck during a Big Nine Conference girls hockey match against Century/John Marshall on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at Rochester Recreation Center in Rochester. Century/John Marshall won 3-1.
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Century/John Marshall’s Katie Nelson (10) attempts to knock the puck away from Mayo’s Marley Smith (5) during a Big Nine Conference girls hockey match on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at Rochester Recreation Center in Rochester. Century/John Marshall won 3-1.
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Century/John Marshall’s Caydance Hanson (23) hits the puck down the rink during a Big Nine Conference girls hockey match against Mayo on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at Rochester Recreation Center in Rochester. Century/John Marshall won 3-1.
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Mayo’s goalie Grace Kober (33) attempts to block a shot from Century/John Marshall’s Caydance Hanson (23) during a Big Nine Conference girls hockey match on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at Rochester Recreation Center in Rochester. Century/John Marshall won 3-1.
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Maya Giron joined the Post Bulletin staff in 2023. She grew up in the Berkshires area of Western Massachusetts and, in the spring of 2023, obtained a BFA in photojournalism from the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in Rochester, N.Y. While at RIT, she interned at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette in Pittsburgh, Pa., and the Rapid City Journal in Rapid City, S.D., before moving to Minnesota.
The Moorhead Spuds boys hockey team played their home opener Saturday against Grand Rapids at the Moorhead Sports Center. Before they played, the team, family, and friends honored their late team manager,
. Monshaugen unexpectedly passed away in his sleep on March 19, 2024, from an undiagnosed heart issue, later found to be spontaneous aortic dissection. He was 16 years old.
The team took the ice for warm-up wearing orange jerseys with Monshaugen’s last name on the back. The jerseys also have a patch on the arm with the Monshaugen’s initials, and stickers with his initials will be worn on the helmets of the players as well.
After warm-up, team managers Graden Quade and Jake Franklin presented jerseys to Monshaugen’s family. Those taking part in the ceremony were Cory Monshaugen, Ethan’s dad, his brothers Nolan (15), Cam (12), mom Jenna (Marcus) Askvig, and sisters Quinn (8), Eden (4), and Isla (2).
The team managers gave the players roses that they gave to the family. They shook hands and hugged. Nolan made the ceremonial puck drop with his brother Cam with him.
In the players box hung a jersey with Monshaugen’s last name and the number 23. It will hang there for Spuds home games this season.
The Spuds defeated Grand Rapids 4-3 in overtime with a goal by Brooks Cullen.
The Moorhead Spuds boys hockey team takes the ice on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at the Moorhead Sports Center wearing warmup jerseys as a tribute to 16-year old team student manager Ethan Monshaugen, who suddenly passed away in March from a heart condition.
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The Moorhead Spuds boys hockey team takes the ice on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at the Moorhead Sports Center wearing warmup jerseys as a tribute to 16-year old team student manager Ethan Monshaugen, who suddenly passed away in March from a heart condition.
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A table set up with photos and bracelets in honor of Ethan Monshaugen on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at the Moorhead Sports Center. Monshaugen, the team manager, died in March from a heart condition.
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The Moorhead Spuds boys hockey team warmps up before their home opener on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, wearing warm-up jerseys as a tribute to 16-year old team student manager Ethan Monshaugen, who suddenly passed away in March from a heart condition.
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Moorhead goaltender Charlie Stenehjem warms up before the Spuds home opener against Grand Rapids on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at the Moorhead Sports Center. The team wore warm-up jerseys in honor of Ethan Monshaugen, the team manager who died in March from a heart condition.
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The Moorhead Spuds boys hockey team takes part in a ceremony before their game on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at the Moorhead Sports Center honoring 16-year old team student manager Ethan Monshaugen, who suddenly passed away in March from a heart condition.
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Cory Monshaugen takes part in a ceremony before the Moorhead Spuds home opener on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, to honor his son Ethan Monshaugen, the team student manage. Ethan suddenly passed away in March from a heart condition.
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Nolan Monshaugen, 15, shakes the hands of Moorhead Spuds boys hockey players before their home opener on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at the Moorhead Sports Center in honor of his brother Ethan, who passed away in March. Ethan was the team manager.
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Before the Moorhead Spuds boys hockey game on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at the Moorhead Sports Center the team and the family of Ethan Monshaugen held a ceremony in his honor. The 16-year old team student manager passed away in March from a heart condition.
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Nolan Monshaugen, 15, drops the puck in a ceremony honoring his brother Ethan Monshaugen, died in March. Ethan was the Moorhead boys hockey team manager.
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Cam Monshaugen, left, 12, and his brother Nolan Monshaugen, 15, dropped a ceremonial puck on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at the Moorhead Sports Center to honor their brother Ethan Monshaugen who died in March. Ethan was the Moorhead Spuds boys hockey team manager.
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Moorhead Spuds boys hockey team managers Graden Quade and Jake Franklin in the team box before the home opener on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at the Moorhead Sports Center. Behind them hangs a jersey in honor of their friend and fellow team manager Ethan Monshaugen, who died in March from a heart condition. The jersey will hang in the team box all season for home games.
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Moorhead Spuds sophomore Brooks Cullen controls the puck against Grand Rapids on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at the Moorhead Sports Center.
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Cory Monshaugen, right, with his parents Kris and Doug Monshaugen, watch the Moorhead Spuds boys hockey team play Grand Ropids on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024 at the Moorhead Sports Center. Prior to the game Monshaugen and family members took part in a ceremony honoring his son Ethan who passed away in March. Ethan was the Spuds team manager.
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The Moorhead Spuds boys hockey team hung a jersey up in the team box during the opening game of the season to honor student manager Ethan Monshaugen, who suddenly passed away in March from a heart condition. The team will hang the jersey up all season for home games.
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The Moorhead Spuds boys hockey team will wear a sticker on their helmets with in the initinals EM to honor team manager Ethan Monshaugen who passed away from a heart condition in March.
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Chris Flynn is an audio/visual journalist at The Forum. He graduated with a bachelor’s in online journalism from Minnesota State University Moorhead. Flynn has worked at Forum Communications since 2008. Reach him at cflynn@forumcomm.com or 701-451-5773.
Fans tear down the goal post after Macon County defeated Anderson County in the TSSAA Class 4A state football semifinal game Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Lafayette, Tenn.
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Page’s Emmanuel Johnson celebrates with teammates after the Page vs. Springfield Class 4A semifinals game at Springfield High School in Springfield, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Oakland heads to the state Championship as Oakland’s head coach Kevin Creasy celebrates the 21 to 13 win over Maryville in the semifinal football game against Maryville at Oakland, on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Fans tear down the goal post after Macon County defeated Anderson County in the TSSAA Class 4A state football semifinal game Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Lafayette, Tenn.
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Macon County football players and fans carry the goal post on the field after defeating Anderson County in the TSSAA Class 4A state football semifinal game Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Lafayette, Tenn.
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Macon County’s Hunter Griggs (56) celebrates after the team’s win against Anderson County in the TSSAA Class 4A state football semifinal game Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Lafayette, Tenn.
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Fans tear down the goal post after Macon County defeated Anderson County in the TSSAA Class 4A state football semifinal game Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Lafayette, Tenn.
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Westview’s Donteze Joy (1) leaps and crosses the end zone border to bring Westview downs just one possession 12-6 during TSSAA Football 3-A Semifinals match between East Nashville versus Westview High inside Hardy Graham Stadium in Martin, Tenn., on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Springfield’s Head Coach, Dustin Wilson, looks on during the Page vs. Springfield Class 4A semifinals game at Springfield High School in Springfield, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Page’s Head Coach, Charles Rathbone, shakes hands with Jordan Curll as he makes his way off the field during the Page vs. Springfield Class 4A semifinals game at Springfield High School in Springfield, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Oakland’s Ethan Burrell (20) celebrates going to the State Championship after beating Maryville in a semifinal football game 21-13 at Oakland, on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Oakland’s Kyrie Gainor (11) celebrates going to the State Championship after beating Maryville in a semifinal football game 21-13 at Oakland, on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Page Teammates celebrate after the Page vs. Springfield Class 4A semifinals game at Springfield High School in Springfield, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Page Teammates celebrate after the Page vs. Springfield Class 4A semifinals game at Springfield High School in Springfield, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Springfield’s Kason T. Woodson passes the ball during the Page vs. Springfield Class 4A semifinals game at Springfield High School in Springfield, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Springfield’s Lamarious C. Dowlen weeps after the Page vs. Springfield Class 4A semifinals game at Springfield High School in Springfield, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Springfield’s Keenan D. Chatman Jr. runs the ball during the Page vs. Springfield Class 4A semifinals game at Springfield High School in Springfield, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Springfield players comfort each other after the Page vs. Springfield Class 4A semifinals game at Springfield High School in Springfield, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Springfield’s Lamarious C. Dowlen runs the ball during the Page vs. Springfield Class 4A semifinals game at Springfield High School in Springfield, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Springfield’s Jermaine O. Cobbins during the Page vs. Springfield Class 4A semifinals game at Springfield High School in Springfield, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Springfield’s Kason T. Woodson looks to pass during the Page vs. Springfield Class 4A semifinals game at Springfield High School in Springfield, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Springfield’s Ja’Braylon Ellis, looks during the Page vs. Springfield Class 4A semifinals game at Springfield High School in Springfield, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Springfield’s Ja’Braylon Ellis, looks to his coach during the Page vs. Springfield Class 4A semifinals game at Springfield High School in Springfield, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Springfield’s Keenan D. Chatman Jr. dives to the ground holding the ball during the Page vs. Springfield Class 4A semifinals game at Springfield High School in Springfield, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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East Nashville’s Dallas Covington (10) dances around the pocket as he avoids a sack by Westview’s Tylan Scott (55) during TSSAA Football 3-A Semifinals match between East Nashville versus Westview High inside Hardy Graham Stadium in Martin, Tenn., on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Westview’s Christopher Damron (7) tackles East Nashville’s Kinnie Fuller (1) out of bounds during TSSAA Football 3-A Semifinals match between East Nashville versus Westview High inside Hardy Graham Stadium in Martin, Tenn., on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Eagles bring down Westview’s Cody Meeks (2) as they have the Chargers against their own end zone during TSSAA Football 3-A Semifinals match between East Nashville versus Westview High inside Hardy Graham Stadium in Martin, Tenn., on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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East Nashville’s Cameron Wade (3) knocks the ball out of Westview’s Donteze Joy (1) hands, resulting in an incompletion during TSSAA Football 3-A Semifinals match between East Nashville versus Westview High inside Hardy Graham Stadium in Martin, Tenn., on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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East Nashville’s Cameron Wade (3) looks for open space during TSSAA Football 3-A Semifinals match between East Nashville versus Westview High inside Hardy Graham Stadium in Martin, Tenn., on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Westview’s Graham Simpson (6) throws during TSSAA Football 3-A Semifinals match between East Nashville versus Westview High inside Hardy Graham Stadium in Martin, Tenn., on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Westview’s Cooper Spaulding (20) comes away with the end zone interception during TSSAA Football 3-A Semifinals match between East Nashville versus Westview High inside Hardy Graham Stadium in Martin, Tenn., on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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East Nashville’s Jordan Vanlier makes his way into the end zone to give the Eagles a 12-0 lead during TSSAA Football 3-A Semifinals match between East Nashville versus Westview High inside Hardy Graham Stadium in Martin, Tenn., on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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East Nashville’s Dallas Covington (10) jukes Westview’s Cooper Spaulding (20) on a scramble during TSSAA Football 3-A Semifinals match between East Nashville versus Westview High inside Hardy Graham Stadium in Martin, Tenn., on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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East Nashville’s Jordan Vanlier makes his way into the end zone to give the Eagles a 12-0 lead during TSSAA Football 3-A Semifinals match between East Nashville versus Westview High inside Hardy Graham Stadium in Martin, Tenn., on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Westview’s Graham Simpson (6) throws to Westview’s Miles Brown (3) during TSSAA Football 3-A Semifinals match between East Nashville versus Westview High inside Hardy Graham Stadium in Martin, Tenn., on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Westview fans celebrate as the Chargers convert on a big reception play by Westview’s Donteze Joy (1) during TSSAA Football 3-A Semifinals match between East Nashville versus Westview High inside Hardy Graham Stadium in Martin, Tenn., on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Westview’s Tyler Belew (12) comes down with the reception over East Nashville’s Jbrein Crawford (6) during TSSAA Football 3-A Semifinals match between East Nashville versus Westview High inside Hardy Graham Stadium in Martin, Tenn., on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Maryville’s Nolan White (10) carries the ball as Oakland’s Justin Barber (15) and Oakland’s Gus Ramsey (3) both tackle him during the semifinal football game at Oakland, on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Oakland’s Craig Tutt (1) runs the ball to the end zone for a touchdown during the semifinal football game against Maryville at Oakland, on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Oakland’s Craig Tutt (1) carries the ball as he gets flipped over the back of Maryville’s Casey Cobble (16) during the semifinal football game at Oakland, on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Maryville’s Nolan White (10) carries the ball as Oakland’s Justin Barber (15) and Oakland’s Gus Ramsey (3) both tackle him during the semifinal football game at Oakland, on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Oakland’s quarterback Kyler Creasy (6) talkes to Oakland’s head coach Kevin Creasy on the sidelines between plays during the semifinal football game against Maryville at Oakland, on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Maryville’s quarterback Will Jones (5) looks for a receiver pass the ball to during the semifinal football game against Oakland at Oakland, on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Maryville’s Colton Foust (12) carries the ball as Oakland’s Kullen Williams (32) tackles him during the semifinal football game at Oakland, on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Maryville’s quarterback Will Jones (5) runs the option during the semifinal football game against Oakland at Oakland, on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Oakland’s Craig Tutt (1) carries the ball during the semifinal football game against Maryville at Oakland, on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Oakland fans react during the semifinal football game against Maryville at Oakland, on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Oakland’s quarterback Kyler Creasy (6) passes the ball to Oakland’s Craig Tutt (1) during the semifinal football game against Maryville at Oakland, on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Oakland’s Daune Morris (17) carries the ball during the semifinal football game against Maryville at Oakland, on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Oakland’s Chase Bandy (2) catches a pass as Maryville’s Casey Cobble (16) moves in for a tackle during the semifinal football game at Oakland, on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Oakland’s Craig Tutt (1) carries the ball during the semifinal football game against Maryville at Oakland, on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Maryville’s quarterback Will Jones (5) passes the ball during the semifinal football game against Oakland at Oakland, on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Maryville’s Nolan White (10) carries the ball as Oakland’s Justin Barber (15) and Oakland’s Gus Ramsey (3) both tackle him during the semifinal football game at Oakland, on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Oakland’s TT Hill (10) carries the ball during the semifinal football game against Maryville at Oakland, on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Page’s William Wiebush runs the ball during the Page vs. Springfield Class 4A semifinals game at Springfield High School in Springfield, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Page’s Colt Brown runs the ball during the Page vs. Springfield Class 4A semifinals game at Springfield High School in Springfield, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Page’s Brenden Anes runs the ball during the Page vs. Springfield Class 4A semifinals game at Springfield High School in Springfield, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Page’s Brenden Anes runs the ball during the Page vs. Springfield Class 4A semifinals game at Springfield High School in Springfield, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Page’s William Wiebush runs the ball during the Page vs. Springfield Class 4A semifinals game at Springfield High School in Springfield, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Springfield’s Cameron Cobbins anticipates a pass during the Page vs. Springfield Class 4A semifinals game at Springfield High School in Springfield, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Springfield’s Ja’Braylon Ellis runs the ball during the Page vs. Springfield Class 4A semifinals game at Springfield High School in Springfield, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Springfield’s Ja’Braylon Ellis runs the ball during the Page vs. Springfield Class 4A semifinals game at Springfield High School in Springfield, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Springfield’s Kason T. Woodson runs the ball during the Page vs. Springfield Class 4A semifinals game at Springfield High School in Springfield, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Springfield’s Jermaine O. Cobbins during the Page vs. Springfield Class 4A semifinals game at Springfield High School in Springfield, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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Maryville’s Price Davis (1) carries the ball during the semifinal football game against Oakland at Oakland, on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
Sunray’s Erick Calsadillas wears a cross on his tape before the the Region I-2A Division I semifinal football game against Post, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Patriot Stadium in Woodrow.
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Post’s head football coach John Wright walks along the sideline before the Region I-2A Division I semifinal football game against Sunray, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Patriot Stadium in Woodrow.
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Post’s Ian Vergara runs for a touchdown against Sunray in a Region I-2A Division I semifinal football game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Patriot Stadium in Woodrow.
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Sunray’s Connor Petereit catches the ball against Post in a Region I-2A Division I semifinal football game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Patriot Stadium in Woodrow.
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Sunray’s Dawson Bennett runs with the ball against Post in a Region I-2A Division I semifinal football game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Patriot Stadium in Woodrow.
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Sunray’s Armando Lujan throws the ball against Post in a Region I-2A Division I semifinal football game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Patriot Stadium in Woodrow.
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Sunray’s Arnold Mendoza runs with the ball against Post in a Region I-2A Division I semifinal football game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Patriot Stadium in Woodrow.
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Sunray’s Armando Lujan runs with the ball against Post in a Region I-2A Division I semifinal football game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Patriot Stadium in Woodrow.
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Sunray’s Arnold Mendoza runs with the ball against Post in a Region I-2A Division I semifinal football game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Patriot Stadium in Woodrow.
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Sunray’s Kagan Davis prepares to catch the ball against Post in a Region I-2A Division I semifinal football game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Patriot Stadium in Woodrow.
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Sunray’s Kagan Davis prepares to score a touchdown against Post in a Region I-2A Division I semifinal football game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Patriot Stadium in Woodrow.
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Sunray’s head football coach Wes Boatmun stands on the sidelines during the Region I-2A Division I semifinal football game against Post, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Patriot Stadium in Woodrow.
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Sunray’s Connor Petereit catches a touchdown pass against Post in a Region I-2A Division I semifinal football game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Patriot Stadium in Woodrow.
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Sunray’s Azriel Vargas’ kick is blocked by Post during a Region I-2A Division I semifinal football game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Patriot Stadium in Woodrow.
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Post’s Ian Vergara runs with the ball against Sunray in a Region I-2A Division I semifinal football game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Patriot Stadium in Woodrow.
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Post’s Landyn Garcia throws the ball against Sunray in a Region I-2A Division I semifinal football game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Patriot Stadium in Woodrow.
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Post’s Draven Gonzales runs with the ball against Sunray in a Region I-2A Division I semifinal football game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Patriot Stadium in Woodrow.
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Post’s Ian Vergara receives the ball before running for a touchdown against Sunray in a Region I-2A Division I semifinal football game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Patriot Stadium in Woodrow.
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Sunray’s Dawson Bennett runs after intercepting the ball against Post in a Region I-2A Division I semifinal football game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Patriot Stadium in Woodrow.
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Post’s Ian Vergara runs for a touchdown against Sunray in a Region I-2A Division I semifinal football game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Patriot Stadium in Woodrow.
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Sunray’s Armando Lujan scores a touchdown against Post in a Region I-2A Division I semifinal football game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Patriot Stadium in Woodrow.
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Sunray’s Dawson Bennett prepares to catch the ball against Post in a Region I-2A Division I semifinal football game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Patriot Stadium in Woodrow.
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Post’s head football coach John Wright walks along the sidelines during the Region I-2A Division I semifinal football game against Sunray, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Patriot Stadium in Woodrow.
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Post’s Ian Vergara scores a touchdown against Sunray in a Region I-2A Division I semifinal football game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Patriot Stadium in Woodrow.
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Sunray’s Dawson Bennett misses a pass against Post in a Region I-2A Division I semifinal football game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Patriot Stadium in Woodrow.
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Sunray’s Connor Petereit misses a pass against Post in a Region I-2A Division I semifinal football game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Patriot Stadium in Woodrow.
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Post’s Caden Hawkins celebrates the team’s win against Sunray in a Region I-2A Division I semifinal football game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Patriot Stadium in Woodrow.
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Post’s Keyandre Jefferson lifts the Region I-2A Division I semifinal football trophy after defeating Sunray, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Patriot Stadium in Woodrow.
Before the trophies, before they were famous, and before photos of these iconic athletes were taken over and over again came their high school yearbooks, where they posed for pictures alongside their classmates.
These pictures came before the paparazzi followed them around and before photographers were assigned to snap their every movement on the court and elsewhere.
The well-known faces for their athletic careers include a Super Bowl winner, one of the premier tennis players in history, and a basketball legend.
The quintet below have been involved in some of the grandest moments in sports history, representing both their teams and their country.
Even some of the most famous faces of went to high school before their incredible success, each from the class of 1979.
Can you name who these athletes are by their high school yearbook photos?
This legend did not keep the big hair for long after this yearbook photo from 1979 was taken
Alongside playing football as his main sports, this athlete was involved in baseball in high school
Dan Marino is widely regarded as the best quarterback of all-time to never win a Super Bowl
Dan Marino
The Miami Dolphins legend did not keep the big poufy hair for long after this yearbook photo from 1979 was taken.
Marino was an All-American at Central Catholic High School in Pittsburgh and stayed in town to play college football for Pitt.
After staying for his senior season with the Panthers, Marino barely stayed a first-round draft pick of the Dolphins in 1983.
Marino is widely regarded as the best quarterback of all-time to never win a Super Bowl, having only appeared in the NFL’s biggest game once, during his second professional season.
Marino officially retired from football in 1999 and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2005.
Since 2014, he has been a special advisor to the Dolphins.
One of the greatest track and field stars of all-time also smiled big for his yearbook picture
He was a star at Willingboro High School, located in a Philadelphia suburb in New Jersey
Lewis ended up winning the long jump at four straight Summer Olympics, his last in 1996
Carl Lewis
One of the greatest track and field stars of all-time had to get his reps in somewhere before dominating on the world stage for over a decade.
Lewis was a star at Willingboro High School, located in a Philadelphia suburb in south New Jersey.
His first Olympic success came five years after graduation, winning four gold medals at the Los Angeles Olympics.
Lewis would have competed as a 19-year-old in the 1980 Olympics if the United States and dozens of other countries did not boycott the games.
Lewis ended up winning the long jump at four straight Summer Olympics, one of six athletes in history to pull off that feat.
The former sprinter is now 63 years old and is currently the head track and field coach at Houston.
This was taken three years before ‘The Play’, where he was Stanford’s quarterback in 1982
More than four decades ago at Granada Hills High School in California, he was the starter
Elway’s post-football career had him involved with the Broncos as a member of their front office
John Elway
The Denver Broncos’ best quarterback of all-time nearly looks the same in this photo from 45 years ago at Granada Hills High School in California.
It was taken three years before ‘The Play’, where Elway was Stanford’s quarterback in 1982.
Elway was the top overall draft pick in the 1983 NFL Draft, 26 picks ahead of Marino, to the Broncos, where he had to wait over a dozen years to win a Super Bowl.
Yet, Elway is best remembered for his late career triumphs in 1998 and 1999, winning back-to-back Super Bowls after a long period without one for the AFC.
Elway’s post-football career also had him involved with the Broncos as a member of their front office from 2011 through 2021.
Recently, Elway appeared as the ‘Leaf Sheep’ on ‘The Masked Singer’ and as eliminated in the season premiere in September.
One of the best basketball players of all-time was one of the top basketball prospects of 1979
Before he was a bad-boy Piston, Thomas was a younger bad boy at St. Joseph High School
Thomas spent his entire NBA career in Detroit, making a dozen straight NBA All-Star games
Isiah Thomas
Before he was a bad-boy Detroit Piston, Thomas was a younger bad boy at St. Joseph High School in Westchester, Illinois.
Thomas played for Bob Knight at Indiana and was one of the legendary coach’s biggest stars in Bloomington.
After being drafted No 2 overall in the 1981, Thomas spent his entire NBA career in Detroit, making a dozen straight All-Star games from 1982 through 1993.
Thomas tried his hand at coaching after retiring from the NBA, first with the Indiana Pacers.
The lifetime Piston then coached for the rival Knicks before his only stint as a college coach at FIU.
Thomas’ career as a coach was rather uneventful, never leading any of his teams to much success.
Arguably one of the most underrated athletes of the 20th century is this doubles tennis’ specialist
She may be known as the doubles partner of Martina Navratilova, winning 21 Grand Slam titles
Shriver has had a long-standing broadcasting career after her retirement from tennis in 1997
Pam Shriver
Arguably one of the most underrated athletes of the 20th century, who had the most success of her professional career as Martina Navratilova’s doubles partner, is Shriver.
She attended the McDonogh School in the Baltimore suburbs and had already appeared in a major-tournament final by the time she got her diploma.
That was the 1978 US Open against Chris Evert. Shriver lost the next eight Grand Slam semifinals she played in, four coming to Navratilova herself.
Her final appearance in a Grand Slam tournament was the 1996 US Open, where she lost in the first round.
Shriver did win 21 Grand Slam women’s doubles titles and one mixed doubles title.
Shriver may now be best known for her broadcasting career, with many appearances for ESPN.
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.
Images that depict the faces of girls with nude bodies have led to the departure of leaders from a private school in Pennsylvania, prompted a student protest and triggered a criminal investigation.
A juvenile suspect was “removed from” Lancaster Country Day School and his cellphone was seized by investigators in August, Susquehanna Regional Police Department Detective Laurel Bair said Tuesday.
It’s the latest example of how the use of artificial intelligence to create or manipulate images with sexual content has become a concern, including within school settings.
U.S. law enforcement has been cracking down on graphic depictions of computer-generated children as well as manipulated photos of real ones. The Justice Department says it’s pursuing those who exploit AI tools and states are racing to enact laws to address the problem.
A new Pennsylvania state law that takes effect late next month explicitly criminalizes making or disseminating AI-generated child sexual abuse material.
And police in South Korea are on a seven-month push to combat explicit deepfake content, with tougher penalties, expanded use of undercover officers and increased regulation of social media. Concerns in South Korea deepened after unconfirmed lists of schools with victims spread earlier this year.
As part of the police investigation into what the Lancaster Country Day School describes as “disturbing AI generated photographs,” a search warrant was used this summer to obtain an iPhone 11 linked to a 15-year-old, according to court records. The records do not identify the teen.
A woman told police that her daughter said a fellow student had been “taking photographs of students and using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to portray the female juvenile students as being nude,” according to a probable cause affidavit used to apply for the search warrant.
Matt Micciche, then the head of the school, told police the school had received a complaint about the photos in November 2023 through the Safe2Say Something program but the suspect, identified by his initials, denied the allegations, according to Bair’s affidavit.
When some parents became aware of the photos in May, Bair wrote, they also learned that the “AI nude photographs” had been posted in a chat room.
Bair, leading the investigation because the suspect lives in the Susquehanna Regional Police Department’s territory, said there has been shock at the school “that this is even occurring and that it happened within their small community.” She declined to say how many girls had been shown in the images but added that more information about the case will likely be made public in the coming two weeks.
Erik Yabor, a spokesperson for Lancaster District Attorney Heather Adams, said Tuesday that Lancaster County prosecutors had no comment about the ongoing investigation.
A spokesperson for Attorney General Michelle Henry’s office said the agency was not able to talk about specific tips or reports made to the Safe2Say Something platform, which fields anonymous reports from students and others about safety threats.
“Generally speaking, our team intakes the tips and sends them to the respective law enforcement or school personnel for review,” Brett Hambright said. “We have confirmed that was done regarding the matter you inquired about.”
LNP in Lancaster reported that most of Lancaster Country Day’s high-school age students held a walkout on Friday, Nov. 8, marching around the campus and chanting, “Hear us. Acknowledge us. See us.” School was canceled on Monday.
LNP said the school indicated on Friday that it had “parted ways” with Micciche and that board president Angela Ang-Alhadeff had stepped down. The Associated Press left phone messages seeking comment with both of them on Tuesday. A letter addressed to the school community Monday by the Lancaster Country Day Board of Trustees said it was working to replace them and was “still in the process of finalizing the resolution to the case.”
“What we can say is that over the course of the past week the board was made aware of information that led us to the decision to resolve the matter,” the board wrote, including acting “in the best interests of the girls who have been impacted and in the best interest of the school long term.”
The school said counseling has been offered to students and the institution is reviewing reporting procedures, safety practices and other policies regarding student safety.
FARGO — North Dakota State scored the game’s first 28 points and rolled to a 59-21 victory against Missouri State on Saturday in Missouri Valley Football Conference play before 14,679 fans at Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome.
The Bison honor 25 seniors prior to the game, including defensive tackle Eli Mostaert.
“It’s a surreal moment for me and the whole senior class,” Mostaert said.
The top-ranked Bison (10-1, 7-0 MVFC) have won 10 consecutive games and clinched at least a share of the conference championship with one game remaining in the regular season. NDSU plays next Saturday at the University of South Dakota.
The Bison can win the MVFC title outright with a win against the Coyotes.
Bison senior quarterback Cam Miller threw four touchdown passes in the first half to help NDSU build a 35-14 halftime lead. Miller completed 17 of 24 passes for 155 yards for the game.
Below are scenes from Saturday’s Bison home victory:
North Dakota State’s Eli and Will Mostaert tape up before play against Missouri State at the Fargodome on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.
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North Dakota State’s Marty Brown carries against Missouri State’s Kanye Young at the Fargodome on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.
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North Dakota State’s Darius Givance tangles with Missouri State’s Jacardia Wright at the Fargodome on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.
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North Dakota State’s Marty Brown carries against Missouri State’s Tahj Chambers at the Fargodome on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.
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North Dakota State’s Jaxon Duttenhefer snares Missouri State quarterback Jacob Clark at the Fargodome on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.
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North Dakota State’s Logan Larson bears down on Missouri State’s quarterback Jacob Clark at the Fargodome on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.
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North Dakota State’s Marcus Sheppard pounces on a Missouri State fumble at the Fargodome on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.
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North Dakota State dance team members get down at the Fargodome on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.
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North Dakota State quarterback Nathan Hayes launches a touchdown pass against Missouri State at the Fargodome on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.
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North Dakota State’s Barika Kpeenu celebrates his second touchdown against Missouri State at the Fargodome on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.
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North Dakota State’s Grey Zabel greets youth football players from Winnipeg, Manitoba, before play against Missouri State at the Fargodome on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.
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North Dakota State receivers and quarterbacks huddle up before kickoff against Missouri State at the Fargodome on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.
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North Dakota State’s Barika Kpeenu breaks away for his second touchdown against Missouri State at the Fargodome on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.
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North Dakota State kicker Griffin Crosa (39) high fives his holder Kaedin Steindorf after a field goal against Missouri State at the Fargodome on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.
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North Dakota State’s Chris Harris brings in a catch against Missouri State’s Avery Powell at the Fargodome on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.
North Dakota State kicker Griffin Crosa lines up for his record setting kick against Missouri State at the Fargodome on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.
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North Dakota State’s John Gores hauls in a touchdown reception against Missouri State at the Fargodome on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.
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North Dakota State quarterback Nathan Hayes carries against Missouri State at the Fargodome on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.
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North Dakota State quarterback Cam Miller spins for yardage against Missouri State at the Fargodome on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.
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North Dakota State’s Truman Werremeyer carries against Missouri State’s Khalil Anderson at the Fargodome on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.
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North Dakota State’s Anthony Chideme-Alfaro and Jaylin Crumby defend a pass against Missouri State’s DVontae Key at the Fargodome on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.
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North Dakota State kicker Griffin Crosa is mobbed by his teammtes after breaking the Bison scoring record on a kick against Missouri State at the Fargodome on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.
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North Dakota State’s Joe Stoffel celebrates a touchdown reception against Missouri State at the Fargodome on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.
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North Dakota State’s Tyler Terhark grabs a pass reception against Missouri State at the Fargodome on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.
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North Dakota State’s Joe Stoffel celebrates his second touchdown reception against Missouri State at the Fargodome on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.
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North Dakota State’s Eli Mostaert (53) celebrates his quarterback sack against Missouri State at the Fargodome on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.
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Missouri State quarterback Jacob Clark loses the football after being hit by North Dakota State’s Toby Anene as teammate Luke Weerts (47) applies pressure at the Fargodome on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.
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North Dakota State’s Barika Kpeenu heads upfield on a 52-yard touchdown run against Missouri State at the Fargodome on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.
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North Dakota State’s Enock Sibomana hits Missouri State’s Jayden Becks to force a fumble at the Fargodome on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.
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Peterson covers college athletics for The Forum, including Concordia College and Minnesota State Moorhead. He also covers the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks independent baseball team and helps out with North Dakota State football coverage. Peterson has been working at the newspaper since 1996.
VERMILLION — The Howard Tigers reign as the Class 9A State football champions after defeating the Wolsey-Wessington Warbirds on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Vermillion.
Wolsey-Wessington’s Moshe Richmond jumps for a pass while Howard’s Tate Miller (27) and Carson Hinker (8) defend in the Class 9A state football championship game on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Vermillion.
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Howard’s Kolt Becker (3) breaks through a tackle from Wolsey-Wessington’s Colin Hughes (9) during the Class 9A State football championship game on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Vermillion.
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1/44: Action from the Class 9A State football championship game between the Wolsey-Wessington Warbirds and the Howard Tigers on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Vermillion. Adam Thury / Mitchell Republic
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8/44: Action from the Class 9A State football championship game between the Wolsey-Wessington Warbirds and the Howard Tigers on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Vermillion. Adam Thury / Mitchell Republic
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17/44: Wolsey-Wessington’s Moshe Richmond jumps for a pass while Howard’s Tate Miller (27) and Carson Hinker (8) defend in the Class 9A state football championship game on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Vermillion. Adam Thury / Mitchell Republic
18/44: Action from the Class 9A State football championship game between the Wolsey-Wessington Warbirds and the Howard Tigers on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Vermillion. Adam Thury / Mitchell Republic
19/44: Action from the Class 9A State football championship game between the Wolsey-Wessington Warbirds and the Howard Tigers on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Vermillion. Adam Thury / Mitchell Republic
20/44: Action from the Class 9A State football championship game between the Wolsey-Wessington Warbirds and the Howard Tigers on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Vermillion. Adam Thury / Mitchell Republic
21/44: Action from the Class 9A State football championship game between the Wolsey-Wessington Warbirds and the Howard Tigers on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Vermillion. Adam Thury / Mitchell Republic
22/44: Action from the Class 9A State football championship game between the Wolsey-Wessington Warbirds and the Howard Tigers on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Vermillion. Adam Thury / Mitchell Republic
23/44: Action from the Class 9A State football championship game between the Wolsey-Wessington Warbirds and the Howard Tigers on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Vermillion. Adam Thury / Mitchell Republic
24/44: Howard’s Luke Koepsell (24) catches a touchdown pass during the Class 9A state football championships game against Wolsey-Wessington on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the DakotaDome in Vermillion. Adam Thury / Mitchell Republic
25/44: Action from the Class 9A State football championship game between the Wolsey-Wessington Warbirds and the Howard Tigers on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Vermillion. Adam Thury / Mitchell Republic
26/44: Action from the Class 9A State football championship game between the Wolsey-Wessington Warbirds and the Howard Tigers on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Vermillion. Adam Thury / Mitchell Republic
27/44: Action from the Class 9A State football championship game between the Wolsey-Wessington Warbirds and the Howard Tigers on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Vermillion. Adam Thury / Mitchell Republic
28/44: Action from the Class 9A State football championship game between the Wolsey-Wessington Warbirds and the Howard Tigers on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Vermillion. Adam Thury / Mitchell Republic
29/44: Action from the Class 9A State football championship game between the Wolsey-Wessington Warbirds and the Howard Tigers on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Vermillion. Adam Thury / Mitchell Republic
30/44: Action from the Class 9A State football championship game between the Wolsey-Wessington Warbirds and the Howard Tigers on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Vermillion. Adam Thury / Mitchell Republic
31/44: Action from the Class 9A State football championship game between the Wolsey-Wessington Warbirds and the Howard Tigers on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Vermillion. Adam Thury / Mitchell Republic
32/44: Howard’s Kolt Becker (3) breaks through a tackle from Wolsey-Wessington’s Colin Hughes (9) during the Class 9A State football championship game on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Vermillion. Adam Thury / Mitchell Republic
33/44: Action from the Class 9A State football championship game between the Wolsey-Wessington Warbirds and the Howard Tigers on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Vermillion. Adam Thury / Mitchell Republic
34/44: Action from the Class 9A State football championship game between the Wolsey-Wessington Warbirds and the Howard Tigers on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Vermillion. Adam Thury / Mitchell Republic
35/44: Howard’s Luke Koepsell (24) sprints away from a pair of Wolsey-Wessington defenders after making a reception on the way to a touchdown during the Class 9A state football championships game on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the DakotaDome in Vermillion. Adam Thury / Mitchell Republic
36/44: Action from the Class 9A State football championship game between the Wolsey-Wessington Warbirds and the Howard Tigers on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Vermillion. Adam Thury / Mitchell Republic
37/44: Action from the Class 9A State football championship game between the Wolsey-Wessington Warbirds and the Howard Tigers on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Vermillion. Adam Thury / Mitchell Republic
38/44: Action from the Class 9A State football championship game between the Wolsey-Wessington Warbirds and the Howard Tigers on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Vermillion. Adam Thury / Mitchell Republic
39/44: Action from the Class 9A State football championship game between the Wolsey-Wessington Warbirds and the Howard Tigers on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Vermillion. Adam Thury / Mitchell Republic
40/44: Action from the Class 9A State football championship game between the Wolsey-Wessington Warbirds and the Howard Tigers on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Vermillion. Adam Thury / Mitchell Republic
41/44: Action from the Class 9A State football championship game between the Wolsey-Wessington Warbirds and the Howard Tigers on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Vermillion. Adam Thury / Mitchell Republic
42/44: Action from the Class 9A State football championship game between the Wolsey-Wessington Warbirds and the Howard Tigers on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Vermillion. Adam Thury / Mitchell Republic
43/44: Action from the Class 9A State football championship game between the Wolsey-Wessington Warbirds and the Howard Tigers on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Vermillion. Adam Thury / Mitchell Republic
44/44: Action from the Class 9A State football championship game between the Wolsey-Wessington Warbirds and the Howard Tigers on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Vermillion. Adam Thury / Mitchell Republic
Adam Thury joined the Mitchell Republic in March of 2022. He was born and raised in Mitchell, S.D., and graduated from Mitchell High School in 2015. He always had an eye for photography but started honing his skills mid-2014. He has worked on growing his knowledge of photography by shooting for local events. He can be reached at athury@mitchellrepublic.com and found on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/adamthury.
Mount Union quarterback Noah Beaudrie looks for a receiver in the first quarter of Marietta at Mount Union football. Saturday November 09, 2024.
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Mount Union running back Tyler Echeverry with a gain under pressure from Marietta safety Lukas Ratliff in the first quarter of Marietta at Mount Union football. Saturday November 09, 2024.
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Mount Union wide receiver Nick Turner runs along the sidelines for a long gain in the first quarter of Marietta at Mount Union football. Saturday November 09, 2024.
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Mount Union quarterback Noah Beaudrie with a keeper in the first quarter of Marietta at Mount Union football. Saturday November 09, 2024.
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Mount Union running back Tyler Echeverry runs for a touchdown in the first quarter of Marietta at Mount Union football. Saturday November 09, 2024.
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Mount Union running back Tyler Echeverry celebrates a touchdown in the first quarter of Marietta at Mount Union football. Saturday November 09, 2024.
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Mounty Union coach Geoff Dartt questions call from the sideline in the first quarter of Marietta at Mount Union football. Saturday November 09, 2024.
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Mount Union defender Kaleb Brown with a stop on Marietta running back Taz Morris in the first quarter of Marietta at Mount Union football. Saturday November 09, 2024.
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Marietta’s Jay Melchiori celebrates a Quinn Brown touchdown in the first quarter of Marietta at Mount Union football. Saturday November 09, 2024.
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Mount Union’s Darnell Williams with a kickoff return in the first quarter of Marietta at Mount Union football. Saturday November 09, 2024.
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Mount Union specialist Shaun Thomas pushes away the tackle of Marietta cornerback Jaelon Quiero-Gordon in tne first quarter of Marietta at Mount Union football. Saturday November 09, 2024.
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Mount Union running back Tyler Echeverry under pressure from Mariietta linebacker Harley Hopkins in the second quarter of Marietta at Mount Union football. Saturday November 09, 2024.
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Mount Union quarterback Noah Beaudrie with a keeper under pressure from Marietta safety Lukas Ratliff in the second quarter of Marietta at Mount Union football. Saturday November 09, 2024.
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Mount Union quarterback Noah Beaudrie under pressure from Marietta defender Blade Barclay in the second quarter of Marietta at Mount Union football. Saturday November 09, 2024.
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Mount Union running back Tyler Echeverry with a first down to set up a touchdown in the second quarter of Marietta at Mount Union football. Saturday November 09, 2024.
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Mount Union’s Matt Anderson with a second quarter touchdown in Marietta at Mount Union football. Saturday November 09, 2024.
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Mount Union’s Matt Anderson celebrates a second quarter touchdown against Marietta Mount Union. Saturday November 09, 2024.
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Mount Union safety John Roland trips up Marietta quarterback Connor Vierstra in the second quarter of Marietta at Mount Union football. Saturday November 09, 2024.
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Mount Union wide receiver Jerry Cooper and Marietta defender Vante Hodges go up tor a ball in the second quarter of Marietta at Mount Union football. Saturday November 09, 2024.
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Mounty Union quarterback Noah Beaudrie under presure from Marietta defender Brady Russell in the second quarter of Marietta at Mount Union football. Saturday November 09, 2024.
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Mount Union defender Marcus stops Marietta tight end Derek Witsberger in the third quarter of Marietta at Mount Union football. Saturday November 09, 2024.
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Mount Union quarterback TJ Deshields looks for a receiver in the third quarter of Marietta at Mount Union football. Saturday November 09, 2024.
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Mount Union’s Caleb Rinard runs the ball in the third quarter of Marietta at Mount Union football. Saturday November 09, 2024.
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Mount Union running back Tyler Echeverry with the ball in the third quarter of Marietta at Mount Union football. Saturday November 09, 2024.
