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Photos: Independence at Oakland football

Oakland's Jaylen Willard (68) celebrates a sack against Independence during their game in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
Oakland's Jaylen Willard (68) celebrates a sack against Independence during their game in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
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Oakland quarterback Brevin Linnell (2) runs the ball as Independence's Alex Becker (28) moves in for a stop during their game in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
Oakland quarterback Brevin Linnell (2) runs the ball as Independence's Alex Becker (28) moves in for a stop during their game in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
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Oakland quarterback Victor Stephenson (13) runs the ball against Independence during their game in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
Oakland quarterback Victor Stephenson (13) runs the ball against Independence during their game in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
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Oakland's Jaylen Willard celebrates with teammate Cain Williams (75) after recovering a fumble against Independence during a game in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
Oakland's Jaylen Willard celebrates with teammate Cain Williams (75) after recovering a fumble against Independence during a game in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
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Oakland quarterback Brevin Linnell (2) drops back to try to make the two-point conversion after a touchdown, but doesn't connect against Independence during a game in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
Oakland quarterback Brevin Linnell (2) drops back to try to make the two-point conversion after a touchdown, but doesn't connect against Independence during a game in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
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Independence Colby Logan (3) runs the ball as Oakland's Colby Sloan (31) makes the tackle during their game in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
Independence Colby Logan (3) runs the ball as Oakland's Colby Sloan (31) makes the tackle during their game in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
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Oakland's B.J. Connard (23) runs the ball against Independence during their game in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
Oakland's B.J. Connard (23) runs the ball against Independence during their game in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
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Oakland's Jalen Locklayer (3) celebrates his touchdown with Justin Jefferson (6) in their game against in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
Oakland's Jalen Locklayer (3) celebrates his touchdown with Justin Jefferson (6) in their game against in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
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Oakland's Rain Williams (75) lifts Jalen Locklayer (3) after Locklayer scored against Independence during a game in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
Oakland's Rain Williams (75) lifts Jalen Locklayer (3) after Locklayer scored against Independence during a game in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
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Independence's Colby Logan (3) runs the ball s Oakland's Colby Sloan (31) tackles him during the game against Independence at Independence, on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
Independence's Colby Logan (3) runs the ball s Oakland's Colby Sloan (31) tackles him during the game against Independence at Independence, on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
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Independence quarterback Nathan Cisco (14) runs the ball as he is stopped by Oakland's B.J. Connard (23) and Joseph Crismon (9) during their game in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
Independence quarterback Nathan Cisco (14) runs the ball as he is stopped by Oakland's B.J. Connard (23) and Joseph Crismon (9) during their game in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
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Oakland's De'Arre McDonald (19) intercepts a pass intended for Independence's Isaiah Collier (6) during their game l in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
Oakland's De'Arre McDonald (19) intercepts a pass intended for Independence's Isaiah Collier (6) during their game l in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
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Independence's TJ Sheffield (2) celebrates his touchdown with Dalon Davis (62) and Jett Katina (74) during the first half against Oakland in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
Independence's TJ Sheffield (2) celebrates his touchdown with Dalon Davis (62) and Jett Katina (74) during the first half against Oakland in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
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Oakland's Brevin Linnell (2) moves the ball in a game against Independence in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
Oakland's Brevin Linnell (2) moves the ball in a game against Independence in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
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Oakland defensive back Woodi Washington (5) sacks Independence quarterback Nathan Cisco (14) in a game in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
Oakland defensive back Woodi Washington (5) sacks Independence quarterback Nathan Cisco (14) in a game in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
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Oakland defensive back Woodi Washington (5) sacks Independence quarterback Nathan Cisco (14) during the game in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
Oakland defensive back Woodi Washington (5) sacks Independence quarterback Nathan Cisco (14) during the game in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
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Independence's Isaiah Collier moves the ball in a game against  Oakland High School in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
Independence's Isaiah Collier moves the ball in a game against Oakland High School in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
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Oakland's Xavier Myers (26) moves the ball as Independence's Caedon Williams (7) moves in for a tackle during a game in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
Oakland's Xavier Myers (26) moves the ball as Independence's Caedon Williams (7) moves in for a tackle during a game in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
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Independence's TJ Sheffield (2) runs the ball during a game against Oakland in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
Independence's TJ Sheffield (2) runs the ball during a game against Oakland in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
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Independence's Isaiah Collier (6) makes a catch as Oakland's De'Arre McDonald (19) makes a stop in a game in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
Independence's Isaiah Collier (6) makes a catch as Oakland's De'Arre McDonald (19) makes a stop in a game in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
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Independence quarterback Nathan Cisco (14) hands the ball off to Tyrus Jackson (27) during a game against  Oakland in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
Independence quarterback Nathan Cisco (14) hands the ball off to Tyrus Jackson (27) during a game against Oakland in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
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Oakland running back Justin Jefferson (6) carries the ball early in the game against Independence in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
Oakland running back Justin Jefferson (6) carries the ball early in the game against Independence in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
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Oakland's head football coach Kevin Creasy talks with Tim Pannell (25) during a break in the game against Independence High School, on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
Oakland's head football coach Kevin Creasy talks with Tim Pannell (25) during a break in the game against Independence High School, on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
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Independence fans make noise as the Oakland cheerleaders run in front of the Independence fans with the Oakland flag in the 4th quarter of the game against Oakland at Independence, on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
Independence fans make noise as the Oakland cheerleaders run in front of the Independence fans with the Oakland flag in the 4th quarter of the game against Oakland at Independence, on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
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Oakland's Xavier Patterson (18) is pushed out of bounds by Independence's Isaiah Smith (23) during the game at Independence on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
Oakland's Xavier Patterson (18) is pushed out of bounds by Independence's Isaiah Smith (23) during the game at Independence on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
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Oakland cheerleaders run infant of their fans with the flag in the 4th quarter of the game against Independence at Independence, on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
Oakland cheerleaders run infant of their fans with the flag in the 4th quarter of the game against Independence at Independence, on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
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Oakland's Cameron Crutchfield (32) runs the ball as Independence's Matthew Holloway (98) moves in for a tackle during the game at Independence on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
Oakland's Cameron Crutchfield (32) runs the ball as Independence's Matthew Holloway (98) moves in for a tackle during the game at Independence on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
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Independence's head football coach  Scott Blade on the sidelines during the game against OaklandHigh School, on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
Independence's head football coach Scott Blade on the sidelines during the game against OaklandHigh School, on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
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Independence's quarterback Jaxson Campbell (39) hands the ball off to Brice West (35) during the game against Oakland at Independence, on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
Independence's quarterback Jaxson Campbell (39) hands the ball off to Brice West (35) during the game against Oakland at Independence, on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
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Independence's Isaiah Collier (6) runs the ball as Oakland's Aaron Moore (36) tackles him during the game at Independence on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
Independence's Isaiah Collier (6) runs the ball as Oakland's Aaron Moore (36) tackles him during the game at Independence on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
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Oakland's Xavier Myers (26) runs the ball as Independence's Caedon Williams (7) moves in for a tackle during the game against Independence at Independence, on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
Oakland's Xavier Myers (26) runs the ball as Independence's Caedon Williams (7) moves in for a tackle during the game against Independence at Independence, on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
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Independence's quarterback Nathan Cisco (14) hands the ball off to Tyrus Jackson (27) during the game against Oakland, on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
Independence's quarterback Nathan Cisco (14) hands the ball off to Tyrus Jackson (27) during the game against Oakland, on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
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Oakland's Victor Stephenson (13) runs the ball as Independence's Colby Logan (3) tackles him during the game against Independence at Independence, on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
Oakland's Victor Stephenson (13) runs the ball as Independence's Colby Logan (3) tackles him during the game against Independence at Independence, on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
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Oakland's quarterback Brevin Linnell (2) drops back to pass the ball during the game against Independence at Independence, on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
Oakland's quarterback Brevin Linnell (2) drops back to pass the ball during the game against Independence at Independence, on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
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Independence's quarterback (14) runs the option as Oakland's (23) and (9) work to bring him down during a game at Independence, on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
Independence's quarterback (14) runs the option as Oakland's (23) and (9) work to bring him down during a game at Independence, on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
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Oakland's Brevin Linnell (2) quarterback gets ready to hand off the football during the game against Independence at Independence, on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
Oakland's Brevin Linnell (2) quarterback gets ready to hand off the football during the game against Independence at Independence, on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
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Oakland's Garrett Taylor (95) attempts an extra point as Oakland's Brevin Linnell (2) holds the ball during the game against Independence at Independence, on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
Oakland's Garrett Taylor (95) attempts an extra point as Oakland's Brevin Linnell (2) holds the ball during the game against Independence at Independence, on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
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Independence's quarterback Jaxson Campbell (39) hands the ball off to Tyrus Jackson (27) during the game against Oakland, on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
Independence's quarterback Jaxson Campbell (39) hands the ball off to Tyrus Jackson (27) during the game against Oakland, on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
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Independence's quarterback Nathan Cisco (14) hands the ball off to Colby Logan (3) during the game against Oakland, on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
Independence's quarterback Nathan Cisco (14) hands the ball off to Colby Logan (3) during the game against Oakland, on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
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Oakland's Graham Keeting (61) and Jalen Locklayer (3) celebrate a touchdown made by Locklayer (3) during the game against Independence at Independence, on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
Oakland's Graham Keeting (61) and Jalen Locklayer (3) celebrate a touchdown made by Locklayer (3) during the game against Independence at Independence, on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
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Oakland's Garrett Taylor (95) attempts an extra point as Oakland's Brevin Linnell (2) holds the ball during the game against Independence at Independence, on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
Oakland's Garrett Taylor (95) attempts an extra point as Oakland's Brevin Linnell (2) holds the ball during the game against Independence at Independence, on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
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Oakland's Brevin Linnell (2) quarterback looks to pass the ball during the game against Independence at Independence, on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
Oakland's Brevin Linnell (2) quarterback looks to pass the ball during the game against Independence at Independence, on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
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Oakland's Justin Jefferson (6) runs the ball during the game against Independence at Independence, on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
Oakland's Justin Jefferson (6) runs the ball during the game against Independence at Independence, on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
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Independence High School plays at home against Oakland High School in football on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
Independence High School plays at home against Oakland High School in football on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
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Oakland's Victor Stephenson (13) runs the ball during the game against Independence at Independence, on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
Oakland's Victor Stephenson (13) runs the ball during the game against Independence at Independence, on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
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Oakland's BJ Connard (23) runs the ball during the game against Independence at Independence, on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
Oakland's BJ Connard (23) runs the ball during the game against Independence at Independence, on Friday Aug. 17, 2018.
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Oakland seniors Carter Vaughn, left, and Dalton Davis run onto the field before the game against Independence  in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
Oakland seniors Carter Vaughn, left, and Dalton Davis run onto the field before the game against Independence in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
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Lauren King, Oakland High junior, and Kylee Trammell, freshman, chat before the team's game against Independence High School in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
Lauren King, Oakland High junior, and Kylee Trammell, freshman, chat before the team's game against Independence High School in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
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Clara Grindstaff, five months, and sister, Maydee, 4, watch the game with mom Elizabeth Grindstaff, the Independence cheerleading coach, at the game against Oakland in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
Clara Grindstaff, five months, and sister, Maydee, 4, watch the game with mom Elizabeth Grindstaff, the Independence cheerleading coach, at the game against Oakland in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
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Alex Kaminski, senior at Independence High School, bangs on a trash can before the game against Oakland High School in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
Alex Kaminski, senior at Independence High School, bangs on a trash can before the game against Oakland High School in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
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Preston Garner, senior, brings out a flag before the start of the Independence High School game against Oakland High School in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
Preston Garner, senior, brings out a flag before the start of the Independence High School game against Oakland High School in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
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Oakland players take the field before the game against Independence in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
Oakland players take the field before the game against Independence in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
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Independence players take the field before the game against Oakland in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
Independence players take the field before the game against Oakland in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
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Fans await the start of the game between Independence and Oakland in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
Fans await the start of the game between Independence and Oakland in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
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Richard Howard dishes out some food before the Independence High School game against Oakland High School in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
Richard Howard dishes out some food before the Independence High School game against Oakland High School in Thompson's Station, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
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