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Photos: Rutherford County football, Week 10

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MTCS running back Kemari Mcgowan picks up yardage early in the Cougars' game with Friendship Christian.
MTCS running back Kemari Mcgowan picks up yardage early in the Cougars' game with Friendship Christian.
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MTCS' Kemari Mcgown tries to fight off a Friendship Christian defender.
MTCS' Kemari Mcgown tries to fight off a Friendship Christian defender.
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Friendship Christian's Braden Reece looks for a receiver early Thursday's win over MTCS.
Friendship Christian's Braden Reece looks for a receiver early Thursday's win over MTCS.
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Friendship Christian's Drew Porter escapes from MTCS' Logan Gibson.
Friendship Christian's Drew Porter escapes from MTCS' Logan Gibson.
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Neil Kane kicks off for Friendship as Cade Holcombe gets ready to charge down the field.
Neil Kane kicks off for Friendship as Cade Holcombe gets ready to charge down the field.
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MTCS' Kemari McGowan looks for running room Thursday vs. Friendship Christian.
MTCS' Kemari McGowan looks for running room Thursday vs. Friendship Christian.
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MTCS' Drew Berry lays out for a pass but comes up short.
MTCS' Drew Berry lays out for a pass but comes up short.
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Bobby Owen recovers a blocked punt to Friendship Christian on MTCS's 8-yard line in the first quarter.
Bobby Owen recovers a blocked punt to Friendship Christian on MTCS's 8-yard line in the first quarter.
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Friendship Christian's Justin Seagroves carries the ball to near the goal line.
Friendship Christian's Justin Seagroves carries the ball to near the goal line.
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MTCS' Matthew George gives a Friendship Christian defender a look before cutting up field for a big gain.
MTCS' Matthew George gives a Friendship Christian defender a look before cutting up field for a big gain.
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Having avoided being tackled, MTCS's Matthew George heads for open field.
Having avoided being tackled, MTCS's Matthew George heads for open field.
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MTCS' Gaven Wallace, 2, blocks for quarterback Hayes Watson, 14.
MTCS' Gaven Wallace, 2, blocks for quarterback Hayes Watson, 14.
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MTCS' Matthew George scrambles and looks for a receiver during Thursday's loss to Friendship Christian.
MTCS' Matthew George scrambles and looks for a receiver during Thursday's loss to Friendship Christian.
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MTCS QB Matthew George Looks downfield.
MTCS QB Matthew George Looks downfield.
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MTCS QB Matthew George escapes Friendship Christian defenders for a big gain.
MTCS QB Matthew George escapes Friendship Christian defenders for a big gain.
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MTCS' Drew Berry looks an eventual touchdown pass into his hands.
MTCS' Drew Berry looks an eventual touchdown pass into his hands.
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MTCS head coach Fred Shambaugh surveys action during Thursday's game against Friendship Christian.
MTCS head coach Fred Shambaugh surveys action during Thursday's game against Friendship Christian.
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MTCS' Kemari McGowan finds a hole in the Friendship Christian defense.
MTCS' Kemari McGowan finds a hole in the Friendship Christian defense.
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MTCS' Kemari McGowan, a Division II-A Mr. Football semifinalist in 2017 and 2018, rushed for 1,892 yards on 202 carries with 18 touchdowns.
MTCS' Kemari McGowan, a Division II-A Mr. Football semifinalist in 2017 and 2018, rushed for 1,892 yards on 202 carries with 18 touchdowns.
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MTCS QB Hayes Watson hands off to Kemari McGowan Thursday.
MTCS QB Hayes Watson hands off to Kemari McGowan Thursday.
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MTCS's Hudson Tate looks at the ball he just stripped from Friendship Christian's Dorian Champion.  MTCS  recovered the fumble.
MTCS's Hudson Tate looks at the ball he just stripped from Friendship Christian's Dorian Champion. MTCS recovered the fumble.
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All eyes are on Friendship Christian's Justin Seagraves as he breaks through the MTCS defense.
All eyes are on Friendship Christian's Justin Seagraves as he breaks through the MTCS defense.
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MTCS' Drew Berry is able to make his way through Friendship Christian defenders.
MTCS' Drew Berry is able to make his way through Friendship Christian defenders.
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Friendship Christian's Dorian Champion goes up for a reception late in the first half. The Commanders defeated MTCS 49-14.
Friendship Christian's Dorian Champion goes up for a reception late in the first half. The Commanders defeated MTCS 49-14.
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Oakland head coach Kevin Creasy walks the sideline before the start of Thursday's game vs. Cookeville.
Oakland head coach Kevin Creasy walks the sideline before the start of Thursday's game vs. Cookeville.
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Oakland head coach Kevin Creasy walks the sideline before the start of Thursday's game vs. Cookeville.
Oakland head coach Kevin Creasy walks the sideline before the start of Thursday's game vs. Cookeville.
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Oakland captains including Woodi Washington (5), Justin Jefferson (6) and Joseph Anderson (7) listen to the game officials before the coin toss.
Oakland captains including Woodi Washington (5), Justin Jefferson (6) and Joseph Anderson (7) listen to the game officials before the coin toss.
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Oakland cheerleaders hold up a sign honoring the 2019 senior class on senior night Thursday.
Oakland cheerleaders hold up a sign honoring the 2019 senior class on senior night Thursday.
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Oakland players storm the field prior to Thursday's win over Cookeville.
Oakland players storm the field prior to Thursday's win over Cookeville.
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Oakland's Tim Pannell (25) finds plenty of running room on a 46-yard touchdown run during Thursday's win over Cookeville.
Oakland's Tim Pannell (25) finds plenty of running room on a 46-yard touchdown run during Thursday's win over Cookeville.
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Oakland's Garret Taylor kicks an extra point Thursday.
Oakland's Garret Taylor kicks an extra point Thursday.
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Oakland's B.J. Connard looks for running room during Thursday's win over Cookeville.
Oakland's B.J. Connard looks for running room during Thursday's win over Cookeville.
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Oakland's B.J. Connard looks for running room during Thursday's win over Cookeville.
Oakland's B.J. Connard looks for running room during Thursday's win over Cookeville.
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Oakland's Brevin Linnell fires a pass during Thursday's win over Cookeville.
Oakland's Brevin Linnell fires a pass during Thursday's win over Cookeville.
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Oakland's Woodi Washington (5) catches an 18-yard touchdown pass over Cookeville defensive back B.J. Billen (9)
Oakland's Woodi Washington (5) catches an 18-yard touchdown pass over Cookeville defensive back B.J. Billen (9)
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Oakland's Woodi Washington (5) catches an 18-yard touchdown pass over Cookeville defensive back B.J. Billen (9)
Oakland's Woodi Washington (5) catches an 18-yard touchdown pass over Cookeville defensive back B.J. Billen (9)
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Oakland's Woodi Washington celebrates an 18-yard touchdown catch Thursday.
Oakland's Woodi Washington celebrates an 18-yard touchdown catch Thursday.
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Oakland's Xavier Myers looks for running room during Thursday's win over Cookeville.
Oakland's Xavier Myers looks for running room during Thursday's win over Cookeville.
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Oakland's Xavier Myers looks for running room during Thursday's win over Cookeville.
Oakland's Xavier Myers looks for running room during Thursday's win over Cookeville.
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Oakland QB Brevin Linnell looks downfield during Thursday's game.
Oakland QB Brevin Linnell looks downfield during Thursday's game.
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Oakland's Xavier Myers looks for running room during Thursday's win over Cookeville.
Oakland's Xavier Myers looks for running room during Thursday's win over Cookeville.
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Oakland's Woodi Washington tries to jump over a Cookeville defender.
Oakland's Woodi Washington tries to jump over a Cookeville defender.
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Oakland's Tekoy Randolph hauls in a pass while being draped by Cookeville's Jacob Stamps (4).
Oakland's Tekoy Randolph hauls in a pass while being draped by Cookeville's Jacob Stamps (4).
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Oakland's Tekoy Randolph hauls in a pass while being draped by Cookeville's Jacob Stamps (4).
Oakland's Tekoy Randolph hauls in a pass while being draped by Cookeville's Jacob Stamps (4).
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Oakland's Brevin Linnell looks for an open receiver Thursday.
Oakland's Brevin Linnell looks for an open receiver Thursday.
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Blackman's Trey Knox (13) runs the ball in for a touchdown against Stewarts Creek, on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018.
Blackman's Trey Knox (13) runs the ball in for a touchdown against Stewarts Creek, on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018.
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Stewarts Creek's quarterback Jonnie Simmons (5) runs the ball in for a touchdown against Blackman on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, at Blackman.
Stewarts Creek's quarterback Jonnie Simmons (5) runs the ball in for a touchdown against Blackman on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, at Blackman.
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Stewarts Creek's quarterback Jonnie Simmons (5) runs the ball in for a touchdown against Blackman on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, at Blackman.
Stewarts Creek's quarterback Jonnie Simmons (5) runs the ball in for a touchdown against Blackman on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, at Blackman.
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Blackman's Trey Knox (13) celebrates his touchdown against Stewarts Creek, on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018.
Blackman's Trey Knox (13) celebrates his touchdown against Stewarts Creek, on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018.
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Blackman's quarterback Drew Beam (18) looks for a player to pass to during the game against Stewarts Creek on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018.
Blackman's quarterback Drew Beam (18) looks for a player to pass to during the game against Stewarts Creek on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018.
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Blackman's Jordan Brown (4) gets taken down by several Stewarts Creek players on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018.
Blackman's Jordan Brown (4) gets taken down by several Stewarts Creek players on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018.
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Stewarts Creek's Savion Davis (6) runs the ball against Blackman after a kick return on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018.
Stewarts Creek's Savion Davis (6) runs the ball against Blackman after a kick return on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018.
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Referee Austin Thompson jogs in place to warm up his muscles before the game between Blackman and Stewarts Creek as Blackman's mascot Blaze joins in on the pregame warm-up on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018.
Referee Austin Thompson jogs in place to warm up his muscles before the game between Blackman and Stewarts Creek as Blackman's mascot Blaze joins in on the pregame warm-up on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018.
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Blackman's quarterback Drew Beam (18) passes the ball right before he is tackled by Stewarts Creek's Josh Norman (3) on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018.
Blackman's quarterback Drew Beam (18) passes the ball right before he is tackled by Stewarts Creek's Josh Norman (3) on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018.
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Stewarts Creek's quarterback Jonnie Simmons (5) shakes off a tackle from Blackman's Luke Hayes (6) as Simmons runs the ball in for a touchdown on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018
Stewarts Creek's quarterback Jonnie Simmons (5) shakes off a tackle from Blackman's Luke Hayes (6) as Simmons runs the ball in for a touchdown on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018
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Blackman's Antonio Malone (30) runs the ball as Stewarts Creek's Savion Davis (6) moves in for a tackle, on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018.
Blackman's Antonio Malone (30) runs the ball as Stewarts Creek's Savion Davis (6) moves in for a tackle, on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018.
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Blackman's Jordan Brown (4) runs the ball against Stewarts Creek, on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018.
Blackman's Jordan Brown (4) runs the ball against Stewarts Creek, on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018.
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Blackman's Trey Knox (13) dives into the end zone for a touchdown against Stewarts Creek, on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018.
Blackman's Trey Knox (13) dives into the end zone for a touchdown against Stewarts Creek, on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018.
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Blackman's quaterback Drew Beam (18) passes the ball right before he is tackled by Stewarts Creek's Josh Norman (3) on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018.
Blackman's quaterback Drew Beam (18) passes the ball right before he is tackled by Stewarts Creek's Josh Norman (3) on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018.
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Stewarts Creek's quarterback Jonnie Simmons (5) celebrates his touchdown against Blackman with Nathan Wright (28) on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018.
Stewarts Creek's quarterback Jonnie Simmons (5) celebrates his touchdown against Blackman with Nathan Wright (28) on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018.
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Blackman fans get pumped up on the field before the Blackman football players take to the field before the game against Stewarts Creek on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018.
Blackman fans get pumped up on the field before the Blackman football players take to the field before the game against Stewarts Creek on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018.
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Blackman's Adonis Otey (1) runs the ball as Stewarts Creek's Jacob Kinsey (34) and Andrew Snider (15) move in for a tackle, on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018.
Blackman's Adonis Otey (1) runs the ball as Stewarts Creek's Jacob Kinsey (34) and Andrew Snider (15) move in for a tackle, on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018.
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Blackman's Trey Knox (13) runs the ball in for a touchdown against Stewarts Creek, on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018.
Blackman's Trey Knox (13) runs the ball in for a touchdown against Stewarts Creek, on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018.
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Stewarts Creek's quarterback Jonnie Simmons (5) looks over his shoulder as he runs the ball in for a touchdown and Blackman's Matthew Hall tries to catch up on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018.
Stewarts Creek's quarterback Jonnie Simmons (5) looks over his shoulder as he runs the ball in for a touchdown and Blackman's Matthew Hall tries to catch up on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018.
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Blackman's Michaleous Elder (7) runs the ball as Stewarts Creek's Zachery Snider (44) moves in for a tackle, on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018.
Blackman's Michaleous Elder (7) runs the ball as Stewarts Creek's Zachery Snider (44) moves in for a tackle, on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018.
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Blackman's Jordan Brown (4) runs the ball as Stewarts Creek's Zachery Snider (44) moves in for a tackle, on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018.
Blackman's Jordan Brown (4) runs the ball as Stewarts Creek's Zachery Snider (44) moves in for a tackle, on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018.
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Blackman's Jordan Brown (4) runs the ball against Stewarts Creek on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, at Blackman.
Blackman's Jordan Brown (4) runs the ball against Stewarts Creek on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, at Blackman.
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