High school football: Rockvale vs. La Vergne in pictures

Helen Comer
Murfreesboro
La Vergne's Eric Gooch (15) celebrates an interception with Kaydon Gardner (5) at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
La Vergne's Eric Gooch (15) celebrates an interception with Kaydon Gardner (5) at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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La Vergne's Kavious Wells (21) jumps and runs out in front of the La Vergne football team as they take the field before the game against Rockvale at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
La Vergne's Kavious Wells (21) jumps and runs out in front of the La Vergne football team as they take the field before the game against Rockvale at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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Rockvale's Darrilyn Council (2) runs the ball as La Vergne's Jaden Bouknight (26) moves in for a tackle at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
Rockvale's Darrilyn Council (2) runs the ball as La Vergne's Jaden Bouknight (26) moves in for a tackle at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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La Vergne's Raymond Banner (14) runs the ball as Rockvale's Lamarious Nelson (3) brings him down and Rockvale's Jay Harris (9) moves in for a tackle that causes a fumble at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019. The fumble was returned by Rockvale.
La Vergne's Raymond Banner (14) runs the ball as Rockvale's Lamarious Nelson (3) brings him down and Rockvale's Jay Harris (9) moves in for a tackle that causes a fumble at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019. The fumble was returned by Rockvale.
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Rockvale's Jamarie Gauldin (6) celebrates a fumble and a turnover of the ball during the game against La Vergne at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
Rockvale's Jamarie Gauldin (6) celebrates a fumble and a turnover of the ball during the game against La Vergne at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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La Vergne's head coach Stanton Stevens stands with his team before coming onto the field for the game against Rockvale at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
La Vergne's head coach Stanton Stevens stands with his team before coming onto the field for the game against Rockvale at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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Rockvale's Lamarcus Nelson (7) peeks under the banner before breaking through and taking the field to play their first game against La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
Rockvale's Lamarcus Nelson (7) peeks under the banner before breaking through and taking the field to play their first game against La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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Rockvale's Jamarie Gauldin (6) runs the ball as La Vergne's Jaylon Carr (11) and La Vergne's Dagem Samuel (19) try to bring him down during the game at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
Rockvale's Jamarie Gauldin (6) runs the ball as La Vergne's Jaylon Carr (11) and La Vergne's Dagem Samuel (19) try to bring him down during the game at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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Rockvale's Lamarious Nelson (3) grabs the snap during the game against La Vergne at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
Rockvale's Lamarious Nelson (3) grabs the snap during the game against La Vergne at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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La Vergne's Eric Gooch (15) pulls off his helmet as e celebrates catching an interception with La Vergne's Kaydon Gardner (5) during the game against Rockvale at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
La Vergne's Eric Gooch (15) pulls off his helmet as e celebrates catching an interception with La Vergne's Kaydon Gardner (5) during the game against Rockvale at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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Rockvale's Lamarious Nelson (3) and Rockvale's Lamarcus Nelson (7) celebrate Lamarcus Nelson's touchdown at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
Rockvale's Lamarious Nelson (3) and Rockvale's Lamarcus Nelson (7) celebrate Lamarcus Nelson's touchdown at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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Rockvale's Darrilyn Council (2) runs the ball as La Vergne's Jaden Bouknight (26) moves in for a tackle at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
Rockvale's Darrilyn Council (2) runs the ball as La Vergne's Jaden Bouknight (26) moves in for a tackle at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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Rockvale's Darrilyn Council (2) runs the ball as La Vergne's Gregory Bush (30) moves in for a tackle at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
Rockvale's Darrilyn Council (2) runs the ball as La Vergne's Gregory Bush (30) moves in for a tackle at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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La Vergne's Gregory Bush (30) misses an interception against Rockvale at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
La Vergne's Gregory Bush (30) misses an interception against Rockvale at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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Rockvale's Lamarious Nelson (3) passes the ball during the game against La Vergne at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
Rockvale's Lamarious Nelson (3) passes the ball during the game against La Vergne at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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La Vergne's Kaydon Gardner (5) celebrates his touchdown with La Vergne's Raymond Banner (14) during the game against Rockvale at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
La Vergne's Kaydon Gardner (5) celebrates his touchdown with La Vergne's Raymond Banner (14) during the game against Rockvale at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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La Vergne's Isiah Banner (80) runs the ball down the field for a touchdown as Rockvale's Jay Harris (9) dives for a tackle during the game at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
La Vergne's Isiah Banner (80) runs the ball down the field for a touchdown as Rockvale's Jay Harris (9) dives for a tackle during the game at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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Rockvale football players take the field before the game against La Vergne at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
Rockvale football players take the field before the game against La Vergne at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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Rockvale's Darrilyn Council (2) runs the ball as La Vergne's Kavious Wells (21) tries to bring him down at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
Rockvale's Darrilyn Council (2) runs the ball as La Vergne's Kavious Wells (21) tries to bring him down at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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La Vergne's Raymond Banner (14) runs the ball  as Rockvale's Jamarie Gauldin (6) tries to catch up during the game at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
La Vergne's Raymond Banner (14) runs the ball as Rockvale's Jamarie Gauldin (6) tries to catch up during the game at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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La Vergne's quarterback Lavandrea Webb (9) runs the option in for a touchdown during the game against Rockvale at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
La Vergne's quarterback Lavandrea Webb (9) runs the option in for a touchdown during the game against Rockvale at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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La Vergne's Jaylon Carr (11) comes off the field a he celebrates the team making a safety against Rockvale at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
La Vergne's Jaylon Carr (11) comes off the field a he celebrates the team making a safety against Rockvale at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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Diana Kerner a star student La Vergne cheerleader waves to the crowd during the game between La Vergne and the Rockvale at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
Diana Kerner a star student La Vergne cheerleader waves to the crowd during the game between La Vergne and the Rockvale at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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La Vergne's Eric Gooch (15) runs the ball during the game against Rockvale at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
La Vergne's Eric Gooch (15) runs the ball during the game against Rockvale at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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Diana Kerner a star student La Vergne cheerleader cheers with the other La Vergne cheerleaders during the game between La Vergne and the Rockvale at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
Diana Kerner a star student La Vergne cheerleader cheers with the other La Vergne cheerleaders during the game between La Vergne and the Rockvale at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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Rockvale's Branic Swain (11) runs the ball as La Vergne's Tobias Gurley (17) moves in for a tackle at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
Rockvale's Branic Swain (11) runs the ball as La Vergne's Tobias Gurley (17) moves in for a tackle at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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Rockvale's Branic Swain (11) congratulates Rockvale's Lamarcus Nelson (7) after he scored a touchdown against La Vergne at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
Rockvale's Branic Swain (11) congratulates Rockvale's Lamarcus Nelson (7) after he scored a touchdown against La Vergne at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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Rockvale's Lamarcus Nelson (7) runs the ball  as he is tackled by La Vergne's Christion Drake (54) and La Vergne's Gregory Bush (30) during the game at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
Rockvale's Lamarcus Nelson (7) runs the ball as he is tackled by La Vergne's Christion Drake (54) and La Vergne's Gregory Bush (30) during the game at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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Rockvale's Darrilyn Council (2) runs the ball as La Vergne's Dagem Samuel (19) tackles him at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
Rockvale's Darrilyn Council (2) runs the ball as La Vergne's Dagem Samuel (19) tackles him at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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La Vergne's head coach Stanton Stevens on the sidelines during the game against Rockvale at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
La Vergne's head coach Stanton Stevens on the sidelines during the game against Rockvale at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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La Vergne's Amahrion Rodgers (24) runs the ball against Rockvale at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
La Vergne's Amahrion Rodgers (24) runs the ball against Rockvale at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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Rockvale's head coach Rick Rice talks to kicker Neyland Watson (43) before the second half at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
Rockvale's head coach Rick Rice talks to kicker Neyland Watson (43) before the second half at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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La Vergne's head coach Stanton Stevens talks to a referee after a timeout against Rockvale at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
La Vergne's head coach Stanton Stevens talks to a referee after a timeout against Rockvale at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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La Vergne's Lavandrea Webb (9) looks to throw against Rockvale at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
La Vergne's Lavandrea Webb (9) looks to throw against Rockvale at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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La Vergne's Lavandrea Webb (9) runs the ball in for a touchdown against Rockvale at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
La Vergne's Lavandrea Webb (9) runs the ball in for a touchdown against Rockvale at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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La Vergne's Lavandrea Webb (9) fumbles the snap against Rockvale at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
La Vergne's Lavandrea Webb (9) fumbles the snap against Rockvale at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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Rockvale's head coach Rick Rice calls for a timeout to talk to his players at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
Rockvale's head coach Rick Rice calls for a timeout to talk to his players at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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Rockvale's Lamarcus Nelson (7) runs the ball in the first half at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
Rockvale's Lamarcus Nelson (7) runs the ball in the first half at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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Rockvale's Lamarcus Nelson (7) moves the ball in the first half at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
Rockvale's Lamarcus Nelson (7) moves the ball in the first half at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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Rockvale's Lamarcus Nelson (7) moves the ball as La Vergne's Kristen Lainez (2) tries to bring him down at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
Rockvale's Lamarcus Nelson (7) moves the ball as La Vergne's Kristen Lainez (2) tries to bring him down at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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La Vergne fans hold up signs as they cheer on their team against Rockvale at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
La Vergne fans hold up signs as they cheer on their team against Rockvale at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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La Vergne's Raymond Banner (14) runs the ball as Rockvale's Lamarious Nelson (3) tries to bring him down at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
La Vergne's Raymond Banner (14) runs the ball as Rockvale's Lamarious Nelson (3) tries to bring him down at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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Rockvale's Jamarie Gauldin (6) celebrates the team's fumble recovery at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
Rockvale's Jamarie Gauldin (6) celebrates the team's fumble recovery at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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Rockvale's Lamarcus Nelson (7) and Lamarious Nelson (3) celebrates the second touchdown by Lamarcus Nelson at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
Rockvale's Lamarcus Nelson (7) and Lamarious Nelson (3) celebrates the second touchdown by Lamarcus Nelson at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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Rockvale's Lamarcus Nelson (7) as La Vergne's Christion Drake (54) tries to make a stop at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
Rockvale's Lamarcus Nelson (7) as La Vergne's Christion Drake (54) tries to make a stop at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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La Vergne cheerleader Kyra Cosby practices her cheers before the game against Rockvale at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
La Vergne cheerleader Kyra Cosby practices her cheers before the game against Rockvale at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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La Vergne players take the field for warmups before the game against Rockvale at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
La Vergne players take the field for warmups before the game against Rockvale at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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Rockvale football manager and sophomore Lanaya Nelson fills water bottles before the game at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
Rockvale football manager and sophomore Lanaya Nelson fills water bottles before the game at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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Rockvale players and band members take the field before the game at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
Rockvale players and band members take the field before the game at La Vergne on Friday Aug. 23, 2019.
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