TSSAA football championships: Davidson Academy vs. USJ in pictures

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Davidson Academy celebrates its win over USJ in the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
Davidson Academy celebrates its win over USJ in the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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USJ’s Caleb Willis (4) reacts after the team’s loss to Davidson Academy in the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
USJ’s Caleb Willis (4) reacts after the team’s loss to Davidson Academy in the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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Davidson Academy's Julius Orr (10) reacts in the closing minute of the team’s win over USJ in the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
Davidson Academy's Julius Orr (10) reacts in the closing minute of the team’s win over USJ in the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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Davidson Academy's AJ Quinn (34) kisses their trophy after defeating USJ in the Division II-A Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
Davidson Academy's AJ Quinn (34) kisses their trophy after defeating USJ in the Division II-A Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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USJ react after the loss to Davidson Academy in the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
USJ react after the loss to Davidson Academy in the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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Davidson Academy's AJ Quinn (34) carries the championship trophy off the field after the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
Davidson Academy's AJ Quinn (34) carries the championship trophy off the field after the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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Davidson Academy's Eli Litton (52) celebrates with fans after winning the Division II-A high school football championship at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
Davidson Academy's Eli Litton (52) celebrates with fans after winning the Division II-A high school football championship at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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USJ’s Caleb Willis (4) hugs a teammate after the team’s loss to Davidson Academy in the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
USJ’s Caleb Willis (4) hugs a teammate after the team’s loss to Davidson Academy in the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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USJ cheerleaders react to the team’s loss to Davidson Academy in the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
USJ cheerleaders react to the team’s loss to Davidson Academy in the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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USJ’s Caleb Martin (48), UWesley Carlock (8) and James Laird (62) react after the loss in the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
USJ’s Caleb Martin (48), UWesley Carlock (8) and James Laird (62) react after the loss in the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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USJ’s Joseph McGrath (22) reacts after the team’s loss to Davidson Academy in the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
USJ’s Joseph McGrath (22) reacts after the team’s loss to Davidson Academy in the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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USJ players huddle around the runner-up trophy after the loss to Davidson Academy in the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
USJ players huddle around the runner-up trophy after the loss to Davidson Academy in the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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USJ fans react after the team’s 31-21 loss to Davidson Academy in the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
USJ fans react after the team’s 31-21 loss to Davidson Academy in the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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Davidson Academy's Peyton Oliphant (15) and Kelvi Rice (6) celebrate the team’s win over USJ in the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
Davidson Academy's Peyton Oliphant (15) and Kelvi Rice (6) celebrate the team’s win over USJ in the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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Davidson Academy's Evan Kelley (7) puts on his championship cap after the team’s win over USJ in the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
Davidson Academy's Evan Kelley (7) puts on his championship cap after the team’s win over USJ in the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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Davidson Academy's Ethan Cela (53) reacts after defeating USJ during the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
Davidson Academy's Ethan Cela (53) reacts after defeating USJ during the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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Davidson Academy's Cole Laird (26) celebrates the team’s victory over USJ in the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
Davidson Academy's Cole Laird (26) celebrates the team’s victory over USJ in the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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Davidson Academy's Bryce Rawls (33) lands in the end zone for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
Davidson Academy's Bryce Rawls (33) lands in the end zone for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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Davidson Academy's Bryce Rawls (33) reacts to his touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
Davidson Academy's Bryce Rawls (33) reacts to his touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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USJ’s Raleigh Seals (79) is restrained by a teammate after an altercation with Davidson Academy during the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
USJ’s Raleigh Seals (79) is restrained by a teammate after an altercation with Davidson Academy during the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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Davidson Academy's Griffin Swinea (1) scores a touchdown against USJ in the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
Davidson Academy's Griffin Swinea (1) scores a touchdown against USJ in the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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USJ’s Brendan Long (5) misses a catch in the end zone during the fourth quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
USJ’s Brendan Long (5) misses a catch in the end zone during the fourth quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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USJ’s Wesley Carlock (8) advances for a first down in the fourth quarter against Davidson Academy in the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
USJ’s Wesley Carlock (8) advances for a first down in the fourth quarter against Davidson Academy in the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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Davidson Academy's Kendyle Ball (32) reacts to a turnover in downs during the fourth quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
Davidson Academy's Kendyle Ball (32) reacts to a turnover in downs during the fourth quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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USJ’s Wesley Carlock (8) is taken down by Davidson Academy's Walter Smithson (2) during the fourth quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
USJ’s Wesley Carlock (8) is taken down by Davidson Academy's Walter Smithson (2) during the fourth quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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USJ’s Cody Smith (12) passes during the fourth quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
USJ’s Cody Smith (12) passes during the fourth quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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USJ’s Ben Pledger (27) punts during the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
USJ’s Ben Pledger (27) punts during the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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USJ’s Cody Smith (12) looks to pass against Davidson Academy in the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
USJ’s Cody Smith (12) looks to pass against Davidson Academy in the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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Davidson Academy's Griffin Swinea (1) runs in a third-quarter touchdown against USJ in the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
Davidson Academy's Griffin Swinea (1) runs in a third-quarter touchdown against USJ in the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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Davidson Academy's Griffin Swinea (1) celebrates his touchdown in the third quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
Davidson Academy's Griffin Swinea (1) celebrates his touchdown in the third quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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Davidson Academy's Bryce Rawls (33) takes a hit from USJ’s Brendan Long (5) in the third quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
Davidson Academy's Bryce Rawls (33) takes a hit from USJ’s Brendan Long (5) in the third quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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USJ’s Cody Smith (12) is hit by Davidson Academy's AJ Quinn (34) as he throws an incomplete pass during the third quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
USJ’s Cody Smith (12) is hit by Davidson Academy's AJ Quinn (34) as he throws an incomplete pass during the third quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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USJ’s Steele Haynes (25) moves the ball during the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
USJ’s Steele Haynes (25) moves the ball during the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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USJ’s Wesley Carlock (8) advances after recovering a Davidson Academy fumble in the second quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
USJ’s Wesley Carlock (8) advances after recovering a Davidson Academy fumble in the second quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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Davidson Academy's Bryce Rawls (33) advances on a keeper during the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
Davidson Academy's Bryce Rawls (33) advances on a keeper during the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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USJ’s Ben Pledger (27) kicks an extra point during the second quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
USJ’s Ben Pledger (27) kicks an extra point during the second quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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USJ’s Cody Smith (12) looks for an opening during the second quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
USJ’s Cody Smith (12) looks for an opening during the second quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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USJ’s Wesley Carlock (8) recovers a Davidson Academy fumble during the second quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
USJ’s Wesley Carlock (8) recovers a Davidson Academy fumble during the second quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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USJ’s Wesley Carlock (8) advances after recovering a Davidson Academy fumble in the second quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
USJ’s Wesley Carlock (8) advances after recovering a Davidson Academy fumble in the second quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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Davidson Academy's Bryce Rawls (33) attempts a pass that is intercepted by USJ’s Wesley Carlock (8) during the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
Davidson Academy's Bryce Rawls (33) attempts a pass that is intercepted by USJ’s Wesley Carlock (8) during the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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Davidson Academy's Bryce Rawls (33) is stopped by USJ’s Carter Craig (24) during the second quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
Davidson Academy's Bryce Rawls (33) is stopped by USJ’s Carter Craig (24) during the second quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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USJ’s Wesley Carlock (8) trips up Davidson Academy's Bryce Rawls (33) during the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
USJ’s Wesley Carlock (8) trips up Davidson Academy's Bryce Rawls (33) during the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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Davidson Academy's Griffin Swinea (1) runs in a touchdown past USJ’s Wesley Carlock (8) during the first half of the Division II-A Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
Davidson Academy's Griffin Swinea (1) runs in a touchdown past USJ’s Wesley Carlock (8) during the first half of the Division II-A Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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USJ’s Wesley Carlock (8) runs in a touchdown in the second quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
USJ’s Wesley Carlock (8) runs in a touchdown in the second quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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USJ celebrates the touchdown by Wesley Carlock (8) during the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
USJ celebrates the touchdown by Wesley Carlock (8) during the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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USJ’s Wesley Carlock (8) reacts after his touchdown in the second quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
USJ’s Wesley Carlock (8) reacts after his touchdown in the second quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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USJ’s Wesley Carlock (8) scores a touchdown during the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
USJ’s Wesley Carlock (8) scores a touchdown during the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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USJ’s Wesley Carlock (8) runs in a touchdown in the second quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
USJ’s Wesley Carlock (8) runs in a touchdown in the second quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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Davidson Academy's Kelvi Rice (6) gets to the 1-yard line before being stopped by USJ defense during the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
Davidson Academy's Kelvi Rice (6) gets to the 1-yard line before being stopped by USJ defense during the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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Davidson Academy's Griffin Swinea (1) is tripped up in the second quarter during the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
Davidson Academy's Griffin Swinea (1) is tripped up in the second quarter during the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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Davidson Academy's Bryce Rawls (33) runs on fourth down against USJ during the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
Davidson Academy's Bryce Rawls (33) runs on fourth down against USJ during the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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Davidson Academy head coach Jonathan Quinn watches action in the first quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
Davidson Academy head coach Jonathan Quinn watches action in the first quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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USJ’s Tyke Tabor (1) fields the opening kickoff during the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
USJ’s Tyke Tabor (1) fields the opening kickoff during the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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USJ’s Steele Haynes (25) and Wesley Carlock (8) bring down Davidson Academy's Griffin Swinea (1) during the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
USJ’s Steele Haynes (25) and Wesley Carlock (8) bring down Davidson Academy's Griffin Swinea (1) during the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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A point after kick by USJ’s Ben Pledger (27) is blocked by Davidson Academy's Jaiden Rice (17) in the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
A point after kick by USJ’s Ben Pledger (27) is blocked by Davidson Academy's Jaiden Rice (17) in the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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USJ’s Carter Craig (24) hauls in a touchdown pass over Davidson Academy's Jaiden Rice (17) during the first quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
USJ’s Carter Craig (24) hauls in a touchdown pass over Davidson Academy's Jaiden Rice (17) during the first quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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USJ’s Carter Craig (24) celebrates his touchdown with Wesley Carlock (8) in the first quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
USJ’s Carter Craig (24) celebrates his touchdown with Wesley Carlock (8) in the first quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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USJ’s Carter Craig (24) celebrates his touchdown with Wesley Carlock (8) in the first quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
USJ’s Carter Craig (24) celebrates his touchdown with Wesley Carlock (8) in the first quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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USJ’s Ben Pledger (27)  kicks off after a touchdown during the first quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
USJ’s Ben Pledger (27) kicks off after a touchdown during the first quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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Davidson Academy's Jalen Brockman (57) stops USJ’s Caleb Willis (4) during the first quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
Davidson Academy's Jalen Brockman (57) stops USJ’s Caleb Willis (4) during the first quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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USJ’s Chase Gardner (11) is stopped by Davidson Academy's Canaan Russell (44) and AJ Quinn (34) during the Division II-A high school football championships game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
USJ’s Chase Gardner (11) is stopped by Davidson Academy's Canaan Russell (44) and AJ Quinn (34) during the Division II-A high school football championships game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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USJ’s Jackson Murray (41) moves the ball in the first quarter at the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
USJ’s Jackson Murray (41) moves the ball in the first quarter at the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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Davidson Academy's Griffin Swinea (1) runs in a touchdown during the first quarter against USJ in the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
Davidson Academy's Griffin Swinea (1) runs in a touchdown during the first quarter against USJ in the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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Davidson Academy's Griffin Swinea (1) celebrates his touchdown with AJ Quinn (34) in the first quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
Davidson Academy's Griffin Swinea (1) celebrates his touchdown with AJ Quinn (34) in the first quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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Davidson Academy's Griffin Swinea (1) gets past USJ’s Wesley Carlock (8) for a touchdown in the first quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
Davidson Academy's Griffin Swinea (1) gets past USJ’s Wesley Carlock (8) for a touchdown in the first quarter of the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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USJ’s Carter Craig (24) hauls in a first-down catch in the first quarter at the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
USJ’s Carter Craig (24) hauls in a first-down catch in the first quarter at the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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USJ fans cheer at the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
USJ fans cheer at the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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USJ takes the field for the Division II-A high school football championship game against Davidson Academy at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
USJ takes the field for the Division II-A high school football championship game against Davidson Academy at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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Davidson Academy's Griffin Swinea (1) warms up before the Division II-A high school football championships game against USJ at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
Davidson Academy's Griffin Swinea (1) warms up before the Division II-A high school football championships game against USJ at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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Davidson Academy heads onto the field before the start of the Division II-A high school football championships game against USJ at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
Davidson Academy heads onto the field before the start of the Division II-A high school football championships game against USJ at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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USJ fans cheer before the team heads into the locker room at the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
USJ fans cheer before the team heads into the locker room at the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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Davidson Academy fans cheer as the players head into the locker room before their Division II-A high school football championships game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
Davidson Academy fans cheer as the players head into the locker room before their Division II-A high school football championships game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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USJ Bruins warm up before the Division II-A high school football championships game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
USJ Bruins warm up before the Division II-A high school football championships game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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USJ student section fans blow a horn before the Division II-A high school football championships game against Davidson Academy at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
USJ student section fans blow a horn before the Division II-A high school football championships game against Davidson Academy at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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USJ Bruins huddle before the Division II-A high school football championships game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
USJ Bruins huddle before the Division II-A high school football championships game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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USJ Bruins get ready for their Division II-A high school football championships game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
USJ Bruins get ready for their Division II-A high school football championships game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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A USJ fan takes a photo of warmups before the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
A USJ fan takes a photo of warmups before the Division II-A high school football championships at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019.
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