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West football vs. Farragut photos in Tennessee high school football Week 2

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West's Carson Jessie (9) throws a pass during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
West's Carson Jessie (9) throws a pass during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
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West students cheer in the stands during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
West students cheer in the stands during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
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Farragut's Ashton Auker (10) is tackled by West's Cayden Latham (8) during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
Farragut's Ashton Auker (10) is tackled by West's Cayden Latham (8) during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
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West players celebrate their defeat over Farragut 40-21 during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
West players celebrate their defeat over Farragut 40-21 during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
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Farragut's  Elijah Gibbs (28) runs the ball during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
Farragut's Elijah Gibbs (28) runs the ball during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
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The West marching band marches to the stadium during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
The West marching band marches to the stadium during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
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Farragut's  Brice Fontenot (50) warms up before a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
Farragut's Brice Fontenot (50) warms up before a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
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West's Parker Dubon (19) warms up before a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
West's Parker Dubon (19) warms up before a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
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Farragut's Eddie Courtney and West's Lamar Brown chat before a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
Farragut's Eddie Courtney and West's Lamar Brown chat before a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
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Farragut huddles before a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
Farragut huddles before a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
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West's Jack Lavelle (30) warms up before a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
West's Jack Lavelle (30) warms up before a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
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Burgers and hot dogs are grilled before a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
Burgers and hot dogs are grilled before a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
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Farragut's Luke Johnson (8) lines up a pass during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
Farragut's Luke Johnson (8) lines up a pass during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
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West's Quandarius Hayes (53) defends during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
West's Quandarius Hayes (53) defends during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
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Farragut Head Coach Eddie Courtney eyes a play during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
Farragut Head Coach Eddie Courtney eyes a play during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
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West's Carson Jessie (9) throws a pass while pressured by Farragut defenders during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
West's Carson Jessie (9) throws a pass while pressured by Farragut defenders during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
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Farragut's John Duncan (6) reacts after making a play during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
Farragut's John Duncan (6) reacts after making a play during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
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West's Thad Sterling (36) defends during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
West's Thad Sterling (36) defends during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
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Farragut's  Ashton Auker (10) celebrates a touchdown during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
Farragut's Ashton Auker (10) celebrates a touchdown during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
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West cheerleaders cheer during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
West cheerleaders cheer during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
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West's Brayden Latham (14) runs the ball during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
West's Brayden Latham (14) runs the ball during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
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West fans dispute a call during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
West fans dispute a call during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
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Farragut's Luke Johnson (8) is tackled by West's Jameiyes Mills (55) during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
Farragut's Luke Johnson (8) is tackled by West's Jameiyes Mills (55) during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
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The West Marching Band performs during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
The West Marching Band performs during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
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West's Brayden Latham (14) is tackled by Farragut's Jay Smiley (20) during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
West's Brayden Latham (14) is tackled by Farragut's Jay Smiley (20) during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
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The West sideline watches a play as dusk falls during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
The West sideline watches a play as dusk falls during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
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The West Marching Band performs during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
The West Marching Band performs during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
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The West Marching Band performs during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
The West Marching Band performs during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
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The West Marching Band performs during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
The West Marching Band performs during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
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Farragut's Luke Johnson (8) is tackled by West's John Carlevato (4) during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
Farragut's Luke Johnson (8) is tackled by West's John Carlevato (4) during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
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Farragut's Elijah Gibbs (28) runs the ball past West defenders during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
Farragut's Elijah Gibbs (28) runs the ball past West defenders during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
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West's Brayden Latham (14) celebrates making a touchdown with Cayden Latham (8) during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
West's Brayden Latham (14) celebrates making a touchdown with Cayden Latham (8) during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
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West Head Coach Lamar Brown during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
West Head Coach Lamar Brown during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
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Farragut's Noah Gunter (27) defends against West's Marshun Bowers (3) during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
Farragut's Noah Gunter (27) defends against West's Marshun Bowers (3) during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
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West's Thad Sterling (36) returns to the sideline during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
West's Thad Sterling (36) returns to the sideline during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
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West's Brayden Latham (14) runs the ball during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
West's Brayden Latham (14) runs the ball during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
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A view during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
A view during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
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West's Jameiyes Mills (55) celebrates after making a play during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
West's Jameiyes Mills (55) celebrates after making a play during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
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West's Silas Cole (10) scores a touchdown during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
West's Silas Cole (10) scores a touchdown during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
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West's Syxx Hoard (6) and Farragut's Hank DeVault (4) during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
West's Syxx Hoard (6) and Farragut's Hank DeVault (4) during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
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West's Cayden Latham (8) celebrates after a play during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
West's Cayden Latham (8) celebrates after a play during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
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Farragut's Ashton Auker (10) runs the ball down the field during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
Farragut's Ashton Auker (10) runs the ball down the field during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
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West's Marshun Bowers (3) blocks Farragut's  Hank DeVault (4) during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
West's Marshun Bowers (3) blocks Farragut's Hank DeVault (4) during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
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West's Syxx Hoard (6) is tackled by a host of Farragut defenders during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
West's Syxx Hoard (6) is tackled by a host of Farragut defenders during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
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West's Brayden Latham (14) scores a touchdown during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
West's Brayden Latham (14) scores a touchdown during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
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Farragut's Cole Felthoff (56) during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
Farragut's Cole Felthoff (56) during a football game between Farragut and West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
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West's Omarii McCleary chats with a Farragut coach after a game at West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
West's Omarii McCleary chats with a Farragut coach after a game at West High School in Knoxville, Tenn. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
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