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November 18
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Monday's prep roundup
BOYS' BASKETBALL
Carolina Friends 70, Cresset 67
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November 16
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Panthers pull away from Central Davidson
In Saturday night's makeup game, Orange High School collectively trounced the of Central Davidson Spartans 42-14 in the first round of the state 2-A football playoffs.
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November 15
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Jordan bounced early
Wake Forest-Rolesville rolled to 28 unanswered points in the first 14 minutes of the game Friday night at Trentini Stadium, quickly running away from a wet and muddy Jordan team.
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Westover's late punt return for TD ends Tigers' season
Isaac Marsh said he never had been through such a tough loss on the football field.
As for Fayetteville Westover coach Milton Butts, he hadn't seen anything like it, either.
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Friday football roundup
Results from Friday's other high school football playoff games:
New Hanover 32, Northern 6
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Friday's prep roundup
Results from Friday's other high school sports:
GIRLS' BASKETBALL
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Lea-to-Creecy conversion gives Spartans narrow win
For over 44 minutes, hard rain, mud and a very game Athens Drive team had Southern on the verge of a first-round state 4-A playoff exit.
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Scott rushed for 209 yards as Hornets top Pine Forest
Hillside running back Desmond Scott likes playing in mud, he's just not a big fan of trying to get it all off afterward.
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No troubles for Chargers
Northwood ran over Eastern Guilford in their Friday night showdown 36-7 in front of a raucous home crowd in the first round of the 2-AA state playoffs.
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November 14
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Athlete of the Week
Steven Moore School: Chapel Hill Sport: Football (running back/linebacker) Year: Senior Highlight reel: The senior had 21 carries for 219 yards and ran for three touchdowns in Chapel Hill’s 48-20 win over Jordan last week to give the Tigers a share of the PAC-6 title. Two of those touchdowns were on runs of 57 and 75 yards, respectively. Blue Devils, Tar Heels or Wolfpack?: “When I was younger the Tar Heels, but right now I’m leaning towards the Wolfpack.” Favorite Movie: All the “Friday” movies Favorite Athlete: “T.O. because he can do it all. He can play basketball, he’s athletic. He’s a big physical guy that can take on any challenge.” Playing on my iPod right now: “Put On” by Young Jeezy Favorite restaurant: McDonald’s Three people I’d invite to dinner: My dad who passed, former teammate Atlas Fraley and my mom Favorite class: Ceramics
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Today's football games
No. 11 Fayetteville Pine Forest (5-6) at No. 6 Hillside (9-1-1) The lowdown: Hillside should have no problems with this Fayetteville team – as long as they don’t overlook Pine Forest because of a possible rematch with rival Southern next week. Even though Hillside had the best overall record of the three teams that tied for first in the PAC-6, it got the No. 3 seed out of the conference thanks to a random drawing. Desmond Scott will be the key for the Hornets as he recorded his fifth straight 100-yard rushing game last week in a 28-14 win over Person.
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November 13
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Southern takes on Athens Drive
Southern coach Adrian Jones doesn't really care too much for the way the PAC-6 determined state playoff seeding between his team, Chapel Hill and Hillside. All three teams finished with identical conference records and a random drawing was held to see who would get the No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 seeds out of the conference.
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Thursday's prep roundup
Michael Mayer scored 21 points for Riverside, but it wasn't enough to keep the Pirates from dropping their season opener to Enloe 67-57 on Thursday.
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Last year's spoiler, Tigers look to dodge a first-round upset
A year ago the Chapel Hill football team squeaked into the state playoffs as the No. 14 seed and made a surprising run in the tournament before falling to Southern in the third round.
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November 12
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Thursday's Prep Roundup
GIRLS' BASKETBALL
Carolina Friends 56, New Garden 23
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Spartans' scheduling could give them edge
Tough non-conference scheduling is something second-year Southern boys' basketball coach Art Richmond always has believed in.
He said it gets his teams ready for the conference schedule, and it's part of the reason why the Spartans went 12-2 in the PAC-6, 19-9 overall in the 2007-08 season to win the conference title.
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November 11
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Hillside girls have plenty of experience, talent
The past two seasons, Hillside has reached the fourth and third round of the state 4-A girls' basketball playoffs.
And with seven seniors returning -- four of them starters -- Coach Ovester Grays feels good about his team's chances of getting that far again this season, if not further.
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November 10
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Prep roundup
BOYS' BASKETBALL
Fellowship Baptist 56, Rockwell Christian 32
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November 8
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High School football playoff brackets released
From staff reports
The NCHSAA released the finalized version of the high school football playoff brackets on Saturday night. For the second year in a row five PAC-6 teams will be playing in the postseason, and three teams from the Mid-State 2-A will also be competing Friday, including Orange and Northwood.
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Unicorns fall just short in state title bid
It was one of the most physical games N.C. School of Science and Math has played all season. And in the end the Unicorns were outmuscled by Topsail 4-1 in the semifinals of the 1-A state playoffs.
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Tigers rip Falcons, share title
Chapel Hill may have found a new receiver in one of the most unlikely candidates.
Senior Jared McAdoo, who stands at 6-3, 280 pounds and will play at North Carolina next fall as a defensive lineman, caught two touchdown passes -- the first and second of his career -- to help lead the Tigers to a 48-20 win over Jordan and a share of the PAC-6 title Friday.
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Orange locks up conference
The only thing sweeter that locking up a conference championship is doing it on senior night.
That's what Orange found out Friday night as it put away Cedar Ridge 33-13.
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Three 4th-quarter scores help Knights to win
Northern has had a reputation as a strong fourth-quarter team this season.
And against East Chapel Hill, the Knights had to be just that in their regular-season finale Friday night.
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Spartans blow out Pirates
Southern's Tony Creecy thinks he can score every time he touches the ball -- and for good reason.
Creecy scored three touchdowns, the Spartans scored eight touchdowns and the defense stifled Riverside all night en route to a 54-0 thrashing of the Pirates in the final regular season game for both teams.
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November 7
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Athletes of the week
Taylor Gilland School: Chapel Hill Sport: Cross country Year: Senior Highlight reel: The senior won his third straight 4-A individual state championship by more than six seconds with a time of 15:50.68 on Saturday. His first-place finish also helped the Tigers take second place in the team competition. Blue Devils, Tar Heels or Wolfpack?: Tar Heels Favorite Movie: Crash Favorite Athlete: “Jerry Rice because he’s really hard working. He stayed focused and never complained.” Playing on my iPod right now: Third Eye Blind and Ratatat Favorite restaurant: Armadillo Grill Three people I’d invite to dinner: JFK, Barack Obama and Jerry Rice College plans: Deciding between Stanford, Virginia, Columbia, Wisconsin and N.C. State
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NCSSM advances to 1-A state playoff semifinals
The North Carolina School of Science and Math advanced to the semifinals of the state 1-A playoffs by beating Manteo 4-1 on Thursday. The Unicorns will face Topsail (15-4) in their next game. NCSSM was led by senior Mark Linnville who recorded two goals, and Josh Quinnett and Parris Smallwood who had a goal apiece. The Unicorns dominated the game, outshooting Manteo 35-2. Kevin Applegate, Graham Mulvaney, Mike Mastropole and Quinnett each notched an assist for the Unicorns, who led 2-0 at halftime. Oscar Torres scored the lone goal for Manteo, which finished its season 18-3-2. SUMMARY Manteo 0 1—1 NCSSM 2 2—4 Goals — NCSSM (Josh Quinnett, Parris Smallwood, Mark Linnville 2); Manteo (Oscar Torres). Assists — NCSSM (Kevin Applegate, Josh Quinnett, Graham Mulvaney, Mike Mastropole). Shots — Manteo 2, NCSSM 35. Saves — Manteo (Landon Elliott 20); NCSSM (Chris Nicholas 1). Corner Kicks — Manteo 0, NCSSM 9. Records — Manteo 17-4-0; NCSSM 18-3-2
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November 6
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Today's games
East Chapel Hill (0-10, 0-6) at Northern (4-6, 3-3) The lowdown: Northern enters tonight’s game looking to give Coach Anthony Sullivan a winning PAC-6 record in his first season as head coach. The Knights, who fell at Hillside last week, shouldn’t have too much trouble against winless ECH on Northern’s Senior Night. Quarterback Andrew Peacock will lead the way offensively for the Knights as he’s averaging 182 passing yards per game. The Wildcats, who were shut out by Southern last week, have a tough task ahead of them if they hope to end the season with a win.
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Jordan hosts Chapel Hill tonight in regular-season finale
This is not how Jordan running back Jerrell Rhodes pictured his senior season going.
Before the season began, the Falcons were projected to be one of the top teams in the PAC-6 and compete for a conference title.
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November 5
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Santiago's goal moves Northwood into East semifinals, ends Red Wolves' run
Johnny Santiago stands only 5-5 in your program.
But for a couple of seconds Wednesday night, the Northwood forward was the tallest man on the field.
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November 1
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Tigers' Gilland runs away with state title
Taylor Gilland raised his right hand and extended three fingers in the air.
The Chapel Hill senior coasted through the finish line to cap off a stellar career by winning his third straight NCHSAA Class 4-A cross-country individual title at Tanglewood Park Saturday, dusting his nearest competitor by more than six seconds.
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Wildcats fall short in state championship
At the beginning of the tennis season, East Chapel Hill coach Lindsey Linker wasn't sure what to expect from her team. The Wildcats, who were the runners-up in the state championship last year, had lost two of their top singles players and had a relatively young, untested squad.
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The majesty of a day afield
Eventually, I realized the headlamp was on. My steps along the dirt path behind the barn were gentle and slow as numb hands fumbled for the switch.
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Jordan tops Person
Don Donevan pulled out all the stops to try to beat Jordan on Friday night.
And although the first year Person coach's ingenuity was entertaining, it didn't stop the Falcons from rolling up a big score late in a 38-14 victory that spoiled the Rockets' homecoming night.
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Scott pounds Northern for 192 yards
Hillside coach Ray Harrison had only one thing to say about running back Desmond Scott after the Hornets' game against Northern on Friday.
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October 31
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Athletes of the Week
Mario Gazzola School: East Chapel Hill Sport: Soccer (center back) Year: Senior Highlight reel: The senior defender helped the Wildcats record their first-ever 4-A playoff win Tuesday. ECH rallied from a 1-0 deficit and then held off Greenville Rose for a 3-2 victory. Blue Devils, Tar Heels or Wolfpack?: No preference — the New York Jets Favorite Movie: The Dark Knight Favorite Athlete: “Fabio Cannavaro, he plays center back for Italy, and he’s kind of who I look up and I try to play like he does.” Playing on my iPod right now: Sublime and Slightly Stoopid Favorite restaurant: Firebirds Three people I’d invite to dinner: Fabio Cannavaro, Pele and my grandfather Favorite Classes: Architecture and physics
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Today's High School football games
Jordan (6-3, 2-3) at Person (3-6, 2-3) The lowdown: Jordan and Person are competing for the fifth place in the PAC-6 as they share the same conference record. Even though the Falcons have a better overall record, they struggled once conference play started but seem to be on the right track now as they have have won two straight. Person, on the other hand, has lost two straight conference games and needs a win tonight to keep its playoff hopes alive. The Rockets lost to Northern last week.
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Orange tops Graham
Mike Williams ran for 82 yards and two touchdowns to lead Orange past Graham 35-7 on Thursday. The Panthers improve to 4-1 in the mid-state 2-A, and Graham drops to 2-2 in the conference.
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October 30
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ECH pairs win 2 of 3 to advance to state final
It wasn't until sophomore Tessa Johnson served one last winner that veteran East Chapel Hill coach Lindsey Linker finally got a chance to relax.
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Northern travels to Hillside tonight
With two weeks left in the regular season, Northern is playing some of its best football of the year. And that’s good news for first-year Coach Anthony Sullivan, whose team travels to Hillside tonight for a chance to shake up the race for the PAC-6 title.
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Garner's 6 goals power Wolves past Bunn
Cedar Ridge never had hosted a boys' soccer playoff game until Wednesday night.
And with Eli Garner leading the way, the Red Wolves definitely took advantage of it.
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October 29
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Linnville's 5 goals lift Unicorns
BOYS' SOCCER
State Tournament
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Jordan, ECH advance in soccer
BOYS' SOCCER
State 4-A Tournament
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East Chapel Hill wins final doubles match to avenge early season loss to Broughton
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October 25
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Wild shot lifts DA to field hockey title
Durham Academy's Nell Graham swatted a deflected shot out of the air and into the goal in the second overtime Saturday as the Cavaliers defeated Forsyth Country Day 1-0 to capture the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association state field hockey championship.
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Huang drops singles crown
About a month ago, East Chapel Hill tennis coach Lindsey Linker approached Jennifer Huang, her No. 1 singles and doubles player, about the upcoming state 4-A tennis tournament.
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Cavaliers advance to field hockey final
Durham Academy 1, Char. Country Day 0
LEWISVILLE — Natalie Gallo netted the game’s only goal early in the first half as Durham Academy held off Charlotte Country Day 1-0 on Friday to advance to the championship game of the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association state field hockey tournament.
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Orange pulls out big victory
In the fourth quarter of Orange's 31-26 victory at Northwood, one official leaned over to Panthers coach Dickie Schock and said, "Boy, what a game."
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Knights lock up playoff berth
Anyone who thought Northern was a one-man show got a big surprise on Friday night.
Against archrival Riverside, the Knights proved to be a 1-2 punch and maybe more.
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Southern-Person alternatesbetween offensive, defensive battle
When Southern Durham's defense was struggling, the offense was rolling, and when it wasn't, the defense was, so in the end it all worked out for a 28-22 win over Person on Homecoming at Southern.
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Friday's football roundup
Jordan 48, ECH 20
CHAPEL HILL -- Jordan used a 27-7 second-quarter run to overpower East Chapel Hill.
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Huang goes for title; Northwood, Chapel Hill pairs fall in semis
East Chapel Hill's Jennifer Huang has another shot at a state title, except this time it's in singles. The senior, who was the runner-up in the doubles tournament last year, won three matches Friday at Millbrook Exchange Park to advance to today's state championship matchup.
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Soo, DA boys are champions
Durham Academy senior Adrianne Soo made it look easy, and that was expected.
But when her fellow Durham Academy runners did the same in the boys' race, it was a pleasant surprise.
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Gattis leads Hillside past Chapel Hill
The last time Hillside quarterback Corey Gattis faced Chapel Hill High's football team, his cousin, Atlas Fraley, was staring back at him from across the line of scrimmage.
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October 24
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High School Athletes of the Week
Joaquin del Rosario School: Jordan Sport: Soccer (forward) Year: Freshman Highlight reel: The freshman has scored 20 goals so far this season to help the Falcons claim the PAC-6 title. He also scored both goals in Jordan’s final regular season game on Wednesday, a 2-0 win over Chapel Hill. Blue Devils, Tar Heels or Wolfpack?: Blue Devils Favorite Movie: Forrest Gump Favorite Athlete: “Ronaldinho because he’s just amazing, he’s an amazing player. He always looks like he’s having fun and I want to play like that. Playing on my iPod right now: Rage Against the Machine, Lupe Fiasco Favorite restaurant: Kanki Three people I’d invite to dinner: Jesus, Ronaldinho and Abraham Lincoln Favorite Class: World History
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Today's high school football games
The lowdown: Northern enters tonight’s game with momentum from last week’s 6-0 win over Person, which placed the Knights in the middle of the PAC-6 standings. Northern quarterback Andrew Peacock carried his team last week as he passed for 164 yards, rushed for 103 and scored the lone touchdown in the win, and he will be expected to do much the same thing again tonight. Riverside is seeking its second win of the season after falling to Jordan 35-13 last week.
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Hillside travels to Chapel Hill tonight
Hillside running back Desmond Scott knows tonight's game against Chapel Hill is an important one for his team. The Hornets not only have a chance to hand the Tigers their first PAC-6 loss of the season, but Hillside also has an opportunity to cause a three-way tie for first place in the conference.
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Thursday's roundup: Cedar Ridge tops Orange to advance in state playoffs
HILLSBOROUGH -- Cedar Ridge moves on to the fourth round of the volleyball state championship after defeating conference foe Orange 3-0 on Thursday. The Red Wolves (21-6) will meet Cardinal Gibbons (27-0) on Saturday.
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October 22
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Wednesday's prep roundup
NCSSM 3, DSA 1 DURHAM -- N.C. Science and Math concluded its regular season with a 3-1 victory over DSA on Wednesday.
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Tuesday's prep roundup
VOLLEYBALL
Jordan 3, Cary 1
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October 21
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Gallo's goal puts Cavaliers in state semis after struggling against Greensboro Day
Durham Academy's Natalie Gallo was frustrated.
The No. 1 seeded Cavaliers were in a scoreless tie with No. 8 seed Greensboro Day in the quarterfinals of the NCISAA tournament and the senior hadn't been able to capitalize on DA's three penalty corners.
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Chapel Hill keeps itself in hunt for PAC-6 title
Kyle Griffin said he remembers a few hat tricks in his high school career, but never one against such a strong opponent.
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Monday prep roundup
Marco Palcastre scored three goals and assisted on two others as Webb rolled to an easy 11-1 victory over Northern Vance in boys soccer.
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