Defending Class AA champion Heard County lost 61-7 to Hapeville Charter. That's not the worst that a defending champion has been beaten, though. Which 2013 defending champion lost its opener 55-0, then came back to win its second consecutive state championship? (Answer Tuesday)

Answer to Friday's question: Mitch Stewart, head coach at Murray State, is a former quarterback at Northgate.

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