High School Football: Mt. Zion-Marist

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High School Football: Mt. Zion-Marist

Photos: Mt. Zion (Jonesboro)-Marist in Georgia high school football action, Nov. 28, 2008.

Mt. Zion's Everett Sanchez celebrates after making a kick.

Mt. Zion's Lakendall Irby misses a pass late in the second quarter as he is defended by Marist's Jimbo Haneklau.

Marist fullback Matt Connors charges past Mt. Zion's Rummel Victor (No. 21) and Marc Threet (No. 23) during Friday night's high school football playoffs. The War Eagles took on the Bulldogs of Jonesboro at home in the Class AAAA quarterfinals. Marist won, 34-33.

Mt. Zion family members and spectators ignored the nasty conditions to watch their beloved Bulldogs.

Bulldogs wide receiver Chris Herron (center) watches and waits.

Marist fullback Matt Connors (rushing with ball) tries to escape a defender.

Referees watch a punt return in the second quarter.

Bulldogs wide receiver Drexel Copeland (No. 14) watches his teammates as they face off against the War Eagles.

War Eagles fullback Matt Connors (seen here with the ball in the first quarter) rushed for more than 130 yards and three touchdowns in the first half alone.

Mt. Zion cheerleaders try to keep spirits up in the gloomy weather.

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Mt. Zion's Everett Sanchez celebrates after making a kick.

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