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  • Aug 18, 2018
  • Aug 18, 2018 Updated Apr 7, 2019
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Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

hargers Wesley Poindexter (17) gets his team psyched up during the Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game.

Marty Price Photography

Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

Chargers Cody Cline (5) gets high fives during the Chargers March before the Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game.

Marty Price Photography

Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

Chargers Matt Blanding (50) gets high fives during the Chargers March before the Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game.

Marty Price Photography

Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

The Tigers take the field during the Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game.

Marty Price Photography

Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

Th eTigers hold up their helmets during the kickoff during the Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game.

Marty Price Photography

Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

Tigers defensive end Robert Tyler (31) couldn't get to Chargers quarterback Dane Horton (12) as he throws the first touchdown pass during the Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game.

Marty Price Photography

Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

Chargers Cody Cline (5, left) and Chargers Cameron Greene (4, right) combine to stop Tigers wide receiver Cade McDonald (7) during the Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game.

Marty Price Photography

Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

Chargers Cody Cline (5, left) and Chargers Cameron Greene (4, right) combine to stop Tigers wide receiver Cade McDonald (7) during the Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game.

Marty Price Photography

Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

Tigers running back Garrett Overbay (25) is brought down by two Chargers defenders during the Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game.

Marty Price Photography

Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

Chargers quarterback Dane Horton (12) throws a pass as the Tigers defense closes in during the Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game.

Marty Price Photography

Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

Tigers fans celebrate a fumble with streamers during the Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game.

Marty Price Photography

Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

Chargers DeNorris Hunsucker (18) gets to Tigers quarterback Chance Daquila (14) as he passes during the Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game.

Marty Price Photography

Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

Chargers Cody Cline (5) breaks up this pass intended for Tigers wide receiver Cade McDonald (7) during the Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game.

Marty Price Photography

Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

Chargers Cody Cline (5) breaks up this pass intended for Tigers wide receiver Cade McDonald (7) during the Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game.

Marty Price Photography

Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

Chargers running back Jelynn Barrnett (35, left) tries to get around the corner during the Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game.

Marty Price Photography

Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

Chargers wide receiver Tyler Jackson (3) is picked up in the air as the Tigers defense stops him during the Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game.

Marty Price Photography

Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

Chargers wide receiver Barry Robertson (19) catches this pass over Tigers Dalton Miller (23) in the end zone for the seconf touchdown during the Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game.

Marty Price Photography

Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

Chargers wide receiver Barry Robertson (19) catches this pass over Tigers Dalton Miller (23) in the end zone for the seconf touchdown during the Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game.

Marty Price Photography

Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

Chargers offensive lineman Jacob Sedliacek (54) congratulates Chargers wide receiver Barry Robertson (19) for scoring the second touchdown during the Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game.

Marty Price Photography

Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

Tigers running back Garrett Overbay (25) is tackeled behind the line during the Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game.

Marty Price Photography

Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

Tigers quarterback Chance Daquila (14) is chased down by Chargers linebacker Kendall Gilmore (7) during the Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game.

Marty Price Photography

Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

Tigers head coach Michael Johns talks to his team during an injury time out during the Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game.

Marty Price Photography

Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

Tigers Dalton Miller (23) breaks up this pass intended for Chargers wide receiver Barry Robertson (19) on the 22 yard line during the Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game.

Marty Price Photography

Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game

Chargers head coach Craig Stewart gives his team directions during the Mt. Pleasant Tigers at Cox Mill Chargers High School Football Game.

Marty Price Photography

The 2018 high school football season has begun.

The 2018 high school football season has begun.

Hickory Ridge’s Chris Massey (3) leads the team during pre game warm-ups before the 2018 season opener against Concord on Friday at Concord High School. The Ragin' Bulls defeated the Spiders 31-0.

Lester Barnes | Special to the Independent Tribune

The 2018 high school football season has begun.

The 2018 high school football season has begun.

Concord High School's new head coach, Marty Porter looks on during his team's pre game warm-ups before the 2018 season opener against Hickory Ridge on Friday at Concord High School. The Ragin' Bulls defeated the Spiders 31-0.

Lester Barnes | Special to the Independent Tribune

The 2018 high school football season has begun.

The 2018 high school football season has begun.

The Concord Spiders and Hickory Ridge Ragin' Bulls clash for their respective 2018 season openers on Friday at Concord High School. The Ragin' Bulls defeated the Spiders 31-0.

Lester Barnes | Special to the Independent Tribune

The 2018 high school football season has begun.

The 2018 high school football season has begun.

Concord Spider students show their excitement before the 2018 season opener against Hickory Ridge on Friday at Concord High School. The Ragin' Bulls defeated the Spiders 31-0.

Lester Barnes | Special to the Independent Tribune

The 2018 high school football season has begun.

The 2018 high school football season has begun.

The Hickory Ridge cheerleaders show their excitement before the 2018 season opener against Concord on Friday at Concord High School. The Ragin' Bulls defeated the Spiders 31-0.

Lester Barnes | Special to the Independent Tribune

The 2018 high school football season has begun.

The 2018 high school football season has begun.

Hickory Ridge students and fans show their excitement during the 2018 season opener against Concord on Friday at Concord High School. The Ragin' Bulls defeated the Spiders 31-0.

Lester Barnes | Special to the Independent Tribune

The 2018 high school football season has begun.

The 2018 high school football season has begun.

Hickory Ridge’s Grant Minor (7) leads the way during team introductions before the 2018 season opener against Concord on Friday at Concord High School. The Ragin' Bulls defeated the Spiders 31-0.

Lester Barnes | Special to the Independent Tribune

The 2018 high school football season has begun.

The 2018 high school football season has begun.

Concord's Jourdan Heilig celebrates after a tackle during the 2018 season opener against Hickory Ridge on Friday at Concord High School. The Ragin' Bulls defeated the Spiders 31-0.

Lester Barnes | Special to the Independent Tribune

The 2018 high school football season has begun.

The 2018 high school football season has begun.

Hickory Ridge’s Silas Cruse (4) looks to pass against a tough Concord defense during the 2018 season opener on Friday at Concord High School. The Ragin' Bulls defeated the Spiders 31-0.

Lester Barnes | Special to the Independent Tribune

The 2018 high school football season has begun.

The 2018 high school football season has begun.

Hickory Ridge’s Garrett Williams (8) fights off a Concord defender during the 2018 season opener on Friday at Concord High School.

Lester Barnes | Special to the Independent Tribune

The 2018 high school football season has begun.

The 2018 high school football season has begun.

Hickory Ridge’s Jack Mitchell (84) shows excitement after a big play during the 2018 season opener against Concord on Friday at Concord High School. The Ragin' Bulls defeated the Spiders 31-0.

Lester Barnes | Special to the Independent Tribune

The 2018 high school football season has begun.

The 2018 high school football season has begun.

Hickory Ridge’s Logan Cruce (20) looks for space to run against a tough Concord defense during the 2018 season opener on Friday at Concord High School. The Ragin' Bulls defeated the Spiders 31-0.

Lester Barnes | Special to the Independent Tribune

The 2018 high school football season has begun.

The 2018 high school football season has begun.

Concord's Jourdan Heilig (10) is swarmed by Hickory Ridge’s Trey Purnell (34) and a host of other Hickory Ridge defenders during the 2018 season opener on Friday at Concord High School. The Ragin' Bulls defeated the Spiders 31-0.

Lester Barnes | Special to the Independent Tribune

The 2018 high school football season has begun.

The 2018 high school football season has begun.

Hickory Ridge’s Charlie Blazi (40) sacks Concord's Dajon Johnson (4) for a big loss during the 2018 season opener on Friday at Concord High School. The Ragin' Bulls defeated the Spiders 31-0.

Lester Barnes | Special to the Independent Tribune

The 2018 high school football season has begun.

The 2018 high school football season has begun.

Hickory Ridge’s Nolan Carey, Jr. (32) is unable to get away from a tough Concord defense during the 2018 season opener on Friday at Concord High School. The Ragin' Bulls defeated the Spiders 31-0.

Lester Barnes | Special to the Independent Tribune

The 2018 high school football season has begun.

The 2018 high school football season has begun.

A host of Concord and Hickory Ridge players scramble for a loose ball after a fumble during the 2018 season opener on Friday at Concord High School. The Ragin' Bulls defeated the Spiders 31-0.

Lester Barnes | Special to the Independent Tribune

The 2018 high school football season has begun.

The 2018 high school football season has begun.

Hickory Ridge’s Nolan Carey, Jr. (32) and Concord's Kasahn Glover battle for a reception during the 2018 season opener on Friday at Concord High School. The Ragin' Bulls defeated the Spiders 31-0.

Lester Barnes | Special to the Independent Tribune

The 2018 high school football season has begun.

The 2018 high school football season has begun.

Hickory Ridge’s Riley Stubbs (80) kicks an extra point during the 2018 season opener against Concord on Friday at Concord High School. The Ragin' Bulls defeated the Spiders 31-0.

Lester Barnes | Special to the Independent Tribune

The 2018 high school football season has begun.

The 2018 high school football season has begun.

Concord's Dajon Johnson (4) scrambles for yardage during the 2018 season opener against a tough Hickory Ridge defenseon Friday at Concord High School. The Ragin' Bulls defeated the Spiders 31-0.

Lester Barnes | Special to the Independent Tribune

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