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Class 6A: Maryville vs. Cane Ridge

Maryville players Luke Walker (25), DaVon Kimble (5), Mason Gann (77) and Tommy Smith (23) run to accept the champion trophy after defeating Cane Ridge in the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Maryville players Luke Walker (25), DaVon Kimble (5), Mason Gann (77) and Tommy Smith (23) run to accept the champion trophy after defeating Cane Ridge in the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Maryville players celebrate their Class 6A state championship game victory against Cane Ridge at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Maryville players celebrate their Class 6A state championship game victory against Cane Ridge at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Cane Ridge's Jonathan Leeds (15) and Hunter Dukes (77) exit the field after their Class 6A state championship loss to Maryville at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Cane Ridge's Jonathan Leeds (15) and Hunter Dukes (77) exit the field after their Class 6A state championship loss to Maryville at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Cane Ridge's Dewayne Johnson, Jr. (33) and Desmond Goodloe (58) carry their team's trophy after their Class 6A state championship game loss to Maryville at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Cane Ridge's Dewayne Johnson, Jr. (33) and Desmond Goodloe (58) carry their team's trophy after their Class 6A state championship game loss to Maryville at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Maryville players celebrate their Class 6A state championship game victory against Cane Ridge at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Maryville players celebrate their Class 6A state championship game victory against Cane Ridge at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Maryville students cheer their team in the closing seconds of their win in the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Maryville students cheer their team in the closing seconds of their win in the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Cane Ridge's Desmond Goodloe (58) congratulates Maryville's Mason Gann (77) after the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Cane Ridge's Desmond Goodloe (58) congratulates Maryville's Mason Gann (77) after the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Maryville head coach Derek Hunt celebrates with players Isaiah Cobb (2) and Aric Miller (67) after winning the Class 6A state championship at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Maryville head coach Derek Hunt celebrates with players Isaiah Cobb (2) and Aric Miller (67) after winning the Class 6A state championship at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Maryville's Tommy Wheeler (78) and Brody Sloan (17) celebrate the win in the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Maryville's Tommy Wheeler (78) and Brody Sloan (17) celebrate the win in the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Maryville head coach Derek Hunt accepts the championship plaque from TSSAA official Jody Wright after winning the Class 6A state championship title at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Maryville head coach Derek Hunt accepts the championship plaque from TSSAA official Jody Wright after winning the Class 6A state championship title at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Maryville players celebrate their Class 6A state championship at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Maryville players celebrate their Class 6A state championship at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Cane Ridge receive their trophy after their Class 6A state championship game loss to Maryville at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Cane Ridge receive their trophy after their Class 6A state championship game loss to Maryville at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Maryville fans cheer as Maryville players hold up their trophy after their Class 6A state championship victory against Cane Ridge at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Maryville fans cheer as Maryville players hold up their trophy after their Class 6A state championship victory against Cane Ridge at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Cane Ridge's Jayden Tate (28) and Jahsun Bryant (11) sit on the bench during the fourth quarter of the Class 6A state championship game against Maryville at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Cane Ridge's Jayden Tate (28) and Jahsun Bryant (11) sit on the bench during the fourth quarter of the Class 6A state championship game against Maryville at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Cane Ridge's Desmond Goodloe (58) consoles Jahsun Bryant (11) after their Class 6A state championship game lost to Maryville at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Cane Ridge's Desmond Goodloe (58) consoles Jahsun Bryant (11) after their Class 6A state championship game lost to Maryville at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Maryville's A.J. Davis (3) pushes off Cane Ridge's Jared McCray (6) during the second half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Maryville's A.J. Davis (3) pushes off Cane Ridge's Jared McCray (6) during the second half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Maryville's Will Orren (4) stops Cane Ridge's Devon Starling (5) during the second half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Maryville's Will Orren (4) stops Cane Ridge's Devon Starling (5) during the second half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Maryville's Trace Parris (22) lands in the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Maryville's Trace Parris (22) lands in the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Maryville's Dylan Hopkins (1) runs the ball during the second half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Maryville's Dylan Hopkins (1) runs the ball during the second half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Maryville's Cade Chambers (9) is stopped just short of the end zone during the second half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Maryville's Cade Chambers (9) is stopped just short of the end zone during the second half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Cane Ridge's Devon Starling (5) comes up short of the catch during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Cane Ridge's Devon Starling (5) comes up short of the catch during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Maryville's Blake Watson (81) lands in the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Maryville's Blake Watson (81) lands in the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Maryville's Blake Watson (81) celebrates his touchdown during the second half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Maryville's Blake Watson (81) celebrates his touchdown during the second half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Maryville's Trace Parris (22) dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Maryville's Trace Parris (22) dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Cane Ridge's Korey Andrews (3) looks to pass during the second half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Cane Ridge's Korey Andrews (3) looks to pass during the second half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Maryville's Christian Markham (8) is taken down by Cane Ridge's Jarad McCray (7) during the second half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Maryville's Christian Markham (8) is taken down by Cane Ridge's Jarad McCray (7) during the second half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Teammates celebrate with Maryville's Trace Parris (22) after his touchdown during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Teammates celebrate with Maryville's Trace Parris (22) after his touchdown during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Maryville's Trace Parris (22) celebrates his touchdown with teammate Blake Watson (81) during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Maryville's Trace Parris (22) celebrates his touchdown with teammate Blake Watson (81) during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Maryville's Travonis Hodge (44) gets stopped by Cane Ridge's Jared McCray (6) during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Maryville's Travonis Hodge (44) gets stopped by Cane Ridge's Jared McCray (6) during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Cane Ridge's Devon Starling (5) is brought down by Maryville's Anthony Mohr (31) during the second half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Cane Ridge's Devon Starling (5) is brought down by Maryville's Anthony Mohr (31) during the second half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Maryville's Travonis Hodge (44) carries the ball during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Maryville's Travonis Hodge (44) carries the ball during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Maryville's Dylan Hopkins (1) moves the ball during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Maryville's Dylan Hopkins (1) moves the ball during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Maryville's Isaiah Cobb (2) lands just short of the end zone during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Maryville's Isaiah Cobb (2) lands just short of the end zone during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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A young Maryville assistant scoops up the kickoff tee during the second half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
A young Maryville assistant scoops up the kickoff tee during the second half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Maryville's Isaiah Cobb (2) lands just short of the end zone and is roughed up on the play during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Maryville's Isaiah Cobb (2) lands just short of the end zone and is roughed up on the play during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Cane Ridge's Devon Starling (5) dives into Maryville's Matthew Walker (76) during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Cane Ridge's Devon Starling (5) dives into Maryville's Matthew Walker (76) during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Cane Ridge's Jahsun Bryant (11) stops Maryville's Travonis Hodge (44) during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Cane Ridge's Jahsun Bryant (11) stops Maryville's Travonis Hodge (44) during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Maryville's Dylan Hopkins (1) gains yards in the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Maryville's Dylan Hopkins (1) gains yards in the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Maryville's Dylan Hopkins (1) moves the ball during the second half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Maryville's Dylan Hopkins (1) moves the ball during the second half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Maryville's Dylan Hopkins (1) moves the ball during the second half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Maryville's Dylan Hopkins (1) moves the ball during the second half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Maryville's Tee Hodge (44) scores a touchdown during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Maryville's Tee Hodge (44) scores a touchdown during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Maryville's Dylan Hopkins (1) gets past Cane Ridge's Dewayne Johnson, Jr. (33) during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Maryville's Dylan Hopkins (1) gets past Cane Ridge's Dewayne Johnson, Jr. (33) during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Cane Ridge's Devon Starling (5) is surrounded by Maryville defenders during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Cane Ridge's Devon Starling (5) is surrounded by Maryville defenders during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Cane Ridge quarterback Korey Andrews
Cane Ridge quarterback Korey Andrews
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Maryville's A.J. Davis (3) returns a punt during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Maryville's A.J. Davis (3) returns a punt during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Maryville's Ethan Ensley (45) and Spencer Shore (11) take down Cane Ridge's Devon Starling (5) during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Maryville's Ethan Ensley (45) and Spencer Shore (11) take down Cane Ridge's Devon Starling (5) during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Maryville's Isaiah Cobb (2) is pushed out of bounds by Cane Ridge's Jarad McCray (7) during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Maryville's Isaiah Cobb (2) is pushed out of bounds by Cane Ridge's Jarad McCray (7) during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Cane Ridge's Jahsun Bryant (11) recovers a fumble in the end zone for a touchback during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Cane Ridge's Jahsun Bryant (11) recovers a fumble in the end zone for a touchback during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Maryville's Isaiah Cobb (2) is pushed out by Cane Ridge's Jared McCray (6) and Jarad McCray (7) during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Maryville's Isaiah Cobb (2) is pushed out by Cane Ridge's Jared McCray (6) and Jarad McCray (7) during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Maryville's Travonis Hodge (44) takes a hit from Cane Ridge's James Reese, IV (1) during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Maryville's Travonis Hodge (44) takes a hit from Cane Ridge's James Reese, IV (1) during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Maryville's Christian Markham (8) watches a loose ball after a team fumble during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Maryville's Christian Markham (8) watches a loose ball after a team fumble during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Maryville's Travonis Hodge (44) moves the ball as Cane Ridge's Jarad McCray (7) defends during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Maryville's Travonis Hodge (44) moves the ball as Cane Ridge's Jarad McCray (7) defends during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Maryville's Byron Brown (83) celebrates with Noah Humphreys (28) after scoring a touchdown on his interception during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Maryville's Byron Brown (83) celebrates with Noah Humphreys (28) after scoring a touchdown on his interception during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Cane Ridge's Jared McCray (6) moves the ball as Cane Ridge's Cameron Buckner (23) hangs on during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Cane Ridge's Jared McCray (6) moves the ball as Cane Ridge's Cameron Buckner (23) hangs on during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Maryville fans cheer after throwing white powder into the air during the first quarter of the Class 6A state championship game against Cane Ridge at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Maryville fans cheer after throwing white powder into the air during the first quarter of the Class 6A state championship game against Cane Ridge at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Maryville's Blake Watson (81) moves the ball during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Maryville's Blake Watson (81) moves the ball during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Cane Ridge's Devon Starling (5) gains yards during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Cane Ridge's Devon Starling (5) gains yards during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Santa sits in the middle of the Maryville fans at the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Santa sits in the middle of the Maryville fans at the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Cane Ridge's Korey Andrews (3) gets ready to throw during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Cane Ridge's Korey Andrews (3) gets ready to throw during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Cane Ridge's Jared McCray (6) moves the ball defended by Maryville's Tommy Smith (23) during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Cane Ridge's Jared McCray (6) moves the ball defended by Maryville's Tommy Smith (23) during the first half of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Maryville players run onto the field for the start of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Maryville players run onto the field for the start of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Maryville students wave their pompons before the start of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Maryville students wave their pompons before the start of the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Boone McBee and Deca Ellis watch Maryville warmups before playing Cane Ridge in the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Boone McBee and Deca Ellis watch Maryville warmups before playing Cane Ridge in the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Kenny Cobble, a Maryville coach, chats with his son, Eli, left, and Nolan White before the Class 6A state championship game against Cane Ridge at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Kenny Cobble, a Maryville coach, chats with his son, Eli, left, and Nolan White before the Class 6A state championship game against Cane Ridge at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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Maryville head coach Derek Hunt heads off the field before the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Maryville head coach Derek Hunt heads off the field before the Class 6A state championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
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