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Photo by: Langston Sadlin
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Favors Not Satisfied
Despite averaging 23.7 points, 17.1 rebounds and 9.1 blocked shots per game as a junior to earn MaxPreps All-America first team honors, Derrick Favors of South Atlanta (Atlanta, Ga.) isn't content with his high school resume just yet. Find out what the nation's top senior wants to accomplish before he moves on to star at the next level.
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Heroes and Heartbreak
Josh Finau (55) and Cameron Graves (53) of Euless Trinity cope with their disappointment after a 34-21 loss to Allen in the Texas Class 5A Division I state playoffs. The Trojans weren't the only high-powered team to get knocked out of the proceedings in a wild weekend of state playoff action. MaxPreps.com's Dave Krider has more.
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Crowning Achievements
Washington's Bellevue High School captured its sixth state title in the past eight years Saturday with a 35-6 win over Union. But the Wolverines weren't the only team capping a glorious 2008 season over the weekend as state champions were crowned in 16 states. MORE: State-by-State Champions, Goncharoff now 101-8 at Bellevue
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Streak Stoppers
Just a day after South Panola's national-best 89-game win streak came to an end in Mississippi, the next batter up struck out in Tennessee. Maryville, riding a 74-game run of success, was stunned Saturday by Hillsboro (shown above in season opener), 10-7, in the state's Class 4A state championship game. More Weekend Action: Top 25 Scoreboard
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89 AND OVER
The nation's longest high school football winning streak came to a halt Friday night when Meridian knocked off South Panola in Mississippi's 5A state championship game. Despite another big game from junior back Nicholas Parker (4, left), the Tigers saw their storied 89-game win streak come to an end, along with hopes for another state title. MORE: Top 25 Scoreboard
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Photo by: Jim Ownes
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Trinity Wins Battle of Louisville
Trinity (Louisville, Ky.) players jump into the stands to celebrate with their fans following a 28-21 victory over St. Xavier (Louisville, Ky.) on Friday night in the semifinals of the 6A state playoffs. The game was played at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium on the campus of the University of Louisville. National Top 25 Scoreboard
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Marcus Being Marcus
Arguably the nation's top junior running back, Marcus Lattimore carries the load for the Byrnes (Duncan, S.C.) football team, whether he's cranking out 200-yard playoff performances or helping raise money at a car wash. MaxPreps.com's Mitch Stephens has more on this unassuming superstar as he and the Rebels prepare of the 4A-I state title game Saturday. MORE: Lattimore in action
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Running Backs Gone Wild
Pennsylvania backs Jeremiah Young (pictured) of Steelton-Highspire and Zach Barket of Schuylkill Haven have combined for 6,333 yards on the ground this season and 17,028 in their careers. Incredibly, the two will meet for a shot to play in the state championship on the line. MaxPreps.com's Stephen Spiewak has more on this unique encounter.
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Photo by: Courtesy of adidas
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Play It Again
For the second time in nine days, Connecticut rivals Darien and New Canaan will meet on the gridiron. New Canaan won the first go-around on Thanksgiving Day, 28-20, but this time the Class MM state title will be on the line. MaxPreps.com's Dave Stewart has more on Saturday's final at Trumbull High School.
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