7-on-7 Showdown
A look at the prep football showcase.

The 12 teams competing in the Carolina Panthers 7-on-7 High School Passing Tournament gather to hear inspirational words from Sgt. Tommy Rieman, a Silver Star and a Purple Heart recipient. (Photo by Ron Deshaies)

A Lexington player goes to the ground to make a catch under the watchful eye of uptown Charlotte. The Wildcats eventually reached the title game. (Photo by Ron Deshaies)

A Dutch Fork receiver drags a Spartanburg defender for extra yards. (Photo by Ron Deshaies)

A Union Pines player looks to make a play as a Lexington defender closes. (Photo by Ron Deshaies)

Spartanburg's quarterback throws to the gap to make a play. (Photo by Ron Deshaies)

West Rowan's receiver sheds a Mallard Creek defender. Mallard Creek, however, reached the title game. (Photo by Ron Deshaies)

Butler's running back goes up against Dutch Fork's defense in attempt to score a touchdown. (Photo by Ron Deshaies)

With West Rowan's defense tight on his heels, Mallard Creek's receiver completes the catch. (Photo by Ron Deshaies)

A Statesville wide receiver leaps to grab a pass over a Union Pines defender. (Photo by Ron Deshaies)

A wide receiver for Nation Ford goes up for a pass against Lexington's tough defense. (Photo by Ron Deshaies)

A Phillip O. Berry wide receiver sneaks a catch past two Woodruff defenders. (Photo by Ron Deshaies)

A Woodruff wide receiver brings in a pass from his quarterback. (Photo by Ron Deshaies)

Touchdown for the North Augusta Yellow Jackets. (Photo by Ron Deshaies)

A defender from Phillip O. Berry stops a Woodruff receiver. (Photo by Ron Deshaies)

A Union Pines wide receiver comes down with a completed pass against the hard-hitting Dutch Fork defense. (Photo by Ron Deshaies)

The Statesville Greyhounds try to advance against North Augusta. (Photo by Ron Deshaies)

A Phillip O. Berry wide receiver makes a clean catch against Woodruff's defense. (Photo by Ron Deshaies)

A Lexington wide receiver grabs a pass against a Spartanburg Viking. (Photo by Ron Deshaies)

North Augusta completes a pass heavily defended by West Rowan. (Photo by Ron Deshaies)

In the title tilt, a Lexington receiver looks for more yardage. (Photo by Ron Deshaies)

A Mallard Creek player runs toward daylight. (Photo by Ron Deshaies)

Lexington spreads out the Mavericks for a nice gain. (Photo by Ron Deshaies)

In a close game, Lexington goes deep. (Photo by Ron Deshaies)

Mallard Creek holds on to take the title by a 21-14 score. (Photo by Ron Deshaies)

With the win, the Mavericks earn an opportunity to play in the NFL's National 7-on-7 Passing Tournament to be held at Cleveland Browns Stadium. (Photo by Ron Deshaies)