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)
