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Photos by Steven Wright | Greene County News
Fairborn senior Dez Mata (left) and Xenia senior Gabe Funk (right) were the recipients of the Clifton/Spahr Integrity Awards presented before Friday’s football game.
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Fairborn ROTC members present the American colors before the start of Friday’s game.
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Fairborn senior J. T. Smith (7) hands off to junior Jay Kidd (6) during the first quarter.
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Getting his hand up and deflecting this pass is Fairborn freshman Ashton White (60).
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Xenia senior Juan Underwood returns a kickoff just before halftime.
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Xenia sophomore Shawn Fishwick (right) is immediately met after a catch by Fairborn senior J. T. Smith (left).
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Getting around the edge and making his way toward the endzone on one of his three touchdown runs is Xenia senior Elijah Johnson (5).
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Fairborn senior J. T. Smith (7) throws a pass against the incoming Xenia pass rush.
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Xenia junior Gavin McManus (16) throws a pass into the flat intended for senior Elijah Johnson (5). McManus threw for a season-high 193 yards.
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Recovering the game’s only fumble along his own sideline is Fairborn junior Tameron Whitely (bottom) with junior Jackson Fifield (top) piling on as well.
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Fairborn assistant coaches begin to celebrate in the closing seconds of Friday’s win.
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Fairborn junior Cayden Osbourne (17) and his teammates begin the celebration after the final kneel down to secure the upset win against Xenia.
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Students rushed the field to join the Skyhawks at the conclusion of Friday’s win against Xenia.
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Members of Fairborn’s offense pose with one another while holding the Clifton/Spahr Memorial Trophy as the victors of the rivalry game against Xenia.
Check out the recap of the week six football matchup between Fairborn and Xenia.