North falls to Newton 28-7

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Ashley George

The team lifts their helmets for kickoff.

North hosts Newton at Grubb Stadium on September 9, 2016.

Going into the game, North was 2-0 for the first time since 1977. The team played through injuries and pouring rain but fell 28-7. The touchdown was scored by senior Andrew Phillips. At the end of the third quarter senior Dominique Rowland got injured and sat the rest of the game.

The team plans to go to East this Friday and beat their longest rival.

The North High Choir sings "God Bless America" before the game.
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The North High Choir sings “God Bless America” before the game.
The cheerleaders stand for the national anthem.
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The cheerleaders stand for the national anthem.
The band plays the national anthem before the game.
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The band plays the national anthem before the game.
The football team huddles around the flag before the game begins.
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The football team huddles around the flag before the game begins.
Senior Calvonta Stallings holds u[ two flags while the captains meet in the middle of the field.
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Senior Calvonta Stallings holds u[ two flags while the captains meet in the middle of the field.
The team lifts their helmets for kickoff.
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The team lifts their helmets for kickoff.
The dance team performs during halftime.
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The dance team performs during halftime.
North faces off against Newton.
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North faces off against Newton.
The Polar Bears shake Newtons' hands after the game.
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The Polar Bears shake Newtons’ hands after the game.
The team takes a knee for injured senior Domonique Rowland.
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The team takes a knee for injured senior Domonique Rowland.
The team raises their helmets after the game.
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The team raises their helmets after the game.