Quarterfinal playoff leads in Class AA showdown
Daily Star photo by Wellington Way captures a key moment from a Class AA quarterfinal playoff game on December 6. The report highlights intense action as teams vie for a spot in the semifinals.
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Newspaper
Hammond Sunday Star
Location
Hammond, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1977
Page
8
Daily Star photo by Wellington Way captures a key moment from a Class AA quarterfinal playoff game on December 6. The report highlights intense action as teams vie for a spot in the semifinals.
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