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Local football teams show out at Georgia Southern 7-on-7 camp
Statesboro High, Southeast Bulloch and Portal work on passing game
Jaylyn Heath, front, and his Statesboro High teammates cheer on their Portal counterparts as the Panthers take on Northside Warner Robins during Friday's Georgia Southern 7-on-7 Team Tournament on June 21.
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Football teams from Statesboro High, Southeast Bulloch and Portal came out to Georgia Southern for some pre-season practice against teams from around southeast Georgia.
Statesboro High's Rashad Chavers, right, outmuscles a Jefferson County defender to haul in a pass during Friday's Georgia Southern 7-on-7 Team Tournament .
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Along with the three Bulloch County teams, the Eagles' football program hosted a dozen teams, who competed in round-robin fashion to hone their passing games.
Portal's Herald Washington leaps for a reception against Northside Warner Robins during Friday's Georgia Southern 7-on-7 Team Tournament.
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Southeast Bulloch's Colton Zito, left, and Rhett Morgan prepare to take the field against the Academy of Richmond County.
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Southeast Bulloch's Gavin Ivey, center, grabs a pass and heads upfield against the Academy of Richmond County.
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Statesboro High quarterback Beckham Jarrod slings a pass against Burke Academy during Friday's Georgia Southern 7-on-7 Team Tournament.
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Portal quarterback Chase Smith rolls out while looking for an open receiver during Friday's Georgia Southern 7-on-7 Team Tournament.
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Statesboro High's Keon Childers, center, celebrates after hauling in a touchdown reception against Burke Academy.
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Southeast Bulloch's Aiden Peterson, center, reaches across the goal line for a score against the Academy of Richmond County.
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Fired up Portal head coach Jason McEachin races onto the field after his defense gets a stop during Friday's Georgia Southern 7-on-7 Team Tournament.
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Southeast Bulloch head coach Jared Zito calls a play against the Academy of Richmond County during Friday's Georgia Southern 7-on-7 Team Tournament.
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Statesboro High head coach Matt Dobson is all smiles after winning the coin toss to start with the ball against Burke Academy during Friday's Georgia Southern 7-on-7 Team Tournament.
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