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DeSales' Ryan Baumgart (2) finds some space deep against Mary Walker defender Alvin Welch (25) to haul in a pass for a first-down down to around the 20-yard-line during the first half.

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DeSales Irish coaches talk between plays to make sure they are on the same page, sharing the same vision for the team during the playoff game against Mary Walker.

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Rushing the ball upfield for a first down, Irish quarterback Jeremiah Cox (18) takes a big hit from behind by Mary Walker's Conner Parker (88) during the second-half of their game Friday night.

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Irish quarterback Jeremiah Cox (18) finds time to throw across the field as the offensive line keeps Mary Walker linemen tied up.

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Mary Walker's Taylor Degraaf (24) comes up with a nice one-handed reception just past the Irish defensive line during their playoff game Friday night.

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DeSales' Luke Fazzari (20) sprints between Mary Walker defenders for a big gain and a first-down on a run during the first-half.

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Irish runningback Luke Fazzari (20) dodges Mary Walker tackler Jalen Hegel (1) near the endzone.

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DeSales footbal head coach Pat Graham attempts to motivate the entire team to pull things together after a botched punt turned into a safety, giving two points to Mary Walker.

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The DeSales football team returns to the field after halftime.

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DeSales' Tommy Gregg (17) hauls in a kick-off as teammates Anthony Brown (77) and Spencer Cordeiro (66) rush back to attempt to provide blocking on the play.

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Irish cheer overflows in the student section of the stands as the cheerleaders lead the support during the game against Mary Walker.

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DeSales' Mike Matthews (82) leaves the Mary Walker defense behind on a big run down the sideline for an Irish touchdown during the first-half.

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Tight defensive pressure from DeSales' Kyler Pommerening (80) pushes the ball through the hands of Mary Walker's Shane O'Malley (9) during the second-half.

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DeSales' Dan Solomon (3, left) and Ryan Baumgart (2, right) battle with Mary Walker's Conner Parker (88) for a tipped pass that was almost intercepted by the Irish, then tipped away again only to fall just in front of the hands of two Mary Walker players for an incomplete pass.