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ODA pounds Naples First Academy


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 4:00 a.m. September 17, 2010
  • East County
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ODA pounds Naples First Academy
ODA's stingy defense allowed only six points Friday.
ODA's stingy defense allowed only six points Friday.
The Thunder gave its home crowd plenty to cheer about Friday.
The Thunder gave its home crowd plenty to cheer about Friday.
Quarterback Brian Ragone had a big game Friday.
Quarterback Brian Ragone had a big game Friday.
The Thunder dominated in all phases of the game.
The Thunder dominated in all phases of the game.

 

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