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Stacie ScottSeptember 3, 2016 | updated 10 years ago
AFA players run onto the field before the AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)
The AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. AFA won 37-21.
AFA players run onto the field before the AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)AFA wide receiver Jalen Robinette reacts excitedly to wide receiver Ronald Cleveland scoring a touchdown during the AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)The AFA band performs before the AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)AFA players warm up near the 6-yard line where former quarterback Dee Dowis’ initials were placed before the AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Dowis was a 1990 graduate who was killed in a car accident on August 29th. In addition to his initials being placed on the field, AFA players also wore helmet decals in his honor. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)AFA wide receiver Ronald Cleveland is chased by Abilene outside linebacker Sam Denmark before scoring a touchdown during the AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)AFA running back Jacobi Owens pushes away Abilene cornerback Quinton Baker as he rushes up the field during the AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)AFA wide receiver Jalen Robinette gets tackled by Abilene cornerback Quinton Baker during the AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)AFA running back Shayne Davern rushes the ball during the AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)AFA running back Timothy McVey scores a touchdown during the AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)AFA running back Timothy McVey scores a touchdown during the AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)AFA wide receiver Ronald Cleveland catches a pass before scoring a touchdown during the AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)AFA wide receiver Ronald Cleveland receives a pass and sprints for a touchdown as Abilene safety Brandon Richmond attempts to stop him during the AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)AFA wide receiver Ronald Cleveland sprints for a touch down during the AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)AFA running back Jacobi Owens gets tackled by Abilene defenders during the AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)Abilene cornerback Jabari Butler attempts to tackle AFA wide receiver Jalen Robinette as he scores a touchdown during the AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)The AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)The AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)The AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)AFA wide receiver Ronald Cleveland is congratulated for a touchdown during the AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)The AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)The AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)AFA wide receiver Ronald Cleveland is congratulated for a touchdown during the AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)The AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)AFA wide receiver Ronald Cleveland is congratulated for a touchdown during the AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)AFA wide receiver Ronald Cleveland is congratulated for a touchdown during the AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)The AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)AFA linebacker Jacob Onyechi and defensive back Jesse Washington take down an Abilene player during the AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)AFA wide receiver Tyler Williams in action during the AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)AFA wide receiver Tyler Williams in action during the AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)The AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)during the AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)AFA wide receiver Ronald Cleveland sprints for a touchdown during the AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)AFA wide receiver Ronald Cleveland sprints for a touchdown during the AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)AFA wide receiver Ronald Cleveland sprints for a touchdown during the AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)The AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)The AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)AFA linebacker Jack Flor tackles Abilene wide receiver Justin Miller during the AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)AFA linebacker Jack Flor tackles Abilene wide receiver Justin Miller during the AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)The AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)AFA wide receiver Tyler Williams in action during the AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)AFA wide receiver Tyler Williams in action during the AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)AFA running back Jacobi Owens pushes away Abilene cornerback Quinton Baker as he rushes up the field during the AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)The AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)AFA quarterback Nate Romine in action during the AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)AFA wide receiver Ronald Cleveland catches a pass before scoring a touchdown during the AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)AFA wide receiver Ronald Cleveland catches a pass before scoring a touchdown during the AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)AFA wide receiver Ronald Cleveland receives a pass and sprints for a touchdown as Abilene safety Brandon Richmond attempts to stop him during the AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)AFA wide receiver Ronald Cleveland receives a pass and sprints for a touchdown as Abilene safety Brandon Richmond attempts to stop him during the AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)AFA wide receiver Ronald Cleveland receives a pass and sprints for a touchdown as Abilene safety Brandon Richmond attempts to stop him during the AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)AFA wide receiver Ronald Cleveland receives a pass and sprints for a touchdown as Abilene safety Brandon Richmond attempts to stop him during the AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)AFA wide receiver Ronald Cleveland sprints for a touchdown during the AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)AFA wide receiver Ronald Cleveland sprints for a touchdown during the AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)The AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)The AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)AFA running back Jacobi Owens in action during the AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)The AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)The AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)AFA wide receiver Ronald Cleveland rushes the ball up the field during the AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)AFA wide receiver Jalen Robinette reacts to scoring a touchdown during the AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)AFA players celebrate their 37-21 win after the AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)AFA players celebrate their 37-21 win after the AFA season opener against Abilene Christian University at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Photo by Stacie Scott, The Gazette (STACIE SCOTT)
