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Indiana high school football: Castle vs. North in IHSAA Class 5A sectional final

MaCabe Brown
The North Huskies celebrate their win over the Castle Knights for the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
The North Huskies celebrate their win over the Castle Knights for the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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The North Huskies take the field ahead of their game against the Castle Knights for the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
The North Huskies take the field ahead of their game against the Castle Knights for the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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North’s Sam McKinney (5) steps back to pass as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
North’s Sam McKinney (5) steps back to pass as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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North’s Cainen Northington (22) runs the ball after receiving a pass as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
North’s Cainen Northington (22) runs the ball after receiving a pass as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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North’s Sam McKinney (5) hands off to North’s Cainen Northington (22) as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
North’s Sam McKinney (5) hands off to North’s Cainen Northington (22) as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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North’s Sam McKinney (5) runs the ball as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
North’s Sam McKinney (5) runs the ball as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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North’s Sam McKinney (5) hands off to North’s Kaleb Harris (7) as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
North’s Sam McKinney (5) hands off to North’s Kaleb Harris (7) as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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North’s Kasey Hospelhorn (25) recovers a fumble as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
North’s Kasey Hospelhorn (25) recovers a fumble as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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North’s Kasey Hospelhorn (25) is celebrated by North’s Kaleb Harris (7) after recovering a fumble as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
North’s Kasey Hospelhorn (25) is celebrated by North’s Kaleb Harris (7) after recovering a fumble as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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North’s James Mercer (11) runs for a touchdown as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
North’s James Mercer (11) runs for a touchdown as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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North’s Sam McKinney (5) steps back to pass as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
North’s Sam McKinney (5) steps back to pass as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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Castle’s Antonio Harris (17) runs the ball as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
Castle’s Antonio Harris (17) runs the ball as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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North’s Lucas Petitt (9) is stoped on a punt return as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
North’s Lucas Petitt (9) is stoped on a punt return as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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North’s Jason Rucker (1) reaches for the pass as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
North’s Jason Rucker (1) reaches for the pass as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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Castle’s Gavin Leach (53) tackles North’s Jason Rucker (1) as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
Castle’s Gavin Leach (53) tackles North’s Jason Rucker (1) as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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North’s Sam McKinney (5) recovers a fumble as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
North’s Sam McKinney (5) recovers a fumble as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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Castle’s Parker Belwood (8) is celebrated after scoring a touchdown as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
Castle’s Parker Belwood (8) is celebrated after scoring a touchdown as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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Castle’s Trey Ward (11) tackles North’s Sam McKinney (5) as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
Castle’s Trey Ward (11) tackles North’s Sam McKinney (5) as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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Castle’s Boden Morgan (13) turns back to pass as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
Castle’s Boden Morgan (13) turns back to pass as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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North’s Sam McKinney (5) passes as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
North’s Sam McKinney (5) passes as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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Castle’s Trey Ward (11) dives for the ball as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
Castle’s Trey Ward (11) dives for the ball as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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Castle’s Boden Morgan (13) passes as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
Castle’s Boden Morgan (13) passes as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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North’s Jason Rucker (1) drives the ball as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
North’s Jason Rucker (1) drives the ball as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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North Head Coach Joey Paridaen cheers from the sideline as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
North Head Coach Joey Paridaen cheers from the sideline as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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North’s Sam McKinney (5) passes as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
North’s Sam McKinney (5) passes as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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Castle’s Trey Ward (11) tackles North’s Sam McKinney (5) as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
Castle’s Trey Ward (11) tackles North’s Sam McKinney (5) as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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North’s Jason Rucker (1) carries the ball as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
North’s Jason Rucker (1) carries the ball as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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Castle’s Maximus McCool (33) runs the ball as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
Castle’s Maximus McCool (33) runs the ball as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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North’s Jason Rucker (1) pulls away from Castle defense as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
North’s Jason Rucker (1) pulls away from Castle defense as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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North’s Jason Rucker (1) runs for a touchdown as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
North’s Jason Rucker (1) runs for a touchdown as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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The student section cheers as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
The student section cheers as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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Castle’s Jersey Wells (5) is tackled by North’s Austin Bell (12) after receiving a pass as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
Castle’s Jersey Wells (5) is tackled by North’s Austin Bell (12) after receiving a pass as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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North’s Sam McKinney (5) hands off to North’s Jason Rucker (1) as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
North’s Sam McKinney (5) hands off to North’s Jason Rucker (1) as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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North’s James Mercer (11) scores a touchdown as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
North’s James Mercer (11) scores a touchdown as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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North’s James Mercer (11) and North’s Kaleb Harris (7) celebrate a touchdown as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
North’s James Mercer (11) and North’s Kaleb Harris (7) celebrate a touchdown as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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Castle’s Maximus McCool (33) runs the ball as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
Castle’s Maximus McCool (33) runs the ball as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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Castle’s Jersey Wells (5) receives a pass in the end zone as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
Castle’s Jersey Wells (5) receives a pass in the end zone as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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North’s Avier Mitchell (21) carries the ball as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
North’s Avier Mitchell (21) carries the ball as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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Castle’s Jersey Wells (5) receives a pass as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
Castle’s Jersey Wells (5) receives a pass as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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Castle’s Jersey Wells (5) is tackled by North’s Keonta Barton (27) and North’s Matthew Pegram (24) as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
Castle’s Jersey Wells (5) is tackled by North’s Keonta Barton (27) and North’s Matthew Pegram (24) as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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North’s Austin Bell (12) reaches out for the tackle on Castle’s Jersey Wells (5) as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
North’s Austin Bell (12) reaches out for the tackle on Castle’s Jersey Wells (5) as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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The ball is fumbled as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
The ball is fumbled as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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North’s Jason Rucker (1) carries the ball as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
North’s Jason Rucker (1) carries the ball as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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North’s Delshan Davis (59) singals a touchdown as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
North’s Delshan Davis (59) singals a touchdown as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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The student section rushes the field after the North Huskies beat the Castle Knights for the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
The student section rushes the field after the North Huskies beat the Castle Knights for the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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The North Huskies celebrate their win over the Castle Knights for the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
The North Huskies celebrate their win over the Castle Knights for the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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The student section rushes the field after the North Huskies beat the Castle Knights for the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
The student section rushes the field after the North Huskies beat the Castle Knights for the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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The North Huskies celebrate their win over the Castle Knights for the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
The North Huskies celebrate their win over the Castle Knights for the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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North Head Coach Joey Paridaen is doused in water after the North Huskies beat the Castle Knights for the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
North Head Coach Joey Paridaen is doused in water after the North Huskies beat the Castle Knights for the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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Fans cheer as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
Fans cheer as the North Huskies play the Castle Knights during the IHSAA Class 5A Sectional 16 championship game in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
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