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Gallery: Mark Webb's top sports photos of 2012

Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Marshall's Rakeem Cato runs a quarterback keeper in the red zone past Western Carolina defender Brian Johnson during the NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.

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December 30, 2012 @ 04:40 PM

The Herald-Dispatch photographer Mark Webb sums up 2012 with a gallery of his best sports photos of the year.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Marshall's Rakeem Cato runs a quarterback keeper in the red zone past Western Carolina defender Brian Johnson during the NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchMarshall coach Tom Herrion reacts to a call by the officials during the C-USA basketball game against UTEP on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012, at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchMarshall's DeAndre Kane drives against UTEP defender Julian Washburn during the C-USA basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012, at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchHuntington's Tyquan Sayles (15) takes a shot against Dereck Weiford of Greenbrier East during the basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2012, at Huntington High School.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchAt right, Mike Brock hits opponent Ian Beaty as they compete during the first night of theTri-State Original Toughman Contest on Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. Brock won the bout.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchTrainer Terence Kelly wraps the hand of fighter Taylor Perkins in preparation for the first night of the Tri-State Original Toughman Contest on Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchA referee checks on fighter Jason Blankenship after he was knocked out by opponent Jason Adam during the first night of the Tri-State Original Toughman Contest on Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchBlood flies as fighter Jamie Allenbaugh strikes opponent Bre Kyle during the second night of the Tri-State Original Toughman Contest on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. Allenbaugh won the bout by decision.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchFighter Shannon Stewart takes a hit from opponent Brandon Kitts during the second night of the Tri-State Original Toughman Contest on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. Kitts won the bout by decision.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchHuntington's Toquan Hayes hits a dunk against Cabell Midland during the basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, at Cabell Midland High School.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchMarshall's Alyse Poindexter grabs a rebound against Ance Celmina of Southern Miss during the C-USA basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchRider Cody Baldwin of Huntington gets big air as he competes during the West Virginia 2012 Indoor Motocross Championship on Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchMarshall's DeAndre Kane (24) drives for a shot against UCF defenders Tristan Spurlock (1) and Keith Clanton (33) during the C-USA basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington. Marshall won 65-64.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchMarshall's DeAndre Kane celebrates after the Herd defeated UCF 65-64 during the C-USA basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchMarshall's DeAndre Kane shoots against UCF defender Keith Clanton during the C-USA basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington. Marshall won 65-64.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchNigel Spikes of Marshall, top, reaches for a shot over UCF defender Isaiah Sykes during the C-USA basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington. Marshall won 65-64.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchMarshall's DeAndre Kane is fouled while taking a shot against Marcus Jordan of UCF during the C-USA basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington. Marshall won 65-64.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchFairland's Evan Salyers shoots against Chesapeake's Eric Kennedy during the championship match of the St. Joe Invitational basketball tournament on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012, at the Veterans Memorial Field House in Huntington.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchThe Marshall dance team performs as the Herd takes on UAB during the C-USA basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012, at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington. UAB won 56-49.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchMarshall's DeAndre Kane drives to the basket against Jay Hook of Tulane during the C-USA basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchHuntington Prep's Stefan Jankovic hits a dunk against Rapheal Love of Upper Room Christian during the Tri-State Hoops Classic basketball tournament on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, at Chesapeake High School.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchDancers from Elite Performance Academy perform a routine during the Tri-State Hoops Classic basketball tournament on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, at Chesapeake High School.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchSpring Valley's Hunter Waugh takes a shot against Ian Miles of Hurricane during the basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, at Hurricane High School.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchHurricane's Trey Dawson passes the ball off against Spring Valley defenders Eli Parker (21), Austin Keyser (15) and Elijah Wellman (30) during the basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, at Hurricane High School.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchGreen takes on white as former Marshall basketball players participate in an alumni game as the Veterans Memorial Field House Finale is conducted on Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, in Huntington. The 62-year-old facility will become property of Marshall University and will be demolished to make way for a new soccer stadium complex.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchMarshall cheerleader Nicolette Demicco cheers on the Herd as they take on East Carolina during the C-USA basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington. Marshall won 78-68.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchMarshall cheerleader Katie Cornwell cheers on the herd as they on East Carolina during the C-USA basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington. Marshall won 78-68.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchMarshall's Shaquille Johnson reacts as he is fouled by East Carolina defender Paris Roberts-Campbell during the C-USA basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington. Marshall won 78-68.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchMarshall dance team member Nicole Holliday cheers on the Herd as they take on East Carolina during the C-USA basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington. Marshall won 78-68.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchHuntington's Jordan Schneider (31) goes up for a block against Nick Salmons (24) of Barboursville during the Cabell County middle school boys basketball championship game on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, at Milton Middle School.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchHuntington's Billy Waldeck (yellow headgear) takes on Dakota Montgomery of Lewis County during the West Virginia High School Wrestling Championships on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchNoah Searls of Point Pleasant (black headgear) takes on Dakota Miller of Oak Hill during the West Virginia High School Wrestling Championships on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington. Searls won the match.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchMarshall's Alaya Mitchell goes up for a shot against Chareya Smith of East Carolina during the C-USA basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchHuntington's Toquan Hayes goes up for a shot against Jacob Kilgore of Spring Valley during the Class AAA, Region IV, Section 2 boys basketball tournament on Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012, at Cabell Midland High School.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Jordan Long, 11, draws her bow as she competes in the CMHS Archery Tournament on Saturday, March 10, 2012, at Cabell Midland High School.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchSt. Joe's Asia Petitte shoots a layup against Wheeling Central during the Class A girls basketball state tournament championship game on Saturday, March 10, 2012, at the Charleston Civic Center Coliseum. St. Joe defeated Wheeling Central 57-49 to take home their fourth straight basketball state championship.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchThe River Cities Youth team of Hurricane competes in the American Cheer Power "Fabulous '50's Rock-N-Roll" Open Championship on Saturday, March 17, 2012, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchHeather Maynor celebrates with six-year-old Rylie DeLong after she was able to do her first back bend kick over during warm-ups for the West Virginia USA Gymnastics State Meet on Sunday, March 25, 2012, at Cabell Midland High School.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchCabell Midland's Jenny Brumfield sprints to first base after laying down a bunt against George Washington during the softball game on Monday, March 26, 2012, at Cabell Mdiland High School. Midland won 12-2.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchCabell Midland's Julia Hightower slides into home plate against Huntington during the softball doubleheader on Thursday, April 5, 2012, at Cabell Midland High School.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchCabell Midland's Trent Porter is tagged out at first base after being caught in a rundown during the baseball game against Huntington on Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at Cabell Midland High School.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchHuntington's Hunter Smith throws to first after forcing out Cabell Midland's Will Lester during the baseball game on Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at Cabell Midland High School.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchMarshall players celebrate after defeating Ohio during the softball game on Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at Dot Hicks Field in Huntington.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchOhio's Alexis Joseph prepares to make a throw to first during the softball game against Marshall on Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at Dot Hicks Field in Huntington.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchMarshall's Alysia Hively hits a grand slam against Ohio during the softball game on Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at Dot Hicks Field in Huntington.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchMarshall's Kristina Koprcina makes a return as she takes on Sierra Sullivan of Cincinnati during the women's tennis match on Sunday, April 15, 2012, at Brian David Fox Tennis Center in Huntington.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchMarshall's Dominika Zapranza stands ready as Maria Voscekova serves during the women's tennis match against Cincinnati on Sunday, April 15, 2012, at Brian David Fox Tennis Center in Huntington.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchMarshall's Kristina Koprcina makes a return during the women's tennis match against Cincinnati on Sunday, April 15, 2012, at Brian David Fox Tennis Center in Huntington.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchMarshall's Dominika Zapranza makes a return during the women's tennis match against Cincinnati on Sunday, April 15, 2012, at Brian David Fox Tennis Center in Huntington.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchHuntington's Ben Haer makes the throw to first during the baseball game against Logan on Thursday, April 19, 2012, at Huntington High School.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchReceiver Andre Booker brings down a catch against safety Evan McKelvey during Marshall football practice on Friday, April 20, 2012, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchIronton High School football coach Bob Lutz laughs as he talks with guests on Saturday, April 28, 2012, at the Ironton Knights of Columbus Hall.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchHuntington's Ciarra Brown competes in the 75 meter hurdles during the Cabell County Middle School Track and Field Championship meet on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at Cabell Midland High School.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchHuntington's Robert Skolik returns against Hurricane's Alex Clay in the Boys' Class AAA singles match as the high school state tennis tournament championship is conducted on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at the Schoenbaum Family Courts in Kanawha City.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchHuntington's Katelyn McGuffin competes against Monika Keiser of Parkersburg in the Girls' Class AAA singles match as the high school state tennis tournament championship is conducted on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at the Schoenbaum Family Courts in Kanawha City.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchHuntington's Kate Huck returns against Cassandra Powell of Parkersburg in the Girls' Class AAA singles match as the high school state tennis tournament championship is conducted on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at the Schoenbaum Family Courts in Kanawha City.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchHuntington's Rachel Subik returns against McKenzie Littleton of Washington in the Girls' Class AAA singles match as the high school state tennis tournament championship is conducted on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at the Schoenbaum Family Courts in Kanawha City.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchAaron Wenzel of Death Punch shoots over James Carter of the Bandits during the Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament on Sunday, May 20, 2012, in Ironton.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchHolden Kelley of the Box Out Boys takes a shot against Ben Compliment of The Flying Dutchman during the Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament on Sunday, May 20, 2012, in Ironton.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchRa'shown Tweel competes in the softball throw as the Hershey's Youth Track and Field West Virginia District 2 meet is conducted on Sunday, May 20, 2012, at Cabell Midland High School.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchWayne's Jared Hunter (14) is greeted by teammates after hitting a two-run home run against Herbert Hoover during the Class AA, Region IV baseball championship game on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at Wayne High School.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchJaxon Spence-Creamer, 8, learns how to hit a tennis ball on Thursday, May 31, 2012, at the Ritter Park Tennis Center in Huntington.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchCyclists get off to a start during the McDonald's Tri-State Criterum on Saturday, June 2, 2012, in downtown Huntington.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchJeremy Grimm crosses the finish line in first place during the McDonald's Tri-State Criterum on Saturday, June 2, 2012, in downtown Huntington.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchCyclists compete during the McDonald's Tri-State Criterum on Saturday, June 2, 2012, in downtown Huntington.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchChristoph Uberti competes during the McDonald's Tri-State Criterum on Saturday, June 2, 2012, in downtown Huntington.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchJack Sells checks second place as he takes the lead during the McDonald's Tri-State Criterum on Saturday, June 2, 2012, in downtown Huntington.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchCyclists compete during the McDonald's Tri-State Criterum on Saturday, June 2, 2012, in downtown Huntington.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchCyclists compete during the McDonald's Tri-State Criterum on Saturday, June 2, 2012, in downtown Huntington.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchLewis County's Jerad Griffith, left, battles for the ball with Mason Conrad of Clarksburg Tomko during the West Virginia Soccer Association Open Cup on Sunday, June 3, 2012, at the Barboursville Soccer Complex.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-DispatchLewis County's Jerad Griffith celebrates after scoring against Clarksburg Tomko during the West Virginia Soccer Association Open Cup on Sunday, June 3, 2012, at the Barboursville Soccer Complex.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Barboursville takes on Lavalette during the District 1 Little League Baseball age 11-12 all-star championship game on Saturday, July 14, 2012, at the Vinson Little League field.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Myles Eaddy of the Anderson Monarchs looks through the fence as his team takes on the River Cities Vipers during the Little League baseball game on Sunday, July 14, 2012, in South Point. The Monarchs are from Philadelphia and are paying tribute to Jackie Robinson and Negro League baseball with a barnsorming tour.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Brandon Kitts goes up for a shot against Austin McMaster during the Valleyball 3-on-3 tournament on Friday, July 20, 2012, at RPA Memorial Park in Huntington.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch North Carolina players wave as they participate in a parade during the opening ceremonies for the 8th annual Tournament of State Champions on Friday, July 27, 2012, in Ceredo.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Bridgeport (W.Va.) catcher Ben Mossburg prepares to tag out Brett Allen of Mechanicsville National (Va.) at home plate during the Tournament of State Champions for Little League Baseball age 9-10 all-star teams on Sunday, July 29, 2012, at Mitch Stadium in Ceredo. Mechanicsville won 7-3.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch North Springs (Fla.) takes on Anderson American (S.C.) during the championship game of the Tournament of State Champions for Little League Baseball age 9-10 all-star teams on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, at Mitch Stadium in Ceredo. Florida won 14-3.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Running back Steward Butler rushes the ball after taking a handoff from quarterback Blake Frohnapfel and getting a block from lineman Alex Schooler during the Marshall football scrimmage on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Terry Rinker of Tampa, Fla. celebrates after winning the Formula 2 class championship during the Huntington Classic outboard tunnel boat races on Sunday, Aug, 12, 2012, at Harris Riverfront Park in Huntington.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Donny Lick prepares driver Steve DiNicolantonio for the Huntington Classic outboard tunnel boat races on Sunday, Aug, 12, 2012, at Harris Riverfront Park in Huntington.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Blake Prince of Lawrence County (Ky.) tips the ball away while trying to intercept a pass intended for Ashland's Malik Massey during the high school football game on Friday, Aug. 17, 2012, at Putnam Stadium in Ashland.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Cabell Midland's Justin Leggett reacts after the Knights stopped Spring Valley on third down during the high school football game on Friday, Aug. 24, 2012, at Cabell Midland High School.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Wayne players pile up as they prepare to take on Chesapeake during the high school football game on Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, at Wayne High School.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Wayne quarterback Grant Ferguson falls into the end zone for a touchdown as he is hit by Chesapeake defenders Mikey Walters (12) and Caleb Lindsey (6) during the high school football game on Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, at Wayne High School.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Wayne takes on Chesapeake during the high school football game on Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, at Wayne High School.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Racers compete in the fourth annual Fit Fest event on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, at Ritter Park in Huntington.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Cabell Midland running back Kasey Thomas is tackled for a loss by Huntington defender Jarod Martin during the high school football game on Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, at Bob Sang Stadium in Huntington.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Wayne's Mason Hodge drives the ball 54 yards for a touchdown against Mingo Central during the homecoming football game on Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, at Wayne High School.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Wayne quarterback Grant Ferguson jumps over a Mingo Central defender while rushing for a first down during the homecoming football game on Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, at Wayne High School.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Cabell Midland's Kasey Thomas stiff arms Winfield defender Alex Amick as he rushes for a touchdown during the high school football game on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, at Cabell Midland High School.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Cabell Midland players celebrate after recovering a fumble against Winfield during the high school football game on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, at Cabell Midland High School.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Marshall basketball player Dennis Tinnon pulls his head through the hoop as media day is conducted on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Huntington's Charles Crawford stiff-arms Chandler Cline of Greenbrier East during the football game on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, at Huntington High School.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Spring Valley's Adam Page is stopped by Nitro players Brayden Underwood and Nick Humphrey after intercepting a pass during the high school football game on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012, at Spring Valley High School.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Huntington's Nate Haikal is stopped by Capital defender Jeff Roach during the high school football game on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, at Bob Sang Stadium in Huntington.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Huntington quarterback Mark Shaver is stopped by a trio of Capital defenders during the high school football game on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, at Bob Sang Stadium in Huntington.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Jamie Evans, Alice Pelais and Elizabeth Smith celebrate as the team crosses the finish line together after running the half-marathon relay during the Marshall Marathon on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Racers compete in the Marshall Marathon on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Huntington.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Wayne's Mason Hodge fights off Nicholas County defender Wil Mayes as he rushes for a 92-yard touchdown during the high school Class AA quarterfinals football game on Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, at Wayne High School.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Nicholas County receiver Jared Price brings down a catch during the high school Class AA quarterfinals football game against Wayne on Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, at Wayne High School.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Marshall running back Kevin Grooms (37) rushes against Houston defenders Eric Braswell (97) and Joey Mbu (92) during the C-USA football game on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Marshall running back Kevin Grooms is stopped by Houston defender Phillip Steward during the C-USA football game on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington. Marshall won 44-41.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Wayne's James Egnor is stopped by Robert C. Byrd defender Iziah Hill during the high school football Class AA semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, at Wayne High School.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Marshall's DeAndre Kane runs into Morehead State defender Kahlil Owens during the NCAA basketball game on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch West Virginia defender Keaton Miles knocks the ball out of the hands of Marshall's Elijah Pittman during the Capital Classic basketball game on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, at the Charleston Civic Center.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Marshall coach Tom Herrion reacts after the Herd received a turnover during the Capital Classic basketball game against West Virginia on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, at the Charleston Civic Center.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch St. Joe's Mychal Johnson is foulded while driving for a shot against Boyd County defenders Caitlin Coburn, left, and Destiny Goins, right, in the Boyd County Roundball Classic on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, at Boyd County Middle School. St. Joe won 53-47.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Huntington Prep's Andrew Wiggins hits a dunk against Arlington Country Day during the Boyd County Roundball Classic on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, at Boyd County Middle School in Summit, Kentucky.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Terry Rozier of Hargrave Military Academy goes up for a dunk against Christian Faith during the Ironton Classic basketball tournament on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, at Ironton High School.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Marshall's Norrisha Victrum goes to the air for a shot against Furman during the NCAA basketball game on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Marshall's Dennis Tinnon hits a dunk during the NCAA basketball game against Kentucky on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Kentucky won 82-54.

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Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch Marshall takes on Morehead State during the NCAA basketball game on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington.

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