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Photos from Central York football's District 3 playoff run

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For The York Dispatch
Central York's Domenic Grove (10) and Cameron Diehl (14) zero in on Harrisburg's Elias Coke during Saturday's District 3 Class 6A semifinal football game in Harrisburg. The host Cougars held off a late charge to win 28-21 and end the Panthers' season.
Central York's Domenic Grove (10) and Cameron Diehl (14) zero in on Harrisburg's Elias Coke during Saturday's District 3 Class 6A semifinal football game in Harrisburg. The host Cougars held off a late charge to win 28-21 and end the Panthers' season.
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Central York's Cameron Diehl (14) runs in the open field during Saturday's District 3 Class 6A semifinal football game against host Harrisburg. The host Cougars held off a late charge to win 28-21 and end the Panthers' season.
Central York's Cameron Diehl (14) runs in the open field during Saturday's District 3 Class 6A semifinal football game against host Harrisburg. The host Cougars held off a late charge to win 28-21 and end the Panthers' season.
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Harrisburg quarterback Shawn Lee Jr. (8) races down the field for an 80-yard touchdown on the first play from scrimmage against Central York during Saturday's District 3 Class 6A semifinal football game in Harrisburg. The host Cougars held off a late charge to win 28-21 and end the Panthers' season.
Harrisburg quarterback Shawn Lee Jr. (8) races down the field for an 80-yard touchdown on the first play from scrimmage against Central York during Saturday's District 3 Class 6A semifinal football game in Harrisburg. The host Cougars held off a late charge to win 28-21 and end the Panthers' season.
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Central York's Juelz Goff (0) struggles to rip free of a jersey grab against Harrisburg during Saturday's District 3 Class 6A semifinal football game in Harrisburg. The host Cougars held off a late charge to win 28-21 and end the Panthers' season.
Central York's Juelz Goff (0) struggles to rip free of a jersey grab against Harrisburg during Saturday's District 3 Class 6A semifinal football game in Harrisburg. The host Cougars held off a late charge to win 28-21 and end the Panthers' season.
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Harrisburg's Elias Coke (1) dives for a fingertip catch as Central York's Saxton Suchanic (8) defends during Saturday's District 3 Class 6A semifinal football game in Harrisburg. The host Cougars held off a late charge to win 28-21 and end the Panthers' season.
Harrisburg's Elias Coke (1) dives for a fingertip catch as Central York's Saxton Suchanic (8) defends during Saturday's District 3 Class 6A semifinal football game in Harrisburg. The host Cougars held off a late charge to win 28-21 and end the Panthers' season.
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Central York's Michah Bowers (21) trips up Harrisburg's Nehemiah Ewell (9) during Saturday's District 3 Class 6A semifinal football game in Harrisburg. The host Cougars held off a late charge to win 28-21 and end the Panthers' season.
Central York's Michah Bowers (21) trips up Harrisburg's Nehemiah Ewell (9) during Saturday's District 3 Class 6A semifinal football game in Harrisburg. The host Cougars held off a late charge to win 28-21 and end the Panthers' season.
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Central York's Juelz Goff (0) follows the block of Preston Fink (12) during Saturday's District 3 Class 6A semifinal football game at Harrisburg. The host Cougars held off a late charge to win 28-21 and end the Panthers' season.
Central York's Juelz Goff (0) follows the block of Preston Fink (12) during Saturday's District 3 Class 6A semifinal football game at Harrisburg. The host Cougars held off a late charge to win 28-21 and end the Panthers' season.
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Central York's Micah Bowers (21) brings down a Harrisburg runner during Saturday's District 3 Class 6A semifinal football game in Harrisburg. The host Cougars held off a late charge to win 28-21 and end the Panthers' season.
Central York's Micah Bowers (21) brings down a Harrisburg runner during Saturday's District 3 Class 6A semifinal football game in Harrisburg. The host Cougars held off a late charge to win 28-21 and end the Panthers' season.
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Central York's Micah Bowers (21) nearly recovers a muffed punt return by Harrisburg during Saturday's District 3 Class 6A semifinal football game in Harrisburg. The host Cougars held off a late charge to win 28-21 and end the Panthers' season.
Central York's Micah Bowers (21) nearly recovers a muffed punt return by Harrisburg during Saturday's District 3 Class 6A semifinal football game in Harrisburg. The host Cougars held off a late charge to win 28-21 and end the Panthers' season.
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York Central's Kyle Groman (9) closes in on Harrisburg's Shawn Lee Jr. (8) during Saturday's District 3 Class 6A semifinal football game in Harrisburg. The host Cougars held off a late charge to win 28-21 and end the Panthers' season.
York Central's Kyle Groman (9) closes in on Harrisburg's Shawn Lee Jr. (8) during Saturday's District 3 Class 6A semifinal football game in Harrisburg. The host Cougars held off a late charge to win 28-21 and end the Panthers' season.
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Central York's Baise Reedy (35) tries to shake Harrisburg's Deshaun Roman (26) on a kick return during Saturday's District 3 Class 6A semifinal football game in Harrisburg. The host Cougars held off a late charge to win 28-21 and end the Panthers' season.
Central York's Baise Reedy (35) tries to shake Harrisburg's Deshaun Roman (26) on a kick return during Saturday's District 3 Class 6A semifinal football game in Harrisburg. The host Cougars held off a late charge to win 28-21 and end the Panthers' season.
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Central York's Matthew Parker (6) boots a successful onside kick during the fourth quarter of Saturday's District 3 Class 6A semifinal football game at Harrisburg. The host Cougars held off a late charge to win 28-21 and end the Panthers' season
Central York's Matthew Parker (6) boots a successful onside kick during the fourth quarter of Saturday's District 3 Class 6A semifinal football game at Harrisburg. The host Cougars held off a late charge to win 28-21 and end the Panthers' season
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Central York's Carter Vaughn breaks up a late-game pass intended for Harrisburg's Kymir Williams during Saturday's District 3 Class 6A semifinal football game in Harrisburg. The host Cougars held off a late charge to win 28-21 and end the Panthers' season.
Central York's Carter Vaughn breaks up a late-game pass intended for Harrisburg's Kymir Williams during Saturday's District 3 Class 6A semifinal football game in Harrisburg. The host Cougars held off a late charge to win 28-21 and end the Panthers' season.
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Central York's Malachi Ramnath (23) watches a pass fall incomplete during Saturday's District 3 Class 6A semifinal football game at Harrisburg. The host Cougars held off a late charge to win 28-21 and end the Panthers' season.
Central York's Malachi Ramnath (23) watches a pass fall incomplete during Saturday's District 3 Class 6A semifinal football game at Harrisburg. The host Cougars held off a late charge to win 28-21 and end the Panthers' season.
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Central York football visited Harrisburg for a District 3 Class 6A semifinal game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Harrisburg. The host Cougars held off a late charge to win 28-21 and end the Panthers' season.
Central York football visited Harrisburg for a District 3 Class 6A semifinal game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Harrisburg. The host Cougars held off a late charge to win 28-21 and end the Panthers' season.
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Central York football visited Harrisburg for a District 3 Class 6A semifinal game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Harrisburg. The host Cougars held off a late charge to win 28-21 and end the Panthers' season.
Central York football visited Harrisburg for a District 3 Class 6A semifinal game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Harrisburg. The host Cougars held off a late charge to win 28-21 and end the Panthers' season.
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Central York football visited Harrisburg for a District 3 Class 6A semifinal game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Harrisburg. The host Cougars held off a late charge to win 28-21 and end the Panthers' season.
Central York football visited Harrisburg for a District 3 Class 6A semifinal game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Harrisburg. The host Cougars held off a late charge to win 28-21 and end the Panthers' season.
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Central York's Carter Vaughn (4) and his father, Panthers assistant coach Fernando Vaughn, share a hug after Saturday's 28-21 loss at Harrisburg in the District 3 Class 6A semifinals. Vaughn was part of a senior class that won a playoff game in four consecutive seasons.
Central York's Carter Vaughn (4) and his father, Panthers assistant coach Fernando Vaughn, share a hug after Saturday's 28-21 loss at Harrisburg in the District 3 Class 6A semifinals. Vaughn was part of a senior class that won a playoff game in four consecutive seasons.
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Central York's Ethan Carlos (3) hauls in a pass during the Panthers' District 3 Class 6A playoff game against Central Dauphin on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, in Springettsbury Township. Central York won, 42-34, in a back-and-forth battle.
Central York's Ethan Carlos (3) hauls in a pass during the Panthers' District 3 Class 6A playoff game against Central Dauphin on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, in Springettsbury Township. Central York won, 42-34, in a back-and-forth battle.
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Central York's Juelz Goff (0) runs through a big hole opened by Panthers linemen during the team's District 3 Class 6A playoff game against Central Dauphin on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, in Springettsbury Township. Central York won, 42-34, in a back-and-forth battle.
Central York's Juelz Goff (0) runs through a big hole opened by Panthers linemen during the team's District 3 Class 6A playoff game against Central Dauphin on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, in Springettsbury Township. Central York won, 42-34, in a back-and-forth battle.
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Central York's Brooklyn Nace (17) throws a pass to Ethan Carlos (3) during the Panthers' District 3 Class 6A playoff game against Central Dauphin on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, in Springettsbury Township. Central York won, 42-34, in a back-and-forth battle.
Central York's Brooklyn Nace (17) throws a pass to Ethan Carlos (3) during the Panthers' District 3 Class 6A playoff game against Central Dauphin on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, in Springettsbury Township. Central York won, 42-34, in a back-and-forth battle.
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Central York quarterback Brooklyn Nace (17) takes a safe step out of bounds during the Panthers' District 3 Class 6A playoff game against Central Dauphin on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, in Springettsbury Township. Central York won, 42-34, in a back-and-forth battle.
Central York quarterback Brooklyn Nace (17) takes a safe step out of bounds during the Panthers' District 3 Class 6A playoff game against Central Dauphin on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, in Springettsbury Township. Central York won, 42-34, in a back-and-forth battle.
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Central York's Ethan Carlos points to the goal line on his way to a touchdown during the Panthers' District 3 Class 6A playoff game against Central Dauphin on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, in Springettsbury Township. Central York won, 42-34, in a back-and-forth battle.
Central York's Ethan Carlos points to the goal line on his way to a touchdown during the Panthers' District 3 Class 6A playoff game against Central Dauphin on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, in Springettsbury Township. Central York won, 42-34, in a back-and-forth battle.
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Central York's Juelz Goff (0) is runs past offensive lineman Mitchel Myers (63) and into the end zone during the Panthers' District 3 Class 6A playoff game against Central Dauphin on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, in Springettsbury Township. Central York won, 42-34, in a back-and-forth battle.
Central York's Juelz Goff (0) is runs past offensive lineman Mitchel Myers (63) and into the end zone during the Panthers' District 3 Class 6A playoff game against Central Dauphin on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, in Springettsbury Township. Central York won, 42-34, in a back-and-forth battle.
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Central York's Juelz Goff runs over Central Dauphin's Mateo Crummel during the teams' District 3 Class 6A playoff game Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, in Springettsbury Township. Central York won, 42-34, in a back-and-forth battle.
Central York's Juelz Goff runs over Central Dauphin's Mateo Crummel during the teams' District 3 Class 6A playoff game Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, in Springettsbury Township. Central York won, 42-34, in a back-and-forth battle.
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Central York's Ethan Carlos (3) runs away from a Central Dauphin defender and under a pass for a touchdown, giving Central York a 34-28 lead during the teams' District 3 Class 6A playoff game Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, in Springettsbury Township. Central York won, 42-34, in a back-and-forth battle.
Central York's Ethan Carlos (3) runs away from a Central Dauphin defender and under a pass for a touchdown, giving Central York a 34-28 lead during the teams' District 3 Class 6A playoff game Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, in Springettsbury Township. Central York won, 42-34, in a back-and-forth battle.
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Central York football came away with a 42-34 win over Central Dauphin on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, in Springettsbury Township.
Central York football came away with a 42-34 win over Central Dauphin on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, in Springettsbury Township.
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Central York football fans braved the cold by huddling under blankets and extra coats during the Panthers' District 3 Class 6A playoff game against Central Dauphin on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, in Springettsbury Township. Central York won, 42-34, in a back-and-forth battle.
Central York football fans braved the cold by huddling under blankets and extra coats during the Panthers' District 3 Class 6A playoff game against Central Dauphin on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, in Springettsbury Township. Central York won, 42-34, in a back-and-forth battle.
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Central York football fans huddled under blankets on a cold Friday night during the Panthers' District 3 Class 6A playoff game against Central Dauphin on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, in Springettsbury Township. Central York won, 42-34, in a back-and-forth battle.
Central York football fans huddled under blankets on a cold Friday night during the Panthers' District 3 Class 6A playoff game against Central Dauphin on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, in Springettsbury Township. Central York won, 42-34, in a back-and-forth battle.
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