Week 1 in pictures: 10 standout high school football photos

A look back at 10 outstanding images from Week 1 of the season.

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Mount Carmel’s Alonzo Manning (30) dives into the end zone for a second quarter touchdown against East St. Louis.

Mount Carmel’s Alonzo Manning (30) dives into the end zone for a second quarter touchdown against East St. Louis.

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Simeon quarterback Keshaun Parker (3) is sacked by Wheaton-Warrenville South’s Macgregor Barrett.

Simeon quarterback Keshaun Parker (3) is sacked by Wheaton-Warrenville South’s Macgregor Barrett.

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Kenwood’s Patrick Clacks, III, (21) elevates to catch a pass and score a touchdown against Lincoln-Way East.

Kenwood’s Patrick Clacks, III, (21) elevates to catch a pass and score a touchdown against Lincoln-Way East.

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Mount Carmel’s Darrion Dupree (6) goes up and over a defender to pick up a few more yards.

Mount Carmel’s Darrion Dupree (6) goes up and over a defender to pick up a few more yards.

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Wheaton-Warrenville South’s Maison Haas (6) intercepts a pass meant for Simeon.

Wheaton-Warrenville South’s Maison Haas (6) intercepts a pass meant for Simeon.

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Mount Carmel’s Jack Elliott throws a pass as the Caravan plays East St. Louis.

Mount Carmel’s Jack Elliott throws a pass as the Caravan plays East St. Louis.

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Simeon’s Keshaun Parker (3) passes against Wheaton-Warrenville South.

Simeon’s Keshaun Parker (3) passes against Wheaton-Warrenville South.

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Mount Carmel’s Maurice Densmore (10) dives into the endzone for a second quarter touchdown against East St. Louis.

Mount Carmel’s Maurice Densmore (10) dives into the endzone for a second quarter touchdown against East St. Louis.

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Kankakee’s James Stampley (4) stiff arms a Nazareth defender as he picks up yards.

Kankakee’s James Stampley (4) stiff arms a Nazareth defender as he picks up yards.

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On a beautiful Saturday night, Mount Carmel defeats East St. Louis 36-33 at ISU’s Hancock Stadium.

On a beautiful Saturday night, Mount Carmel defeats East St. Louis 36-33 at ISU’s Hancock Stadium.

Allen Cunningham/For the Sun-Times

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