PHS Football Hosts Air Raid

Pinecrest receiver Traivon Williams gets up and streches out to make a spectacular grab.

Pinecrest receiver Traivon Williams gets up and streches out to make a spectacular grab.

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It's football time again -- almost.

Pinecrest High School hosted the 2011 Air Raid Classic, Saturday in Southern Pines.

The Patriots advanced to the semifinal round of the 7 -on- 7 pigskin tournament, held at the Morganton Road Sports Complex.

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Pinecrest football's head coach, Chris Metzger, explains the 2011 Air Raid Classic, which took place Saturday in Southern Pines. The Patriot's advanced to the semifinal round of the 7 -on- 7 pigskin tournament. Photos by Donna Ford.

Pinecrest football's head coach, Chris Metzger, explains the 2011 Air Raid Classic, which took place Saturday in Southern Pines. The Patriot's advanced to the semifinal round of the 7 -on- 7 pigskin tournament. Photos by Donna Ford.

It was a full day of football action -- passing league style -- as bracket play began at 9 a.m.

After a break for lunch, the semi-finals started at approximately 2 p.m, followed by the championship tilt.

Ultimately, Pinecrest was bested in the semis by perennial football power Jack Britt.

See Wednesday's section for results and an in-depth recap.

Contact F.W. Manning II at frankwm2@gmail.com

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