Nooksack Valley at Meridian High School Football

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Nooksack Valley quarterback Casey Bauman (2) throws the ball while being tackled by Meridian's Chris Poortinga (88) during the second quarter on Friday evening Oct. 30, 2015, at Meridian High School in Laurel, Wash. The pass was called incomplete. (© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald)

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Meridian's Marcus McGuinn (2), tackle Nooksack Valley's Michael O'Bryan (15) after a short gain during the second quarter pass on Friday evening Oct. 30, 2015, at Meridian High School in Laurel, Wash. (© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald)

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Nooksack Valley's Casey Bauman (2) gets stopped at the line of scrimmage by Meridian's Tony Schleimer (32) during the second quarter on Friday evening Oct. 30, 2015, at Meridian High School in Laurel, Wash. (© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald)

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Meridian's Danile Young (82) reaches for a pass as Nooksack Valley's Tre Silva (25) provides coverage during the second quarter on Friday evening Oct. 30, 2015, at Meridian High School in Laurel, Wash. (© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald)

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Meridian's Alan Eyoub (11) breaks up a pass intended for Nooksack Valley's Tre Silva (25) during the first quarter on Friday evening Oct. 30, 2015, at Meridian High School in Laurel, Wash. (© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald)

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Nooksack Valley's Joe McNeely (10) gets taken down by Meridian's Tony Schleimer (32), left, Manny Sabalza (61), and Daniel Rubio (28) during the first quarter on Friday evening Oct. 30, 2015, at Meridian High School in Laurel, Wash. (© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald)

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Meridian's Alan Eyoub (11) covers Nooksack Valley's Michael O'Bryan (15) as he attempts a reception during the final minute of the third quarter on Friday evening Oct. 30, 2015, at Meridian High School in Laurel, Wash. (© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald)

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Meridian's Marcus McGuinn (2), left, moves in as Nooksack Valley's Michael O'Bryan (15) right, catches a second quarter pass on Friday evening Oct. 30, 2015, at Meridian High School in Laurel, Wash. (© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald)

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Meridian's Andrew Logan (10) attempts to block a first quarter punt on Friday evening Oct. 30, 2015, at Meridian High School in Laurel, Wash. (© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald)

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Nooksack Valley's Michael O'Bryan (15) celebrates after an interception at the 3 yard line during the second quarter on Friday evening Oct. 30, 2015, at Meridian High School in Laurel, Wash. (© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald)

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Nooksack Valley's Casey Bauman (2) gets stopped at the line of scrimmage by Meridian's Nikolas Dritsas (26), left, and Tony Schleimer (32) during the second quarter on Friday evening Oct. 30, 2015, at Meridian High School in Laurel, Wash. (© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald)

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Meridian's Marcus McGuinn (2) misses a tackle as Nooksack Valley's Michael O'Bryan runs for 80 yards to score a touch down during the second quarter on Friday evening Oct. 30, 2015, at Meridian High School in Laurel, Wash. Nooksack Valley missed the field goal. (© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald)

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Nooksack Valley quarterback Casey Bauman (2) throws the ball while being tackled by Meridian's Chris Poortinga (88) during the second quarter on Friday evening Oct. 30, 2015, at Meridian High School in Laurel, Wash. The pass was called incomplete. (© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald)

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Nooksack Valley's Casey Bauman (2) tackles Meridian's Dawson Phillips (6) for a loss of yardage during the first quarter on Friday evening Oct. 30, 2015, at Meridian High School in Laurel, Wash. Bauman was called for facemasking resulting in a 15 yard penalty and automatic first down. (© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald)

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Nooksack Valley's Casey Bauman (2) scrambles from the grasp of Meridian's Chris Poortinga (88) during the last play of the second quarter on Friday evening Oct. 30, 2015, at Meridian High School in Laurel, Wash. (© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald)

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Meridian's Jackson Day (71), left, moves in as team mate Koby Smith (44) sacks Nooksack Valley quarterback Casey Bauman (2) for a loss of yardage on Friday evening Oct. 30, 2015, at Meridian High School in Laurel, Wash. (© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald)

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Nooksack Valley's Joe McNeely (10) gets taken down by Meridian's at Meridian varsity football game on Friday evening Oct. 30, 2015, at Meridian High School in Laurel, Wash. (© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald)

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Nooksack Valley's Casey Bauman (2) tackles Meridian's Dawson Phillips (6) for a loss of yardage during the first quarter on Friday evening Oct. 30, 2015, at Meridian High School in Laurel, Wash. Bauman was called for facemasking resulting in a 15 yard penalty and automatic first down. (© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald)

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Nooksack Valley's Michael O'Bryan (15) readches for a pass during the first quarter on Friday evening Oct. 30, 2015, at Meridian High School in Laurel, Wash. O'Bryan missed the pass. (© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald)

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Nooksack Valley's Michael Jackson (3) breaks through the line of scrimmage for a short gain during the first quarter on Friday evening Oct. 30, 2015, at Meridian High School in Laurel, Wash. (© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald)

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Meridian quarteback Marcus McGuinn (2) looks for an opening during the first quarter on Friday evening Oct. 30, 2015, at Meridian High School in Laurel, Wash. (© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald)

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Nooksack Valley's Michael O'Bryan (15) begins his run downfield during the first quarter on Friday evening Oct. 30, 2015, at Meridian High School in Laurel, Wash. (© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald)