Football photos: Fels vs. Edison

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PlanPhilly staff

October 7, 2009

Panthers' defensive lineman, senior Quamee Townsend (55), prepares to bring down Edison's Johnathan Mitchell (20). Yes, that tackle was made quite a ways downfield after Mitchell had broken fr — (Panthers' defensive lineman, senior Quamee Townsend (55), prepares to bring down Edison's Johnathan Mitchell (20). Yes, that tackle was made quite a ways downfield after Mitchell had broken fr)

The Fels High School football team won its first game of the season Friday, 42-12, against Edison, who had the home field advantage.

Blanketed by four Fels defensemen, it was Fels' Desmond Strickland (30) who wrapped up Edison's Tyree Kirkland (23) for a loss of yards. — (Blanketed by four Fels defensemen, it was Fels' Desmond Strickland (30) who wrapped up Edison's Tyree Kirkland (23) for a loss of yards.)

Panther coach Bill Harrigan is quite pleased with the touchdown and two-point conversion. — (Panther coach Bill Harrigan is quite pleased with the touchdown and two-point conversion.)

Role reversal, now it's Desmond Strickland (30) on offense, running for several yards while one of his teammates takes the Owls' Tyree Kirkland out of the play. — (Role reversal, now it's Desmond Strickland (30) on offense, running for several yards while one of his teammates takes the Owls' Tyree Kirkland out of the play. )

Following their first win of the 2009 season, the Fels Panthers and coaches line up at the 50 yard line and prepare to shake hands with the players and coaches from Edison. — (Following their first win of the 2009 season, the Fels Panthers and coaches line up at the 50 yard line and prepare to shake hands with the players and coaches from Edison.)

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