Photos: Public League football coverage

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PlanPhilly staff

September 30, 2009

Lincoln's QB Joe McCausland (who also punts, places kick and plays defense) breaks into the open on a run while keeping his eyes open for potential receivers. He's aided in his escape from the — (Lincoln's QB Joe McCausland (who also punts, places kick and plays defense) breaks into the open on a run while keeping his eyes open for potential receivers. He's aided in his escape from the)

Lincoln vs. Central

Receiving a key block by teammate Jon Gelin (32) (upper right), Lincoln's dependable running back/defensive back, Omar Black (9) was able to return a kickoff for 20-30 yards. A couple plays later — (Receiving a key block by teammate Jon Gelin (32) (upper right), Lincoln's dependable running back/defensive back, Omar Black (9) was able to return a kickoff for 20-30 yards. A couple plays later )

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Washington vs. Overbrook

Washington's defensive back Jamear Seals (6) gains several yards on a kickoff return before being forced out of bounds by Overbrook's Andre Sheppard (14), Greg Johnson (23) and James Johnson ( — (Washington's defensive back Jamear Seals (6) gains several yards on a kickoff return before being forced out of bounds by Overbrook's Andre Sheppard (14), Greg Johnson (23) and James Johnson ()

The Eagles celebrate their 41-10 victory over Overbrook. — (The Eagles celebrate their 41-10 victory over Overbrook.)

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