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Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
NCHS
13871543
LHS
1525191271
Final score provided by J. Heath.
Red Devils
Wolves

Shooting

PtsFGMFGAFG%AFG%3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%2FGM2FGA2FG%
#2 M. Rice41333330202210011100
#3 B. Geddes5254050111000001425
#5 B. Mitchell83112732133312502825
#10 S. Hoffman62367831250133311100
#15 C. Kahill000000000000
#20 O. Isenhour00100000000010
#21 B. Eckard4111914161711100050
#22 J. Hoffman213333302000011100
#33 L. Cunningham31333501250000010
#34 Z. Derr1137434300056833743

Totals

PtsORebDRebRebAstStlBlkTOPF
#2 M. Rice400020010
#3 B. Geddes502211030
#5 B. Mitchell802222031
#10 S. Hoffman601100032
#15 C. Kahill011200000
#20 O. Isenhour010111000
#21 B. Eckard412301000
#22 J. Hoffman201100010
#33 L. Cunningham310110030
#34 Z. Derr1162800023

Misc Totals

Ast:TOStl:TOStl:PFBlk:PFChrDefl
#2 M. Rice2.000.000.000.0000
#3 B. Geddes0.330.331.000.0001
#5 B. Mitchell0.670.672.000.0001
#10 S. Hoffman0.000.000.000.0000
#15 C. Kahill0.000.000.000.0000
#20 O. Isenhour1.001.001.000.0001
#21 B. Eckard0.001.001.000.0003
#22 J. Hoffman0.000.000.000.0000
#33 L. Cunningham0.330.000.000.0000
#34 Z. Derr0.000.000.000.0001

Team summary

FG %
NCHS
30
LHS
50
FT/G
NCHS
71
LHS
89
3pt FG Percentage
NCHS
28
LHS
38
Points
NCHS
43
LHS
71
Assists
NCHS
7
LHS
15
Rebounds
NCHS
21
LHS
35
Steals
NCHS
5
LHS
7
Blocks
NCHS
0
LHS
4
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Shooting

Pts
43
71
FGM
14
27
FGA
47
54
FG%
30
50
AFG%
35
58
3PM
5
9
3PA
18
24
3P%
28
38
FTM
10
8
FTA
14
9
FT%
71
89
2FGM
9
18
2FGA
29
30
2FG%
31
60

Totals

Pts
43
71
OReb
10
14
DReb
11
21
Reb
21
35
Ast
7
15
Stl
5
7
Blk
0
4
TO
16
8
PF
6
-

Misc Totals

Ast:TO
0.44
1.88
Stl:TO
0.31
0.88
Stl:PF
0.83
-
Defl
7
7

North Carolina High School Basketball - Newton-Conover overwhelmed by Lincolnton

January 28, 2025: Lincolnton, NC 28092

In Tuesday's league test, the Lincolnton Wolves (Lincolnton, NC) basketball squad trounced the visiting Newton-Conover Red Devils (Newton, NC), by a final score of 71-43.

Next, the Wolves clash with the Bandys Trojans (Catawba, NC) in a 2A Catawba Valley test, on Friday, January 31. Lincolnton will attempt to upgrade on its 15-4 season record. The Trojans come into the test with a 13-5 record after their 77-65 league win over East Burke (Connelly Springs, NC).

The Red Devils (10-7) will now prepare for their test against East Burke (Connelly Springs, NC). The Cavaliers come into the 2A Catawba Valley contest with a 8-11 record. In their last contest, East Burke was trounced by Bandys (Catawba, NC), 77-65, in a league contest.

Joey HeathRed Devils Reporter
  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Newton-Conover 0, Lincolnton 0
    @ 7:26 PM
  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance Hundreds
    @ 7:26 PM
  3. 1st Quarter
  4. 0 - 0

    Game Start

    Newton-Conover won the tip off.
    @ 7:39 PM
  5. 0 - 2

    Score Alert

    Lincolnton - #4 LJ Smith IV makes a 2pt Field Goal. Newton-Conover 0, Lincolnton 2
    LJ Smith IV4 - PG, SG
    @ 7:41 PM
  6. 0 - 2

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Newton-Conover - #34 Zay Derr. Newton-Conover 0, Lincolnton 2
    Zay Derr34 - F
    @ 7:41 PM
  7. 0 - 3

    Score Alert

    Lincolnton - #4 LJ Smith IV makes a Free Throw. Newton-Conover 0, Lincolnton 3
    LJ Smith IV4 - PG, SG
    @ 7:41 PM
  8. 2 - 3

    Score Alert

    Newton-Conover - #34 Zay Derr makes a 2pt Field Goal. Newton-Conover 2, Lincolnton 3
    Zay Derr34 - F
    @ 7:42 PM
  9. 2 - 5

    Score Alert

    Lincolnton - #22 Cam Smith makes a 2pt Field Goal. Newton-Conover 2, Lincolnton 5
    Cam Smith22 - PF, C
    @ 7:43 PM
  10. 4 - 5

    Score Alert

    Newton-Conover - #34 Zay Derr makes a 2pt Field Goal. Newton-Conover 4, Lincolnton 5
    Zay Derr34 - F
    @ 7:43 PM
  11. 4 - 7

    Score Alert

    Lincolnton - #3 Tucker Robinette makes a 2pt Field Goal. Newton-Conover 4, Lincolnton 7
    Tucker Robinette3 - PG
    @ 7:44 PM
  12. 7 - 7

    Score Alert

    Newton-Conover - #3 Brandon Geddes makes a 3pt Field Goal. Newton-Conover 7, Lincolnton 7
    Brandon Geddes3 - G
    @ 7:44 PM
  13. 7 - 10

    Score Alert

    Lincolnton - #3 Tucker Robinette makes a 3pt Field Goal. Newton-Conover 7, Lincolnton 10
    Tucker Robinette3 - PG
    @ 7:44 PM
  14. 10 - 10

    Score Alert

    Newton-Conover - #5 Bryce Mitchell makes a 3pt Field Goal. Newton-Conover 10, Lincolnton 10
    Bryce Mitchell5 - G
    @ 7:45 PM
  15. 10 - 10

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Lincolnton - #22 Cam Smith. Newton-Conover 10, Lincolnton 10
    Cam Smith22 - PF, C
    @ 7:45 PM
  16. 13 - 10

    Score Alert

    Newton-Conover - #33 Lonzo Cunningham makes a 3pt Field Goal. Newton-Conover 13, Lincolnton 10
    Lonzo Cunningham33 - G
    @ 7:46 PM
  17. 13 - 13

    Score Alert

    Lincolnton - #3 Tucker Robinette makes a 3pt Field Goal. Newton-Conover 13, Lincolnton 13
    Tucker Robinette3 - PG
    @ 7:47 PM
  18. 13 - 13

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Newton-Conover - #22 Jack Hoffman. Newton-Conover 13, Lincolnton 13
    Jack Hoffman22 - PF
    @ 7:47 PM
  19. 13 - 14

    Score Alert

    Lincolnton - #1 Tyler McClain makes a Free Throw. Newton-Conover 13, Lincolnton 14
    Tyler McClain1 - PG, SG, SF
    @ 7:48 PM
  20. 13 - 15

    Score Alert

    Lincolnton - #1 Tyler McClain makes a Free Throw. Newton-Conover 13, Lincolnton 15
    Tyler McClain1 - PG, SG, SF
    @ 7:48 PM
  21. 2nd Quarter
  22. 13 - 15

    End of 1st Quarter

    Newton-Conover 13, Lincolnton 15
    @ 7:49 PM
  23. 13 - 18

    Score Alert

    Lincolnton - #0 Nehemiah Thompson makes a 3pt Field Goal. Newton-Conover 13, Lincolnton 18
    Nehemiah Thompson0 - PG, SG
    @ 7:51 PM
  24. 13 - 20

    Score Alert

    Lincolnton - #22 Cam Smith makes a 2pt Field Goal. Newton-Conover 13, Lincolnton 20
    Cam Smith22 - PF, C
    @ 7:51 PM
  25. 13 - 23

    Score Alert

    Lincolnton - #4 LJ Smith IV makes a 3pt Field Goal. Newton-Conover 13, Lincolnton 23
    LJ Smith IV4 - PG, SG
    @ 7:52 PM
  26. 13 - 23

    Timeout Alert

    Timeout Newton-Conover. Newton-Conover 13, Lincolnton 23
    @ 7:52 PM
  27. 13 - 23

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Lincolnton - #22 Cam Smith. Newton-Conover 13, Lincolnton 23
    Cam Smith22 - PF, C
    @ 7:53 PM
  28. 14 - 23

    Score Alert

    Newton-Conover - #2 Mason Rice makes a Free Throw. Newton-Conover 14, Lincolnton 23
    Mason Rice2 - G
    @ 7:54 PM
  29. 15 - 23

    Score Alert

    Newton-Conover - #2 Mason Rice makes a Free Throw. Newton-Conover 15, Lincolnton 23
    Mason Rice2 - G
    @ 7:54 PM
  30. 15 - 25

    Score Alert

    Lincolnton - #4 LJ Smith IV makes a 2pt Field Goal. Newton-Conover 15, Lincolnton 25
    LJ Smith IV4 - PG, SG
    @ 7:54 PM
  31. 15 - 25

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Lincolnton - #5 Charlie Foster. Newton-Conover 15, Lincolnton 25
    Charlie Foster5 - F
    @ 7:54 PM
  32. 16 - 25

    Score Alert

    Newton-Conover - #34 Zay Derr makes a Free Throw. Newton-Conover 16, Lincolnton 25
    Zay Derr34 - F
    @ 7:55 PM
  33. 16 - 28

    Score Alert

    Lincolnton - #1 Tyler McClain makes a 3pt Field Goal. Newton-Conover 16, Lincolnton 28
    Tyler McClain1 - PG, SG, SF
    @ 7:55 PM
  34. 18 - 28

    Score Alert

    Newton-Conover - #2 Mason Rice makes a 2pt Field Goal. Newton-Conover 18, Lincolnton 28
    Mason Rice2 - G
    @ 7:55 PM
  35. 18 - 30

    Score Alert

    Lincolnton - #5 Charlie Foster makes a 2pt Field Goal. Newton-Conover 18, Lincolnton 30
    Charlie Foster5 - F
    @ 7:56 PM
  36. 18 - 30

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Newton-Conover - #34 Zay Derr. Newton-Conover 18, Lincolnton 30
    Zay Derr34 - F
    @ 7:57 PM
  37. 18 - 30

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Lincolnton - #0 Nehemiah Thompson. Newton-Conover 18, Lincolnton 30
    Nehemiah Thompson0 - PG, SG
    @ 7:57 PM
  38. 19 - 30

    Score Alert

    Newton-Conover - #5 Bryce Mitchell makes a Free Throw. Newton-Conover 19, Lincolnton 30
    Bryce Mitchell5 - G
    @ 7:58 PM
  39. 19 - 30

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Newton-Conover - #5 Bryce Mitchell. Newton-Conover 19, Lincolnton 30
    Bryce Mitchell5 - G
    @ 7:58 PM
  40. 19 - 33

    Score Alert

    Lincolnton - #1 Tyler McClain makes a 3pt Field Goal. Newton-Conover 19, Lincolnton 33
    Tyler McClain1 - PG, SG, SF
    @ 7:59 PM
  41. 21 - 33

    Score Alert

    Newton-Conover - #5 Bryce Mitchell makes a 2pt Field Goal. Newton-Conover 21, Lincolnton 33
    Bryce Mitchell5 - G
    @ 7:59 PM
  42. 21 - 35

    Score Alert

    Lincolnton - #5 Charlie Foster makes a 2pt Field Goal. Newton-Conover 21, Lincolnton 35
    Charlie Foster5 - F
    @ 8:00 PM
  43. 21 - 35

    Timeout Alert

    Timeout Newton-Conover. Newton-Conover 21, Lincolnton 35
    @ 8:01 PM
  44. 21 - 38

    Score Alert

    Lincolnton - #4 LJ Smith IV makes a 3pt Field Goal. Newton-Conover 21, Lincolnton 38
    LJ Smith IV4 - PG, SG
    @ 8:03 PM
  45. 21 - 38

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Newton-Conover - #10 Sam Hoffman. Newton-Conover 21, Lincolnton 38
    Sam Hoffman10 - G
    @ 8:03 PM
  46. 21 - 39

    Score Alert

    Lincolnton - #3 Tucker Robinette makes a Free Throw. Newton-Conover 21, Lincolnton 39
    Tucker Robinette3 - PG
    @ 8:04 PM
  47. 21 - 40

    Score Alert

    Lincolnton - #3 Tucker Robinette makes a Free Throw. Newton-Conover 21, Lincolnton 40
    Tucker Robinette3 - PG
    @ 8:04 PM
  48. Halftime
  49. 21 - 40

    Halftime

    Newton-Conover 21, Lincolnton 40
    We noticed it's halftime, checkout this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    @ 8:04 PM
  50. 3rd Quarter
  51. 21 - 40

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Newton-Conover's ball.
    @ 8:15 PM
  52. 21 - 40

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Lincolnton - #3 Tucker Robinette. Newton-Conover 21, Lincolnton 40
    Tucker Robinette3 - PG
    @ 8:15 PM
  53. 22 - 40

    Score Alert

    Newton-Conover - #34 Zay Derr makes a Free Throw. Newton-Conover 22, Lincolnton 40
    Zay Derr34 - F
    @ 8:16 PM
  54. 23 - 40

    Score Alert

    Newton-Conover - #34 Zay Derr makes a Free Throw. Newton-Conover 23, Lincolnton 40
    Zay Derr34 - F
    @ 8:16 PM
  55. 25 - 40

    Score Alert

    Newton-Conover - #5 Bryce Mitchell makes a 2pt Field Goal. Newton-Conover 25, Lincolnton 40
    Bryce Mitchell5 - G
    @ 8:17 PM
  56. 25 - 40

    Timeout Alert

    Timeout Newton-Conover. Newton-Conover 25, Lincolnton 40
    @ 8:17 PM
  57. 25 - 40

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Lincolnton - #22 Cam Smith. Newton-Conover 25, Lincolnton 40
    Cam Smith22 - PF, C
    @ 8:18 PM
  58. 26 - 40

    Score Alert

    Newton-Conover - #34 Zay Derr makes a Free Throw. Newton-Conover 26, Lincolnton 40
    Zay Derr34 - F
    @ 8:19 PM
  59. 27 - 40

    Score Alert

    Newton-Conover - #34 Zay Derr makes a Free Throw. Newton-Conover 27, Lincolnton 40
    Zay Derr34 - F
    @ 8:19 PM
  60. 27 - 42

    Score Alert

    Lincolnton - #5 Charlie Foster makes a 2pt Field Goal. Newton-Conover 27, Lincolnton 42
    Charlie Foster5 - F
    @ 8:19 PM
  61. 29 - 42

    Score Alert

    Newton-Conover - #34 Zay Derr makes a 2pt Field Goal. Newton-Conover 29, Lincolnton 42
    Zay Derr34 - F
    @ 8:20 PM
  62. 29 - 44

    Score Alert

    Lincolnton - #4 LJ Smith IV makes a 2pt Field Goal. Newton-Conover 29, Lincolnton 44
    LJ Smith IV4 - PG, SG
    @ 8:20 PM
  63. 29 - 44

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Newton-Conover - #34 Zay Derr. Newton-Conover 29, Lincolnton 44
    Zay Derr34 - F
    @ 8:20 PM
  64. 29 - 45

    Score Alert

    Lincolnton - #1 Tyler McClain makes a Free Throw. Newton-Conover 29, Lincolnton 45
    Tyler McClain1 - PG, SG, SF
    @ 8:21 PM
  65. 29 - 46

    Score Alert

    Lincolnton - #1 Tyler McClain makes a Free Throw. Newton-Conover 29, Lincolnton 46
    Tyler McClain1 - PG, SG, SF
    @ 8:21 PM
  66. 29 - 46

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Lincolnton - #0 Nehemiah Thompson. Newton-Conover 29, Lincolnton 46
    Nehemiah Thompson0 - PG, SG
    @ 8:22 PM
  67. 29 - 48

    Score Alert

    Lincolnton - #3 Tucker Robinette makes a 2pt Field Goal. Newton-Conover 29, Lincolnton 48
    Tucker Robinette3 - PG
    @ 8:22 PM
  68. 27 - 48

    Score Correction

    Score correction for Newton-Conover in Q3. Newton-Conover 27, Lincolnton 48
    @ 8:22 PM
  69. 27 - 50

    Score Correction

    Score correction for Lincolnton in Q3. Newton-Conover 27, Lincolnton 50
    @ 8:22 PM
  70. 27 - 52

    Score Alert

    Lincolnton - #4 LJ Smith IV makes a 2pt Field Goal. Newton-Conover 27, Lincolnton 52
    LJ Smith IV4 - PG, SG
    @ 8:24 PM
  71. 27 - 54

    Score Alert

    Lincolnton - #0 Nehemiah Thompson makes a 2pt Field Goal. Newton-Conover 27, Lincolnton 54
    Nehemiah Thompson0 - PG, SG
    @ 8:25 PM
  72. 27 - 54

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Lincolnton - #0 Nehemiah Thompson. Newton-Conover 27, Lincolnton 54
    Nehemiah Thompson0 - PG, SG
    @ 8:26 PM
  73. 27 - 56

    Score Alert

    Lincolnton - #4 LJ Smith IV makes a 2pt Field Goal. Newton-Conover 27, Lincolnton 56
    LJ Smith IV4 - PG, SG
    @ 8:27 PM
  74. 27 - 56

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Lincolnton - #1 Tyler McClain. Newton-Conover 27, Lincolnton 56
    Tyler McClain1 - PG, SG, SF
    @ 8:27 PM
  75. 28 - 56

    Score Alert

    Newton-Conover - #10 Sam Hoffman makes a Free Throw. Newton-Conover 28, Lincolnton 56
    Sam Hoffman10 - G
    @ 8:28 PM
  76. 28 - 59

    Score Alert

    Lincolnton - #4 LJ Smith IV makes a 3pt Field Goal. Newton-Conover 28, Lincolnton 59
    LJ Smith IV4 - PG, SG
    @ 8:28 PM
  77. 4th Quarter
  78. 28 - 59

    End of 3rd Quarter

    Newton-Conover 28, Lincolnton 59
    @ 8:28 PM
  79. 28 - 61

    Score Alert

    Lincolnton - #1 Tyler McClain makes a 2pt Field Goal. Newton-Conover 28, Lincolnton 61
    Tyler McClain1 - PG, SG, SF
    @ 8:30 PM
  80. 30 - 61

    Score Alert

    Newton-Conover - #5 Bryce Mitchell makes a 2pt Field Goal. Newton-Conover 30, Lincolnton 61
    Bryce Mitchell5 - G
    @ 8:31 PM
  81. 30 - 63

    Score Alert

    Lincolnton - #3 Tucker Robinette makes a 2pt Field Goal. Newton-Conover 30, Lincolnton 63
    Tucker Robinette3 - PG
    @ 8:31 PM
  82. 32 - 63

    Score Alert

    Newton-Conover - #3 Brandon Geddes makes a 2pt Field Goal. Newton-Conover 32, Lincolnton 63
    Brandon Geddes3 - G
    @ 8:31 PM
  83. 35 - 63

    Score Alert

    Newton-Conover - #21 Braxton Eckard makes a 3pt Field Goal. Newton-Conover 35, Lincolnton 63
    Braxton Eckard21 - SG
    @ 8:32 PM
  84. 35 - 63

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Lincolnton - #2 A'Zarrian Coleman. Newton-Conover 35, Lincolnton 63
    A'Zarrian Coleman2 - SF
    @ 8:32 PM
  85. 36 - 63

    Score Alert

    Newton-Conover - #21 Braxton Eckard makes a Free Throw. Newton-Conover 36, Lincolnton 63
    Braxton Eckard21 - SG
    @ 8:32 PM
  86. 36 - 65

    Score Alert

    Lincolnton - #22 Cam Smith makes a 2pt Field Goal. Newton-Conover 36, Lincolnton 65
    Cam Smith22 - PF, C
    @ 8:33 PM
  87. 36 - 67

    Score Alert

    Lincolnton - #5 Charlie Foster makes a 2pt Field Goal. Newton-Conover 36, Lincolnton 67
    Charlie Foster5 - F
    @ 8:35 PM
  88. 38 - 67

    Score Alert

    Newton-Conover - #1 makes a 2pt Field Goal. Newton-Conover 38, Lincolnton 67
    @ 8:37 PM
  89. 38 - 67

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Lincolnton - #22 Cam Smith. Newton-Conover 38, Lincolnton 67
    Cam Smith22 - PF, C
    @ 8:37 PM
  90. 38 - 67

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Newton-Conover - #10 Sam Hoffman. Newton-Conover 38, Lincolnton 67
    Sam Hoffman10 - G
    @ 8:37 PM
  91. 38 - 68

    Score Alert

    Lincolnton - #4 LJ Smith IV makes a Free Throw. Newton-Conover 38, Lincolnton 68
    LJ Smith IV4 - PG, SG
    @ 8:38 PM
  92. 38 - 68

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Lincolnton - #12 Antonio Wilson. Newton-Conover 38, Lincolnton 68
    Antonio Wilson12 - SG
    @ 8:38 PM
  93. 38 - 71

    Score Alert

    Lincolnton - #12 Antonio Wilson makes a 3pt Field Goal. Newton-Conover 38, Lincolnton 71
    Antonio Wilson12 - SG
    @ 8:39 PM
  94. 40 - 71

    Score Alert

    Newton-Conover - #22 Jack Hoffman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Newton-Conover 40, Lincolnton 71
    Jack Hoffman22 - PF
    @ 8:39 PM
  95. 43 - 71

    Score Alert

    Newton-Conover - #10 Sam Hoffman makes a 3pt Field Goal. Newton-Conover 43, Lincolnton 71
    Sam Hoffman10 - G
    @ 8:40 PM
  96. Final
  97. 43 - 71

    End of Game

    Newton-Conover 43, Lincolnton 71
    @ 8:40 PM
  • Lincolnton

    Congratulations to #5 Charlie Foster for being selected the Lincolnton Basketball Player of the Game.

Scoretracker Scorers

Joey HeathRed Devils Reporter

NCHS @ Lincolnton Basketball Game Info

Tue., Jan. 28, 2025 @ 7:30p
The Lincolnton (NC) varsity basketball team won Tuesday's home conference game against Newton-Conover (Newton, NC) by a score of 71-43.

Player stats

Points/G
NCHS
LHS
Rebounds/G
NCHS
LHS
Assists/G
NCHS
LHS
Steals/G
NCHS
LHS
Blocks/G
NCHS
LHS

Matchup history

4371

Team comparison

Points/G
56.6
76.2
Rebounds/G
23.4
40.3
Assists/G
12.5
13.7
Steals/G
7.3
9.1
Blocks/G
1.6
4.2

Scoring averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4OT1OT2Final
Newton-Conover
12.615.216.913.9--58.5
Lincolnton
18.118.619.919.314.06.076.4

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Season recap

Overall record
14-11
24-6
League
8-8
15-2
Non-League
4-1
6-1
Head to Head
0-2
2-0
Home
8-3
14-1
Away
4-7
10-3
Neutral
2-1
0-2
Playoff
0-1
2-1
In-State
14-11
24-6
Out-of-State
0-0
0-0
Win %
.560
.800
Conference %
.467
.882
PF
1,463
2,291
PA
1,499
1,902
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Common opponents

2 - 0
1 - 0
2 - 1
3 - 0
2 - 0
2 - 0
2 - 0
3 - 0
0 - 2
3 - 0
2 - 0
2 - 0
0 - 3
2 - 2

Rankings

NC
Division 2A West
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