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FHS		098724
THS		1400721
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Offense - Passing

CAttYdsC%AvgTDLngQB Rate
#3 L. Cole11131.00013.0113177.1
#8 C. Hill1626160.61510.0225104.6

Offense - Rushing

CarYdsAvgLng100+
#0 A. Hill, Jr.2147.0150
#3 L. Cole341.3100
#8 C. Hill7-4-0.690
#28 A. Barnes166.060

Offense - Receiving

RecYdsAvgLngTD
#0 A. Hill, Jr.2168.016
#1 N. Pittman1011611.6253
#2 K. Thomas2157.513
#10 D. Sawyer3268.714

Offense - All Purpose Yards

RushRecKRIRTotal
#0 A. Hill, Jr.141630
#1 N. Pittman116116
#2 K. Thomas15015
#3 L. Cole44
#5 K. Walker11
#8 C. Hill-4-4
#10 D. Sawyer2626
#28 A. Barnes66
#44 J. Douglas1515

Offense - Total Yards

RushPassRecTotal
#0 A. Hill, Jr.141630
#1 N. Pittman116116
#2 K. Thomas1515
#3 L. Cole41317
#8 C. Hill-4160156
#10 D. Sawyer2626
#28 A. Barnes66

Defense - Tackles

SoloAsstTot Tckls
#0 A. Hill, Jr.71017
#4 K. Walker10111
#5 K. Walker55
#11 M. Williams6915
#19 N. Harris347
#23 D. Hill11
#26 Z. Clark8513
#28 A. Barnes11
#29 C. Samuel437
#34 T. Samuel123
#38 C. Williams112
#44 J. Douglas18321
#52 I. Palacios123
#63 D. Florence22
#67 L. Underwood44
#79 R. Holland257
#89 J. Hines66
#99 C. Christie11

Defense - Sacks

Hurs
#26 Z. Clark1
#29 C. Samuel1

Defense - Defensive Statistics

IntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR Yds
#0 A. Hill, Jr.110
#5 K. Walker111.0
#52 I. Palacios1

Special Teams - Kickoffs

KOYdsAvgLngTB
#99 C. Christie516633.2510

Special Teams - Punts

PYdsAvgLngIn 20
#11 M. Williams311839.3513

Special Teams - Kickoff and Punt Returns

KO RetsYdsAvgLngKR Yds
#2 K. Thomas100.000
#44 J. Douglas2157.51015

Scoring - Points

TDsTD PtsSKick PtsTot Pts
#1 N. Pittman318018
#99 C. Christie033

Scoring - PATs and Field Goals

PATAtt%Tot Pts
#99 C. Christie331.03

Scoring - Touchdowns

TD RecTotal
#1 N. Pittman33

Team summary

Total TDs
FHS
THS
3
Interceptions
FHS
THS
1
Passing TDs
FHS
THS
3
Receiving TDs
FHS
THS
3
Fumble Recoveries
FHS
THS
1
QB Hurries
FHS
THS
2
Completion Percentage
FHS
THS
.630
QB Rating
FHS
THS
118.3
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Offense

Passing
C
-
17
Att
-
27
Yds
-
173
C%
-
.630
Avg
-
10.2
TD
-
3
Lng
-
25
QB Rate
-
118.3
Rushing
Car
-
13
Yds
-
20
Avg
-
1.5
Lng
-
15
Receiving
Rec
-
17
Yds
-
173
Avg
-
10.2
Lng
-
25
TD
-
3
All Purpose Yards
KR
-
15
IR
-
1
Total
-
209
Total Yards
Total
-
193

Defense

Tackles
Solo
-
63
Asst
-
63
Tot Tckls
-
126
Sacks
Hurs
-
2
Defensive Statistics
Int
-
1
Int Yds
-
1
Avg
-
1.0
PD
-
2
Fmb Rec
-
1

Special Teams

Kickoffs
KO
-
5
Yds
-
166
Avg
-
33.2
Lng
-
51
Punts
P
-
3
Yds
-
118
Avg
-
39.3
Lng
-
51
In 20
-
3
Kickoff and Punt Returns
KO Rets
-
3
Yds
-
15
Avg
-
5.0
Lng
-
10
KR Yds
-
15

Scoring

Points
TDs
-
3
TD Pts
-
18
Kick Pts
-
3
Tot Pts
-
21
PATs and Field Goals
PAT
-
3
Att
-
3
%
-
1.0
Touchdowns
TD Rec
-
3

Georgia High School Football - Thomasville edged by Fitzgerald

October 10, 2025: Thomasville, GA 31792

In Friday's league game, the Fitzgerald Purple Hurricane (Fitzgerald, GA) football team edged the host Thomasville Bulldogs (Thomasville, GA), by a tally of 24-21.

In their next game, the Purple Hurricane face the Berrien Rebels (Nashville, GA) in a A D1 Region 1 game, on Friday, October 17. Fitzgerald will attempt to move on its 4-3 season record. The Rebels enter the contest with a 2-5 record after their 54-16 league loss to Worth County (Sylvester, GA).

Coming up next, the Bulldogs battle the Brantley County Herons (Nahunta, GA) in a A D1 Region 1 contest, on Friday, October 17. Thomasville will attempt to better on its 5-3 season record. The Herons enter the contest with a 0-7 record after their 48-0 league loss to Fitzgerald (Fitzgerald, GA).

NA NAPurple Hurricane Reporter
Mario CherryBulldogs Reporter
  1. 1st Quarter

  2. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Fitzgerald 0, THS 0
    @ 8:00 PM

  3. Game Attendance

    Attendance At least 1,000
    @ 8:01 PM

  4. Field Conditions

    Field Conditions Dry
    @ 8:01 PM

  5. Weather Conditions

    Weather Conditions Fair
    @ 8:01 PM
  6. 0 - 0

    Update

    Thomasville - 1st down, ~11 minutes to go, ball on their own 33-yard line. Fitzgerald 0, THS 0
    @ 8:01 PM
  7. 0 - 0

    Long Pass

    Thomasville - #8 Cam Hill with a long pass to #1 Nigel Pittman. Thomasville has the ball on Fitzgerald's 41-yard line. Fitzgerald 0, THS 0
    Nigel Pittman1 - WR, CB
    Cam Hill8 - QB
    @ 8:02 PM
  8. 0 - 0

    Long Pass

    Thomasville - #8 Cam Hill with a long pass to #0 Aj Hill, Jr.. Thomasville has the ball on Fitzgerald's 9-yard line. Fitzgerald 0, THS 0
    Aj Hill, Jr.0 - FS, WR
    Cam Hill8 - QB
    @ 8:04 PM
  9. 0 - 0

    Big Play - Tackle For Loss

    Fitzgerald with a tackle for loss. Thomasville has the ball on Fitzgerald's 12-yard line. Fitzgerald 0, THS 0
    @ 8:04 PM
  10. 0 - 6

    Passing Touchdown

    Thomasville - #8 Cam Hill 5 Yd pass completed to #1 Nigel Pittman for a TD. Fitzgerald 0, THS 6
    Nigel Pittman1 - WR, CB
    Cam Hill8 - QB
    @ 8:05 PM
  11. 0 - 7

    Made Point After

    Thomasville - #99 Camdon Christie PAT Good. Fitzgerald 0, THS 7
    Camdon Christie99 - K
    @ 8:05 PM
  12. 0 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Thomasville kicked off to Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald has the ball on their own 41-yard line. Fitzgerald 0, THS 7
    @ 8:07 PM
  13. 0 - 7

    Update

    Fitzgerald - 1st down, ~9 minutes to go, ball on Thomasville's 49-yard line. Fitzgerald 0, THS 7
    @ 8:09 PM
  14. 0 - 7

    Update

    Fitzgerald - 1st down, ~8 minutes to go, ball on Thomasville's 39-yard line. Fitzgerald 0, THS 7
    @ 8:11 PM
  15. 0 - 7

    Update

    Fitzgerald - 3rd down, ~6 minutes to go, ball on Thomasville's 36-yard line. Fitzgerald 0, THS 7
    @ 8:13 PM
  16. 0 - 7

    Turnover on Downs

    Fitzgerald has turned possession over on downs. Thomasville has the ball on their own 36-yard line. Fitzgerald 0, THS 7
    @ 8:14 PM
  17. 0 - 7

    Long Run

    Thomasville - #0 Aj Hill, Jr. with a long run. Thomasville has the ball on Fitzgerald's 49-yard line. Fitzgerald 0, THS 7
    Aj Hill, Jr.0 - FS, WR
    @ 8:15 PM
  18. 0 - 7

    Long Pass

    Thomasville - #8 Cam Hill with a long pass to #2 Kaden Thomas. Thomasville has the ball on Fitzgerald's 34-yard line. Fitzgerald 0, THS 7
    Kaden Thomas2 - WR
    Cam Hill8 - QB
    @ 8:16 PM
  19. 0 - 7

    Fumble Recovery

    Thomasville recovered a fumble by Fitzgerald and has the ball on Fitzgerald's 13-yard line. Fitzgerald 0, THS 7
    @ 8:19 PM
  20. 0 - 13

    Rushing Touchdown

    Thomasville - #1 Nigel Pittman with a 13 Yd Rushing TD. Fitzgerald 0, THS 13
    Nigel Pittman1 - WR, CB
    @ 8:21 PM
  21. 0 - 14

    Made Point After

    Thomasville - #99 Camdon Christie PAT Good. Fitzgerald 0, THS 14
    Camdon Christie99 - K
    @ 8:22 PM
  22. 0 - 14

    Big Play - Kickoff Return

    Fitzgerald - #4 Daniel Harris with a long kickoff return. Fitzgerald has the ball on their own 42-yard line. Fitzgerald 0, THS 14
    Daniel Harris4 - RB, FS
    @ 8:23 PM
  23. 0 - 14

    Update

    Fitzgerald - 3rd down, ~3 minutes to go, ball on their own 46-yard line. Fitzgerald 0, THS 14
    @ 8:24 PM
  24. 0 - 14

    Long Pass

    Fitzgerald - #5 Matthew Cowan with a long pass to #6 Victor Copeland. Fitzgerald has the ball on Thomasville's 44-yard line. Fitzgerald 0, THS 14
    Victor Copeland6 - QB, RB
    Matthew Cowan5 - QB
    @ 8:25 PM
  25. 0 - 14

    Update

    Fitzgerald - 3rd down, ~1 minute to go, ball on Thomasville's 39-yard line. Fitzgerald 0, THS 14
    @ 8:26 PM
  26. 0 - 14

    Update

    Fitzgerald - 4th down, Under a minute, ball on Thomasville's 37-yard line. Fitzgerald 0, THS 14
    @ 8:27 PM
  27. 2nd Quarter
  28. 0 - 14

    End of 1st Quarter

    Fitzgerald 0, THS 14
    @ 8:27 PM
  29. 0 - 14

    Turnover on Downs

    Fitzgerald has turned possession over on downs. Thomasville has the ball on their own 37-yard line. Fitzgerald 0, THS 14
    @ 8:29 PM
  30. 0 - 14

    Big Play - Tackle For Loss

    Fitzgerald with a tackle for loss. Thomasville has the ball on their own 41-yard line. Fitzgerald 0, THS 14
    @ 8:30 PM
  31. 0 - 14

    Update

    Thomasville - 4th down, ~10 minutes to go, ball on their own 46-yard line. Fitzgerald 0, THS 14
    @ 8:31 PM
  32. 0 - 14

    Turnover on Downs

    Thomasville has turned possession over on downs. Fitzgerald has the ball on Thomasville's 44-yard line. Fitzgerald 0, THS 14
    @ 8:31 PM
  33. 6 - 14

    Passing Touchdown

    Fitzgerald - #5 Matthew Cowan 44 Yd pass completed to #6 Victor Copeland for a TD. Fitzgerald 6, THS 14
    Victor Copeland6 - QB, RB
    Matthew Cowan5 - QB
    @ 8:33 PM
  34. 7 - 14

    Made Point After

    Fitzgerald - PAT Good. Fitzgerald 7, THS 14
    @ 8:33 PM
  35. 7 - 14

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Fitzgerald kicked off to Thomasville. Thomasville has the ball on their own 42-yard line. Fitzgerald 7, THS 14
    @ 8:34 PM
  36. 7 - 14

    Big Play - Tackle For Loss

    Fitzgerald with a tackle for loss. Thomasville has the ball on their own 40-yard line. Fitzgerald 7, THS 14
    @ 8:35 PM
  37. 7 - 14

    Long Pass

    Thomasville - #8 Cam Hill with a long pass to #1 Nigel Pittman. Thomasville has the ball on Fitzgerald's 43-yard line. Fitzgerald 7, THS 14
    Nigel Pittman1 - WR, CB
    Cam Hill8 - QB
    @ 8:36 PM
  38. 7 - 14

    Update

    Thomasville - 1st down, ~9 minutes to go, ball on Fitzgerald's 31-yard line. Fitzgerald 7, THS 14
    @ 8:37 PM
  39. 7 - 14

    Big Play - Tackle For Loss

    Fitzgerald with a tackle for loss. Thomasville has the ball on Fitzgerald's 34-yard line. Fitzgerald 7, THS 14
    @ 8:38 PM
  40. 7 - 14

    Punt

    Thomasville has punted to Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald has the ball on their own 8-yard line. Fitzgerald 7, THS 14
    @ 8:40 PM
  41. 7 - 14

    Long Run

    Fitzgerald with a long run. Fitzgerald has the ball on their own 34-yard line. Fitzgerald 7, THS 14
    @ 8:42 PM
  42. 7 - 14

    Update

    Fitzgerald - 3rd down, ~6 minutes to go, ball on their own 40-yard line. Fitzgerald 7, THS 14
    @ 8:43 PM
  43. 7 - 14

    Update

    Fitzgerald - 1st down, ~6 minutes to go, ball on their own 49-yard line. Fitzgerald 7, THS 14
    @ 8:44 PM
  44. 7 - 14

    Update

    Fitzgerald - 3rd down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on Thomasville's 42-yard line. Fitzgerald 7, THS 14
    @ 8:45 PM
  45. 7 - 14

    Update

    Fitzgerald - 1st down, ~4 minutes to go, ball on Thomasville's 39-yard line. Fitzgerald 7, THS 14
    @ 8:46 PM
  46. 7 - 14

    Update

    Fitzgerald - 3rd down, ~3 minutes to go, ball on Thomasville's 32-yard line. Fitzgerald 7, THS 14
    @ 8:47 PM
  47. 7 - 14

    Update

    Fitzgerald - 4th down, ~2 minutes to go, ball on Thomasville's 30-yard line. Fitzgerald 7, THS 14
    @ 8:48 PM
  48. 7 - 14

    Update

    Fitzgerald - 1st down, ~1 minute to go, ball on Thomasville's 28-yard line. Fitzgerald 7, THS 14
    @ 8:49 PM
  49. 7 - 14

    Update

    Fitzgerald - 2nd down, Under a minute, ball on Thomasville's 29-yard line. Fitzgerald 7, THS 14
    @ 8:50 PM
  50. 7 - 14

    Interception

    Thomasville - #5 Karter Walker intercepts a Fitzgerald pass and has the ball on Fitzgerald's 1-yard line. Fitzgerald 7, THS 14
    Karter Walker5 - CB
    @ 8:52 PM
  51. 9 - 14

    Safety

    Fitzgerald - Safety. Fitzgerald 9, THS 14
    @ 8:52 PM
  52. 9 - 14

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Thomasville kicked off to Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald has the ball on their own 48-yard line. Fitzgerald 9, THS 14
    @ 8:54 PM
  53. 9 - 14

    Update

    Fitzgerald - 3rd down, Under a minute, ball on their own 49-yard line. Fitzgerald 9, THS 14
    @ 8:56 PM
  54. Halftime
  55. 9 - 14

    Halftime

    Fitzgerald 9, THS 14
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    @ 8:57 PM
  56. 3rd Quarter
  57. 9 - 14

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Thomasville to kick off to Fitzgerald.
    @ 9:24 PM
  58. 9 - 14

    Update

    Fitzgerald - 1st down, ~10 minutes to go, ball on their own 43-yard line. Fitzgerald 9, THS 14
    @ 9:24 PM
  59. 9 - 14

    Update

    Fitzgerald - 3rd down, ~9 minutes to go, ball on their own 47-yard line. Fitzgerald 9, THS 14
    @ 9:26 PM
  60. 9 - 14

    Update

    Fitzgerald - 1st down, ~9 minutes to go, ball on Thomasville's 46-yard line. Fitzgerald 9, THS 14
    @ 9:26 PM
  61. 9 - 14

    Update

    Fitzgerald - 3rd down, ~6 minutes to go, ball on Thomasville's 49-yard line. Fitzgerald 9, THS 14
    @ 9:29 PM
  62. 9 - 14

    Update

    Fitzgerald - 1st down, ~6 minutes to go, ball on Thomasville's 35-yard line. Fitzgerald 9, THS 14
    @ 9:30 PM
  63. 9 - 14

    Update

    Fitzgerald - 2nd down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on Thomasville's 27-yard line. Fitzgerald 9, THS 14
    @ 9:31 PM
  64. 9 - 14

    Update

    Fitzgerald - 1st down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on Thomasville's 23-yard line. Fitzgerald 9, THS 14
    @ 9:32 PM
  65. 9 - 14

    Update

    Thomasville - 3rd down, ~3 minutes to go, ball on their own 19-yard line. Fitzgerald 9, THS 14
    @ 9:35 PM
  66. 9 - 14

    Red Zone Alert

    Fitzgerald is inside Thomasville's 20. Fitzgerald 9, THS 14
    @ 9:35 PM
  67. 9 - 14

    Update

    Fitzgerald - 1st down, ~3 minutes to go, ball on Thomasville's 12-yard line. Fitzgerald 9, THS 14
    @ 9:35 PM
  68. 9 - 14

    Update

    Fitzgerald - 1st down, ~2 minutes to go, ball on Thomasville's 2-yard line. Fitzgerald 9, THS 14
    @ 9:36 PM
  69. 9 - 14

    Update

    Fitzgerald - 3rd down, ~2 minutes to go, ball on Thomasville's 1-yard line. Fitzgerald 9, THS 14
    @ 9:38 PM
  70. 9 - 14

    Update

    Fitzgerald - 4th down, ~1 minute to go, ball on Thomasville's 1-yard line. Fitzgerald 9, THS 14
    @ 9:40 PM
  71. 15 - 14

    Rushing Touchdown

    Fitzgerald - 1 Yd Rushing TD. Fitzgerald 15, THS 14
    @ 9:41 PM
  72. 17 - 14

    Two Point Rush Completed

    Fitzgerald - Rushed for a 2Pt Conversion. Fitzgerald 17, THS 14
    @ 9:41 PM
  73. 17 - 14

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Fitzgerald kicked off to Thomasville. Thomasville has the ball on their own 35-yard line. Fitzgerald 17, THS 14
    @ 9:43 PM
  74. 4th Quarter
  75. 17 - 14

    End of 3rd Quarter

    Fitzgerald 17, THS 14
    @ 9:44 PM
  76. 17 - 14

    Update

    Thomasville - 4th down, ~11 minutes to go, ball on their own 39-yard line. Fitzgerald 17, THS 14
    @ 9:46 PM
  77. 17 - 14

    Punt

    Thomasville has punted to Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald has the ball on their own 6-yard line. Fitzgerald 17, THS 14
    @ 9:47 PM
  78. 17 - 14

    Update

    Fitzgerald - 3rd down, ~10 minutes to go, ball on their own 9-yard line. Fitzgerald 17, THS 14
    @ 9:49 PM
  79. 17 - 14

    Long Run

    Fitzgerald with a long run. Fitzgerald has the ball on their own 42-yard line. Fitzgerald 17, THS 14
    @ 9:51 PM
  80. 17 - 14

    Update

    Fitzgerald - 1st down, ~9 minutes to go, ball on Thomasville's 40-yard line. Fitzgerald 17, THS 14
    @ 9:52 PM
  81. 17 - 14

    Update

    Fitzgerald - 3rd down, ~8 minutes to go, ball on Thomasville's 34-yard line. Fitzgerald 17, THS 14
    @ 9:53 PM
  82. 17 - 14

    Update

    Fitzgerald - 4th down, ~7 minutes to go, ball on Thomasville's 32-yard line. Fitzgerald 17, THS 14
    @ 9:54 PM
  83. 17 - 14

    Update

    Fitzgerald - 1st down, ~6 minutes to go, ball on Thomasville's 28-yard line. Fitzgerald 17, THS 14
    @ 9:58 PM
  84. 23 - 14

    Rushing Touchdown

    Fitzgerald - 9 Yd Rushing TD. Fitzgerald 23, THS 14
    @ 10:01 PM
  85. 24 - 14

    Made Point After

    Fitzgerald - PAT Good. Fitzgerald 24, THS 14
    @ 10:01 PM
  86. 24 - 20

    Passing Touchdown

    Thomasville - #8 Cam Hill 25 Yd pass completed to #1 Nigel Pittman for a TD. Fitzgerald 24, THS 20
    Nigel Pittman1 - WR, CB
    Cam Hill8 - QB
    @ 10:08 PM
  87. 24 - 21

    Made Point After

    Thomasville - #99 Camdon Christie PAT Good. Fitzgerald 24, THS 21
    Camdon Christie99 - K
    @ 10:08 PM
  88. 24 - 21

    Punt

    Fitzgerald has punted to Thomasville. Thomasville has the ball on their own 20-yard line. Fitzgerald 24, THS 21
    @ 10:15 PM
  89. 24 - 21

    Update

    Thomasville - 2nd down, Under a minute, ball on their own 30-yard line. Fitzgerald 24, THS 21
    @ 10:18 PM
  90. Final
  91. 24 - 21

    End of Game

    Fitzgerald 24, THS 21
    @ 10:21 PM

Scoretracker Scorers

NA NAPurple Hurricane Reporter
Mario CherryBulldogs Reporter

Fitzgerald @ Thomasville Football Game Info

Fri., Oct. 10, 2025 @ 8p
Thomasville High School
The Thomasville (GA) varsity football team lost Friday's home conference game against Fitzgerald (GA) by a score of 24-21.

Player stats

Rushing Yds/G
FHS
V. Copeland98.4
THS
L. Cole71.8
Passing Yds/G
FHS
M. Cowan43.9
THS
C. Hill173.8
Receiving Yds/G
FHS
V. Copeland27.9
THS
N. Pittman67.0
Total Yds/G
FHS
V. Copeland145.0
THS
C. Hill199.7
Tackles/G
FHS
--
THS
J. Douglas11.6
Sacks/G
FHS
--
THS
Z. Clark0.8
Points/G
FHS
G. Cox3.4
THS
L. Cole7.2

Team comparison

Rushing Yards/G
166.8
144.5
Passing Yards/G
40.2
179.8
Receiving Yards/G
49.1
179.8
Total Yards/G
207.0
324.3
Tackles/G
-
80.7
Sacks/G
-
1.8
Points/G
6.3
34.8
Pancake Blocks
-
-

Scoring averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4OT1Final
Fitzgerald		5.77.59.66.8-30.3
Thomasville		14.112.35.55.46.041.3

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Season recap

Overall record
9-4
8-4
League
5-1
4-2
Non-League
2-2
3-1
Head to Head
1-0
0-1
Home
4-2
5-1
Away
5-2
3-3
Neutral
0-0
0-0
Playoff
2-1
1-1
In-State
9-4
8-4
Out-of-State
0-0
0-0
Win %
.692
.667
Region %
.833
.667
PF
394
496
PA
176
235
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Common opponents

Brooks County
0 - 1
1 - 0
Worth County
0 - 1
0 - 1
Brantley County
1 - 0
1 - 0
Berrien
1 - 0
1 - 0
Bacon County
1 - 0
1 - 0
Jeff Davis
1 - 0
1 - 0

Rankings

GA
84
70
Division A D1
8
6

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