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Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
AHS
00000
BGHS
201313046
Final score provided by J. Lianoz.

Team Totals

AlhambraStatBell Gardens
53Total Plays36
9First Downs16
3Penalties5
10Penalty Yards40
Moors
Lancers

Offense - Passing

CAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
#5 B. Leonard1132100.3449.1022417.7

Offense - Rushing

CarYdsAvgLng100+
#1 N. Navarro1-2-2.00
#3 H. Tsang10313.1160
#5 B. Leonard4-10-2.550
#22 D. Martinez263.060
#33 N. Vuong200.010
#34 M. Gandarilla122.020

Offense - Receiving

RecYdsAvgLng
#1 N. Navarro144.04
#7 N. Cervantes2168.08
#8 A. Correa67813.024
#18 M. Vasquez1-2-2.0
#22 D. Martinez144.04

Offense - Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

Offense - All Purpose Yards

Offense - Total Yards

Defense - Sacks

Defense - Defensive Statistics

Blk FGs
#3 H. Tsang1

Special Teams - Kickoffs

KOYdsAvgLngTB
#80 N. Gutierrez15555.0550

Special Teams - Punts

PYdsAvgLngIn 20
#3 H. Tsang411328.3291

Special Teams - Kickoff and Punt Returns

KO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
#8 A. Correa67813.02578
#25 C. Mina22512.518166.06031

Scoring - Points

Kick PtsTot Pts
#80 N. Gutierrez00

Scoring - PATs and Field Goals

FGAtt%Tot Pts
#80 N. Gutierrez01.00

Team summary

Total TDs
AHS
BGHS
7
Interceptions
AHS
BGHS
2
Passing TDs
AHS
0
BGHS
4
Receiving TDs
AHS
BGHS
4
Rushing TDs
AHS
BGHS
3
QB Hurries
AHS
1
BGHS
Completion Percentage
AHS
.344
BGHS
.857
QB Rating
AHS
17.7
BGHS
165.2
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Offense

Passing
C
11
12
Att
32
14
Yds
100
210
C%
.344
.857
Avg
9.1
17.5
TD
0
4
Int
2
-
Lng
24
80
QB Rate
17.7
165.2
Rushing
Car
20
21
Yds
27
279
Avg
1.4
13.3
Lng
16
62
100+
0
1
TD
-
3
Receiving
Rec
11
12
Yds
100
210
Avg
9.1
17.5
Lng
24
80
TD
-
4
Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks
Fum
2
-
Lost
1
-
Pnk Blk
-
9
All Purpose Yards
KR
103
-
PR
6
-
Total
236
489
Total Yards
Total
127
489

Defense

Tackles
Solo
8
14
Asst
46
49
Tot Tckls
54
63
TFL
4.0
-
Sacks
Hurs
1
-
Defensive Statistics
Int
-
2
Blk FGs
1
-

Special Teams

Kickoffs
KO
1
-
Yds
55
-
Avg
55.0
-
Lng
55
-
Punts
P
4
-
Yds
113
-
Avg
28.3
-
Lng
29
-
In 20
1
-
Kickoff and Punt Returns
KO Rets
8
-
Yds
103
-
Avg
12.9
-
Lng
25
-
P Rets
1
-
Yds
6
-
Avg
6.0
-
Lng
6
-
KR Yds
109
-

Scoring

Points
TDs
-
7
TD Pts
-
42
Tot Pts
0
42
PATs and Field Goals
Att
1
-
Touchdowns
TD Rush
-
3
TD Rec
-
4

California High School Football - Bell Gardens wallops Alhambra

October 4, 2024: Bell Gardens, CA 90201

The Bell Gardens Lancers football squad scored 46 points and limited the visiting Alhambra Moors to 0 in the Lancers league triumph on Friday.

The Lancers now sport a 4-1 record. They take the field next when they travel to San Gabriel for a Almont test on Friday, October 11. Bell Gardens will meet a Matadors squad coming off a 52-0 league loss to Schurr (Montebello, CA). The Matadors record now stands at 1-5.

With the defeat, Alhambra drops to 1-5 on the campaign. The Moors host Montebello (Montebello, CA) to meet the Oilers in a Almont test on Friday, October 11. The Oilers come into the test with a record of 3-3. Montebello won 37-0 in their recent league test against Mark Keppel (Alhambra, CA)

Coaches summary

First Quarter

Bell Gardens---(8:40)---Allen 50 pass from Mendoza (Llamas kick)
Bell Gardens---(5:02)---Duarte 80 pass from Mendoza (kick failed)
Bell Gardens---(0:14)---Medina 3 run (Llamas kick)

Second Quarter

Bell Gardens---(9:11)---Duarte 5 pass from Mendoza (Llamas kick)
Bell Gardens---(1:23)---Medina 18 run (pass failed)

Third Quarter

Bell Gardens---(11:13)---Medina 62 run (kick failed)
Bell Gardens---(4:24)---Duarte 8 pass from Mendoza (Llamas kick)

Fourth Quarter

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Joseph LianozLancers Reporter
  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Alhambra 0, BGHS 0
    @ 6:55 PM
  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance Hundreds
    @ 6:56 PM
  3. Field Conditions

    Field Conditions Dry
    @ 6:56 PM
  4. Weather Conditions

    Weather Conditions Fair
    @ 6:56 PM
  5. 1st Quarter
  6. 0 - 0

    Start of Game

    Bell Gardens kicking off to Alhambra.
    @ 6:59 PM
  7. 0 - 0

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Bell Gardens kicked off to Alhambra. Alhambra has the ball on their own 33-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 0
    @ 7:00 PM
  8. 0 - 0

    Update

    Alhambra - 3rd down, ~11 minutes to go, ball on their own 35-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 0
    @ 7:02 PM
  9. 0 - 0

    Big Play - Other

    Bell Gardens with a big play. Bell Gardens has the ball on their own 35-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 0
    @ 7:03 PM
  10. Commentary

    Interception BG
    @ 7:03 PM
  11. 0 - 0

    Update

    Bell Gardens - 3rd down, ~10 minutes to go, ball on their own 40-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 0
    @ 7:04 PM
  12. Commentary

    Penelty on play against Bghs
    @ 7:05 PM
  13. Commentary

    Pass play BG TO 50 YARD LINE 1ST DOWN
    @ 7:06 PM
  14. 0 - 6

    Passing Touchdown

    Bell Gardens - #9 Michael Mendoza 50 Yd pass completed to #5 Sean Allen for a TD. Alhambra 0, BGHS 6
    Sean Allen5 - WR, OLB
    Michael Mendoza9 - QB
    @ 7:06 PM
  15. 0 - 7

    Made Point After

    Bell Gardens - #18 Luis Llamas PAT Good. Alhambra 0, BGHS 7
    Luis Llamas18 - WR, K, P
    @ 7:07 PM
  16. Commentary

    Correction pass td caught by shawn allen for BGHS
    @ 7:08 PM
  17. 0 - 7

    Update

    Alhambra - 1st down, ~8 minutes to go, ball on their own 31-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 7
    @ 7:09 PM
  18. 0 - 7

    Update

    Alhambra - 1st down, ~8 minutes to go, ball on Bell Gardens' 35-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 7
    @ 7:11 PM
  19. 0 - 7

    Update

    Alhambra - 3rd down, ~7 minutes to go, ball on Bell Gardens' 34-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 7
    @ 7:13 PM
  20. 0 - 7

    Update

    Alhambra - 1st down, ~6 minutes to go, ball on Bell Gardens' 26-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 7
    @ 7:13 PM
  21. 0 - 7

    Update

    Alhambra - 3rd down, ~6 minutes to go, ball on Bell Gardens' 27-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 7
    @ 7:15 PM
  22. Commentary

    45 field goal attempt no good for alhambra
    @ 7:17 PM
  23. 0 - 7

    Update

    Bell Gardens - 1st down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on their own 20-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 7
    @ 7:17 PM
  24. 0 - 13

    Passing Touchdown

    Bell Gardens - #9 Michael Mendoza 80 Yd pass completed to #1 Devyn Duarte for a TD. Alhambra 0, BGHS 13
    Devyn Duarte1 - WR, FS
    Michael Mendoza9 - QB
    @ 7:18 PM
  25. 0 - 13

    Missed Point After

    Bell Gardens - PAT Missed. Alhambra 0, BGHS 13
    @ 7:18 PM
  26. 0 - 13

    Update

    Alhambra - 1st down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on their own 30-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 13
    @ 7:20 PM
  27. 0 - 13

    Update

    Alhambra - 1st down, ~4 minutes to go, ball on their own 49-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 13
    @ 7:21 PM
  28. 0 - 13

    Update

    Alhambra - 3rd down, ~4 minutes to go, ball on Bell Gardens' 48-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 13
    @ 7:22 PM
  29. 0 - 13

    Punt

    Alhambra has punted to Bell Gardens. Bell Gardens has the ball on their own 20-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 13
    @ 7:24 PM
  30. Commentary

    Jesse medina big run 25 yards1st down
    @ 7:25 PM
  31. Commentary

    Medina another run gain22 yards
    @ 7:25 PM
  32. 0 - 13

    Update

    Bell Gardens - 1st down, ~3 minutes to go, ball on Alhambra's 32-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 13
    @ 7:25 PM
  33. 0 - 13

    Update

    Bell Gardens - 2nd down, ~2 minutes to go, ball on Alhambra's 28-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 13
    @ 7:26 PM
  34. Commentary

    Penelty ON AHS
    @ 7:27 PM
  35. 0 - 13

    Update

    Bell Gardens - 2nd down, ~2 minutes to go, ball on Alhambra's 24-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 13
    @ 7:27 PM
  36. 0 - 13

    Update

    Bell Gardens - 2nd down, Under a minute, ball on Alhambra's 5-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 13
    @ 7:28 PM
  37. 0 - 19

    Rushing Touchdown

    Bell Gardens - #0 Jesse Medina with a 5 Yd Rushing TD. Alhambra 0, BGHS 19
    Jesse Medina0 - QB
    @ 7:29 PM
  38. 0 - 20

    Made Point After

    Bell Gardens - #18 Luis Llamas PAT Good. Alhambra 0, BGHS 20
    Luis Llamas18 - WR, K, P
    @ 7:29 PM
  39. 0 - 20

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Bell Gardens kicked off to Alhambra. Alhambra has the ball on their own 31-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 20
    @ 7:30 PM
  40. 2nd Quarter
  41. 0 - 20

    End of 1st Quarter

    Alhambra 0, BGHS 20
    @ 7:31 PM
  42. 0 - 20

    Update

    Bell Gardens - 1st down, ~10 minutes to go, ball on their own 40-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 20
    @ 7:35 PM
  43. 0 - 20

    Long Run

    Bell Gardens - #0 Jesse Medina with a long run. Bell Gardens has the ball on Alhambra's 10-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 20
    Jesse Medina0 - QB
    @ 7:36 PM
  44. Commentary

    50 yard run jesse medina
    @ 7:37 PM
  45. 0 - 26

    Passing Touchdown

    Bell Gardens - #9 Michael Mendoza 10 Yd pass completed to #1 Devyn Duarte for a TD. Alhambra 0, BGHS 26
    Devyn Duarte1 - WR, FS
    Michael Mendoza9 - QB
    @ 7:37 PM
  46. 0 - 27

    Made Point After

    Bell Gardens - #18 Luis Llamas PAT Good. Alhambra 0, BGHS 27
    Luis Llamas18 - WR, K, P
    @ 7:37 PM
  47. 0 - 27

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Bell Gardens kicked off to Alhambra. Alhambra has the ball on their own 15-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 27
    @ 7:39 PM
  48. 0 - 27

    Long Pass

    Bell Gardens with a long pass. Alhambra 0, BGHS 27
    @ 7:41 PM
  49. Commentary

    Interception by bghs llamas 1st down bghs
    @ 7:42 PM
  50. 0 - 27

    Update

    Bell Gardens - 1st down, ~7 minutes to go, ball on Alhambra's 41-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 27
    @ 7:42 PM
  51. 0 - 27

    Update

    Bell Gardens - 2nd down, ~6 minutes to go, ball on Alhambra's 33-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 27
    @ 7:43 PM
  52. 0 - 27

    Update

    Bell Gardens - 3rd down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on Alhambra's 44-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 27
    @ 7:45 PM
  53. 0 - 27

    Punt

    Bell Gardens has punted to Alhambra. Alhambra has the ball on their own 22-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 27
    @ 7:47 PM
  54. 0 - 27

    Update

    Alhambra - 2nd down, ~4 minutes to go, ball on their own 20-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 27
    @ 7:49 PM
  55. 0 - 27

    Update

    Alhambra - 3rd down, ~3 minutes to go, ball on their own 18-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 27
    @ 7:51 PM
  56. 0 - 27

    Punt

    Alhambra has punted to Bell Gardens. Bell Gardens has the ball on Alhambra's 49-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 27
    @ 7:53 PM
  57. Commentary

    Mendoza to shawn allen pass 20 yards
    @ 7:53 PM
  58. 0 - 27

    Update

    Bell Gardens - 2nd down, ~2 minutes to go, ball on Alhambra's 29-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 27
    @ 7:54 PM
  59. Commentary

    Jesse medina 10 yard run 1st downBGHS
    @ 7:55 PM
  60. 0 - 27

    Update

    Bell Gardens - 2nd down, ~1 minute to go, ball on Alhambra's 18-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 27
    @ 7:55 PM
  61. 0 - 33

    Rushing Touchdown

    Bell Gardens - #0 Jesse Medina with a 19 Yd Rushing TD. Alhambra 0, BGHS 33
    Jesse Medina0 - QB
    @ 7:56 PM
  62. 0 - 33

    Missed Point After

    Bell Gardens - PAT Missed. Alhambra 0, BGHS 33
    @ 7:56 PM
  63. 0 - 33

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Bell Gardens kicked off to Alhambra. Alhambra has the ball on their own 20-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 33
    @ 7:58 PM
  64. 0 - 33

    Update

    Alhambra - 2nd down, Under a minute, ball on their own 23-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 33
    @ 7:59 PM
  65. Halftime
  66. 0 - 33

    Halftime

    Alhambra 0, BGHS 33
    We noticed it's halftime, checkout this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    @ 8:01 PM
  67. 3rd Quarter
  68. 0 - 33

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Alhambra to kick off to Bell Gardens.
    @ 8:27 PM
  69. 0 - 33

    Update

    Bell Gardens - 2nd down, ~11 minutes to go, ball on their own 37-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 33
    @ 8:28 PM
  70. 0 - 39

    Rushing Touchdown

    Bell Gardens - #0 Jesse Medina with a 63 Yd Rushing TD. Alhambra 0, BGHS 39
    Jesse Medina0 - QB
    @ 8:29 PM
  71. 0 - 39

    Missed Point After

    Bell Gardens - PAT Missed. Alhambra 0, BGHS 39
    @ 8:29 PM
  72. 0 - 39

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Bell Gardens kicked off to Alhambra. Alhambra has the ball on their own 24-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 39
    @ 8:30 PM
  73. 0 - 39

    Update

    Alhambra - 2nd down, ~10 minutes to go, ball on their own 32-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 39
    @ 8:32 PM
  74. 0 - 39

    Update

    Alhambra - 1st down, ~10 minutes to go, ball on their own 35-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 39
    @ 8:34 PM
  75. 0 - 39

    Update

    Alhambra - 2nd down, ~9 minutes to go, ball on Bell Gardens' 40-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 39
    @ 8:36 PM
  76. 0 - 39

    Update

    Alhambra - 4th down, ~8 minutes to go, ball on Bell Gardens' 45-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 39
    @ 8:37 PM
  77. 0 - 39

    Punt

    Alhambra has punted to Bell Gardens. Bell Gardens has the ball on their own 15-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 39
    @ 8:38 PM
  78. 0 - 39

    Update

    Bell Gardens - 2nd down, ~7 minutes to go, ball on their own 20-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 39
    @ 8:39 PM
  79. 0 - 39

    Update

    Bell Gardens - 1st down, ~7 minutes to go, ball on their own 35-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 39
    @ 8:39 PM
  80. 0 - 39

    Update

    Bell Gardens - 1st down, ~6 minutes to go, ball on their own 45-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 39
    @ 8:40 PM
  81. 0 - 39

    Update

    Bell Gardens - 2nd down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on Alhambra's 45-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 39
    @ 8:41 PM
  82. Commentary

    Jesse medina 33 yard run
    @ 8:42 PM
  83. 0 - 39

    Update

    Bell Gardens - 2nd down, ~4 minutes to go, ball on Alhambra's 10-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 39
    @ 8:42 PM
  84. 0 - 45

    Passing Touchdown

    Bell Gardens - #9 Michael Mendoza 10 Yd pass completed to #1 Devyn Duarte for a TD. Alhambra 0, BGHS 45
    Devyn Duarte1 - WR, FS
    Michael Mendoza9 - QB
    @ 8:43 PM
  85. 0 - 46

    Made Point After

    Bell Gardens - #18 Luis Llamas PAT Good. Alhambra 0, BGHS 46
    Luis Llamas18 - WR, K, P
    @ 8:43 PM
  86. 0 - 46

    Update

    Alhambra - 2nd down, ~3 minutes to go, ball on their own 35-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 46
    @ 8:46 PM
  87. 0 - 46

    Update

    Alhambra - 2nd down, ~3 minutes to go, ball on their own 40-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 46
    @ 8:47 PM
  88. 0 - 46

    Update

    Alhambra - 3rd down, ~2 minutes to go, ball on their own 40-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 46
    @ 8:48 PM
  89. 0 - 46

    Update

    Alhambra - 1st down, Under a minute, ball on their own 49-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 46
    @ 8:49 PM
  90. 4th Quarter
  91. 0 - 46

    End of 3rd Quarter

    Alhambra 0, BGHS 46
    @ 8:50 PM
  92. 0 - 46

    Update

    Alhambra - 2nd down, ~11 minutes to go, ball on Bell Gardens' 45-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 46
    @ 8:52 PM
  93. 0 - 46

    Update

    Alhambra - 1st down, ~10 minutes to go, ball on Bell Gardens' 40-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 46
    @ 8:53 PM
  94. 0 - 46

    Update

    Alhambra - 4th down, ~7 minutes to go, ball on Bell Gardens' 40-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 46
    @ 8:55 PM
  95. 0 - 46

    Turnover on Downs

    Alhambra has turned possession over on downs. Bell Gardens has the ball on their own 40-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 46
    @ 8:56 PM
  96. 0 - 46

    Update

    Bell Gardens - 2nd down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on their own 38-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 46
    @ 8:57 PM
  97. 0 - 46

    Update

    Bell Gardens - 3rd down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on their own 37-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 46
    @ 8:57 PM
  98. 0 - 46

    Update

    Bell Gardens - 4th down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on their own 40-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 46
    @ 8:58 PM
  99. 0 - 46

    Update

    Alhambra - 1st down, ~4 minutes to go, ball on Bell Gardens' 35-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 46
    @ 8:59 PM
  100. Commentary

    Running clock mercy rule 4th qtr
    @ 8:59 PM
  101. 0 - 46

    Update

    Alhambra - 2nd down, ~3 minutes to go, ball on Bell Gardens' 35-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 46
    @ 9:00 PM
  102. 0 - 46

    Update

    Alhambra - 3rd down, ~2 minutes to go, ball on Bell Gardens' 35-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 46
    @ 9:01 PM
  103. 0 - 46

    Two-Minute Warning

    Alhambra has the ball on Bell Gardens' 35-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 46
    @ 9:01 PM
  104. 0 - 46

    Update

    Alhambra - 4th down, ~1 minute to go, ball on Bell Gardens' 35-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 46
    @ 9:01 PM
  105. 0 - 46

    Update

    Bell Gardens - 1st down, Under a minute, ball on their own 49-yard line. Alhambra 0, BGHS 46
    @ 9:02 PM
  106. Final
  107. 0 - 46

    End of Game

    Alhambra 0, BGHS 46
    @ 9:03 PM

Scoretracker Scorers

Joseph LianozLancers Reporter

Alhambra @ Bell Gardens Football Game Info

Fri., Oct. 4, 2024 @ 7p
The Bell Gardens (CA) varsity football team won Friday's home conference game against Alhambra (CA) by a score of 46-0.

Player stats

Rushing Yds/G
AHS
BGHS
J. Medina121.3
Passing Yds/G
AHS
BGHS
Receiving Yds/G
AHS
BGHS
Total Yds/G
AHS
BGHS
Tackles/G
AHS
BGHS
Sacks/G
AHS
BGHS
Points/G
AHS
BGHS
Pancake Blocks
AHS
--
BGHS

Team comparison

Rushing Yards/G
60.2
153.8
Passing Yards/G
103.1
112.2
Receiving Yards/G
103.1
112.2
Total Yards/G
163.3
266.0
Tackles/G
86.5
83.9
Sacks/G
1.3
1.1
Points/G
11.8
23.2
Pancake Blocks
-
48

Scoring averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Alhambra
1.34.32.73.511.8
Bell Gardens
6.87.96.39.630.6

Season recap

Overall record
2-8
7-3
League
1-4
4-1
Non-League
1-4
3-1
Head to Head
0-1
1-0
Home
0-4
3-2
Away
2-3
4-1
Neutral
0-1
0-0
Playoff
0-0
0-1
In-State
2-8
7-3
Out-of-State
0-0
0-0
Win %
.200
.700
League %
.200
.800
PF
118
306
PA
281
172
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Common opponents

0 - 1
1 - 0
0 - 1
0 - 1
0 - 1
1 - 0
1 - 0
1 - 0

Rankings

CA
Southern Section
Division 11
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