BCHS24-11
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FINAL 12/01
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Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
BCHS		10127332
BHS		2619201378
Final score provided by B. Gibbens.
Banner Christian
Cadets

Shooting

PtsFGMFGAFG%AFG%3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%2FGM2FGA2FG%
#0 S. Wright102001425020
#1 C. Harris, II724506311100221001333
#2 M. Weathers4181313030221001520
#4 A. Barone5245063133311100
#5 A. Minter1131030402210036501813
#11 I. Robinson104000201250020
#23 J. Hanna316171702014251425
#33 B. Carter00200020

Totals

PtsORebDRebRebAstStlBlkTO
#0 S. Wright111211
#1 C. Harris, II7235234
#2 M. Weathers433612
#4 A. Barone5114
#5 A. Minter1134711
#11 I. Robinson15
#23 J. Hanna3224113
#33 B. Carter03

Misc Totals

Ast:TOStl:TO
#0 S. Wright1.00
#1 C. Harris, II0.500.75
#2 M. Weathers0.50
#4 A. Barone0.25
#23 J. Hanna0.33

Team summary

FG %
BCHS
23
BHS
FT/G
BCHS
50
BHS
3pt FG Percentage
BCHS
31
BHS
Points
BCHS
32
BHS
Assists
BCHS
5
BHS
Rebounds
BCHS
24
BHS
Steals
BCHS
4
BHS
Blocks
BCHS
3
BHS
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Shooting

Pts
32
-
FGM
9
-
FGA
40
-
FG%
23
-
AFG%
28
-
3PM
4
-
3PA
13
-
3P%
31
-
FTM
10
-
FTA
20
-
FT%
50
-
2FGM
5
-
2FGA
27
-
2FG%
19
-

Totals

Pts
32
-
OReb
11
-
DReb
13
-
Reb
24
-
Ast
5
-
Stl
4
-
Blk
3
-
TO
23
-

Misc Totals

Ast:TO
0.22
-
Stl:TO
0.17
-

Virginia High School Basketball - Banner Christian overwhelmed by Benedictine

December 1, 2023: Richmond, VA 23238

The Banner Christian basketball team (Chesterfield, VA), was overwhelmed 78-32 in Friday's league battle with the host Benedictine Cadets (Richmond, VA)

The Cadets now possess a 2-0 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to St. John's for a non-league battle on Monday, December 4. Benedictine will confront a Cadets team coming off a 95-43 non-league win over Oxford (Oxford, MS). The Cadets record now stands at 2-0.

The (1-1) will now prepare for their battle against James River HomeSchool (Chesterfield, VA). The Eagles come into the non-league battle with a 1-2 record.

Bruce Gibbens Reporter

  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Banner Christian 0, Benedictine 0
    @ 6:08 PM

  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance Hundreds
    @ 6:08 PM

  3. Commentary

    Girls varsity game is just finishing now, two minutes to go.
    @ 6:09 PM

  4. Commentary

    Game will start in about 20 minutes.
    @ 6:19 PM
  5. @ 6:32 PM
  6. @ 6:32 PM
  7. @ 6:41 PM
  8. 1st Quarter
  9. 0 - 0

    Game Start

    Benedictine won the tip off.
    @ 6:43 PM
  10. 3 - 0

    Score Alert

    Banner Christian - #5 Antoine Minter makes a 3pt Field Goal. Banner Christian 3, Benedictine 0
    Antoine Minter
    @ 6:44 PM
  11. 3 - 3

    Score Alert

    Benedictine - #2 MJ Winstead makes a 3pt Field Goal. Banner Christian 3, Benedictine 3
    MJ Winstead2 - G
    @ 6:44 PM
  12. 3 - 5

    Score Alert

    Benedictine - #3 Will Hopkins makes a 2pt Field Goal. Banner Christian 3, Benedictine 5
    Will Hopkins3 - G
    @ 6:44 PM
  13. 5 - 5

    Score Alert

    Banner Christian - #1 Chad Harris, II makes a 2pt Field Goal. Banner Christian 5, Benedictine 5
    Chad Harris, II
    @ 6:45 PM
  14. 5 - 7

    Score Alert

    Benedictine - #24 Colin Mitchell makes a 2pt Field Goal. Banner Christian 5, Benedictine 7
    Colin Mitchell24 - F
    @ 6:45 PM
  15. 7 - 7

    Score Alert

    Banner Christian - #5 Antoine Minter makes a 2pt Field Goal. Banner Christian 7, Benedictine 7
    Antoine Minter
    @ 6:46 PM
  16. 7 - 7

    Timeout Alert

    Timeout Benedictine. Banner Christian 7, Benedictine 7
    @ 6:46 PM
  17. 10 - 7

    Score Alert

    Banner Christian - #1 Chad Harris, II makes a 3pt Field Goal. Banner Christian 10, Benedictine 7
    Chad Harris, II
    @ 6:47 PM
  18. 10 - 7

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Benedictine - #3 Will Hopkins. Banner Christian 10, Benedictine 7
    Will Hopkins3 - G
    @ 6:48 PM
  19. 10 - 7

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Banner Christian - #1 Chad Harris, II. Banner Christian 10, Benedictine 7
    Chad Harris, II
    @ 6:49 PM
  20. 10 - 10

    Score Alert

    Benedictine - #3 Will Hopkins makes a 3pt Field Goal. Banner Christian 10, Benedictine 10
    Will Hopkins3 - G
    @ 6:50 PM
  21. 10 - 10

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Banner Christian - #5 Antoine Minter. Banner Christian 10, Benedictine 10
    Antoine Minter
    @ 6:51 PM
  22. 10 - 13

    Score Alert

    Benedictine - #3 Will Hopkins makes a 3pt Field Goal. Banner Christian 10, Benedictine 13
    Will Hopkins3 - G
    @ 6:51 PM
  23. 10 - 15

    Score Alert

    Benedictine - #2 MJ Winstead makes a 2pt Field Goal. Banner Christian 10, Benedictine 15
    MJ Winstead2 - G
    @ 6:52 PM
  24. 10 - 15

    Timeout Alert

    Timeout Banner Christian. Banner Christian 10, Benedictine 15
    @ 6:52 PM
  25. 10 - 15

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Banner Christian - #23 Joshua Hanna. Banner Christian 10, Benedictine 15
    Joshua Hanna
    @ 6:53 PM
  26. 10 - 16

    Score Alert

    Benedictine - #24 Colin Mitchell makes a Free Throw. Banner Christian 10, Benedictine 16
    Colin Mitchell24 - F
    @ 6:53 PM
  27. 10 - 18

    Score Alert

    Benedictine - #33 Sam Faniel makes a 2pt Field Goal. Banner Christian 10, Benedictine 18
    Sam Faniel33 - F
    @ 6:54 PM
  28. 10 - 20

    Score Alert

    Benedictine - #2 MJ Winstead makes a 2pt Field Goal. Banner Christian 10, Benedictine 20
    MJ Winstead2 - G
    @ 6:54 PM
  29. 10 - 20

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Benedictine - #34 Hudson Williams. Banner Christian 10, Benedictine 20
    Hudson Williams34 - G
    @ 6:55 PM
  30. 10 - 20

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Benedictine - #33 Sam Faniel. Banner Christian 10, Benedictine 20
    Sam Faniel33 - F
    @ 6:55 PM
  31. 10 - 23

    Score Alert

    Benedictine - #34 Hudson Williams makes a 3pt Field Goal. Banner Christian 10, Benedictine 23
    Hudson Williams34 - G
    @ 6:56 PM
  32. 10 - 23

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Banner Christian - #00. Banner Christian 10, Benedictine 23
    @ 6:57 PM
  33. 10 - 25

    Score Alert

    Benedictine - #2 MJ Winstead makes a 2pt Field Goal. Banner Christian 10, Benedictine 25
    MJ Winstead2 - G
    @ 6:57 PM
  34. 10 - 26

    Score Alert

    Benedictine - #2 MJ Winstead makes a Free Throw. Banner Christian 10, Benedictine 26
    MJ Winstead2 - G
    @ 6:57 PM
  35. 2nd Quarter
  36. 10 - 26

    End of 1st Quarter

    Banner Christian 10, Benedictine 26
    @ 6:59 PM
  37. 10 - 26

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Benedictine - #4 Connor Pleasants. Banner Christian 10, Benedictine 26
    Connor Pleasants4 - G
    @ 7:01 PM
  38. 10 - 29

    Score Alert

    Benedictine - #3 Will Hopkins makes a 3pt Field Goal. Banner Christian 10, Benedictine 29
    Will Hopkins3 - G
    @ 7:02 PM
  39. 12 - 29

    Score Alert

    Banner Christian - #2 Micah Weathers makes a 2pt Field Goal. Banner Christian 12, Benedictine 29
    Micah Weathers
    @ 7:02 PM
  40. 12 - 29

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Benedictine - #21 Charlie Miller. Banner Christian 12, Benedictine 29
    Charlie Miller21 - G
    @ 7:02 PM
  41. 12 - 32

    Score Alert

    Benedictine - #21 Charlie Miller makes a 3pt Field Goal. Banner Christian 12, Benedictine 32
    Charlie Miller21 - G
    @ 7:03 PM
  42. 12 - 32

    Timeout Alert

    Timeout Banner Christian. Banner Christian 12, Benedictine 32
    @ 7:03 PM
  43. 15 - 32

    Score Alert

    Banner Christian - #5 Antoine Minter makes a 3pt Field Goal. Banner Christian 15, Benedictine 32
    Antoine Minter
    @ 7:04 PM
  44. 15 - 32

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Benedictine - #2 MJ Winstead. Banner Christian 15, Benedictine 32
    MJ Winstead2 - G
    @ 7:05 PM
  45. 15 - 32

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Benedictine - #32 Mannie Villegas. Banner Christian 15, Benedictine 32
    Mannie Villegas32 - F
    @ 7:06 PM
  46. 16 - 32

    Score Alert

    Banner Christian - #5 Antoine Minter makes a Free Throw. Banner Christian 16, Benedictine 32
    Antoine Minter
    @ 7:06 PM
  47. 17 - 32

    Score Alert

    Banner Christian - #5 Antoine Minter makes a Free Throw. Banner Christian 17, Benedictine 32
    Antoine Minter
    @ 7:07 PM
  48. 17 - 32

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Benedictine - #5. Banner Christian 17, Benedictine 32
    @ 7:08 PM
  49. 17 - 34

    Score Alert

    Benedictine - #2 MJ Winstead makes a 2pt Field Goal. Banner Christian 17, Benedictine 34
    MJ Winstead2 - G
    @ 7:08 PM
  50. 17 - 34

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Banner Christian - #33 Braedyn Carter. Banner Christian 17, Benedictine 34
    Braedyn Carter
    @ 7:09 PM
  51. 17 - 34

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Banner Christian - #1 Chad Harris, II. Banner Christian 17, Benedictine 34
    Chad Harris, II
    @ 7:10 PM
  52. 17 - 35

    Score Alert

    Benedictine - #2 MJ Winstead makes a Free Throw. Banner Christian 17, Benedictine 35
    MJ Winstead2 - G
    @ 7:10 PM
  53. 19 - 35

    Score Alert

    Banner Christian - #23 Joshua Hanna makes a 2pt Field Goal. Banner Christian 19, Benedictine 35
    Joshua Hanna
    @ 7:11 PM
  54. 19 - 35

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Banner Christian - #5 Antoine Minter. Banner Christian 19, Benedictine 35
    Antoine Minter
    @ 7:11 PM
  55. 19 - 37

    Score Alert

    Benedictine - #21 Charlie Miller makes a 2pt Field Goal. Banner Christian 19, Benedictine 37
    Charlie Miller21 - G
    @ 7:12 PM
  56. 19 - 39

    Score Alert

    Benedictine - #2 MJ Winstead makes a 2pt Field Goal. Banner Christian 19, Benedictine 39
    MJ Winstead2 - G
    @ 7:12 PM
  57. 19 - 39

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Benedictine - #3 Will Hopkins. Banner Christian 19, Benedictine 39
    Will Hopkins3 - G
    @ 7:13 PM
  58. 20 - 39

    Score Alert

    Banner Christian - #1 Chad Harris, II makes a Free Throw. Banner Christian 20, Benedictine 39
    Chad Harris, II
    @ 7:13 PM
  59. 21 - 39

    Score Alert

    Banner Christian - #1 Chad Harris, II makes a Free Throw. Banner Christian 21, Benedictine 39
    Chad Harris, II
    @ 7:14 PM
  60. 21 - 39

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Banner Christian - #1 Chad Harris, II. Banner Christian 21, Benedictine 39
    Chad Harris, II
    @ 7:15 PM
  61. 21 - 39

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Banner Christian - #5 Antoine Minter. Banner Christian 21, Benedictine 39
    Antoine Minter
    @ 7:15 PM
  62. 21 - 40

    Score Alert

    Benedictine - #4 Connor Pleasants makes a Free Throw. Banner Christian 21, Benedictine 40
    Connor Pleasants4 - G
    @ 7:16 PM
  63. 21 - 42

    Score Alert

    Benedictine - #1 makes a 2pt Field Goal. Banner Christian 21, Benedictine 42
    @ 7:17 PM
  64. 21 - 42

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Banner Christian - #5 Antoine Minter. Banner Christian 21, Benedictine 42
    Antoine Minter
    @ 7:17 PM
  65. 21 - 42

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Benedictine - #23 Trevor Toulson. Banner Christian 21, Benedictine 42
    Trevor Toulson23 - F
    @ 7:17 PM
  66. 21 - 43

    Score Correction

    Score correction for Benedictine in Q2. Banner Christian 21, Benedictine 43
    @ 7:18 PM
  67. 22 - 43

    Score Alert

    Banner Christian - #11 Izaiah Robinson makes a Free Throw. Banner Christian 22, Benedictine 43
    Izaiah Robinson
    @ 7:18 PM
  68. 22 - 42

    Score Correction

    Score correction for Benedictine in Q2. Banner Christian 22, Benedictine 42
    @ 7:20 PM
  69. Halftime
  70. 22 - 42

    Halftime

    Banner Christian 22, Benedictine 42
    We noticed it's halftime, checkout this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    @ 7:20 PM
  71. 3rd Quarter
  72. 22 - 42

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Banner Christian's ball.
    @ 7:29 PM
  73. 24 - 42

    Score Alert

    Banner Christian - #4 Ayden Barone makes a 2pt Field Goal. Banner Christian 24, Benedictine 42
    Ayden Barone
    @ 7:30 PM
  74. 24 - 42

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Benedictine - #23 Trevor Toulson. Banner Christian 24, Benedictine 42
    Trevor Toulson23 - F
    @ 7:30 PM
  75. 24 - 42

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Benedictine - #24 Colin Mitchell. Banner Christian 24, Benedictine 42
    Colin Mitchell24 - F
    @ 7:30 PM
  76. 24 - 44

    Score Alert

    Benedictine - #21 Charlie Miller makes a 2pt Field Goal. Banner Christian 24, Benedictine 44
    Charlie Miller21 - G
    @ 7:32 PM
  77. 24 - 47

    Score Alert

    Benedictine - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Banner Christian 24, Benedictine 47
    @ 7:32 PM
  78. 24 - 50

    Score Alert

    Benedictine - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Banner Christian 24, Benedictine 50
    @ 7:33 PM
  79. 24 - 50

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Banner Christian - #4 Ayden Barone. Banner Christian 24, Benedictine 50
    Ayden Barone
    @ 7:34 PM
  80. 24 - 51

    Score Alert

    Benedictine - #23 Trevor Toulson makes a Free Throw. Banner Christian 24, Benedictine 51
    Trevor Toulson23 - F
    @ 7:34 PM
  81. 24 - 51

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Benedictine - #23 Trevor Toulson. Banner Christian 24, Benedictine 51
    Trevor Toulson23 - F
    @ 7:34 PM
  82. 24 - 53

    Score Alert

    Benedictine - #24 Colin Mitchell makes a 2pt Field Goal. Banner Christian 24, Benedictine 53
    Colin Mitchell24 - F
    @ 7:35 PM
  83. 24 - 56

    Score Alert

    Benedictine - #21 Charlie Miller makes a 3pt Field Goal. Banner Christian 24, Benedictine 56
    Charlie Miller21 - G
    @ 7:36 PM
  84. 24 - 56

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Banner Christian - #4 Ayden Barone. Banner Christian 24, Benedictine 56
    Ayden Barone
    @ 7:37 PM
  85. 24 - 57

    Score Alert

    Benedictine - #2 MJ Winstead makes a Free Throw. Banner Christian 24, Benedictine 57
    MJ Winstead2 - G
    @ 7:37 PM
  86. 24 - 57

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Benedictine - #4 Connor Pleasants. Banner Christian 24, Benedictine 57
    Connor Pleasants4 - G
    @ 7:38 PM
  87. 25 - 57

    Score Alert

    Banner Christian - #2 Micah Weathers makes a Free Throw. Banner Christian 25, Benedictine 57
    Micah Weathers
    @ 7:38 PM
  88. 26 - 57

    Score Alert

    Banner Christian - #2 Micah Weathers makes a Free Throw. Banner Christian 26, Benedictine 57
    Micah Weathers
    @ 7:38 PM
  89. 26 - 57

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Benedictine - #3 Will Hopkins. Banner Christian 26, Benedictine 57
    Will Hopkins3 - G
    @ 7:40 PM
  90. 26 - 59

    Score Alert

    Benedictine - #33 Sam Faniel makes a 2pt Field Goal. Banner Christian 26, Benedictine 59
    Sam Faniel33 - F
    @ 7:41 PM
  91. 26 - 61

    Score Alert

    Benedictine - #4 Connor Pleasants makes a 2pt Field Goal. Banner Christian 26, Benedictine 61
    Connor Pleasants4 - G
    @ 7:41 PM
  92. 29 - 61

    Score Alert

    Banner Christian - #4 Ayden Barone makes a 3pt Field Goal. Banner Christian 29, Benedictine 61
    Ayden Barone
    @ 7:41 PM
  93. 29 - 63

    Score Alert

    Benedictine - #24 Colin Mitchell makes a 2pt Field Goal. Banner Christian 29, Benedictine 63
    Colin Mitchell24 - F
    @ 7:41 PM
  94. 29 - 63

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Benedictine - #4 Connor Pleasants. Banner Christian 29, Benedictine 63
    Connor Pleasants4 - G
    @ 7:42 PM
  95. 29 - 63

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Banner Christian - #2 Micah Weathers. Banner Christian 29, Benedictine 63
    Micah Weathers
    @ 7:43 PM
  96. 29 - 64

    Score Alert

    Benedictine - #34 Hudson Williams makes a Free Throw. Banner Christian 29, Benedictine 64
    Hudson Williams34 - G
    @ 7:44 PM
  97. 29 - 65

    Score Alert

    Benedictine - #34 Hudson Williams makes a Free Throw. Banner Christian 29, Benedictine 65
    Hudson Williams34 - G
    @ 7:44 PM
  98. 4th Quarter
  99. 29 - 65

    End of 3rd Quarter

    Banner Christian 29, Benedictine 65
    @ 7:45 PM
  100. 29 - 68

    Score Alert

    Benedictine - #5 makes a 3pt Field Goal. Banner Christian 29, Benedictine 68
    @ 7:47 PM
  101. 29 - 68

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Benedictine - #5. Banner Christian 29, Benedictine 68
    @ 7:47 PM
  102. 30 - 68

    Score Alert

    Banner Christian - #0 Shemar Wright makes a Free Throw. Banner Christian 30, Benedictine 68
    Shemar Wright
    @ 7:47 PM
  103. 30 - 68

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Benedictine - #10 DJ O'Brien. Banner Christian 30, Benedictine 68
    DJ O'Brien10 - F
    @ 7:48 PM
  104. 30 - 71

    Score Alert

    Benedictine - #31 Ryan Flippo makes a 3pt Field Goal. Banner Christian 30, Benedictine 71
    Ryan Flippo31 - F
    @ 7:48 PM
  105. 30 - 71

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Banner Christian - #2 Micah Weathers. Banner Christian 30, Benedictine 71
    Micah Weathers
    @ 7:49 PM
  106. 30 - 72

    Score Alert

    Benedictine - #5 makes a Free Throw. Banner Christian 30, Benedictine 72
    @ 7:50 PM
  107. 30 - 72

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Benedictine - #5. Banner Christian 30, Benedictine 72
    @ 7:51 PM
  108. 31 - 72

    Score Alert

    Banner Christian - #23 Joshua Hanna makes a Free Throw. Banner Christian 31, Benedictine 72
    Joshua Hanna
    @ 7:52 PM
  109. 31 - 74

    Score Alert

    Benedictine - #20 Kofi Williams makes a 2pt Field Goal. Banner Christian 31, Benedictine 74
    Kofi Williams20 - F
    @ 7:53 PM
  110. 31 - 74

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Benedictine - #31 Ryan Flippo. Banner Christian 31, Benedictine 74
    Ryan Flippo31 - F
    @ 7:54 PM
  111. 32 - 74

    Score Alert

    Banner Christian - #5 Antoine Minter makes a Free Throw. Banner Christian 32, Benedictine 74
    Antoine Minter
    @ 7:55 PM
  112. 32 - 76

    Score Alert

    Benedictine - #32 Mannie Villegas makes a 2pt Field Goal. Banner Christian 32, Benedictine 76
    Mannie Villegas32 - F
    @ 7:55 PM
  113. 32 - 78

    Score Alert

    Benedictine - #32 Mannie Villegas makes a 2pt Field Goal. Banner Christian 32, Benedictine 78
    Mannie Villegas32 - F
    @ 7:57 PM
  114. Final
  115. 32 - 78

    End of Game

    Banner Christian 32, Benedictine 78
    @ 7:57 PM

Scoretracker Scorers

Bruce Gibbens Reporter

BCHS @ Benedictine Basketball Game Info

Fri., Dec. 1, 2023 @ 6p
The Benedictine (Richmond, VA) varsity basketball team won Friday's home non-conference game against Banner Christian (Chesterfield, VA) by a score of 78-32.

Player stats

Points/G
BCHS
M. Weathers13.9
BHS
--
Rebounds/G
BCHS
J. Hanna7.7
BHS
--
Assists/G
BCHS
Harris, II5.1
BHS
--
Steals/G
BCHS
Harris, II3.2
BHS
--
Blocks/G
BCHS
J. Hanna1.7
BHS
--

Team comparison

Points/G
69.2
-
Rebounds/G
37.3
-
Assists/G
19.6
-
Steals/G
12.9
-
Blocks/G
3.6
-

Scoring averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4OT1Final
BCHS		20.018.116.314.8-69.2
Benedictine		16.713.717.515.215.065.0

Season recap

Overall record
24-11
20-7
League
16-1
4-0
Non-League
6-5
13-5
Head to Head
0-1
1-0
Home
11-0
12-3
Away
10-7
8-4
Neutral
3-4
0-0
Playoff
1-1
1-1
In-State
24-11
18-5
Out-of-State
0-0
2-2
Win %
.686
.741
Region %
1.000
1.000
PF
2,421
1,754
PA
1,577
1,444
VIEW ALL

Common opponents

Collegiate
0 - 1
1 - 0
Trinity Episcopal
0 - 1
2 - 0
Steward
0 - 1
1 - 0
Grace Christian School
1 - 0
1 - 0

Rankings

VA
197
19
State Division
7
7

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