43
57
FINAL 3/01
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Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
HDHS
101191343
OHS
206121957
Final score provided by N. Scores.
Jaguars
Eagles

Shooting

MinPtsFGMFGAFG%AFG%3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%2FGM2FGA2FG%
#0 K. Brichacek01141040451250221003838
#14 N. Pieper021110010000000011100
#22 J. Bayer08272943254022100020
#24 M. Sindelar00100000000010
#30 Steffensmeie...062210015022100000000
#32 J. Ratzlaff083103030040221003650
#34 P. Becker0204000202450020
#52 K. Throener063743430000303743

Totals

MinPtsORebDRebRebAstStlBlkTOPF
#0 K. Brichacek01125710022
#14 N. Pieper0222432000
#22 J. Bayer0810115073
#24 M. Sindelar001110010
#30 Steffensmeie...060001000
#32 J. Ratzlaff0808810143
#34 P. Becker0213430014
#52 K. Throener0624600322

Misc Totals

Ast:TOStl:TOStl:FBlk:PFDefl
#0 K. Brichacek0.500.000.000.002
#14 N. Pieper3.002.002.000.001
#22 J. Bayer0.140.711.670.002
#24 M. Sindelar1.000.000.000.001
#30 Steffensmeie...0.001.001.000.002
#32 J. Ratzlaff0.250.000.000.334
#34 P. Becker3.000.000.000.001
#52 K. Throener0.000.000.001.50

Team summary

FG %
HDHS
36
OHS
33
FT/G
HDHS
62
OHS
63
3pt FG Percentage
HDHS
33
OHS
16
Points
HDHS
43
OHS
57
Assists
HDHS
10
OHS
12
Rebounds
HDHS
31
OHS
36
Steals
HDHS
8
OHS
12
Blocks
HDHS
4
OHS
0
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Shooting

Pts
43
57
FGM
15
21
FGA
42
64
FG%
36
33
AFG%
42
35
3PM
5
3
3PA
15
19
3P%
33
16
FTM
8
12
FTA
13
19
FT%
62
63
2FGM
10
18
2FGA
27
45
2FG%
37
40

Totals

Pts
43
57
OReb
8
22
DReb
23
14
Reb
31
36
Ast
10
12
Stl
8
12
Blk
4
0
TO
17
12
PF
14
13

Misc Totals

Ast:TO
0.59
1.00
Stl:TO
0.47
1.00
Stl:F
0.57
0.92
Blk:PF
0.29
0.00
Defl
13
11

Nebraska High School Basketball - Overton topples Howells-Dodge

March 1, 2024: Howells, NE 68614

In Friday's non-league outing, the Overton Eagles (Overton, NE) basketball squad beat the host Howells-Dodge Jaguars (Howells, NE), by a count of 57-43.

The Eagles (27-1) will now prepare for their outing against Wynot (Wynot, NE). The Blue Devils go into the non-league outing with a 20-2 record. In their last outing, Wynot defeated Sacred Heart (Falls City, NE), 42-32, in a non-league outing.

The Jaguars now hold a 14-11 record. They play next when they travel to Sacred Heart for a non-league outing on Saturday, March 2. Howells-Dodge will clash with a Irish squad coming off a 42-32 non-league loss to Wynot (Wynot, NE). The Irish record now stands at 20-5.

NSAA ScoresEagles Reporter
  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Howells-Dodge 0, Overton 0
    @ 5:17 PM
  2. 1st Quarter
  3. 0 - 0

    Game Start

    Overton won the tip off.
    @ 6:00 PM
  4. 2 - 0

    Score Alert

    Howells-Dodge - #52 Kenadie Throener makes a 2pt Field Goal. Howells-Dodge 2, Overton 0
    Kenadie Throener52 - C
    @ 6:02 PM
  5. 2 - 0

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Howells-Dodge - #22 Jade Bayer. Howells-Dodge 2, Overton 0
    Jade Bayer22 - SG
    @ 6:02 PM
  6. 2 - 2

    Score Alert

    Overton - #23 Ashlyn Florell makes a 2pt Field Goal. Howells-Dodge 2, Overton 2
    Ashlyn Florell23 - SG, SF
    @ 6:03 PM
  7. 2 - 5

    Score Alert

    Overton - #23 Ashlyn Florell makes a 3pt Field Goal. Howells-Dodge 2, Overton 5
    Ashlyn Florell23 - SG, SF
    @ 6:04 PM
  8. 2 - 5

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Howells-Dodge - #34 Peyten Becker. Howells-Dodge 2, Overton 5
    Peyten Becker34 - G
    @ 6:05 PM
  9. 2 - 6

    Score Alert

    Overton - #31 Jolee Ryan makes a Free Throw. Howells-Dodge 2, Overton 6
    Jolee Ryan31 - PF
    @ 6:05 PM
  10. 2 - 7

    Score Alert

    Overton - #31 Jolee Ryan makes a Free Throw. Howells-Dodge 2, Overton 7
    Jolee Ryan31 - PF
    @ 6:05 PM
  11. 5 - 7

    Score Alert

    Howells-Dodge - #0 Kylie Brichacek makes a 3pt Field Goal. Howells-Dodge 5, Overton 7
    Kylie Brichacek0 - G
    @ 6:06 PM
  12. 5 - 9

    Score Alert

    Overton - #33 Natalie Wood makes a 2pt Field Goal. Howells-Dodge 5, Overton 9
    Natalie Wood33 - C
    @ 6:06 PM
  13. 5 - 9

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Howells-Dodge - #0 Kylie Brichacek. Howells-Dodge 5, Overton 9
    Kylie Brichacek0 - G
    @ 6:06 PM
  14. 5 - 11

    Score Alert

    Overton - #33 Natalie Wood makes a 2pt Field Goal. Howells-Dodge 5, Overton 11
    Natalie Wood33 - C
    @ 6:08 PM
  15. 5 - 11

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Howells-Dodge - #52 Kenadie Throener. Howells-Dodge 5, Overton 11
    Kenadie Throener52 - C
    @ 6:09 PM
  16. 5 - 12

    Score Alert

    Overton - #23 Ashlyn Florell makes a Free Throw. Howells-Dodge 5, Overton 12
    Ashlyn Florell23 - SG, SF
    @ 6:09 PM
  17. 5 - 13

    Score Alert

    Overton - #23 Ashlyn Florell makes a Free Throw. Howells-Dodge 5, Overton 13
    Ashlyn Florell23 - SG, SF
    @ 6:09 PM
  18. 8 - 13

    Score Alert

    Howells-Dodge - #30 Taylor Steffensmeier makes a 3pt Field Goal. Howells-Dodge 8, Overton 13
    Taylor Steffensmeier30 - PF
    @ 6:10 PM
  19. 8 - 15

    Score Alert

    Overton - #33 Natalie Wood makes a 2pt Field Goal. Howells-Dodge 8, Overton 15
    Natalie Wood33 - C
    @ 6:10 PM
  20. 8 - 15

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Overton - #33 Natalie Wood. Howells-Dodge 8, Overton 15
    Natalie Wood33 - C
    @ 6:11 PM
  21. 8 - 18

    Score Alert

    Overton - #23 Ashlyn Florell makes a 3pt Field Goal. Howells-Dodge 8, Overton 18
    Ashlyn Florell23 - SG, SF
    @ 6:12 PM
  22. 8 - 20

    Score Alert

    Overton - #31 Jolee Ryan makes a 2pt Field Goal. Howells-Dodge 8, Overton 20
    Jolee Ryan31 - PF
    @ 6:12 PM
  23. 8 - 20

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Overton - #25 Gracen Hughes. Howells-Dodge 8, Overton 20
    Gracen Hughes25 - C
    @ 6:14 PM
  24. 9 - 20

    Score Alert

    Howells-Dodge - #34 Peyten Becker makes a Free Throw. Howells-Dodge 9, Overton 20
    Peyten Becker34 - G
    @ 6:14 PM
  25. 10 - 20

    Score Alert

    Howells-Dodge - #34 Peyten Becker makes a Free Throw. Howells-Dodge 10, Overton 20
    Peyten Becker34 - G
    @ 6:14 PM
  26. 2nd Quarter
  27. 10 - 20

    End of 1st Quarter

    Howells-Dodge 10, Overton 20
    @ 6:14 PM
  28. 10 - 20

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Howells-Dodge - #34 Peyten Becker. Howells-Dodge 10, Overton 20
    Peyten Becker34 - G
    @ 6:17 PM
  29. 10 - 20

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Howells-Dodge - #32 Jordyn Ratzlaff. Howells-Dodge 10, Overton 20
    Jordyn Ratzlaff32 - SG
    @ 6:17 PM
  30. 12 - 20

    Score Alert

    Howells-Dodge - #0 Kylie Brichacek makes a 2pt Field Goal. Howells-Dodge 12, Overton 20
    Kylie Brichacek0 - G
    @ 6:18 PM
  31. 12 - 20

    Timeout Alert

    Timeout Overton. Howells-Dodge 12, Overton 20
    @ 6:19 PM
  32. 12 - 22

    Score Alert

    Overton - #33 Natalie Wood makes a 2pt Field Goal. Howells-Dodge 12, Overton 22
    Natalie Wood33 - C
    @ 6:23 PM
  33. 12 - 22

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Overton - #31 Jolee Ryan. Howells-Dodge 12, Overton 22
    Jolee Ryan31 - PF
    @ 6:24 PM
  34. 13 - 22

    Score Alert

    Howells-Dodge - #32 Jordyn Ratzlaff makes a Free Throw. Howells-Dodge 13, Overton 22
    Jordyn Ratzlaff32 - SG
    @ 6:24 PM
  35. 14 - 22

    Score Alert

    Howells-Dodge - #12 Isabela Wegner makes a Free Throw. Howells-Dodge 14, Overton 22
    Isabela Wegner12 - G
    @ 6:24 PM
  36. 14 - 22

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Overton - #25 Gracen Hughes. Howells-Dodge 14, Overton 22
    Gracen Hughes25 - C
    @ 6:26 PM
  37. 14 - 22

    Timeout Alert

    Timeout Howells-Dodge. Howells-Dodge 14, Overton 22
    @ 6:27 PM
  38. 14 - 22

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Overton - #23 Ashlyn Florell. Howells-Dodge 14, Overton 22
    Ashlyn Florell23 - SG, SF
    @ 6:28 PM
  39. 14 - 24

    Score Alert

    Overton - #31 Jolee Ryan makes a 2pt Field Goal. Howells-Dodge 14, Overton 24
    Jolee Ryan31 - PF
    @ 6:29 PM
  40. 17 - 24

    Score Alert

    Howells-Dodge - #22 Jade Bayer makes a 3pt Field Goal. Howells-Dodge 17, Overton 24
    Jade Bayer22 - SG
    @ 6:29 PM
  41. 19 - 24

    Score Alert

    Howells-Dodge - #52 Kenadie Throener makes a 2pt Field Goal. Howells-Dodge 19, Overton 24
    Kenadie Throener52 - C
    @ 6:31 PM
  42. 21 - 24

    Score Alert

    Howells-Dodge - #14 Audrey Brabec makes a 2pt Field Goal. Howells-Dodge 21, Overton 24
    Audrey Brabec14 - F
    @ 6:31 PM
  43. 21 - 24

    Timeout Alert

    Timeout Overton. Howells-Dodge 21, Overton 24
    @ 6:31 PM
  44. 21 - 26

    Score Alert

    Overton - #33 Natalie Wood makes a 2pt Field Goal. Howells-Dodge 21, Overton 26
    Natalie Wood33 - C
    @ 6:34 PM
  45. Halftime
  46. 21 - 26

    Halftime

    Howells-Dodge 21, Overton 26
    We noticed it's halftime, checkout this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    @ 6:34 PM
  47. 3rd Quarter
  48. 21 - 26

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Howells-Dodge's ball.
    @ 6:46 PM
  49. 24 - 26

    Score Alert

    Howells-Dodge - #22 Jade Bayer makes a 3pt Field Goal. Howells-Dodge 24, Overton 26
    Jade Bayer22 - SG
    @ 6:47 PM
  50. 24 - 26

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Howells-Dodge - #22 Jade Bayer. Howells-Dodge 24, Overton 26
    Jade Bayer22 - SG
    @ 6:48 PM
  51. 24 - 27

    Score Alert

    Overton - #23 Ashlyn Florell makes a Free Throw. Howells-Dodge 24, Overton 27
    Ashlyn Florell23 - SG, SF
    @ 6:48 PM
  52. 24 - 28

    Score Alert

    Overton - #23 Ashlyn Florell makes a Free Throw. Howells-Dodge 24, Overton 28
    Ashlyn Florell23 - SG, SF
    @ 6:48 PM
  53. 24 - 30

    Score Alert

    Overton - #23 Ashlyn Florell makes a 2pt Field Goal. Howells-Dodge 24, Overton 30
    Ashlyn Florell23 - SG, SF
    @ 6:49 PM
  54. 24 - 30

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Howells-Dodge - #0 Kylie Brichacek. Howells-Dodge 24, Overton 30
    Kylie Brichacek0 - G
    @ 6:50 PM
  55. 24 - 30

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Howells-Dodge - #32 Jordyn Ratzlaff. Howells-Dodge 24, Overton 30
    Jordyn Ratzlaff32 - SG
    @ 6:53 PM
  56. 24 - 31

    Score Alert

    Overton - #33 Natalie Wood makes a Free Throw. Howells-Dodge 24, Overton 31
    Natalie Wood33 - C
    @ 6:53 PM
  57. 26 - 31

    Score Alert

    Howells-Dodge - #32 Jordyn Ratzlaff makes a 2pt Field Goal. Howells-Dodge 26, Overton 31
    Jordyn Ratzlaff32 - SG
    @ 6:53 PM
  58. 26 - 33

    Score Alert

    Overton - #33 Natalie Wood makes a 2pt Field Goal. Howells-Dodge 26, Overton 33
    Natalie Wood33 - C
    @ 6:54 PM
  59. 26 - 33

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Howells-Dodge - #32 Jordyn Ratzlaff. Howells-Dodge 26, Overton 33
    Jordyn Ratzlaff32 - SG
    @ 6:54 PM
  60. 26 - 34

    Score Alert

    Overton - #33 Natalie Wood makes a Free Throw. Howells-Dodge 26, Overton 34
    Natalie Wood33 - C
    @ 6:54 PM
  61. 26 - 36

    Score Alert

    Overton - #31 Jolee Ryan makes a 2pt Field Goal. Howells-Dodge 26, Overton 36
    Jolee Ryan31 - PF
    @ 6:55 PM
  62. 26 - 36

    Timeout Alert

    Timeout Howells-Dodge. Howells-Dodge 26, Overton 36
    @ 6:55 PM
  63. 26 - 36

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Overton - #23 Ashlyn Florell. Howells-Dodge 26, Overton 36
    Ashlyn Florell23 - SG, SF
    @ 6:57 PM
  64. 26 - 36

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Overton - #31 Jolee Ryan. Howells-Dodge 26, Overton 36
    Jolee Ryan31 - PF
    @ 6:57 PM
  65. 28 - 36

    Score Alert

    Howells-Dodge - #52 Kenadie Throener makes a 2pt Field Goal. Howells-Dodge 28, Overton 36
    Kenadie Throener52 - C
    @ 6:58 PM
  66. 28 - 36

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Overton - #11 Gracyn Luther. Howells-Dodge 28, Overton 36
    Gracyn Luther11 - PG, SG
    @ 6:59 PM
  67. 28 - 36

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Overton - #33 Natalie Wood. Howells-Dodge 28, Overton 36
    Natalie Wood33 - C
    @ 7:00 PM
  68. 28 - 38

    Score Alert

    Overton - #25 Gracen Hughes makes a 2pt Field Goal. Howells-Dodge 28, Overton 38
    Gracen Hughes25 - C
    @ 7:00 PM
  69. 30 - 38

    Score Alert

    Howells-Dodge - #32 Jordyn Ratzlaff makes a 2pt Field Goal. Howells-Dodge 30, Overton 38
    Jordyn Ratzlaff32 - SG
    @ 7:01 PM
  70. 30 - 38

    Timeout Alert

    Timeout Overton. Howells-Dodge 30, Overton 38
    @ 7:01 PM
  71. 4th Quarter
  72. 30 - 38

    End of 3rd Quarter

    Howells-Dodge 30, Overton 38
    @ 7:03 PM
  73. 30 - 38

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Overton - #3 Adysen Mccarter. Howells-Dodge 30, Overton 38
    Adysen Mccarter3 - SG
    @ 7:05 PM
  74. 31 - 38

    Score Alert

    Howells-Dodge - #0 Kylie Brichacek makes a Free Throw. Howells-Dodge 31, Overton 38
    Kylie Brichacek0 - G
    @ 7:05 PM
  75. 32 - 38

    Score Alert

    Howells-Dodge - #0 Kylie Brichacek makes a Free Throw. Howells-Dodge 32, Overton 38
    Kylie Brichacek0 - G
    @ 7:05 PM
  76. 32 - 40

    Score Alert

    Overton - #23 Ashlyn Florell makes a 2pt Field Goal. Howells-Dodge 32, Overton 40
    Ashlyn Florell23 - SG, SF
    @ 7:06 PM
  77. 34 - 40

    Score Alert

    Howells-Dodge - #0 Kylie Brichacek makes a 2pt Field Goal. Howells-Dodge 34, Overton 40
    Kylie Brichacek0 - G
    @ 7:07 PM
  78. 34 - 40

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Howells-Dodge - #34 Peyten Becker. Howells-Dodge 34, Overton 40
    Peyten Becker34 - G
    @ 7:07 PM
  79. 34 - 41

    Score Alert

    Overton - #33 Natalie Wood makes a Free Throw. Howells-Dodge 34, Overton 41
    Natalie Wood33 - C
    @ 7:08 PM
  80. 34 - 42

    Score Alert

    Overton - #33 Natalie Wood makes a Free Throw. Howells-Dodge 34, Overton 42
    Natalie Wood33 - C
    @ 7:08 PM
  81. 34 - 42

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Howells-Dodge - #52 Kenadie Throener. Howells-Dodge 34, Overton 42
    Kenadie Throener52 - C
    @ 7:09 PM
  82. 34 - 43

    Score Alert

    Overton - #33 Natalie Wood makes a Free Throw. Howells-Dodge 34, Overton 43
    Natalie Wood33 - C
    @ 7:09 PM
  83. 34 - 46

    Score Alert

    Overton - #23 Ashlyn Florell makes a 3pt Field Goal. Howells-Dodge 34, Overton 46
    Ashlyn Florell23 - SG, SF
    @ 7:10 PM
  84. 34 - 46

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Overton - #23 Ashlyn Florell. Howells-Dodge 34, Overton 46
    Ashlyn Florell23 - SG, SF
    @ 7:10 PM
  85. 34 - 48

    Score Alert

    Overton - #23 Ashlyn Florell makes a 2pt Field Goal. Howells-Dodge 34, Overton 48
    Ashlyn Florell23 - SG, SF
    @ 7:11 PM
  86. 34 - 48

    Timeout Alert

    Timeout Howells-Dodge. Howells-Dodge 34, Overton 48
    @ 7:12 PM
  87. 34 - 48

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Overton - #25 Gracen Hughes. Howells-Dodge 34, Overton 48
    Gracen Hughes25 - C
    @ 7:13 PM
  88. 36 - 48

    Score Alert

    Howells-Dodge - #0 Kylie Brichacek makes a 2pt Field Goal. Howells-Dodge 36, Overton 48
    Kylie Brichacek0 - G
    @ 7:14 PM
  89. 36 - 50

    Score Alert

    Overton - #31 Jolee Ryan makes a 2pt Field Goal. Howells-Dodge 36, Overton 50
    Jolee Ryan31 - PF
    @ 7:15 PM
  90. 36 - 50

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Overton - #31 Jolee Ryan. Howells-Dodge 36, Overton 50
    Jolee Ryan31 - PF
    @ 7:15 PM
  91. 37 - 50

    Score Alert

    Howells-Dodge - #22 Jade Bayer makes a Free Throw. Howells-Dodge 37, Overton 50
    Jade Bayer22 - SG
    @ 7:15 PM
  92. 38 - 50

    Score Alert

    Howells-Dodge - #22 Jade Bayer makes a Free Throw. Howells-Dodge 38, Overton 50
    Jade Bayer22 - SG
    @ 7:15 PM
  93. 38 - 52

    Score Alert

    Overton - #31 Jolee Ryan makes a 2pt Field Goal. Howells-Dodge 38, Overton 52
    Jolee Ryan31 - PF
    @ 7:16 PM
  94. 38 - 52

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Howells-Dodge - #22 Jade Bayer. Howells-Dodge 38, Overton 52
    Jade Bayer22 - SG
    @ 7:17 PM
  95. 38 - 53

    Score Alert

    Overton - #11 Gracyn Luther makes a Free Throw. Howells-Dodge 38, Overton 53
    Gracyn Luther11 - PG, SG
    @ 7:17 PM
  96. 40 - 53

    Score Alert

    Howells-Dodge - #32 Jordyn Ratzlaff makes a 2pt Field Goal. Howells-Dodge 40, Overton 53
    Jordyn Ratzlaff32 - SG
    @ 7:18 PM
  97. 40 - 53

    Timeout Alert

    Timeout Howells-Dodge. Howells-Dodge 40, Overton 53
    @ 7:18 PM
  98. 40 - 53

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Howells-Dodge - #34 Peyten Becker. Howells-Dodge 40, Overton 53
    Peyten Becker34 - G
    @ 7:20 PM
  99. 40 - 55

    Score Alert

    Overton - #3 Adysen Mccarter makes a 2pt Field Goal. Howells-Dodge 40, Overton 55
    Adysen Mccarter3 - SG
    @ 7:20 PM
  100. 40 - 57

    Score Alert

    Overton - #1 Braelyn Florell makes a 2pt Field Goal. Howells-Dodge 40, Overton 57
    Braelyn Florell1 - SG
    @ 7:22 PM
  101. 43 - 57

    Score Alert

    Howells-Dodge - #30 Taylor Steffensmeier makes a 3pt Field Goal. Howells-Dodge 43, Overton 57
    Taylor Steffensmeier30 - PF
    @ 7:23 PM
  102. Final
  103. 43 - 57

    End of Game

    Howells-Dodge 43, Overton 57
    @ 7:23 PM

Scoretracker Scorers

NSAA ScoresEagles Reporter

Howells-Dodge vs Overton Basketball Game Info

Fri., Mar. 1, 2024 @ 6p
D2 Semifinals @ Devaney Sports Center
The Overton (NE) varsity basketball team won Friday's neutral playoff game against Howells-Dodge (Howells, NE) by a score of 57-43.

Player stats

Points/G
HDHS
OHS
J. Ryan14.9
Rebounds/G
HDHS
OHS
N. Wood11.3
Assists/G
HDHS
OHS
Steals/G
HDHS
OHS
Blocks/G
HDHS
OHS

Team comparison

Points/G
45.0
54.2
Rebounds/G
25.7
36.4
Assists/G
11.0
13.3
Steals/G
10.6
15.0
Blocks/G
4.3
1.6

Scoring averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Howells-Dodge
12.410.611.210.945.1
Overton
15.013.414.311.554.2

Season recap

Overall record
15-11
28-1
League
2-1
5-0
Non-League
8-7
14-1
Head to Head
0-1
1-0
Home
5-4
13-0
Away
6-3
9-1
Neutral
4-4
6-0
Playoff
2-1
3-0
In-State
15-11
28-1
Out-of-State
0-0
0-0
Win %
.577
.966
District %
1.000
1.000
PF
1,172
1,572
PA
1,096
952
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Rankings

NE
Division D2
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