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Pregame ceremony honors Thomas

Associated Press

Friday, August 28, 2009

PARKERSBURG, Iowa -- Moments after the most emotional game of their lives, Aplington-Parkersburg co-head coach Al Kerns told his players to take a knee, close their eyes and listen. Kerns didn't have to say whose voice he was asking them to hear Friday through the cool Iowa air. They all knew he was talking about slain coach Ed Thomas, whose words still resonate with the Falcons months after his violent death. "What you did to get yourselves up off the ground and win this football game tonight ...

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