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September 3, 2011

Cape Central vs. Festus football

Cape Central defeated Festus 21-20 Friday, September 2, 2011 during their first game in their new stadium.

Laura Simon and Kristin Eberts

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Cape Central players celebrate with The Jungle after their 21-20 win over Festus Friday, September 2, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Cape Central quarterback Christian Cavaness outruns Festus defender Zach Boyer in the first half Friday, September 2, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Past Cape Central High School football players and coaches were honored during half time Friday, September 2, 2011.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Fans come out for Cape Central High School's inaugural football game in their new stadium Friday, September 2, 2011.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The Cape Central dance team performs during half time Friday, September 2, 2011.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Past Cape Central High School football players and coaches were honored during half time Friday, September 2, 2011.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Cape Central head coach Nathan Norman speaks with quarterback Christian Cavaness in the first half against Festus Friday, September 2, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Fans come out for Cape Central High School's inaugural football game in their new stadium Friday, September 2, 2011.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Cape Central running back Jacob Campbell looks for the pass in the first half against Festus Friday, September 2, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Fans come out for Cape Central High School's inaugural football game in their new stadium Friday, September 2, 2011.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Cape Central's Tae Jenkins maneuvers past Festus defenders in the first half Friday, September 2, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Cape Central, left, takes on Festus in their first game at their new stadium Friday, September 2, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Fans come out for Cape Central High School's inaugural football game in their new stadium Friday, September 2, 2011.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Cape Central quarterback Christian Cavaness maneuvers down the field in the first half against Festus Friday, September 2, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Fans come out for Cape Central High School's inaugural football game in their new stadium Friday, September 2, 2011.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Festus defenders take down Cape Central quarterback Christian Cavaness in the first half Friday, September 2, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Fans come out for Cape Central High School's inaugural football game in their new stadium Friday, September 2, 2011.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Cape Central High School principal Mike Cowan announces past decades of players and coaches during half time Friday, September 2, 2011.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The Cape Central dance team performs during half time Friday, September 2, 2011.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Festus quarterback Blake Goddard escapes the clutches of Cape Central's Tevin Roper in the first half Friday, September 2, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Cape Central defender Kyle Thompson takes down Festus wide receiver Reid Karscig in the first half Friday, September 2, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Workers in the concession stand grill hot dogs Friday, September 2, 2011 during Cape Central High School's football game in their new stadium.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Fans come out for Cape Central High School's inaugural football game in their new stadium Friday, September 2, 2011.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Cape Central head coach Nathan Norman speaks with wide receiver Garen Evans(1) during a time out in the first half against Festus Friday, September 2, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Fans come out for Cape Central High School's inaugural football game in their new stadium Friday, September 2, 2011.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com A Festus defender takes down Cape Central's Tae Jenkins in the first half Friday, September 2, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Cape Central players celebrate with The Jungle after their 21-20 win over Festus Friday, September 2, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Fans come out for Cape Central High School's inaugural football game in their new stadium Friday, September 2, 2011.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The Cape Central Tigers take the field for the first time in their new stadium Friday, September 2, 2011.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Fans come out for Cape Central High School's inaugural football game in their new stadium Friday, September 2, 2011.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Cape Central defender Austin Martin takes down a Festus offensive player in the first half Friday, September 2, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Cape Central quarterback Christian Cavaness runs the ball during the third quarter of their first game in their new stadium against Festus on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. Central won 21-20.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Fans show their disapproval of a call during Cape Central's first game in their new stadium against Festus on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. Central won 21-20.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Past Cape Central High School football players and coaches were honored during half time Friday, September 2, 2011.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Cape Central's Garan Evans runs the ball as Festus' Cory Uding closes in during the third quarter of Central's first game in their new stadium on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. Central won 21-20.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Cape Central's Jacob Campbell pursues Festus' Reid Karscig during the fourth quarter of their first game in their new stadium on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. Central won 21-20.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Cape Central's Christian Cavaness (8) and Tae Jenkins (3) fumble the ball during a hand off in the third quarter of their first game in their new stadium against Festus on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. Central won 21-20.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Cape Central quarterback Christian Cavaness gets knocked down during the third quarter during their first game in their new stadium against Festus on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. Central won 21-20.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Fans cheer during Cape Central's first game in their new stadium against Festus on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. Central won 21-20.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com The Jungle charges onto the field to welcome the players before the start of Cape Central's first game in their new stadium against Festus on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. Central won 21-20.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Cape Central's offensive line gets set during the third quarter of their first game in their new stadium against Festus on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. Central won 21-20.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com The moon rises over the press box during Cape Central's first game in their new stadium against Festus on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. Central won 21-20.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Cape Central's Garan Evans celebrates after a touchdown in the fourth quarter of their first game in their new stadium against Festus on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. Central won 21-20.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Cape Central's Chris Martin runs the ball during the third quarter of their first game in their new stadium against Festus on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. Central won 21-20.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Neal E. Boyd signs autographs during the Cape Central High School football game Friday, September 2, 2011.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Fans enter the stadium during Cape Central's first game in their new stadium against Festus on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. Central won 21-20.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Fans fill the stands during Cape Central's first game in their new stadium against Festus on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. Central won 21-20.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com The Jungle rushes the field after Cape Central's 21-20 win over Festus during their first game in their new stadium on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Cape Central's Darvile Hopkins closes in on Festus' Blake Goddard during the second quarter of their first game in their new stadium on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. Central won 21-20.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Fans cheer during Cape Central's first game in their new stadium against Festus on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. Central won 21-20.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Cape Central players celebrate their 21-20 victory over Festus during their first game in their new stadium on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Fans cheer during Cape Central's first game in their new stadium against Festus on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. Central won 21-20.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Cape Central players raise their helmets as they kick off the third quarter of their first game in their new stadium against Festus on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. Central won 21-20.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Cape Central players celebrate their 21-20 victory over Festus during their first game in their new stadium on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Festus' Kiano Keaton Boyce, left, and Cape Central's Garen Evans adjust after a play in the first half Friday, September 2, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Fans are silhouetted against the sky during Cape Central's first game in their new stadium against Festus on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. Central won 21-20.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Past players from Cape Central teams are introduced during half-time of the first game in their new stadium against Festus on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. Central won 21-20.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com The dance team performs during half-time of Cape Central's first game in their new stadium against Festus on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. Central won 21-20.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Fans cheer during Cape Central's first game in their new stadium against Festus on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. Central won 21-20.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com The cheerleaders perform during Cape Central's first game in their new stadium against Festus on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. Central won 21-20.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com The dance team performs during half-time of Cape Central's first game in their new stadium against Festus on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. Central won 21-20.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Members of The Jungle prepare for the team to take the field during Cape Central's first game in their new stadium against Festus on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. Central won 21-20.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com The marching band performs during half-time of Cape Central's first game in their new stadium against Festus on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. Central won 21-20.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Cape Central's Jacob Campbell, left, congratulates Chris Martin on a good run in the third quarter of their first game in their new stadium against Festus on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. Central won 21-20.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Cape Central's Calvin Lovig kicks off in the first half against Festus Friday, September 2, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Fans cheer during Cape Central's first game in their new stadium against Festus on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. Central won 21-20.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com The cheerleaders pump up the crowd during Cape Central's first game in their new stadium against Festus on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. Central won 21-20.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com The Jungle erupts during Cape Central's first game in their new stadium against Festus on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. Central won 21-20.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Fans cheer during Cape Central's first game in their new stadium against Festus on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. Central won 21-20.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com The marching band performs during half-time of Cape Central's first game in their new stadium against Festus on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. Central won 21-20.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Cape Central players warm up before the first game in their new stadium against Festus on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. Central won 21-20.

KRISTIN EBERTS ~ keberts@semissourian.com Cape Central players celebrate after a touchdown during the fourth quarter during their first game in their new stadium against Festus on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. Central won 21-20.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Fans come out for Cape Central High School's inaugural football game in their new stadium Friday, September 2, 2011.

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