PHOTO OF THE DAY: THE WINNING TEAM

Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy is pictured after winning the Great Plains Conference championship Friday night in Avon. The Phoenix claimed the title by holding on for a 36-26 win over the previously undefeated and Class 9B No. 1 Pirates. F/M/FA heads into the Class 9AA playoffs with a 6-2 record; the Phoenix are seeded fifth and will face No. 12 De Smet (4-4) Thursday, Oct. 24.

Avon stands at 7-1.

Also Friday night, Scotland/Menno lost to Platte-Geddes 45-8 to finish its season 2-6.

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