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Prep Football: Palmetto Ridge at Estero

From left, Estero seniors Zach Culvahouse, Stephen McDaniel, Ivan Morales and Ryan Carr head to midfield for the opening coin toss against Palmetto Ridge on Sept. 23, 2011 at Estero High School. Estero won, 47-40. Kevin Johnson/Staff

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From left, Estero seniors Zach Culvahouse, Stephen McDaniel, Ivan Morales and Ryan Carr head to midfield for the opening coin toss against Palmetto Ridge on Sept. 23, 2011 at Estero High School. Estero won, 47-40. Kevin Johnson/Staff

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  • Estero wide receiver Connor Pearson makes a catch while defended by Palmetto Ridge's Cody Chernoff during a non-district game on Sept. 30, 2011 at Estero High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • After making a catch, Estero wide receiver Justin Milcetich attempts to elude the grasp of Palmetto Ridge's Isael Carrasco during a non-district game on Sept. 30, 2011 at Estero High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero quarterback Ryan Sides scrambles while chased by Palmetto Ridge's Aniel Mesa (10) and Tyler Fillios (62) during a non-district game on Sept. 30, 2011 at Estero High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Palmetto Ridge's offensive line opens a big hole during this touchdown run by running back Ron Johnson (5) during a non-district game against Estero on Sept. 30, 2011 at Estero High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Palmetto Ridge's Vincent Cirone (6) makes a tough catch while defended by Estero's Webber Glesil during a non-district game on Sept. 30, 2011 at Estero High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero lineman Sean O'Dea (93) is the first Wildcat to burst through the team's banner on Sept. 23, 2011 at Estero High School. Estero edged Palmetto Ridge, 47-40. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • From left, Estero seniors Zach Culvahouse, Stephen McDaniel, Ivan Morales and Ryan Carr head to midfield for the opening coin toss against Palmetto Ridge on Sept. 23, 2011 at Estero High School. Estero won, 47-40. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero quarterback Ryan Sides finds an opening during a non-district game against Palmetto Ridge on Sept. 30, 2011 at Estero High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero's Webber Glesil pounces on a Wildcat fumble during a kickoff return on Sept. 30, 2011 at Estero High School. Estero edged Palmetto Ridge, 47-40. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero running back Eric McFadden gets wrapped-up by Palmetto Ridge's Ray Green during a non-district game on Sept. 30, 2011 at Estero High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • After making a catch, Estero wide receiver Garrett Hodas is tackled by Palmetto Ridge's Cody Chernoff, left, and Ray Green during a non-district game on Sept. 30, 2011 at Estero High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Palmetto Ridge running back Ron Johnson, left, describes one of his touchdown runs to teammate Nicholas Navarro during a non-district game against host Estero on Sept. 30, 2011. Estero won, 47-40. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • After picking up yards on a run, Palmetto Ridge quarterback JT Etnoyer is brought down by Estero's Jarrett Northup on Sept. 30, 2011 at Estero High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero's Eric McFadden waits to catch the ball during a kickoff return against Palmetto Ridge on Sept. 30, 2011 at Estero High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • An official explains a call to Palmetto Ridge's Aniel Mesa during the Bears' 47-40 loss against Estero on Sept. 30, 2011 at Estero High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero senior defensive back Jimmy Keegan (2) guards Palmetto Ridge's Vincent Cirone during the Wildcats' 47-40 win on Sept. 30, 2011 at Estero High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero's Zach Culvahouse (4) goes airborne while trying to block a Palmetto Ridge punt on Sept. 30, 2011 at Estero High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero offensive lineman Josh Brickley, left, battles Palmetto Ridge defensive lineman Archnell Souvenir on Sept. 30, 2011 at Estero High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero's Danny Sheperd (44) congratulates teammate Ryan Carr (32) after Carr sacked Palmetto Ridge quarterback Sean Hatch in the first quarter on Sept. 30, 2011 at Estero High School. Estero won, 47-40. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • The game between Palmetto Ridge and Estero wasn't even 13 minutes old, yet the teams had already combined for 48 points on Sept. 30, 2011 at Estero High School. Estero won, 47-40. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Palmetto Ridge quarterback Sean Hatch is contained by Estero's Ryan Carr during the first quarter of a non-district game on Sept. 30, 2011 at Estero High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero senior linebacker Stephen McDaniel takes a water break during the Wildcats' 47-40 win against Palmetto Ridge on Sept. 30, 2011 at Estero High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Palmetto Ridge quarterback JT Etnoyer gets ready to fire a pass against Estero on Sept. 30, 2011 at Estero High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Palmetto Ridge's Albert Jaques leans forward for extra yards as he is tackled by Estero's Jarrett Northrup on Sept. 30, 2011 at Estero High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Palmetto Ridge's Isael Carrasco forces Estero wide receiver Garrett Hodas out of bounds after Hodas made a catch on Sept. 30, 2011 at Estero High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • With ice wrapped around his knee, Palmetto Ridge's John Thomas watches from the sideline during the Bears' 47-40 loss at Estero High School on Sept. 30, 2011. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero's Zach Culvahouse attempts to elude a Palmetto Ridge defender during the Wildcats' 47-40 win on Sept. 30, 2011 at Estero High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Palmetto Ridge's Brett Fritchey celebrates another Bears touchdown on Sept. 30, 2011 at Estero High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Albert Jacques returns a kickoff for Palmetto Ridge during the Bears' 47-40 loss against Estero on Sept. 30, 2011 at Estero High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero quarterback Ryan Sides looks for an open receiver during the Wildcats' 47-40 win against Palmetto Ridge on Sept. 30, 2011 at Estero High School. Sides threw four touchdown passes and rushed for one touchdown. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Palmetto Ridge quarterback JT Etnoyer fires a pass against Estero on Sept. 30, 2011 at Estero High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Palmetto Ridge scored four touchdowns in the first half against Estero on Sept. 23, 2011, including an 82-yard kick return by senior Jordan Hagadorn. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero's Christian Phillips delivers the opening kickoff against Palmetto Ridge on Sept. 23, 2011 at Estero High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Palmetto Ridge head coach Dan Newbrough chats with officials during a break on Sept. 30, 2011 at Estero High School. The Bears fell, 47-40. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero wide receiver Zach Culvahouse is all alone as he catches a 47-yard touchdown pass from Eric McFadden during the Wildcats' 47-40 win against Palmetto Ridge on Sept. 30, 2011 at Estero High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero quarterback Ryan Sides finds an opening during a non-district game against Palmetto Ridge on Sept. 30, 2011 at Estero High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Palmetto Ridge sophomore running back Ron Johnson rushed for touchdowns from 70 and 42 yards in a 47-40 loss against Estero on Sept. 30, 2011 at Estero High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero head coach Rich Dombroski, left, and offensive coordinator Calvin Hudgins give instructions from the sideline during the Wildcats' 47-40 win against Palmetto Ridge on Sept. 30, 2011 at Estero High School. It was Estero's third win in a row after an 0-2 start. Kevin Johnson/Staff

Scenes from the Palmetto Ridge-Estero football game Friday, Sept. 30 at Estero High School.

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