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Samurai kick off first football game under Friday Night Lights
170901-M-RP664-0079.JPG Photo By: Cpl. Aaron Henson

Sep 6, 2017
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan - Elijah Lebron, a running back and linebacker with the Matthew C. Perry “Samurai” football team, runs the ball against the Kinnick High School “Red Devils” during a football game at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 1, 2017. Hosting their season opener at their new sports stadium, the Samurai, a Division II team, faced off against their Division I opponent, the Red Devils, from Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Last year, the Samurai emerged as the Far East Division II champions, finishing the season with a record of 7-1, with their only loss coming from Kinnick High School. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)


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