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Football Photo Gallery: Andrew Opens Playoffs with Shutout of Eisenhower

Hook, Tyler and defense lead Thunderbolts to 14-0 victory in Class 7A opener.

The defense comes up big throughout Friday night’s first-round Class 7A game against Eisenhower in Blue Island.

Several quarterback sacks and a huge interception late in the game helped Andrew preserve a 14-0 victory, moving the Thunderbolts into a second-round matchup against St. Rita.

Andrew quarterback Tyler Hook (9-of-12 passing for 137 yards, with one interception), opened the scoring with a touchdown plunge late in the first half.

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T-Bolts running back Jarvis Franklin (25 carries for 144 yards) scored the game’s other TD with a 2-yard run in the third quarter.

Andrew has won six straight to improve to 7-3.

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Check out the photo gallery for highlights from the game.

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