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If 7-on-7 football translates at all to the real stuff, Freedom coach Todd Donohoe is going to like this upcoming football season. <\/p>\n
The Patriots, who were one of the top teams in the county spring league, kept their non-padded roll going by capturing first place at the 7on7U tournament at the Otis Andrews Complex in Plant City Saturday. <\/p>\n
Donohoe said the Patriots won $500 and free entry into the 7on7U National Championships in Washington D.C. in July. He said he was unsure the Patriots would make the trip. <\/p>\n
Freedom went 7-1 in the event, beating Blake in the final.The lone Patriot loss came to Newsome in a 14-12 game. <\/p>\n
\"For us, it was all about team building,'' Donohoe said. \"Everyone did a really good job.\" <\/p>\n
Freedom quarterback D.J. Grant had a big day throwing to standouts Andre Folks and Johnny Rodicio, while linebackers Josh Collazo, Bryce Crawford and cornerback Aaron Cox spearheaded the defense. <\/p>\n
Grant, entering his first season as the full-time starter, is adapting to his receivers and a more wide open offense implemented by offensve coordinator Donnie Mesick. <\/p>\n
\"Getting on the same page and working on the chemistry is a big thing for us in these 7-on-7 events,'' Donohoe said. <\/p>\n
The Patriots tuned up for the tournament at Skyway Park on Wednesday in the Hillsborough County summer league, beating Alonso, Tampa Catholic, Hillsborough and Leto. <\/p>\n
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