The East Carter Raiders take the field on Friday evening against the Ashland Tomcats in Grayson. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Brett Mullins of Ashland talks with his team prior to kickoff with East Carter on Friday evening in Grayson. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Kanyon Kozee of East Carter sweeps to the outside against Ashland on Friday evening during the District 7 Championship game in Grayson. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT