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Heart of the Admirals

by Meagan Jordan
In two decades as football coach at Danville high school, Sam Harp's teams have won seven state championships. Danville High School football coach Sam Harp has a moment to himself while the players clear their heads before their game against Washington County.
Danville High School football coach Sam Harp and his players sit in his office watching film of the Washington County team they will play that night. The players point out weaknesses and strengths they see in the film and ask questions as if they were in class.
After football practice, Danville High School coach Sam Harp works at his desk, checking e-mail and planning for a game the next day
Danville High School football coach Sam Harp goes to the Minit Mart each day at 7 a.m. He meets with friends to talk sports, drink coffee and read the Lexington Herald-Leader's Sports section before heading to school.
Danville High School football players gather around coach Sam Harp and his assistants to pray for the players' safety and for a victory that night over Washington County.
Danville High School players wait anxiously as coach Sam Harp checks the time before a game with Washington County.
Danville High School football players Marcus Beasley, Tyrell Johnson and Chris Payne hang out by the school after practice.

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