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Zama American Middle-High School cheerleaders entertain the crowd during a matchup with the Matthew C. Perry Samurai at Camp Zama, Friday, Oct. 25, 2019.

Zama American Middle-High School cheerleaders entertain the crowd during a matchup with the Matthew C. Perry Samurai at Camp Zama, Friday, Oct. 25, 2019. (Theron Godbold/Stars and Stripes)

Zama American Middle-High School cheerleaders entertain the crowd during a matchup with the Matthew C. Perry Samurai at Camp Zama, Friday, Oct. 25, 2019.

Zama American Middle-High School cheerleaders entertain the crowd during a matchup with the Matthew C. Perry Samurai at Camp Zama, Friday, Oct. 25, 2019. (Theron Godbold/Stars and Stripes)

The head referee speaks to the captains of Zama American Middle-High and Matthew C. Perry High before the coin toss for their matchup at Camp Zama, Friday, Oct. 25, 2019.

The head referee speaks to the captains of Zama American Middle-High and Matthew C. Perry High before the coin toss for their matchup at Camp Zama, Friday, Oct. 25, 2019. (Theron Godbold/Stars and Stripes)

Marine Col. Michael Reilly, commanding officer of the Camp Fuji training center, gives his son, Josh, a pre-game pep talk as Zama American Middle-High School takes on Matthew C. Perry at Camp Zama, Friday, Oct. 25, 2019.

Marine Col. Michael Reilly, commanding officer of the Camp Fuji training center, gives his son, Josh, a pre-game pep talk as Zama American Middle-High School takes on Matthew C. Perry at Camp Zama, Friday, Oct. 25, 2019. (Theron Godbold/Stars and Stripes)

Members of Zama American Middle-High School's JROTC parade the colors during the opening ceremony for their school's matchup with Matthew C. Perry at Camp Zama, Friday, Oct. 25, 2019.

Members of Zama American Middle-High School's JROTC parade the colors during the opening ceremony for their school's matchup with Matthew C. Perry at Camp Zama, Friday, Oct. 25, 2019. (Theron Godbold/Stars and Stripes)

John Taylor, a physical education teacher at Zama American Middle-High School, and his wife, Nancy, brave the wet weather during a game against Matthew C. Perry at Camp Zama, Friday, Oct. 25, 2019.

John Taylor, a physical education teacher at Zama American Middle-High School, and his wife, Nancy, brave the wet weather during a game against Matthew C. Perry at Camp Zama, Friday, Oct. 25, 2019. (Theron Godbold/Stars and Stripes)

Juan Villalobos plays with his grandchild as Zama American-Middle High School takes on Matthew C. Perry at Camp Zama, Friday, Oct. 25, 2019.

Juan Villalobos plays with his grandchild as Zama American-Middle High School takes on Matthew C. Perry at Camp Zama, Friday, Oct. 25, 2019. (Theron Godbold/Stars and Stripes)

Zama American Middle-High School players take a knee after a player from Matthew C. Perry is injured during their game at Camp Zama, Friday, Oct. 25, 2019.

Zama American Middle-High School players take a knee after a player from Matthew C. Perry is injured during their game at Camp Zama, Friday, Oct. 25, 2019. (Theron Godbold/Stars and Stripes)

Navy Capt. Lloyd Mack, commanding officer of Naval Air Facility Atsugi, rings a cow bell in support of Zama American Middle-High School during a game against Matthew C. Perry at Camp Zama, Friday, Oct. 25, 2019.

Navy Capt. Lloyd Mack, commanding officer of Naval Air Facility Atsugi, rings a cow bell in support of Zama American Middle-High School during a game against Matthew C. Perry at Camp Zama, Friday, Oct. 25, 2019. (Theron Godbold/Stars and Stripes)

Players from the Matthew C. Perry High School Samurai shake hands with members of the Zama American-High School Trojans after their game at Camp Zama, Friday, Oct. 25, 2019.

Players from the Matthew C. Perry High School Samurai shake hands with members of the Zama American-High School Trojans after their game at Camp Zama, Friday, Oct. 25, 2019. (Theron Godbold/Stars and Stripes)

CAMP ZAMA, Japan — Rain and cold weather didn’t douse the football fever at Camp Zama on Friday. Here's a glimpse of what happened on and off the field during Zama American’s win over Matthew C. Perry High School. And be sure to check out our game coverage.

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