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Photo Gallery: Rockets blast Bombers from football quarterfinals


Back in 2011, Unity's playoff run was ended by eventual state champion Aurora Christian but not before defeating visiting Macomb (8-4) at Hicks Field 35-7. Here is a look back at the players, fans and moments between the Rockets and Bombers.

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TAGS: Macomb playoff game at Unity, Macomb Bombers 2011 playoff game, Unity Rockets photo gallery, Macomb-Unity football playoff photo gallery, Michael Lafenhagen running the football in 2011, Unity's Scott Hamilton celebrates, Unity senior Alex Thorson, Unity Rocket football fans

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