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Jamie Sawler of the Muddas made an interception against the Cumberland Muckaneers during a game of mud football in North Conway, N.H.

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Paul Rizzo and Paul Eddy of the Predators of Peabody, Mass., hugged during a game against the Mud Ducks.

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Sean Guinard and Joe Downs of the Crocs rinsed off after a game. Some play barefoot for traction.

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Andy Murphy of the Mud Ducks waited for a signal from the referee to start a play during a game against Jack’s Predators.

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The Carrabasset Valley Rats played the Crocs.

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Luke Behn of Jack’s Predators sat on the sidelines, exhausted, during a game.