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Division II, but Green Street, a public charter school in Cherry Hill, is in just its third year and plays an independent schedule.

Alt, whose team has played teams from Western Maryland and Pennsylvania, battled close with Edmondson for a half before falling 48-28 two weeks ago. He said he would like to eventually play in the city league.

“We like to think we’re heading in that direction,” Alt said.

As part of the Ravens RISE Showdown, each school received $1,500 from the Ravens for its athletics program. They also received two footballs — one commemorating the Showdown — which Alt said will mean a lot for a small school like his to have in its trophy case — and a ball signed by a Raven.

Alt asked his team who should get the ball signed by linebacker Matthew Judon. One player said, “Give it to a freshman.”

After thinking for a minute, Alt had a better idea.

The player who has the highest GPA at the end of May will take home the ball, a keepsake of a memorable day for a young program at a small city school.

KARL MERTON FERRON/BALTIMORE SUN New Era Academy defender Elijah Nelson tries to bring down Green Street Academy quarterback Keyontae Rheubottom during the Ravens RISE Showdown on Friday.