James Burns

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'Bold or Just Bald?': Hilmar at home — does Strathmore even have a chance?

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Previews

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Dec

13

Just scratching the surface: At 5-0, how Manteca has overcome its inexperience.

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News

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Dec

12

Panthers on prowl for fourth coach in seven years after Wagner steps down

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Dec

11

Tale of the tape and CalPreps favor Hilmar in a rematch with Strathmore

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Dec

11

'Not afraid to take the reins.' Pitching prospect guides Hilmar's run at state.

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Dec

11

'We have something to prove.' Familiar face will write Gregori's next chapter.

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Dec

7

Why Hilmar isn't afraid of unbeaten East Nicolaus: 'They haven't been tested'

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Dec

6

Why Central Catholic's inaugural Mark Gallo Invitational will be a holiday hit

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Dec

5

How a futbol player became an 'unsung hero' in Hilmar's pursuit of a state title

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Dec

4

'We weren't going to lose.' How Denair went from 12 players to state champs.

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Dec

1

'Bold or Just Bald?' Why Central Catholic will raise D-II banner, plus other picks.

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Previews

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Nov

30

'Beyond hungry': Beyer boys reload, start season at Modesto City Classic

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Nov

28

What's in a name? Coach Gary Porter Showcase attracts NorCal's elite teams.

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Nov

28

'Speak it into existence.' CC overcomes poor start, injuries to reach D-II final

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Nov

24

Mic'd up: Central Catholic rallies past Inderkum and into D-II championship

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Nov

23

Starving for section title, Ripon 'good enough to get there this year,' coach says

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Nov

22

Fantasy Draft: Another small-school quarterback goes No. 1. Who was it?

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Nov

20

'They love Jose, but they know what's at stake.' MC ready to rally around captain.

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Nov

19

'Building a special program.' Can private school on the rise take down a top seed?

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Nov

17

Jesuit DQ'd from D-II. Central Catholic coach, 'I got enough problems of my own'

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Nov

16

'My family needs me.' After leading school to first title, coach steps away.

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Nov

15

Playoffs postponed by Camp Fire smoke: 'Football seems so little right now.'

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Nov

15

Smoky situation: Section may postpone this week's playoff games. Here's why.

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Nov

13

Poll: Which Friday game is the Chicken Ranch Casino Game of the Week?

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Nov

13

Third time the charm? Why Denair will raise the program's first section banner.

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Nov

12

CC faces team with similar build. 'They look like us,' Canepa says of Inderkum

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Nov

12

Modesto Christian boys ranked No. 7 in state: 'I don't think we have a weakness'

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Nov

9

Back for some more: Central Catholic returns to D-II semifinal round after routing Elk Grove

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Nov

9

Ripon Christian rides impressive shutout streak into Division VI semifinal

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Game of the Week

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Nov

9

Roundup: Big games await small-school powers; rough night for divisions I and III.

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News

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Nov

9

Fantasy Draft: Vivo goes No. 1, Cortez insufferable after drafting backfield

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Nov

7

Second to none: The 10 most intriguing Sac-Joaquin Section playoff matchups

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Previews

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Nov

7

Vivo welcomes rematch with RC: 'It's going to be a little different this time.'

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Athlete of the Week

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Nov

6

Longshots and barnburners: Which is the Chicken Ranch Game of the Week?

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Previews

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Nov

5

Downey ends a dubious playoff drought for Modesto City Schools football

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News

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Nov

2

McCoy Era over at Gregori: 'God has a plan for me and I've got to follow that'

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Nov

2

Price is right for Raiders: 'I don't think there is another receiver like him'

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Nov

2

'Bold or just bald?': Breaking down the first-round games in all seven divisions

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Previews

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Oct

30

Best foot forward: Injured kicker shakes off pain, shakes up small-school poll

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Rankings

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Oct

30

Plenty of movement in final large-school football poll, except at Nos. 1 and 2

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Rankings

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Oct

29

No pain, no gain: TVL title, top seed decided by kicker with groin strain.

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Oct

27

'Clocked them at The Corral': How Central Catholic made quick work of Oakdale in the VOL championship game.

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Oct

26

'Bold or just bald? Week 10 predictions: Title, postseason implications abound.

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Previews

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Oct

24

Wingin' it: Run-first Escalon airs it out, QB ties school record for TD passes

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Athlete of the Week

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Oct

22

Statistically, the section's best play in the Front Row Preps region. Who are they?

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News

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Oct

21

Davis has state's top quarterback, but does it have a chance at the playoffs?

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Oct

21

Modesto Christian's first test at No. 1: Ward off Ripon, clinch outright TVL title.

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Rankings

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Oct

21

Large and in charge: CCAL, VOL, WAC titles will be decided by rivalry games.

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Rankings

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Oct

21

'Bold or just bald?' Downey will remain in the hunt for the CCAL title with upset

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Previews

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Oct

18

Durossette commits to play baseball for coach who has groomed two No. 1 picks

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News

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Oct

15

Modesto Christian new No. 1; Calaveras debuts in top-10 in time for MLL rivalry.

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Rankings

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Oct

15

CCAL saves its best for final two weeks, beginning with Pitman-Downey Friday.

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Rankings

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Oct

15

Johnson's strip sack, Schinmann's early TDs help MC clinch share of TVL title.

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Game of the Week

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Oct

13

Roundup: Moore, Kuppens lead Oakdale rout of Kimball; Central Catholic up next

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News

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Oct

13

'So many weapons.' Changes in Tigers' backfield could keep WAC, well, wacky.

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Athlete of the Week

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Oct

11

Popular on & off the field, Homecoming King highlights TVL win with TD catches

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Athlete of the Week

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Oct

10

'Bold or just bald?' Week 8 picks: TVL's Big Four back in the spotlight on Friday

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Previews

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Oct

8

Who is the best football player in the region? Our player of the year watch list

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News

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Oct

8

Poll: Large-School Athlete of the Week, presented by American Chevrolet

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Athlete of the Week

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Oct

8

Poll: Small-School Athlete of the Week, presented by American Chevrolet

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Athlete of the Week

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Oct

8

Ripon still No. 1. This time next week, though, it could be any of the TVL's Big 4.

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Rankings

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Oct

6

Best four large-school teams in the region: Central Catholic, Merced and ...

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Rankings

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Oct

6

Crusader's 8th straight win marred by star's ejection; may miss Hilmar game

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Oct

5

Roundup: Trouble in Newman, Oakdale's dynamic duo, and running clocks abound

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Oct

5

Big Valley's Drobnick tops section in rushing, but can he set regional record?

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Oct

5

'Bold or just bald?' Week 7 predictions: Is Pitman for real? Who wins the CCC?

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Previews

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Oct

3

'He's been nails.' Transfer quarterback flourishing now that job is all his.

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Athlete of the Week

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Oct

3

Escalon unfazed: 'Everyone knows how close we were to beating those teams'

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Athlete of the Week

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Oct

3

Defenses shown no mercy by Top Gun award winners: 'We took them apart'

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News

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Oct

3

After losing QB battle, injuries create opportunity for Central Catholic backup

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Oct

2

Poll: Large-School Athlete of the Week, presented by American Chevrolet

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Athlete of the Week

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Oct

1

Poll: Small-School Athlete of the Week, presented by American Chevrolet

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Athlete of the Week

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Oct

1

Small monopoly: Trans-Valley, Southern leagues dominate poll. Where they fall.

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Rankings

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Oct

1

Aftershock: Top-10 battles shake up large-school poll; more tremors ahead?

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Rankings

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Oct

1

How Ripon Christian's third-string QB shook up the Southern League title race

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News

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Sep

28

Linebacker/fullback transfers and then dominates former team in season debut

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Athlete of the Week

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Sep

26

From scout team reps to spotlight, Pacheco quarterback plays with a fire

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Athlete of the Week

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Sep

25

Bold or just bald? RC wins even in a loss, and CCAL debut honors CCC roots

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Previews

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Sep

25

Southern twist: Defending champion Orestimba underdog at Ripon Christian?

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Rankings

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Sep

24

After a quiet week, CCAL ready to make noise with Friday's inaugural games

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Rankings

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Sep

24

Poll: Large-School Athlete of the Week, presented by American Chevrolet

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Athlete of the Week

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Sep

24

Poll: Small-School Athlete of the Week, presented by American Chevrolet

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Athlete of the Week

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Sep

24

'He's as cool as ice.' How a backup kicker etched his name in Hilmar-Escalon lore.

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Game of the Week

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Sep

22

Bold or just bald: Escalon? Or Hilmar? Helmet strapped, Burns seals prediction

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Previews

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Sep

20

Baylor pitching recruit is part of a cultural shift at football powerhouse

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Athlete of the Week

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Sep

19

He's the only two-time Top Gun winner and one of the section's elite passers

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News

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Sep

19

Despite its struggles, Sonora still king in MLL because of this monster in middle

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Athlete of the Week

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Sep

19

Poll: Large-School Athlete of the Week, presented by American Chevrolet

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Athlete of the Week

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Sep

17

Poll: Small-School Athlete of the Week, presented by American Chevrolet

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Athlete of the Week

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Sep

17

Party of five! With league looming, CCAL places five in large-school top-10

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Rankings

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Sep

16

Small-school ranking: After Hilmar's loss, which TVL team is the new No. 1?

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Rankings

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Sep

16

Merzon's fears realized as Oakdale escapes with win in VOL opener

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News

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Sep

14

Is Ripon the new small-school No. 1 after upsetting the top-ranked Yellowjackets?

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Game of the Week

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Sep

14

'I've barely been touched.' Daggett has become the Indians' ultimate weapon

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Athlete of the Week

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Sep

14

'Tough decision, but you have to make it.' Central Catholic names starting QB.

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News

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Sep

13

Modesto Christian is a TVL, section title contender with Sauser under center

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Athlete of the Week

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Sep

13

Central Catholic coach confirms quarterback battle is over; full-time starter has been named

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News

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Sep

13

Bold or just bald? Why the No. 1 teams in the region could be in trouble Friday

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Previews

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Sep

11

Fill in the blank: "______" will win league. Writers pick all 8 conference champions.

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Previews

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Sep

11

Too early to crush on 'Cats, who climb into ring with another ranked foe?

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Rankings

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Sep

10