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High School Kicker Nails 67-Yard Field Goal

Ben Chew — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 19:00:02 +0000

In case you're wondering, the longest field goal in high school football history was set by Dirk Borgognone of Reno High School (Nev.) from 68-yards away back in 1985.

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106-66: Just Your Typical High School Football Score in Oregon

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 21:08:57 +0000

The Triad High School football team in Klamath Falls, Oregon, defeated Elkton High by a score of 106-66, a combined—and astounding—172 points, setting a new state record. It looks more like a basketball score than football, as Triad scored touchdowns on 16 out of 17 possessions. The only time they didn't score was on their final possession, when they had the ball inside the Elkton 1-yard line.

"We were at the 1-foot line and took a knee on the last four plays," Triad coach Kyle Petrik told The Oregonian. "We were hoping to show some class."

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Wedding Bouquet Pass Helps Win Game

Joe Student — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 19:00:58 +0000

Washington state high schools Tumwater and Capital could very easily be nondescript rivals on 'The Simpsons,' but an incredible, momentum-changing 2-point conversion during their Sept. 22 double-overtime battle won by Tumwater has brought the schools national fame.

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High School JV Football Game Cancelled for Lack of Officials

Peter Christian — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 19:11:32 +0000

The Sentinel High School vs. Flathead High School JV football game scheduled for 3:30 p.m. today, Sept. 21, in Missoula has been cancelled. It has been rescheduled to 4 p.m., Monday, Sept. 24, in Kalispell at Flathead High School. Clarification: This game was canceled because school officials were unable to secure enough referees, not because of poor air quality. The 7 p.m. varsity game at Missoula County High School stadium is still scheduled.

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Is the 'Friday Night Lights' Movie Ready to Kick Off?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Sun, 06 May 2012 08:47:48 +0000

“Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose” still might provide an endless source of inspiration for fans of ‘Friday Night Lights,’ but ever since the series ended and talk of a movie has kicked around the way most TV shows always do, it’s been hard to keep the faith. So according to the show’s creator and stars, what’s the spread on whether or not it really happens?

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