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Basic stays the course, routs Sundevils

Basic was set up to have a letdown game Friday against Eldorado, one week after taking an emotional win at rival Green Valley. But the sixth-ranked Wolves never wavered, controlling the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball en route to a 52-0 romp over the Sundevils.

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Basic’s football team had its share of offensive heroes Friday night, but that’s not what coach Jeff Cahill wanted to talk about after the game. Instead, Cahill praised his defense, which gave up just 162 yards while forcing five turnovers to lead the sixth-ranked Wolves to a 35-21 home victory over Silverado.