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Aggies embrace Gaels challenge

Arbor View football coach Dan Barnson has heard the whispers from those who don’t believe his team can win a championship running the double-wing offense.

He’s not listening.

FIELDER’S CHOICES: ‘Championship Week’ takes lots of action up north

Welcome to “Championship Week.”

The prep football season is winding down, and four title games are on the docket this week. Most of them are taking place up north, and that means it’s time to pack a heavy coat and jump in the car.

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Desert Oasis relaxed for Arbor View rematch

Expectations can sometimes cripple a team.

For Desert Oasis’ football team, a lack of expectations might be the best thing the team has going as the Diamondbacks (7-3) prepare to play at Arbor View (9-1) in the Sunset Region semifinals at 7 p.m. Friday.

FIELDER’S CHOICES: Some words of praise for punters

I’ve always been fascinated by punters.

It’s probably because my dad used to watch grainy video of former UNLV All-American Joe Kristosik booting the ball on an endless loop.

Arbor View senior got back on right track

Keenen King was not a typical freshman football player in terms of size and stature.

But in the classroom, the standout offensive lineman at Arbor View was like many other student-athletes just starting out in high school.

Jones’ three TDs help Aggies down Shadow Ridge

Curtis Jones rushed for 156 yards and three touchdowns Friday as host Arbor View’s football team blanked Shadow Ridge, 35-0.

O’Connor, Lynx earn top seed for playoffs by downing Stars

McClain O’Connor ran for 123 yards and two touchdowns and was 13 of 20 passing for 135 yards as Lincoln County’s football team won the Division III Southern League title with a 36-18 victory over visiting Agassi Prep.

Arbor View beats Centennial, grabs league title

Arbor View sophomore Deago Stubbs doesn’t have the build of a workhorse running back.

But that didn’t stop the Aggies from getting on his back in the second half Thursday night.

FIELDER’S CHOICES: Intrigue abounds on best week of season

This is my favorite week of the prep football season.

The Division I-A Southern Region playoffs begin, there are two league titles up for grabs, and all the games are Thursday because of Nevada Day.

Aggies look to ‘corral’ Bulldogs’ attack

Some area football teams already have concluded their seasons, and others are playing games this week with little riding on the outcome.

But tonight at Arbor View, there will be plenty on the line.