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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.

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.

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.

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FIELDER’S CHOICES: Midway through, the Fieldies go to …

We’ve reached the unofficial halfway point of the prep football season, and I’m ready to hand out the Fieldies. My midseason awards usually include a free lunch and a T-shirt for the winners, but I’m saving money for a new pair of Jordans, so no dice this year.