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NOTES: Silverado aims to prove it belongs in Fall Classic

Silverado is one of 10 local teams entered in the 22nd annual Durango Fall Classic, which opens Friday at four valley schools and features several nationally ranked programs.

FIELDER’S CHOICES: Taking a break from beach to make my picks

The time difference here in Hawaii has me all goofed up, which explains why I went with so many double-digit point predictions. Fielder thinks I got too much sun at Hanauma Bay. He’s probably right.

NOTES: Centennial QB Evans accepts UNR welcome

Centennial rising senior Jamaal Evans became the second area QB to make an oral commitment for 2017 when he recently pledged to UNR.

2015 Football Honors

Follow the link for postseason football honors, as selected by coaches. All-league, all-region and all-state teams will be posted as they are received.

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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.

Clayton scoops up own punt, leads Skyhawks by Canyon Springs

Devion Clayton scooped up his own punt which failed to cross the line of scrimmage and raced 41 yards for the game’s only touchdown Friday as Silverado’s football team held off visiting Canyon Springs, 7-0.

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.

FIELDER’S CHOICES: Seven-out-of-eight right justifies some gloating

If you saw me at school this week, you probably noticed the huge smile on my face and the extra bounce in my step. No, I didn’t get a date for homecoming yet, but I’m still feeling quite chipper. That’s what happens when you correctly predict seven out of eight prep football games like I did last week.