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Deer Creek-Mackinaw Chiefs

Coach: Cody Myers

2024 record: 5-5, 3-4

Schedule: Aug. 29 at Eureka; Sept. 5 at Tremont; Sept. 12 El Paso-Gridley; Sept. 19 Tri-Valley; Sept. 26 at Fieldcrest; Oct. 3 Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley; Oct. 10 Warrensburg-Latham; Oct. 17 at Ridgeview-Lexington; Oct. 24 Benton Kelly (Mo.)

Worth noting: The Chiefs have qualified for the playoffs in three of four seasons under Myers, including going 5-5 in each of the last two years. Dee-Mack was in the Class 1A playoffs in 2023 but played in 2A last fall. “We have a highly motivated group coming off a tough first-round loss last season to Farmington,” Myers said. The Chiefs return six starters on each side of the ball. “We have depth on both sides of the ball and experience,” Myers said. “Work ethic

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