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The Gazette’s Iowa sports staff and contributors ponder high school football questions. Compare your answers with ours from Jeff Linder, Jeff Johnson, K.J. Pilcher and Scott Unash in 4 Downs:

1ST & 10: What are the most notable regular-season finales for small-school programs this week?

Jeff Linder: North Linn at Wapsie Valley, of course. Both are unbeaten, and both are in the Class A top 10. First team to 14 wins? West Branch at Bellevue is a biggie in 1A, with the Bears hoping to get a share of a district title. Will have an eye on Vinton-Shellsburg at Denver, with the Vikings chasing their first playoff berth since 2009.

Jeff Johnson: Begins with North Linn at Wapsie Valley in Class A.

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