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Class 5A

No. 8 Centennial at No. 1 Shadow Ridge

The Mustangs (8-2) had won eight straight — including a 18-12 victory over the Bulldogs on Oct. 3 — before their loss to Bishop Gorman last week.

Shadow Ridge relies on its rushing attack. Quarterback Isaiah Ruiz is an effective runner, as is running back Trevin Young. Linebacker Aaron Smith, with seven tackles per game, leads a defense that allowed 16.9 points per game during its winning streak.

Centennial (5-4) closed the regular season with a 52-41 win over winless Losee. Running back Brogan Church stands out on an offense that does not put a lot of points on the board. Linebacker Bailey Hucalo, with eight tackles per game, leads a defense that will need to tackle well to keep this game close.

No. 5 Green

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