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Varsity football falters, fumbles game

Loss to Hastings breaks 3-game win streak
McKenzie Le and Keith Luo • Oct 9, 2025
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Keith Luo
On Sept. 18, the varsity football team lost to Hastings High School. Running back and senior Rydell Nathan dodges Hastings players as he runs across the field.

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