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ESTRADA: Just like old times for Downey, Merced football

Merced High hosts Downey Friday night in the Bears' first football game on campus, marking the first time Merced will play a Modesto City School since beating Johansen 22-14 in the Sac-Joaquin Section Division 1 quarters in 2008.

Downey can't hold off Merced rally

Eli Gutierrez threw for three fourth-quarter touchdowns in leading Merced High to a come-from-behind 45-41 victory over Downey on Friday night in Merced's first-ever varsity game played on campus.

ESTRADA: Vega's arrival makes Central even scarier

The Sac-Joaquin Section Division 4 playoff bracket is likely to be the deepest among all six divisions, maybe second only to D2. Can't argue with that, but that depth doesn't mean we don't already know who is going to win the title.

Licensed to Wed (5/20/13)

Licensed to Wed (5/20/13)

Welcome to the Blue Line

• WHO: Prep reporter Richard T. Estrada will identify new members of The Blue Line, judging candidates on their body of work. The process will be ongoing, beginning with tonight's games. New members will be announced on Wednesdays as ...

Welcome new Blue Line Members

New Members: Welcome to the Blue Line• RAY LOMAS , Central Catholic: The running back rushed for 222 yards on 22 carries, scoring two touchdowns in the loss to Placer. He was one of three District running backs to top the 200-yard mark las...

Prep football: Player of Year candidates

With the regular season of football coming to a close, it's time to take a look at the 10 candidates to be named The Modesto Bee's Mr. Football. Playoff performances play a role in the selection process.

Week 0 Video: Sights and sounds of Modesto area football

Bee reporters and photographers are out in force tonight armed with cameras and ready to shoot the sights and pick up the sounds of the opening night of high school football season in the Modesto area.

Stanislaus District Football: Week 3

Week 3 Video: Merced thrilling OT play to beat Enochs and more

Here are highlghts from a few of the football games taking place tonight in the Modesto area.