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Buhach Colony’s Lavon Wallace (22) catches a touchdown pass in the end zone over El Capitan defender Andrew Flores (30) during a game at Atwater High School last season. Wallace has become a highly sought after recruit by Pac-12 and Mountain West schools.

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Why college football recruiters are flocking to Buhach Colony

Buhach Colony football star Lavon Wallace has received eight scholarship offers, including Fresno State and Pac-12 schools Colorado, Cal and Oregon State.

Former Downey High and University of Hawaii quarterback Aaron Zwahlen has transferred to Southern Utah, where he hopes to compete for the starting spot in the fall.

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Former Downey quarterback Zwahlen leaves Hawaii for Southern Utah

Former Downey High quarterback Aaron Zwahlen could read the writing on the wall at Hawaii. So he left, searching out a home in a system that could use a strong-armed quarterback. He landed in Southern Utah, which also signed former Modesto Junior College running back Jay Green.

Brett Wagner will replace Donnie Wallace as the Modesto High football coach. A lower-level coach for the last four years, Wagner inherits a program that has made four consecutive Sac-Joaquin Section playoff appearances. March 31, 2017.

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Wagner succeeds Wallace as Modesto High football coach

A former freshman and sophomore coach, Brett Wagner takes over a program that has made four consecutive Sac-Joaquin Section playoff appearances.

Los Banos football head coach Dustin Caropreso speaks to his offensive line during practice at Los Banos High School in Los Banos, Calif., Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016.

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Los Banos coach Caropreso announces South roster for Lions All-Star game

Los Banos coach Dustin Caropreso played in the 1992 Rotary North/South All-Star Classic in Chowchilla and later served as an assistant on the South staff in the 2009 Lions All-Star Game. He cherishes both experiences, and believes all-star games give the high school star a rare chance to bury the hatchet.

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Central Valley Automotive will unveil scholarship winners Thursday night

The Modesto 10 Player with Drive Scholarship Game of the Week enjoyed a successful run during its first season, and on Thursday night, Central Valley Automotive in Modesto will announce which local football players will drive away with a $5,000, $3,000 and $2,000 scholarship.

Former Ripon football coach Chris Johnson will take on the same role at Sierra High of Manteca beginning with the 2017-18 season.

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Ex-Ripon football coach Johnson hired to lead Sierra High

Chris Johnson, who coached at Ripon High for 12 years, has been hired to replace the retiring Jeff Harbison at Sierra in Manteca

Central Catholic’s DaRon Bland returns a kickoff for 95 yards and a touchdown during the Holy Bowl game with St. Mary's at St. Mary's High School in Stockton, Calif., on Friday, September, 11, 2015. Central Catholic won the game 36-22.

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Bland cousins will play final high school football games in Hawaii

Central Catholic’s Montell and DaRon Bland have been selected for the Jr Prep Sports All-Select Paradise Football Classic in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Blands will represent California against all-stars from American Samoa and Hawaii.

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The Bee’s 2016 All-District large- and small-school football teams

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Oakdale coach Trent Merzon talks with players on the sideline during the Division III Sac-Joaquin Section final with Christian Brothers at Lincoln High School in Stockton, Calif., Friday, December 2, 2016.

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Merzon, Armas The Bee’s 2016 All-District football coaches of the year

Oakdale coach Trent Merzon and Denair’s Anthony Armas were honored following memorable football seasons. The Mustangs captured a CIF State Bowl title, while the Coyotes qualified for the playoffs with as few as 12 players.

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Oakdale running back Semone is Bee’s Football Player of the Year

Oakdale running back Will Semone rushed for a Stanislaus District-record 2,851 yards and led the Mustangs to a CIF State Bowl championship.

Sonora Highs Josh Harris (16) runs a quarterback keeper as a Capital Christian player dives for him. Sonora High vs Capital Christian football SJS playoffs at Sonora High Friday, Nov. 13, 2016.

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Cat Kingdom: Sonora takes home MLL MVP and Defensive POY awards

Bradley Canepa, Kane Rodgers and Josh Harris shared the Mother Lode League’s MVP award after guiding Sonora to a second consecutive title and a No. 1 seed in the Division IV playoffs.

Central Catholic running back Jared Rice stiff arms a defender during a game between Central Catholic and Marin Catholic at Central Catholic High School in Modesto, Ca. on Aug. 26, 2016.

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Central Catholic’s Rice named VOL MVP; Oakdale dominates first team

The Big Three’s dominance wasn’t confined to the football field. Oakdale, Manteca and Central Catholic shared the spotlight at the Valley Oak League’s year-end coaches meeting, too.

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Welcome home, champs! Oakdale football team back in town

Just about all of Oakdale took to the streets to welcome home its victorious football team, which convincingly defeated Southern California champ Bishop’s 47-0 to capture the CIF Division III-A championship Saturday in La Jolla. It’s the first state bowl victory for the Mustangs, one of the Stanislaus District’s most successful programs during the past decade under head coach Trent Merzon.

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95361: Home to the CIF Division III-A state champion Oakdale Mustangs

Will Semone and the vaunted Wing-T offense continued their assault on high school defenses in the postseason and Oakdale returned an interception for a touchdown for the third straight game, securing the school’s first CIF state football championship on a picturesque evening at Gene Edwards Stadium in La Jolla.

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Amador falls to Rancho Christian in bid for CIF state VI-AA title

Amador High School’s historic postseason run came to a crushing end Saturday night at Murrieta Mesa High School in Murrieta.

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Amador takes on Rancho Christian for state’s VI-AA championship

The Amador Buffaloes, who won their first Sac-Joaquin Section championship last month, now have a Northern California title to their credit. On Saturday, they’ll try to put the finishing touches on a magical season with the state’s Division VI-AA title.

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Burns: Touching down in La Jolla for CIF Division III-A State Bowl

La Jolla, a quiet coastal community north of San Diego, is about 435 miles from Oakdale. To be certain, though, the towns might as well be on opposite sides of the universe. Their worlds will collide Saturday night in the CIF Division III-A State Bowl at La Jolla High School.

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Oakdale High football team leaves for La Jolla

The Oakdale High football team left for La Jolla on Friday morning, Dec. 16, 2016. The Mustangs will play Bishop's in the CIF Division III-A State Bowl game on Saturday. Oakdale coach Trent Merzon called it a 'business trip.'

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CIF State Title Game: A side-by-side comparison of Oakdale-Bishop's

Here's a quick look at Oakdale and Bishop's of La Jolla, the two teams that will play for the CIF State Championship 3A Bowl Game title in San Diego on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016. (Brian Clark/bclark@modbee.com)

Bishop’s nose tackle Daniel Anderson smothers a teammate during practice on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016, at Hunte Field. Anderson is a 315-pound senior and key cog in the defense’s success.

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Bishop’s stars Jackson, Woodley limited in practice ahead of State Bowl

Bishop’s top players, quarterback Jeffrey Jackson and middle linebacker Justin Woodley, were limited in practice Thursday. What does that mean for their status Saturday in the CIF Division III-A State Bowl against Oakdale?

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