From Coach Galvin
Football practice is right around the corner.
The football staff hopes you are getting ready, both physically and mentally, for the upcoming season. We expect a large turnout and are very excited about the 2011 season. We will be preparing all summer for a Section Championship and State Championship. When we begin practice Monday August 15 we have less than 3 weeks before our first game. Here are dates you need to know:
1. Fall Sports Registration -
July 28 & Aug. 11 at Mounds View High School.
You (parent and athlete) must attend 1 of the sessions. You may show up anytime between 5:30pm-7:30pm and leave when you are finished. No forms will be sent home. You must print them from the MVHS website: http://www.moundsviewschools.org
You will be issued a gold slip upon the completion of:
A. Fee $240, checks payable to MVHS, scholarships are available see Mr. Madison
B. Equipment deposit $100, checks payable to MVHS
Physical exams within the last three years on file in the athletic office, or bring the new physical form with you if you are getting a physical.
2. Mustang Varsity/Sophomore Football Camp July 25, 26, 28 & 29, 8:00-10:00am at MVHS
All 10-12 graders are encouraged to participate. Varsity coaches will do all instructing. Weight Training will be before and after camp each day.
3. Mustang Youth Football Camp July 25-28, 6:00-8:00pm at MVHS grades 4-9
All freshmen should participate and will receive their green practice jersey.
Varsity coaches will do all instructing. All 10th-12th grade players are helpers.
4. Football Relays Aug 1, 2, 4 & 5 this will be part of the summer weight training program. Players must complete 40 yard dash, 300 yard shuttle, bench max, clean max and squat max. If a player is not in our summer program, he must come any of these days to get football relays done.
5. Equipment Check Out Aug. 1, 2, 4 and 5 at the end of summer weight training session. Bring a lock. If you have your gold
slip, bring it in. If you can’t make, you need to show up at 6:00am on Aug. 15.
6. Practice Schedule
Monday August 15-Friday August 26 two weeks of 2 a day practice
(Plan on picking boys up at 2:15)
7:00 meetings
8:00-9:45 practice
9:45-11:45 lunch, lifting, meetings, video
12:00-1:45 practice
Items to bring the first day include:
A. Gold Slip (proof of registration, can’t practice without it)
B. Football shoes
C. Tennis shoes (for sore feet and lifting),
D. A couple pair of socks, t-shirts, cup and shorts (dry stuff for 2nd practice)
E. Towel
F. Mouth guard ($1 if you don’t already have one)
G. Practice jersey ($15 if you don’t already have one)
H. Lunch and water jug (players are not allowed to leave during lunch) Lock, freshmen bring 2 locks
- Monday August 29 we start our regular school practice schedule 2:00-5:00
7. Freshmen Scrimmage on Friday August 26 10:00am at MVHS with Irondale and Spring Lake Park
Varsity & Sophomores Scrimmage and have a passing scrimmage on Saturday August 27 at MVHS at 9:00am. The Mounds View Football Boosters will provide a lunch for all our players after the scrimmages.
- 8. Picture Day Monday, August 15 10:30
We have to get pictures done early to complete our game program.
- 9. Mustang Coupon Card Blitz Thursday, August 18 You will be given 10 cards to sell at $15 apiece, over the weekend. You will be expected to turn in $150 on Monday August 23. These cards are a great deal.
- 10. Back to Football Night Tuesday, August 23 in the Auditorium at MVHS 6:30pm. You and a parent must attend a Chemical Awareness and Injury Warning Workshop before you can participate in a game. This meeting is held in conjunction with our “Back to Football Night”.
Make sure you and your parents are aware of all events that take place and plan your schedule accordingly. It is important to your teammates that you show up on time and in shape. Communication is extremely important. If any questions or problems arise contact me.
Jim Galvin
651-484-2137 home
651-621-7184 school
james.galvin@moundsviewschools.org
651-484-2137 home
651-621-7184 school
james.galvin@moundsviewschools.org
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2011 MV Football Schedule Varsity
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Friday, September 2
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Hastings
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Away
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7:00
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Friday, September 9
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Cretin-Derham Hall
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Home
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7:00
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Friday, September 16
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East Ridge
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Away
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7:00
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Friday, September 23
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Roseville
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Home
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7:00
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Homecoming
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Friday, September 30
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Stillwater
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Home
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7:00
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Youth Football Night
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Friday, October 7
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White Bear Lake
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Away
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7:00
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Friday, October 14
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Forest Lake
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Home
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7:00
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Parent Night
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Wednesday, October 19
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Park
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Away
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7:00
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Section Playoffs
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Tuesday, October 25
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Saturday, October 29
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Friday, November 4
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Junior Varsity
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Saturday, September 3
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Hastings
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Away
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10:00a
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McNamara Stadium
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Saturday, September 10
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Cretin-Derham Hall
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Home
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10:00a
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Mustang Stadium
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Monday, September 17
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East Ridge
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Away
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10:00a
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East Ridge HS
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Saturday, September 24
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Roseville
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Home
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10:00a
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Mustang Stadium
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Saturday, October 1
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Stillwater
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Home
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10:00a
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Mustang Stadium
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Saturday, October 8
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White Bear Lake
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Away
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10:00a
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Price Field
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Monday, October 15
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Forest Lake
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Home
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5:00p
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Mustang Stadium
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Sophomore
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Thursday, September 1
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Hastings
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Home
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4:00
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Mustang Stadium
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Thursday, September 8
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Cretin-Derham Hall
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Away
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6:30
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Cretin HS
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Thursday, September 15
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East Ridge
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Home
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4:00
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Mustang Stadium
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Thursday, September 22
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Roseville
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Away
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4:00
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Roseville Middle School
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Thursday, September 29
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Stillwater
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Away
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4:00
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Miller Stadium
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Thursday, October 6
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White Bear Lake
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Home
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4:00
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Practice Field
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Tuesday, October 13
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Forest Lake
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Away
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4:00
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Forest Lake HS
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Thursday, October 18
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Park
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Home
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4:00
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Practice Field
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Thursday, October
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Playoff
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TBA
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Freshmen Green
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Wed. August 31
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Forest Lake
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Home
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5:00
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Mustang Stadium
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Wed. September 7
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Roseville
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Home
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5:00
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Mustang Stadium
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Wed. September 14
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MV White
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Away
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5:00
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Mustang Stadium
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Wed. September 21
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WBL Orange
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Home
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5:00
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Mustang Stadium
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Wed. September 28
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WBL Black
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Away
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4:00
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Wed. October 5
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Cretin
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Home
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4:00
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Cretin-Derham Hall HS
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Wed. October 12
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BYE
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Wed. October
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Playoff Game
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TBA
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Freshmen White
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Wed. August 31
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Park
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Away
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5:00
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Park HS
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Wed. September 7
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WBL Black
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Away
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4:00
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Price Field
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Wed. September 14
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MV Green
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Home
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5:00
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Mustang Stadium
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Wed. September 21
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Bye
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Wed. September 28
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Roseville
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Home
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5:00
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Mustang Stadium
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Wed. October 5
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Forest Lake
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Home
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5:00
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Mustang Stadium
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Mon. October 12
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WBL Orange
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Away
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4:00
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Price Field
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Wed. October
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Playoff Game
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TBA
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