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Friday marked a number of elimination games, with teams from the Magic Valley in all five classifications fighting to keep their seasons alive.
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Castleford defeats Hansen 20-6 on Friday night, Oct. 30, 2026, at Castleford High School.
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CSI women’s soccer fell 5-1 to Snow College in the Scenic West Tournament opener, closing a record-setting 11-5 season and the program’s first playoff run.
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