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First day of practice: Maine South holds on as one of the few public-school powers in high school football

First publishedAug 5, 17:39 UTC
Last updatedAug 5, 18:44 UTC · 8m ago
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<p>Private schools have won the past four Class 8A football state championships and dominated most of the larger classes overall. The talent gap between public and private schools is even more stark this season.

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<p>Private schools have won the past four Class 8A football state championships and dominated most of the larger classes overall. The talent gap between public and private schools is even more stark this season. Catholic League teams will make up the majority of the preseason Super 25.</p><p>There are many factors for the rise of the Catholic powers. Private schools are attracting the best young coaches.

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<p>Private schools have won the past four Class 8A football state championships and dominated most of the larger classes overall. The talent gap between public and private schools is even more stark this season.
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    First day of practice: Maine South holds on as one of the few public-school powers in high school football

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