With the start of the 2026 football season, our weekly staff picks are back.
Nothing is on the line other than bragging rights between sports reporter Jose Quintero and freelance journalists Todd Hadler, Jason Reed and James Quigg.
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Last year we switched things up a bit, inviting a local favorite for high school football talk and highlights sharing on Instagram @HighDesert_FootballReport to be part of our season-long endeavor.
Reed, a three-time champ in our picks since the 2023 season, ended last season in first place with an overall record of 97-30. Quintero and Hadler ended tied for second at 94-33, while HD Football
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