5A State Preview: Key Underclassmen

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's State Championship week! This year, the 2A, 4A, and 5A championships will be held in Las Vegas, while 1A and 3A will battle for the crown in Reno. 5A is the largest class in the state, and underclassmen, rarely have an impact. This season we have several underclassmen, that have been huge for this team. 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