Monday Morning MIL: Bears beat Lunas in football; closer to state berth
Senior wide receiver Antone Sanches, who filled in at quarterback for injured Jordan Carbonell, scored lone touchdown of game on a 1-yard dive into the end zone.
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Senior wide receiver Antone Sanches, who filled in at quarterback for injured Jordan Carbonell, scored lone touchdown of game on a 1-yard dive into the end zone.
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