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Gregg Sarra sounds off on Guardian Caps being worn in high school football, Tess Ferguson looks at the final week of the high school fantasy football regular season and Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week. Credit: Newsday/Thomas A. Ferrara, John Parkasevas

Sarra Sounds Off, Season 3, Ep. 7: Guardian Caps in high school football Gregg Sarra sounds off on Guardian Caps being worn in high school football, Tess Ferguson looks at the final week of the high school fantasy football regular season and Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week.

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