So much of football is about knowing your responsibilities and sticking to them. It’s a game where if you try to do too much, it can quickly get you into trouble.
This week, that’s going to be Horseshoe Bend’s focus as it heads to Thorsby to take on its first Class 2A Region 4 game.
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