Stanwood's Michael Mascotti relays the next play to his teammates during football practice on Monday, Aug. 29, 2022 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Game picks for Week 7 of the prep football season

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Picks for Week 7 of the high school football season from the experts and the readers (click on picks to enlarge):

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