Across the Prairies, the cool October air and golden sunsets mark more than just the end of harvest — they signal the closing chapter for hundreds of high school football players stepping onto the field for the last time.

In towns big and small across Saskatchewan and Manitoba, these games are about far more than touchdowns and trophies. High school football has always been woven into the fabric of Prairie life — a tradition that brings communities together on crisp fall nights, where families fill the stands, hot chocolate in hand, and generations of alumni cheer for their school colours.

For seniors, these final weeks are emotional. Football has been a constant through their teenage years — a place to learn discipline, leadership, and how to get back up after being knocked down. It’s w

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