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You ever feel like a broken record? Like you’re having deja vu over and over and over again? I wish this was just deja vu, but the Jaguars just keep losing games. News4JAX sports anchor Jamal St. Cyr offers up analysis of Sunday's loss in this week's Four Cents.

A busy Thursday night of high school football, capped with a little bit of history.

High school football season is back. That means our football predictions are back, too.News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney will reveal his picks for the week each Thursday. All game times are Friday at 7 p.m. unless indicated.

Top-ranked Raines, No. 2 Nease and seventh-ranked Mandarin all wrapped up district championships on an action-packed Friday night.

Minnesota quarterback Sam Darnold didn’t blame the officials for a missed face mask call when he was sacked for a safety late in the fourth quarter of the Vikings' 30-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

Archaeologists in Denmark have unearthed a Viking Age burial ground containing some 50 “exceptionally well-preserved” skeletons.

When Bolles hosts Raines Friday night to begin the high school football season, Bulldogs junior wide receiver Naeem Burroughs will be lining up against his older brother, Quincy Burroughs, alma mater. Both star receivers with similar goals of achieving success in the sport they love.

The U.S. women's basketball team has arrived at the Olympics via train.

Alyssa Vallad’s crushed a two-run homer in the bottom of the seventh to slap an exclamation point on the most dominant close to a season in program history and deliver the Vikings a 7-5 win over Kirkwood for the NJCAA Division II title in Spartanburg, SC.

The dream ride of the St. Johns River State College softball team continues, and it’s taken the Vikings all the way to the NJCAA Division II national championship game.

News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney will reveal his high school football picks for the week each Thursday.

Vikings had windows — usually only associated with medieval churches and castles — meaning Norsemen dignitaries sat in rooms lit up by apertures with glass.

The absence of a contract extension for Kirk Cousins could well spell the end of his time as quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings.

For the first time since 2016, two of the most storied high school football programs in northeast Florida will meet when Raines faces Bolles in the regional finals.

A dozen teams are still standing in the high school football state playoffs with some major all-local showdowns heading our way.

The Vikings beat the Bills in overtime.

On the first of five days of high school football this week, nearly a dozen area teams picked up district victories.

The News4JAX Super 10 high school football rankings are released each Tuesday during the regular season.

A glance at the scoreboard from Thursday night's Week 10 high school football games.

(1) Raines (18-4), Class 4ANotable wins: Bishop Kenny, Flagler Palm Coast, Florida A&M, Hawthorne, Jackson, Lake Mary, Parker, Ribault (twice), Sandalwood, Valdosta. (3) Ribault (15-4, Class 4A)Notable wins: Bartram Trail, Bishop Kenny, Colonial, Dr. Phillips, Fletcher, Jackson, Legacy Early College, Mandarin, Parker. (2) Oakleaf (17-2, Class 7A)Notable wins: Bishop Kenny, Flagler Palm Coast, Jackson, Mandarin, Nease, Orange Park (twice), Parker, Ponte Vedra. (NR) Bishop Kenny (14-9, Class 4A)Notable wins: Bartram Trail, Bishop Moore, Episcopal, Hawthorne, Nease, Oakleaf, University Christian. (6) Bartram Trail (12-6, Class 7A)Notable wins: Bishop Kenny, Flagler Palm Coast, Orange Park, Providence, University Christian.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The News4Jax Super 6 girls basketball rankings will be published each Wednesday during the regular season. (1) Bishop Kenny (8-1), Class 4ANotable wins: Bartram Trail, Episcopal, St. (5) Ribault (5-1, Class 4A)Notable wins: Bartram Trail, Legacy Early College, Mandarin. Why they’re here: Five wins in a row for the Trojans, with a 48-36 victory over Bartram Trail the lone game since our last Super 6. 3 Raines on Tuesday night and beat Providence last Thursday (44-34) to remain in this week’s Super 6.

Well, not necessarily root for Ngakoue, but at least vote for him to make the Pro Bowl. Part of the trade parameters were that the fifth-round selection could become a fourth-round pick if Ngakoue makes the Pro Bowl. If Ngakoue makes the Pro Bowl and his team wins the Super Bowl, that pick then jumps to a third-round selection. Anuglyman’s headline reads: “Jags fan asking for your help in screwing over the Vikings by voting Ngakoue to the Pro Bowl. If Ngakoue makes the Pro Bowl, the 5th the Vikings gave us, jumps up to a 4th (and potentially a third if he makes the probowl and the Ravens win the SB).”Jaguars fans can do their part by casting a Pro Bowl vote here.

Former Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue, whom the team traded to the Vikings in late August for second- and fifth-round draft picks, is on the move once again. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Minnesota traded Ngakoue to the Ravens on Thursday morning for two draft picks, third- and fifth-round selections, just six games into his tenure. The fifth-round pick is in 2022 and can elevate to a fourth-round selection if Ngakoue makes the Pro Bowl, according to Sports Illustrated. Minnesota essentially rented Ngakoue for six games and a significantly worse draft position. Ngakoue was off to a good start in Minnesota, recording five sacks in six games and forcing two fumbles.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The high school volleyball playoffs begin this week, with matches on Wednesday and Thursday night. Jenna Otts (159 kills), Gracie Larson (56 blocks) and Annie Dill (528 assists) lead a very good Bears team. Nicole Klucharich (137 kills, 138 digs) and Elysia Perkins (168 digs) lead Nease. Elaina Reynolds (217 kills), Haley Robinson (69 blocks) and Ashlyn Halford (379 digs) lead the Panthers. Maddie Moody (145 kills) and Lauryn Mateo (119 kills) lead the attack, while Gracie Arnett (426 assists) was in the area top 10 in assists.

Raines and Ribault met in the 51st Northwest Classic on Saturday at Raines. The Vikings used six interceptions, including three by Kyree Hammond, to rout rival Ribault 44-20 in the 51st Northwest Classic on a picture-perfect afternoon at the Graveyard. A muffed kickoff pinned Ribault back at its own 3 on the next drive and Christian McNair intercepted Santana Jackson and walked into the end zone. A bad snap on a punt rolled out of the end zone and led to a safety. And Raines recovered a muffed punt by Ribault that set up a touchdown.

“And then we'll kind of see where we're at with the league and hopeful to return and get back in the building,” Vrabel said. The NFL and its players union had people in Nashville meeting with the Titans to review how the team handled the outbreak and checking protocols. The Titans’ outbreak reached 20 cases on Sunday, the team’s sixth straight day of at least one positive, with 18 returned since Sept. 29. “ I’m not even thinking about that.”The Titans' outbreak also affected the Baltimore Ravens, who now will have a bye Week 7 instead of playing Pittsburgh. The NFL and the players union agreed Oct. 2 to continue daily testing, and they both agreed to ramp up health and safety procedures in the wake of the Titans' outbreak.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Corky Rogers had more victories and more state championships than just about anyone who ever coached high school football. RIP Bolles football coach, Corky Rogers! And COACH ROGERS WAS MY “HERO” RIP COACH!! "Coach Rogers, indirectly, has been the most influential person in my success. Corky Rogers RIP coach https://t.co/aUx7Xau601 — Chris Bono (@ChrisBono) February 27, 2020Trinity Christian coach Verlon Dorminey, the area’s longest-tenured coach who is entering his 30th season, said that Rogers’ impact on him began before Rogers even knew it.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A glance at three of the top games in Week 11 of the high school football season, which is the final week in Florida. Fletcher (6-3) at Mandarin (6-3), Thursday, 6 p.m.: A must-win game for both, but probably more so for the Mustangs. 8 spot in RPI this week and can't afford a loss that would potentially knock them out of the final playoff position. Palatka has had a down season, but this rivalry has seen its share of close games, and upsets, when it shouldn't have happened. The Vikings lost an overtime heartbreaker to Trinity Christian last week, although they are playoff bound as the District 4-5A champ.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A glance at five games to watch in Week 9 of the high school football season. District games indicated by an * and district records shown where applicable. ThursdayLee (5-2) at Trinity Christian (3-5), 7 p.m.: One of nine Thursday night games and one the area's best in Week 9. FridayBaldwin (7-1) at University Christian (6-1), 7:30 p.m.: One of the best matchups in Week 9 comes in this game between smaller programs. The Saints aren't eliminated from the district race yet, but they need to end their three-game losing streak in a hurry.

Raines football coach Deran Wiley talks during a Northwest Classic media day event at Ribault on Thursday. The Vikings and Trojans face off in the 50th Northwest Classic on Saturday at Ribault. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - First-timers and long-timers alike are in a Northwest Classic state of mind. The Vikings (3-2) visit the Trojans (2-3) on Saturday at 2 p.m. in the 50th installment of the Northwest Classic. Some, like Trojans receiver Jawaun Johnson, have never been a part of Northwest Classic and are learning as they go.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA - What a great week of football Week 7 turned out to be. It's a district game this season. They've been outplayed in just two games, Keystone Heights in Week 1 and Yulee in Week 2. I've touched on the growth of Parker in Snaps quite a bit this season and it warrants mentioning again. Parker has a tricky district game against an up-and-down White High in Week 8.

A Viking bridge that took three years to build in Denmark is finally done. The bridge, which is now considered to be the world's longest Viking bridge, was built using the tools and methods that Vikings would have used. "This bridge is amazing because it has provided us with unique knowledge about how the Vikings build bridges and roads," said Willerslev. The bridge connects the museum to a site where Viking remains had previously been discovered. It replaces the original bridge that was there, which was thought to have been built by Viking King Harald Bluetooth.

(5) Bartram Trail (2-0), Class 8ALast week: d. Brunswick, 24-7This week: vs. Creekside (2-0)Glance: The Bears went 2-0 against Brunswick over the last two seasons. (8) Sandalwood (2-0), Class 8ALast week: d. Fletcher, 34-10This week: Off (Game against 2-0 Ocala Vanguard was canceled)Glance: The Saints got things moving against previously ranked Fletcher and rolled over the Senators. (NR) Ponte Vedra (2-0), Class 6ALast week: d. Zephyrhills, 40-7This week: Off (Game against 1-1 Gainesville Buchholz canceled)Glance: A strong start for the Sharks. Dropped out: Fletcher (1-1, Class 7A), lost to Sandalwood, 34-10; University Christian (1-1, Class 2A), lost to Christ School, 35-20. Others: Bolles (0-1, Class 4A), Creekside (2-0, Class 7A), Flagler Palm Coast (2-0, Class 8A), Fletcher (1-1, Class 7A), St. Augustine (2-0, Class 6A), University Christian (1-1, Class 2A), West Nassau (1-1, Class 4A), White (2-0, Class 5A).

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Northwest Classic football game is headed to television for its golden anniversary. The 50th game between Raines and Ribault, annually tabbed by players across the First Coast as the best rivalry around, will be televised live on WJXT. With the Northwest Classic being televised, the footprint of local high school football on television continues to grow. Following Saturday's Publix Bold City Showcase and the Northwest Classic, that number will jump to 17. Northwest Classic history2018: Raines 14, Ribault 62017: Raines 41, Ribault 62016: Ribault 28, Raines 122015: Ribault 19, Raines 142014: Raines 19, Ribault 72013: Raines 40, Ribault 252012: Raines 42, Ribault 202011: Raines 39, Ribault 72010: Ribault 32, Raines 192009: Ribault 27, Raines 212008: Raines 22, Ribault 21 (OT)2007: Raines 27, Ribault 72006: Raines 39, Ribault 02005: Raines 36, Ribault 62004: Raines 33, Ribault 62003: Raines 57, Ribault 02002: Raines 33, Ribault 122001: Raines 24, Ribault 182000: Ribault 26, Raines 201999: Ribault 22, Raines 151998: Raines 60, Ribault 121997: Raines 38, Ribault 01996: Ribault 8, Raines 71995: Raines 31, Ribault 191994: Ribault 8, Raines 71993: Ribault 18, Raines 21992: Ribault 14, Raines 61991: Raines 25, Ribault 71990: Raines 21, Ribault 01989: Raines 24, Ribault 01988: Raines 35, Ribault 181987: Raines 15, Ribault 61986: Ribault 32, Raines 01985: Ribault 27, Raines 221984: Raines 17, Ribault 141983: Raines 35, Ribault 01982: Raines 37, Ribault 131981: Raines 14, Ribault 01980: Raines 7, Ribault 01979: Raines 14, Ribault 01978: Raines 23, Ribault 71977: Ribault 16, Raines 71976: Ribault 12, Raines 61975: Raines 14, Ribault 61974: Raines 27, Ribault 71973: Raines 21, Ribault 01972: Raines 35, Ribault 171971: Raines 28, Ribault 61970: Raines 35, Ribault 7Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

News4Jax.comJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Northwest Classic football game is headed to television for its golden anniversary. The 50th game between Raines and Ribault, annually tabbed by players across the First Coast as the best rivalry around, will be televised live on WJXT. With the Northwest Classic being televised, the footprint of local high school football on television continues to grow. Following Saturday's Publix Bold City Showcase and the Northwest Classic, that number will jump to 17. Northwest Classic history2018: Raines 14, Ribault 62017: Raines 41, Ribault 62016: Ribault 28, Raines 122015: Ribault 19, Raines 142014: Raines 19, Ribault 72013: Raines 40, Ribault 252012: Raines 42, Ribault 202011: Raines 39, Ribault 72010: Ribault 32, Raines 192009: Ribault 27, Raines 212008: Raines 22, Ribault 21 (OT)2007: Raines 27, Ribault 72006: Raines 39, Ribault 02005: Raines 36, Ribault 62004: Raines 33, Ribault 62003: Raines 57, Ribault 02002: Raines 33, Ribault 122001: Raines 24, Ribault 182000: Ribault 26, Raines 201999: Ribault 22, Raines 151998: Raines 60, Ribault 121997: Raines 38, Ribault 01996: Ribault 8, Raines 71995: Raines 31, Ribault 191994: Ribault 8, Raines 71993: Ribault 18, Raines 21992: Ribault 14, Raines 61991: Raines 25, Ribault 71990: Raines 21, Ribault 01989: Raines 24, Ribault 01988: Raines 35, Ribault 181987: Raines 15, Ribault 61986: Ribault 32, Raines 01985: Ribault 27, Raines 221984: Raines 17, Ribault 141983: Raines 35, Ribault 01982: Raines 37, Ribault 131981: Raines 14, Ribault 01980: Raines 7, Ribault 01979: Raines 14, Ribault 01978: Raines 23, Ribault 71977: Ribault 16, Raines 71976: Ribault 12, Raines 61975: Raines 14, Ribault 61974: Raines 27, Ribault 71973: Raines 21, Ribault 01972: Raines 35, Ribault 171971: Raines 28, Ribault 61970: Raines 35, Ribault 7Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA - This is the first installment of the News4Jax Super 10 high school football poll. Trinity Christian, Class 3A: The Conquerors went 13-1 last season and lost in the Class 5A state semifinals. Columbia, Class 6A: A 10-2 season ended in the second round of the Class 7A playoffs last year. Oakleaf, Class 8A: At 5-6 a year ago, this may seem a bit high for the Knights. Sandalwood, Class 8A: The talent is always there for the Saints and this year is certainly no exception.

Theres pressure every year. The name across the front of the jersey Raines makes it that way. But after back-to-back state championships, Treyvon Hobbs said that the Vikings will use that pressure in a positive way and look to do the unthinkable and win three consecutive state titles.

Deran Wiley has back-to-back state championships at Raines and will go down as one of the most successful football coaches in area history. But before the Vikings found their rhythm, Wiley had to hit an emotional low as a coach. That came in 2013, a season that took such a toll on the young coach that Wiley didn't know if he wanted to continue. He did and the rest, as the cliche goes, is history.

Bartram Trail coach Darrell Sutherland, left and Fleming Island's Damenyum Springs talk during the Baker's Sports high school media day on Tuesday at UNF. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The 14th annual Bakers Sports high school football media day has come and gone, which means one very important thing. Football season is officially under way. News4Jax sports editor Justin Barney tracks some of the sights and sounds of media day. The big part is the legacy that Coach Rogers left, Toblin said.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Monday was the first day high school football teams in the state of Florida could begin practicing. At Raines and Mandarin, the Vikings and Mustangs began fall practice as defending state champions. Mandarin held practice number one in the parking lot Monday morning. At Raines, the Vikings know what it's like to start the season as the hunted. "We're fully healthy at the quarterback position to start the season, which last year, we weren't.