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2026 Preps football preview: Estrella Foothills

Wolves build on solid offseason to start the year

The 2026 Estrella Foothills football team poses for a photo during camp in July at Cal Lutheran University.

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Estrella Foothills High School has been working toward the goal of the 4A state championship since the season ended last year 8-4.

Estrella Foothills senior quarterback Mickey Raftery said rather than focusing on the big picture, the team is preparing one game at a time to be ready to line up against whomever the opponent.

Tonight the team will host La Joya Community in the first game of the season.

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