We have reached the end of the regular season in L-L League football.
The Week 10 games are on deck, and there are plenty of scenarios, as teams jockey for section championships and playoff invitations.
Sports writer Jeff Reinhart returns to break it down, with plenty of news and notables about all the races, plus some predictions.
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