After a year hiatus, one of the most unique rivalries in the Texas High School football playoffs going on a near decade picks back up when No. 4 Canadian battles No. 1 Gunter at 6 pm on Friday on Anthony Field at Wildcat Stadium in Abilene.

The Canadian Middle School one-act play cast and crew gave a triumphant performance of The Book of Dog during the 3A District 1 UIL contest held here at the Texas Crown Performance Hall on Nov. 30.

INGREDIENTS Nonstick cooking spray 12 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped 1-1/2 cups unsalted butter 6 large eggs 3 cups sugar 2 tablespoons vanilla 1-1/2 cup flour, sifted 2/3 cups raspberry jam PREPARATION Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil so that it hangs over the two narrow ends of the dish. Coat the foil and dish lightly with nonstick spray.

Twenty-three students from the Canadian High School and Middle School bands qualified for All-Region Band following recent auditions, according to Wildcat Band Director John Zalman. In the high school auditions, held on Monday, Dec.