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Déjà vu.
It’s December, the No. 3 Wildcats (13-1) are in the state football semifinals for the fifth-consecutive year, and for the third-straight season they will face the undefeated No. 2 Gunter Tigers (14-0).
This familiarity has become commonplace in the Panhandle. For half a decade, the Wildcats have been all but assured as one of the final four teams left standing. What’s unfamiliar territory for Canadian is the role of the underdog.

The No. 3 Wildcats (13-1) found a new way to win Thursday night as they faced the Abernathy Antelopes (12-2) in the state quarterfinal. Canadian was crowned quarterfinal champions on the shoulders of the season’s best defensive performance, winning 19-7 at Dick Bivins Stadium, in Amarillo.

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Black Friday’s all about getting the good deal, but for the Wildcats, it’s an opportunity to bring home a third gold ball this season.
For the second year in a row, the No. 3 Canadian Wildcats (10-1) and Colorado City Wolves (10-1) meet up in the playoffs. This time, it’s to decide the area championship.
The Wildcats have won six area championships in a row, but the Wolves are hoping for retribution for their 45-8 loss to Canadian last season in the region championship.
“We love it,” said lineman Saul Escamilla. “That’s one of our goals, to…