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St. Dominic senior Brennan Czeschin (7) looks for a pass during a football game on Friday, September 12, 2025 at St. Dominic High School in OFallon, Mo.
Paul Halfacre, Post-Dispatch
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St. Dominic senior Brennan Czeschin (7) passes the ball during a football game on Friday, September 12, 2025 at St. Dominic High School in OFallon, Mo.
Paul Halfacre, Post-Dispatch
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