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Billies squeak into playoffs
Senior defensive lineman, Rhett Ayala, one of the Billies biggest players was outweighed by Jake Sealy to the tune of 100 pounds, The Somerset offensive lineman weighs 320 pounds. In the background, Yair Hernandez was dwarfed by tight end Estin Ponce by 150 pounds, the freshman weighs 295 pounds. – Standard-Radio Post/Esten Cooke
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By Christine Granados Standard-Radio Post managing editor, on November 12, 2025
Billies squeak into playoffs

The Billies’ defensive line butted heads with the equivalent of a market steer on every play during Friday’s final district football game against Somerset. Fredericksburg got the short end of the stick at the end of the contest, losing to the Bulldogs 17-10 on the road.

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