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VIDEO: Blue Dukes Edged Out In Thrilling Home Opener, 27-26

Whitefish Bay builds 23-7 lead but tires out against Slinger's balanced attack.

Whitefish Bay (1-1) lost to Slinger (1-1) 27-26 in high school football on Friday night at Lubar Stadium.

The Blue Dukes took a 23-7 lead and had a 26-13 advantage at halftime, but wore down against the Owls. Phil Martola threw three touchdown passes for Slinger.

Whitefish Bay scored on a safety, a 42-yard field goal by Colin Downing, Rashadeem Gray's 62-yard run, a fumble recovery by Julius Posey and a sneak by quarterback Grant Menard.

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The Blue Dukes host Germantown next Friday. The game will be broadcast live on Time Warner Sports 32.

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