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🌱 Patch AM: What’s at stake when unbeaten Oakton hosts unbeaten South Lakes?

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  • What's at stake when unbeaten Oakton hosts unbeaten South Lakes?

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  • Friday: Sunny and comfortable, with a high of 75 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• South Lakes Reclaims Baron Cameron Cup With 48-0 Win Over Herndon (patch.com) — Oakton football fans will host a major showdown next Friday when unbeaten South Lakes visits unbeaten Oakton in what's shaping up as a key Concorde District game. Coming off a 48–0 rout of Herndon, South Lakes brings a high-powered offense and stingy defense, setting the stage for a packed stadium, playoff implications, and a big test for Oakton's own 5–0 start.
   

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