... heart of the country—has a long, storied tradition of high school football. It is even depicted in the movie "The Best of Times," starring Robin Williams and Kurt Russell. From former greats such as Frank Gifford, Daryle Lamonica, and Louis Wright, to current NFL stars like Lorenzo Neal, Joey Porter, and Ryan Mathews, the Central Valley has produced some of the best players in football. Bakersfield high school, one of the area's oldest and most storied programs, has more wins and state championships than any other team in California. Long Beach Poly, who they play in next season's opening game, is second. Currently, in the one-hundred mile trek from Bakersfield to Fresno, you will find a handful of college football's top 2011 recruits (incl...

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