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Kayla McHale | For The Independent

Hozho Academy running back Cross Malcom (16) breaks a tackle along the sidelines past Legacy Academy’s JD Salazar (3) during a prep football game at the Sammy C. Chioda TDFL Football Field Aug. 19. The Hozho Wolves rallied for a 14-8 season-opening prep football victory over the Legacy Academy junior varsity at the Sammy C. Chioda TDFL Football Field.