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High Desert football: Find out everything you need to know for the 2022 season

Apple Valley's Dustin Reynolds runs the ball against Glendora during the second round of the CIF-Southern Section Division 3 playoffs on Nov. 13, 2021.
Apple Valley's Dustin Reynolds runs the ball against Glendora during the second round of the CIF-Southern Section Division 3 playoffs on Nov. 13, 2021.

High Desert high school football teams are getting ready for the season, and so is the Daily Press.

We have been hard at work, talking with coaches and players about what fans should expect this season. Some of the stories have been written and edited, and it’s time to share them with readers.

Our preview stories will be linked on this page. Check back for new stories through the start of the football season.

Team previews 

Hesperia Christian should lead way in Agape League

Riverside Prep and Silver Valley now part of newly formed football leagues

Adelanto aims to recapture winning ways led by Keith Reynolds

Hopeful for playoff berth, Hesperia takes one game at a time

Barstow's new head coach expects to continue run game

Sultana looks to turn heads in Mojave River League

 Victor Valley sets bar on winning with Kistner at helm

Serrano turns page, not looking back at 2021 championship

Granite Hills looks to build on successful 2021 season

Following CIF-SS Div. 3 title game run, Apple Valley eyes the MRL title

Silverado looks to defend DSL title and make another deep playoff run

Oak Hills is not deterred by roster turnover, ready to defend MRL football title

Serrano head coach Ray Maholchic holds up the CIF-Southern Section Division VIII Championship trophy after the Diamondbacks' 25-19 victory over the Palm Springs Indians.
Serrano head coach Ray Maholchic holds up the CIF-Southern Section Division VIII Championship trophy after the Diamondbacks' 25-19 victory over the Palm Springs Indians.

Local football history and stats

Put these historic rivalry games on your schedule

These prep title runs all made the record books

Oak Hills quarterback Diego Lopez looks to pass during a recent practice at the school.
Oak Hills quarterback Diego Lopez looks to pass during a recent practice at the school.

Players to watch

Keep an eye on these five quarterbacks

Keep an eye on these five running backs

Keep an eye on these five wide receivers

Silverado’s Darren Gandy runs the ball upfield against Granite Hills on Friday, April 2, 2021. The Hawks topped the Cougars 44-24.
Silverado’s Darren Gandy runs the ball upfield against Granite Hills on Friday, April 2, 2021. The Hawks topped the Cougars 44-24.

2022 Predictions

Freelance journalist Todd Hadler shares his thoughts on the Desert Sky League

Freelance journalist Jason Reed shares his thoughts on the Mojave River League

This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: 2022 High Desert high school football preview guide