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From STLHighSchoolSports: De Smet pulls away from Liberty to reach Class 6 state championship game - By Warren Mayes (opens in new window/tab) Read Article about From STLHighSchoolSports: De Smet pulls away from Liberty to reach Class 6 state championship game - By Warren Mayes (opens in new window/tab)
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