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Six man football transforms small schools

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In West Texas, high school football has kicked into high gear, as the winning teams head into the play-offs. The Marfa Shorthorns had a good season – with 6 wins against 3 losses – but it was not enough to get them into the playoffs. Three years ago, Marfa High School switched its program from traditional 11-man football to 6-man football. But now, the future of the program is unclear.