Crosstown Showdown Slate Set

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The complete schedule for the 16th Annual Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown was announced on Tuesday as the slate of 27 games was released during a press conference on the campus of the University of Cincinnati. There are 17 Showdown newcomers to the field of 54 schools that make up this year’s participants, including three defending state champions in ... (MORE)

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