Bubba Duran wasn’t on the Coeur d’Alene football team’s radar a year ago. So to go from where he was to where he is today is nothing short of amazing. Duran thought his athletic ability alone would translate into time on the field last year. “It took Bubba a little while to learn how to work,” CdA coach Shawn Amos said. “If you’re going to play for us, you have to work hard.” Here’s the eye-popping statistic: Duran didn’t have one reception last year. Going into CdA’s 5A state championship game Friday against Eagle (10-1), he has 64 catches and is within six of matching a 1983 school record for most receptions in a season. “Not in my wildest imaginations,” Duran said of whether he thought he’d have a season like this fall. “Looking back at what the receivers did last year, I thought maybe I’d be around 50”/Greg Lee, SR. More here.

• Greg Lee's Pick 6: Coeur d'Alene 30, Eagle 21

Question: Do you agree with Greg Lee that undefeated Coeur d'Alene will defend its high school football title by beating Eagle Friday night?