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Scores: Week 5 of the high school football season in Bakersfield, Kern County

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The highlight of Week 5 is expected to be a clash between two of Kern County's superior football programs. Both Kennedy and Bakersfield Christian have won state titles setting a high standard for high school sports in the area.

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    Preview and predictions: Week 5 games of 2026 high school football season in Kern County, Bakersfield (opens KGET Bakersfield)

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    Here we are folks, in the fifth week of the 2026 high school football season in Kern County and your fifth installment of the 17 Scoreboard Plus Preview and Prediction Show. Bakersfield High and first-year head coach Cody Stone made a big statement last week with a running-clock victory in the home …

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    Scores: Week 5 of the high school football season in Bakersfield, Kern County (opens KGET Bakersfield)

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    BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The highlight of Week 5 is expected to be a clash between two of Kern County's superior football programs. Both Kennedy and Bakersfield Christian have won state titles setting a high standard for high school sports in the area.