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St. Francis High’s football team may not get an opportunity to play in the Central Coast Section playoffs this season, but around town they’ll be known as “Kings of the ‘Ville.”

Junior quarterback Dominic Pierini connected with receiver Nico Downie for a 50-yard touchdown as time expired to lift Monte Vista Christian School’s football team to a 42-35 win over host St. Francis in the teams’ thrilling regular-season finale Saturday.