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April 22, 2019

Geer steps down from Fairbanks gridiron staff; Gebhart returns

By Tim Miller

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One familiar face has left Fairbanks High School’s football program and another is making his return.
Mark Geer, who had served on head coach Patrick Cotter’s coaching staff for the past four years, has stepped down from his position as the Panthers’ running backs coach.
“Mark wan...

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