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Despite rising interest in soccer during the World Cup, Kern County remains a stronghold for American football, with thousands of youth participants, higher TV ratings and a tradition that shapes community values.
A look at why football remains the dominant sport in Kern County and nationwide, even as soccer gains traction among younger fans.
Ramzi Al-Shurman, a 28-year-old former Western all-league football player, was killed in a small aircraft accident in Kern County on May 7. He left behind a wife, three children, and a legacy of leadership on and off the field.