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Rankin's Gage Lopez joins Team USA for six-man all-star football game
By Trey Francis at KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
MEETEETSE, Wyoming (KMID/KPEJ) - Rankin's Gage Lopez is set to compete with Team USA in the CanAm Bowl XXVIII as they face Team Canada. Lopez is coming off a state championship run with the Red Devils, where his team finished as the runner-up. The CanAm Bowl is a six-man all-star football game wh...
Key takeaway Lopez is coming off a state championship run with the Red Devils, where his team finished as the runner-up.
Why this matters in The Midland
Gage Lopez's selection to Team USA for the CanAm Bowl XXVIII is a notable achievement for the Rankin athlete and a testament to the strength of six-man football in the Permian Basin area. As a key player in Rankin's state championship run, Lopez has already demonstrated his skills on the field, and this opportunity will allow him to compete against top talent from Canada. The CanAm Bowl, a premier six-man all-star football game, provides a unique platform for Lopez to showcase his abilities and represent not only his school but also the Midland -Odessa region. This appearance may also draw attention to the local football programs, potentially inspiring younger athletes in Midland County to pursue the sport. As Lopez takes the field in Wyoming, the community will be watching with interest, eager to see how he performs on the international stage.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? MEETEETSE, Wyoming (KMID/KPEJ) - Rankin's Gage Lopez is set to compete with Team USA in the CanAm Bowl XXVIII as they face Team Canada. Lopez is coming off a state championship run with the Red Devils, where his team finished as the runner-up. The CanAm Bowl is a six-man all-star football game wh...
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