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Over the years, Bishop Amat Memorial High School (Calif.) has achieved notable success. The school has been recognized by the U.S. Congress as one of the "Exemplary Private High Schools in the Nation" and consistently receives the highest possible accreditations from the various associations and boards responsible for scholastic certification. This tradition of academic achievement has found its way onto the athletic fields of Bishop Amat, as well. Since their first varsity football season, in 1958, the Lancers have won 339 games and 17 league championships, including a span of 11-straight from the 1985 through the 1995 seasons. Amat has appeared in the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) playoffs 27 times, played in 10 finals and won five championships. Each championship, interestingly enough, came under a different head coach. Individually, 272 players have been named to