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Look for Jill and her talented teammates, currently sitting atop the standings in their division, on the MSG VarsityNetwork when they visit St. Saviour next week.* * *Blue Devils gain state honors … Two of my favorite high school football players, Poly Prep’s Faton Bauta and RyanPearce, were both recently recognized as All-Stars by the New York State Sports Writers Association for theiraccomplishments during the 2010 season. Bauta, who actually took some snaps at quarterback, was a first teamselection as a linebacker while the hard-hitting Pearce, a senior offensive lineman, was named to the fifth team.Congrats, gentlemen!* * *Calling all artists ... What an excellent opportunity for all the budding artists and photographers that make Bay Ridgesuch a creatively refreshing place in which to live. Georgine Benvenuto, owner of Gallery 364 in Bay Ridge, is hostingan “Artist Choice” art competition this month in which contestants are granted the freedom to select the theme fortheir works.Two “Best in Show” winners will each receive a $150 cash prize and two “Honorable Mention” winners will eachreceive a $50 gift certificate. Winners will be announced at a special reception held at the gallery, 364 72nd St., onJan. 27 at 7 p.m. All art will be for sale at the reception and will be displayed through Feb. 10. The deadline forsubmissions is Jan. 25, so don’t miss your chance to let your creative juices flow. Contact Georgine at 917-767-3848for more information.* * *Picks of the week… My movie of the week is The Last Rebel, a 1971 release starring acclaimed actor Joe Namath asa Confederate soldier. My book of the week, in a nod to Big Rexy, is The Toe: The Lou Groza Story. My song of theweek is “Bennie and the Jets,” by Elton John.Page 81 of 157