The Bear River football squad was eliminated from the Sac-Joaquin Division IV playoffs in the first round for the second consecutive year Nov. 9 by a talented Central Catholic team. Now before thinking about how to reach the next level and extend its season deeper into the playoffs, Bear River will face an offseason where it must endure the departure of more than 23 seniors. Players Dillon Smith, Tevyn Kimble, Cody Heard, Andrew Reiss Jr., Michael Raigoza, Austin Dowling, Jake Savoie, J’Sean Harwood, Cameron Barrios, Zach Winter and so many others whose presence made a positive impact this season will …