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STEUBENVILLE -- After a long summer of work by area players, coaches and staffs, the wait is almost over.
In just a matter of hours, all of that work will begin to pay off as high school football returns to fields throughout the Ohio Valley.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights will bring the sights and sounds that signal the start of another football season. Players are ready to strap on their helmets and shoulder pads and take the field. Coaches are ready to grab their play sheets, put on their headsets and begin making the decisions that can determine the outcome of a game. And fans are ready to fill stadiums throughout the valley, cheer for their teams and bring the energy that makes Friday nights special.
All of that can mean only one thing: It is time for the Herald-Star/Daily Times annual high school football preview publication.
This year’s edition is included inside today’s publications and is designed to help area football fans get ready for the season ahead.
Inside, readers will find schedules, team previews and plenty of information to help them get familiar with the teams taking the field this fall. Whether you’re a longtime fan who has followed your favorite program for decades or someone looking to learn more about the teams playing in your community, the preview offers a look at what is ahead.
Coaches and staffs have spent the summer preparing their teams for the challenges ahead, while players have put in the work needed to be ready when the lights come on.
Now, it is time to see that preparation put to the test.
The first week of the season will bring the return of packed stands, marching bands, cheerleaders, school colors and the excitement that surrounds high school football across the Ohio Valley.
For players, it is the opportunity to finally compete after months of preparation. For coaches, it is the first chance to see how their teams respond when the games count. And for fans, it is the return of a fall tradition that brings communities together every weekend.
Get ready for the season, check out the schedules, learn about the area teams and get prepared for the first week of games with the Herald-Star/Daily Times high school football preview.