Just like the NFL, Nassau County high school teams will be kicking off the 2013 season on a Thursday. Every team will be in action this Thursday afternoon or evening, Sept. 12, beginning at 4:30 p.m. with 16 games including four-time defending Conference II champion Garden City traveling to Calhoun.
Roosevelt is the lone defending conference champion to open the season at home. The Rough Riders, who seek a third straight crown, host Valley Stream North in a rematch of last year's Conference IV title game at 5:30 p.m.
Also seeking a three-peat is Lawrence in Conference III. The Golden Tornadoes and record-setting quarterback Joe Capobianco travel to Manhasset for a 5:30 p.m. start.
Be sure to check out the Herald's 2013 High School Football Preview magazine in this week's editions. Also look for rules to enter the Herald's weekly Pick'Em Contest to win a gift certificate to a local restaurant or vendor. Click on the "Contests" link to enter.