High School Sports

Football season is almost here

Golden Valley quarterback Jack Solis (2) calls out the play under center during a scrimmage at Golden Valley High School in Merced, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017.
Golden Valley quarterback Jack Solis (2) calls out the play under center during a scrimmage at Golden Valley High School in Merced, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017. Andrew Kuhn akuhn@mercedsun-star.com

Golden Valley, Pacheco and Edison High schools participated in a three-team scrimmage on Saturday night at Veterans Stadium.

All 16 area teams were in action this past weekend as they prepare for the opening week of football, which kicks off on Friday night.

Golden Valley will open at Gregori in Modesto on Friday night. Pacheco will open at home against Madera South.

This story was originally published August 20, 2017 at 10:28 AM with the headline "Football season is almost here."

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