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Friday Night Football: High School Football Kicks Off

The first slate of high school football games begin tonight. Here's a look at who the St. Peters teams will be facing.

It's Friday night and this time of year it means one thing: High school football.

This week, and for the next 10, the field around Missouri will be field with some football. Tonight, Aug. 26, marks the beginning of the 2011 season. Everyone is even and everyone has a spotless record. 

The first test is tonight. Let's take a look at who the St. Peters schools will be squaring off against. 

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(0-0) vs. Washington at 7 p.m.

  • The Lions host Washington in a Gateway Athletic Conference North contest.
  • Skinny on the Lions: The Lions are coming off a winning season and hope to keep that up in 2011. For a complete .
  • 2010 records: Lions: 10-1. Washington: 4-6.

(0-0) vs. St. Charles West at 7 p.m.

  • The Bulldogs host St. Charles West in a Gateway Athletic Conference North contest.
  • Skinny on the Bulldogs: The Bulldogs struggled last season, but hope to make some strides this season. For a full outlook on the . 
  • 2010 record: Zumwalt South: 1-9. St. Charles West: 4-6.

 

Francis Howell Central (0-0) vs. Troy at 7 p.m.

  • The Spartans host Troy in a Gateway Athletic Conference South contest.
  • Skinny on the Spartans: Francis Howell Central eeked out a 7-0 win against Troy to open the 2010 season. The Spartans are trying to get back to a
  • 2010 record: FHC: 4-6. Troy: 0-10.

(0-0) at St. Mary's at 7 p.m. 

  • The Cougars host Washington in a Gateway Athletic Conference North contest
  • Skinny on the Cougars: The Cougars have after struggling in 2010. Tonight's game will be the first under new head coach Matt Marty.
  • 2010 record: St. Mary's: 4-6. Lutheran: 1-9.

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