Week 1 of the high school football season in the Greater Savannah area was affected by weather delays as lightning storms pushed kickoffs back at games all throughout the Coastal Empire.

But most of the games were played to conclusion.

Benedictine made the long trip to face Colquitt County and the Cadets left it all on the field in an epic battle that the Packers won as time expired.

Savannah Christian beat host Whitefield Academy behind a big-time performance by senior quarterback Blaise Thomas.

Charlotte Country Day came to town and beat Savannah Country Day 28-10, as SCD coach Joey Blackmore lost in his debut as the Hornets’ head coach.

Here's a look at the action involving Savannah area teams in Week 1.

Colquitt County 27, Benedictine 24

The Cadets, ranked No. 1 among Class

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