SACRAMENTO, Calif. —

The Grant High School Pacers hosted the Folsom Bulldogs in a sold-out, high-profile Saturday night football game broadcast live on ESPN.

Between the two teams, there are more than 30 student-athletes with Division 1 college offers . The game gave players an opportunity to shine, with their season only just beginning.

"I personally believe it's the biggest game in Sacramento history," Caleb Tate, Grant High School Football Fan, said. "The kids are into it. The coaches, the communities are into it. Like it doesn't get any better than this.”

The game was part of ESPN's annual High School Football Kickoff series. The national spotlight was not only on the schools and the players but also on the communities they have created.

"It is absolutely well deserved. We want

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