It still seems strange that high schools in Delaware go back to school before Labor Day, but for some teams, a key part of their final grade could be in place before September starts.
33 teams will step onto the field for the first week, including 14 in-state contests, while five teams will face out-of-state foes.
None of the games are district games, but when it comes to making the postseason, each division is only guaranteed one bid, so it helps to take a look at the early trends.
If you're just getting back into football mode after last Thanksgiving's incredible championship weekend, the decks have been shuffled, along with the guarantee that we will have a new 2A and 1A champion after Caravel and Indian River were promoted.
Here's a look at the new districts, with a quick thought o