The best of High School Football 2023 opening week in images

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The Friday night lights popped back on this past week, opening up the 2023 chapter of high school football in parts of the country. And from Ohio to California and beyond, the images captured from around the high school gridiron were perfect works of art, ushering in the new season in hi-res excitement — that leaves us wanting more!

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Powell Panthers Deuce Rodgers (2) runs the ball against the Anderson County Mavericks during the first half at Powell High School in Knox County, TN on Friday, August 18, 2023. (USA TODAY Network)

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Mt. Whitney hosts Tulare Union in a non-league high school football game at Mineral King Bowl on August 18th, 2023. (USA TODAY Network)

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Powell Panthers Markus Jackson (7) runs the ball against the Anderson County Mavericks during the second half at Powell High School in Knox County, TN on Friday, August 18, 2023. (USA TODAY Network)

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Hoggard’s #11 Beau Toups goes up for the catch to set his team up at the 1 yardline as Hoggard took on Cleveland at Hoggard High School’s Scott Braswell Stadium in Wilmington, N.C. Varsity high school football games started Friday night Aug 18, 2023 around Southeastern North Carolina. Cleveland went on to defeat Hoggard 28-20. KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS

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Aug 18, 2023; Dublin, Ohio, USA; Westerville South Wildcats running back Nasir Phillips (21) catches a screen pass during the first half of the high school football game at Dublin Jerome High School. (USA TODAY Network)

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Aug 18, 2023; Dublin, Ohio, USA; Dublin Jerome Celtics quarterback Kyle White (1) throws while being pressured by Westerville South Wildcats defensive lineman Zay Furman (51) during the first half of the high school football game at Dublin Jerome High School. (USA TODAY Network)

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Highland High’s Casey Myser out runs Hudson High’s Nolan Yanak on his way to a touchdown on the second play of their game at Highland High School on Friday. (USA TODAY Network)

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Aug 18, 2023; Dublin, Ohio, USA; Dublin Jerome Celtics defensive back Charlie Kolp (12) breaks up a pass intended for Westerville South Wildcats running back Tyler Kielmeyer (18) in the back of the endzone during the second half of the high school football game at Dublin Jerome High School. Jerome won 30-15.

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Broome High sophomore Tre’Sean Suber (0) during the first quarter at Powdersville High School in Greenville, S.C. Friday, August 18, 2023. (USA TODAY Network)

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Powdersville senior Eli Hudgins(16) runs near Broome High junior Tyler Morgan (16) during the second quarter at Powdersville High School in Greenville, S.C. Friday, August 18, 2023. (USA TODAY Network)

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Taner Lee of Centennial High School runs the ball during their game against Franklin Friday, August 18, 2023 at Centennial High School. (USA TODAY Network)

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Powdersville senior Eli Hudgins(16) and Broome High senior Kamajay Brackett-Brannon (3) shake hands after the coin toss before the game at Powdersville High School in Greenville, S.C. Friday, August 18, 2023. (USA TODAY Network)

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Bishop Chatard Trojans Jay Hmurovich catches a pass during the game between Brebeuf Jesuit Braves and Bishop Chatard Trojans on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, at Bishop Chatard High School in Indianapolis. Trojans beat rivals Braves 49-23 in their first game of the 2023 season. (USA TODAY Network)

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MUS’ Tee Perry (9) runs with the ball while stiff arming Bartlett’s Tucker Waltz (44) during the game between Bartlett High School and Memphis University School at MUS in Memphis, Tenn., on Friday, August 18, 2023. MUS defeated Bartlett 37-0. (USA TODAY Network)

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Images from the Football Jamboree at Fair Grove High School on August 18, 2023. (USA TODAY Network)

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Wadsworth wide receiver Tyler Probst, right drops a pass as he is hit by Barberton defensive back DaJuan Owens during the first half of a high school football game at Art Wright Stadium, Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Wadsworth, Ohio. (USA TODAY Network)

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A Shelby defensive back deflects a pass away from a Kings Mountain receiver during their Aug. 18, 2023 high school football game. (USA TODAY Network)

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Alcoa wide receiver Brandon Winton Jr. tries to maintain his balance after making a catch and trying to elude a Ravenwood defender during their high school football season opener Friday, August 18, 2023 at Ravenwood High School in Brentwood, Tennessee. (USA TODAY Network)

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Harrison Raiders middle linebacker Jackson Mills (44) celebrates after catching an interception during the IHSAA football game against the West Lafayette Red Devils, Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, at Harrison High School in West Lafayette, Ind. (USA TODAY Network)

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Great Plains Lutheran running back Micah Holien is upended by Britton-Hecla’s Jace Rein during their season-opening high school football game on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023 at Watertown Stadium. Looking on are GPL’s Jasper Cody and Britton-Hecla’s Dashel Davidson. (USA TODAY Network)

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Spartanburg played South Pointe in high school football at Spartanburg High School on Friday, August 18, 2023. (USA TODAY Network)

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Great Plains Lutheran’s Alex Heil and Britton-Hecla’s Daniel Person battle for the football during their season-opening high school football game on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023 at Watertown Stadium. (USA TODAY Network)

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Hamilton Southeastern Royals players rush on to the field Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, ahead of the game against the Fort Wayne Carroll Chargers at Hamilton Southeastern High School in Fishers. The Hamilton Southeastern Royals defeated the Fort Wayne Carroll Chargers, 23-14. (USA TODAY Network)

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The Barron Collier Cougars compete against the Estero Wildcats in the Kickoff Classic at Barron Collier High School in Naples on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023. The Cougars won 38-14 over the Wildcats. (USA TODAY Network)

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Wadsworth quarterback Will Stack extends the ball to score a two-point conversion against Barberton during the first half of a high school football game at Art Wright Stadium, Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Wadsworth, Ohio. (USA TODAY Network)

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Venice High quarterback Jadyn Glasser (5) spots an open receiver downfield during the FHSAA Kickoff Classic game against Tampa Bay Tech at Venice High School. (USA TODAY Network)

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Aug 18, 2023; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Valley Christian Trojans Caleb Lewis (4) catches a pass against the Tempe Buffaloes during a football game at Tempe High School. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-Arizona Republic (USA TODAY Network)

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West De Pere High School’s Evan Ott (1) runs for a first down in the third quarter against Hortonville High School during their football game Friday, August 18, 2023, in Hortonville, Wis. West De Pere won 25-14.Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin.

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West Lafayette Red Devils running back Dawson Martin (49) tries to break through the Raiders’ defensive line during the IHSAA football game against the Harrison Raiders, Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, at Harrison High School in West Lafayette, Ind. Harrison won 42 – 6. (USA TODAY Network)

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Fond du Lac High School’s Connor Klapperich (8) tackles Sussex Hamilton High School’s Nick Kihn (4) following a pass reception during their football game on Friday, August 18, 2023 at Cardinal Stadium in Fond du Lac Wis. Sussex Hamilton defeated Fond du Lac 56-28.Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

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Sussex Hamilton High School’s Carter Schilling (21) breaks up a pass to Fond du Lac High School’s Kalvin Mullins (11) in the end zone during their football game on Friday, August 18, 2023 at Cardinal Stadium in Fond du Lac Wis. Sussex Hamilton defeated Fond du Lac 56-28.Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

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Central Valley Christian hosts Ripon Christian in a non-league high school football game on Friday, August 18, 2023. (USA TODAY Network)

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Tulare Union’s Franklin Lockard catches a TD against Mt. Whitney in a non-league high school football game at Mineral King Bowl on August 18th, 2023. (USA TODAY Network)

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Reno running back Breck Worthen (25) runs against Christian Brothers on Friday night, August 18, 2023 at Reno High School in Reno, Nevada. (USA TODAY Network)

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Cardinal Mooney High School Cougars clinched a 24 to 20 victory after a pick 6 in the fourth quarter over the Booker High School Tornadoes during their preseason home opener on their new artificial field in Sarasota, Friday night, Aug. 18, 2023. (USA TODAY Network)

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Corbin Cooley catches a pass during the IHSAA boys football game against the Delphi Oracles, Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, at Delphi High School in Delphi, Ind. Benton Central won 21-12. (USA TODAY Network)

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Bearden’s Jayzon Thompson (6) is pursued by West’s Connor Cummings (9) during a high school football game in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, August 19, 2023. (USA TODAY Network)

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Centennial Hawk Christian Ortiz runs the ball during a high school football on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at the Field of Dreams. (USA TODAY Network)

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Oak Ridge’s Almani Rembert (3) and Brandon Heyward (13) celebrate a touchdown during a high school football game between Jefferson County and Oak Ridge held at Blankenship Field in Oak Ridge on Friday, August 18, 2023. (USA TODAY Network)

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Central’s Hays Wright (14) looks to throw the ball as Whitehaven’s Cory House (5) runs up behind him looking for a sack during the game between Memphis Central High School and Whitehaven High School at the Whitehaven Classic in Memphis, Tenn., on Saturday, August 19, 2023. Whitehaven defeated Central 40-13. (USA TODAY Network)

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As he drives the ball, Thatcher Eagles wide receiver Wyatt Nickolas (21) attempts to fend off Paradise Honors Panthers cornerback Josh Morales (17) at Paradise Honors High School in Surprise on Aug. 18, 2023. (USA TODAY Network)

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McQueen quarterback Carl “Tre” LaGrone III (3) throws a short pass for a touchdown against Grant Friday night, August 18, 2023 at Reno High School in Reno, Nevada. (USA TODAY Network)

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Neenah High School’s Chase Collins (44) tries to bring down De Pere High School’s Colin Aalsma (3) during their football game Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Neenah High School in Fox Crossing, Wis. Neenah won 49-37.Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin.

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West De Pere High School’s Langdon Nordgaard (17) can’t make the catch on a long pass attempt against Hortonville High School’s Kane Fletcher (6) in the third quarter during their football game Friday, August 18, 2023, in Hortonville, Wis. West De Pere won 25-14.Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin.

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Kaukauna High School’s John Neumann (22) defends a pass in the end zone intended for Ashwaubenon High School’s Naythan Skenandore (86) during their football game on Thursday, August 17, 2023 in Kaukauna, Wis. Kaukauna defeated Ashwaubenon 42-14.Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

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