The countdowns have been exhausted. The preseason chatter is done. The predictions are obsolete.

Real football begins Friday night.

Under the Lights has you covered all season long from Vestavia Hills and the other 10 high school football teams across the coverage area.

Vestavia Hills takes on Westside (S.C.) in the season opener, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. at Thompson Reynolds Stadium. This link shows you our preview for all nine games this week.

Vestavia Hills vs. Westside (S.C.)

Date : Friday, Aug. 22

Time : 7 p.m.

Location : Thompson Reynolds Stadium

Last season : Vestavia Hills finished 6-6, advancing to the second round of the playoffs.

What to watch : Vestavia Hills struggled to an 0-3 start last season against a brutal opening stretch. The Rebels replaced Carver-Mo

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