Week 1 of high school football season is finally here.

Five teams — Atlantis Charter/Westport, Joseph Case, Diman, Durfee and Somerset Berkley — kick off the new season this Friday.

The Hilltoppers, Raiders and Tritons each hit the road for their matchups while the Bengals will host the Cardinals at B.M.C. Durfee High School in a non-league game.

Every week throughout the season, Herald News Sports Editor Steven Sanchez will pick the winners of each matchup. 

Read more at heraldnews.com.