MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The GHSA high school football season begins Friday, while Middle Georgia’s GIAA teams enter their second week of competition. 41NBC’s high school football highlights show, The End Zone, will cover seven games Friday night, including the Peach County-Perry rivalry as the Game of the Week. Bill Shanks will host the show, which airs during 41NBC News at 11. Before kickoff, 41NBC Sports Anchor Rob Schiff and Chief Meteorologist Aaron Lowery will report live from Perry’s Herb St. John Stadium throughout 41NBC News at 5, 5:30 and 6. Peach County enters its fourth season under head coach Marquis Westbrook after finishing 10-2 last year and losing to Jenkins in the second round of the playoffs. The Trojans are 21-4 over the past two seasons. Perry begins Kevin Smith’s 10th season as head coach after going 4-7 last year. It was the Panthers’ only losing season during Smith’s tenure, which has also included a state championship. Warner Robins and Veterans will meet at Freedom Field. The Demons went 7-5 last season and reached the second round of the playoffs under head coach Shane Sams. Seven offensive starters return, including quarterback Chandler Dyson. Warner Robins beat Veterans 26-17 last season. The Warhawks enter their second season under head coach Steve Devoursney after finishing 2-8. Veterans returns two starters on defense. Northside will open its season against Eagle’s Landing at McConnell-Talbert Stadium. Eagle’s Landing went 6-4 last season…
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