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The fall sports season starts on Thursday as St. Elizabeth opens the football season at home against McKean. Soccer joins the football season with a busy first weekend.
Soccer
Friday
St Elizabeth at Glasgow, 3:45 p.m. The Vikings look for a return trip to the Division II 
playoffs. They get an early season road test vs. the Dragons.
Saturday
Wilmington Christian at St Mark’s, 2:30 p.m. The Spartans start their season at home against a Warriors team that is looking to improve this year. The Spartans have a chance to win the Division II championship this year.
Salesianum vs. Sussex Tech, 5:30 p.m., at Dover High School. The Sals start their quest for a seventh straight state championship. The Ravens have tied the Sals the last two times they have met.
Archmere at Caravel, 6:30 p.m. The Auks (preview) travel to Caravel to take on the Division II runner-up in a key battle. The Auks got to the semis last year and look to show everyone they are a championship-caliber team.
Football
Thursday
McKean at St. Elizabeth, 7 p.m. at Baynard Stadium. The Vikings (preview) start the high school season at home against a Highlanders team that is looking for revenge after the Vikings handed 
them a 26-6 loss last year. The Vikings want to prove they are championship material this year.
Friday
St Mark’s at Newark, 7 p.m. The Spartans (preview) look for the road win at Division I Newark. St. Mark’s plays a tough schedule, so a win against Newark could help down the line when playoff points are counted. The Yellowjackets look for their second straight win against the Spartans and give their new coach a win.
Father Judge (Pa.) (2-0) at Salesianum, 7:30 p.m. The Crusaders have beaten their two opponents by the score of 75-14. The Sals (preview) look for revenge after last year’s 14-7 loss at Judge but they will have to replace some talent on offense. This is a big home opener for the Sals as they want to get back to the championship game.
Saturday
Howard at Archmere, 2 p.m. The Auks host the defending Division II state champs in a key opener for both teams. The Wildcats took a 37-30 win last year, and the Auks (preview) just missed the playoffs despite winning their last five games.
