I covered my first couple of high school football games Thursday and Friday night. Below are photos from the Arlington Martin v Plano West game and the LD Bell v Mansfield Legacy game.
Martin's varsity football team prepares to take the field before the start of a high school football game against Plano West at Cravens Field in Arlington, Tx., Thursday, August 26, 2010. Special to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Brandon Wade
Martin senior receiver Wesley Hawthorne (10) points to the sky after scoring a touchdown during a high school football game against Plano West at Cravens Field in Arlington, Tx., Thursday, August 26, 2010. Special to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Brandon Wade
Martin's junior receiver Chris Turner (3) tries to break Plano West junior defensive back Amin Fooman's tackle during a high school football game at Cravens Field in Arlington, Tx., Thursday, August 26, 2010. Special to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Brandon Wade
Martin's senior quarterback Russell Bellomy (8) rehydrates during a high school football game against Plano West at Cravens Field in Arlington, Tx., Thursday, August 26, 2010. Special to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Brandon Wade
Martin senior defensive back Ryan Pollard (7) intercepts a pass during a high school football game against Plano West at Cravens Field in Arlington, Tx., Thursday, August 26, 2010. Special to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Brandon Wade
LD Bell senior wide receiver Chris Barnett (14) is unable to catch a pass in the end zone as Mansfield Legacy's safety/running back Ian Simon (21) and teammate senior center Rashad Davis (2) defend during a high school football game at Pennington Field in Bedford, Tx., Friday, August 27, 2010. Special to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Brandon Wade
LD Bell junior defensive back Gavin Gregory (10) looks on as teammate junior defensive back Kenny Diaz (19) blocks a field goal attempt by Mansfield Legacy senior kicker Matt Shimp (30) and teammate junior quarterback/placeholder DeCarlos Humphrey (15) during a high school football game at Pennington Field in Bedford, Tx., Friday, August 27, 2010. Special to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Brandon Wade
LD Bell head football coach Gary Olivo congratulates junior defensive back Gavin Gregory (10) after he recovered a fumbled punt return by Mansfield Legacy senior running back Ian Simon (21) (not pictured) during a high school football game at Pennington Field in Bedford, Tx., Friday, August 27, 2010. Special to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Brandon Wade
LD Bell senior quarterback James Mauro (11) throws a pass during a high school football game against Mansfield Legacy at Pennington Field in Bedford, Tx., Friday, August 27, 2010. Special to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Brandon Wade
Mansfield Legacy senior quarterback Quentin Hasten (12) is rushed by LD Bell senior defensive lineman Malcolm Minikon (4) during a high school football game at Pennington Field in Bedford, Tx., Friday, August 27, 2010. Special to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Brandon Wade
Mansfield Legacy senior wide receiver Josh Doctson (23) is unable to catch the pass due to pass interference by LD Bell senior defensive back Kenny Buyers (20) during a high school football game at Pennington Field in Bedford, Tx., Friday, August 27, 2010. Special to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Brandon Wade
Mansfield Legacy senior wide receiver Josh Doctson (23)(cq) catches a pass for a touchdown as LD Bell sophomore defensive back Kamari Syrie (2) tries to defend during a high school football game at Pennington Field in Bedford, Tx., Friday, August 27, 2010. Special to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Brandon Wade
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Fort Worth South Hills senior linebacker Jesse Hernandez (32) and sophomore defensive back Don Jerry (1) bring down Fort Worth Dunbar senior kick returner David Mayhorn (42) in the first half of a high school football game at Clark Stadium in Fort Worth, Tx., Thursday, September 9, 2010. Special to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Brandon Wade
Fort Worth Dunbar's Anthony Lampkin (9)(cq) intercepts the pass intended for Fort Worth South Hills junior wide receiver Don Jerry (1) in the end zone during the first half of a high school football game at Clark Stadium in Fort Worth, Tx., Thursday, September 9, 2010. Special to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Brandon Wade 
Fort Worth South Hills sophomore linebacker Ramiro Rubio (48) watches as teammate junior defensive back Myron Fletcher (8) recovers a high snap on the 12 yard line as Fort Worth Dunbar punter Torrin Webb (38)(cq) attempts to recover the ball in the first half of a high school football game at Clark Stadium in Fort Worth, Tx., Thursday, September 9, 2010. Special to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Brandon Wade 
Fort Worth South Hills senior linebacker Randall Wade (34) forces Fort Worth Dunbar senior quarterback Vernon Sharp (10) to fumble the ball in first half of a high school football game at Clark Stadium in Fort Worth, Tx., Thursday, September 9, 2010. Special to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Brandon Wade 
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