First Week of High School Football August 26 & 27, 2010

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