BOISE, Idaho — With the dog days of summer in the rearview mirror and schools across the Gem State opening their doors for the 2021-2022 school year, the next prep football season is about to kick off.
The 2020 season was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic with dozens of games being played without fans, players going into quarantine teams' seasons were shortened, and a game was even canceled after a conservative politician refused to wear a face mask or leave.
In the Treasure Valley, the 2021 high school football season began on Thursday night when the Capital Eagles beat the Nampa Bulldogs 35-21 at Dona Larson Park in downtown Boise.
Week one also features an interstate matchup between Elko, NV and the Middleton Vikings. In 5A SIC play, the Meridian Warriors will take on the Mountain View Mavericks and the Borah Lions will play the Timberline Wolves at Dona Larsen Park.
Other major matchups in week one include the Eagle Mustangs taking on the Bishop Kelly Knights and the Owyhee Storm's first-ever game when they take on the Centennial Patriots.
To get caught up on teams from the 5A SIC, check out KTVB's previews of individual schools here.
Scroll down to see final scores from games around the Treasure Valley. Highlights and scores will be added as games end.
At 10:35 p.m. MT, Friday Night Football will be live on KTVB.COM and on KTVB's YouTube Channel. Sports Director Jay Tust and sports reporter Will Hall will have highlights from games from around the Treasure Valley.
Following the show, individual game highlights and scores will be added to this article. Make sure to check back for updates and more highlights.
Editor's Note: Friday Night Football will air at 10:35 p.m. MT on KTVB's YouTube Channel each Friday during the high school football season in the Treasure Valley.
WEEK ONE GAMES:
Boise Brave 7, Emmett Huskies 42
Borah Lions 29, Timberline Wolves 48
Carey 52, Garden Valley 0
Capital Eagles 35, Nampa Bulldogs 21
Eagle Mustangs 35, Bishop Kelly Knights 33
Mountain View Mavericks 14, Meridian Warriors 13
Homedale Trojans 36, Caldwell Cougars 24
Elko (Nevada) Indians 7, Middleton Vikings 40
Mountain Home 28, Burley 21
Minico 26, Bonneville 8
Fruitland Grizzlies 20, Melba Mustangs 16
Idaho City Wildcats 22, Horseshoe Bend Mustangs 52
Marsing 48, Valley 6
Owhyee Storm 30, Centennial Patriots 57
Murtaugh 62, Hasen 26
McCall-Donnely Vandals 41, Orofino Manics 0
Parma Panthers 0, New Plymouth Pilgrims 12
Skyview Hawks 41, Columbia Wildcats 6
Twin Falls Bruins 28, Vallivue Falcons 14
Wendell Trojans 12, Nampa Christian Trojans 40
Snake River 57, Kimberly 40
Weiser 35, Buhl 6
Wilder Wildcats 52, Salmon River Savages 0
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