JONESBORO — High school football is back and in Clayton County, it kicks off with four Rival Week games.
Here is a glance at the games:
— Jonesboro Cardinals vs. Mount Zion Bulldogs, Friday, Aug. 18 at 7:30 p.m. on Hines Ward Field at Tara Stadium.
Last year, Jonesboro won 40-13.
— Lovejoy Wildcats vs. Mundy’s Mill Tigers, Friday, Aug. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at Twelve Oaks Stadium in the Big Cat Classic.
Last year, Lovejoy won 25-0.
— Riverdale Raiders vs. North Clayton Eagles, Saturday, Aug. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Southern Crescent Stadium for the Southside Classic.
Last year, Riverdale won 69-0.
— Forest Park Panthers vs. Morrow Mustangs, Saturday, Aug. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at on Hines Ward Field at Tara Stadium.
Last year, Morrow on 50-19.
The Drew Titans open their 2023 season Aug. 24 against North Atlanta at Southern Crescent Stadium.
Spectators attending games at each stadium will enter the facility through digital walk through scanners and/or metal detectors. Bag searches will occur if necessary.
The Clayton County Public Schools’ Athletic Department has adopted standards established by the National Football League as it relates to bags/totes being brought to all CCPS athletic events during the 2023-24 school year.
Each individual attending an athletic event will be limited to a single bag that must conform to the following:
— Bags/totes that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12-by-6-by-12 inches.
— All bags/totes will be checked at the gate prior to entering the stadiums.
— No buckles, grommets/hardware or décor can be concealing any part of the bag/tote — the bag/tote literally must be all clear.
— Attendees may also use a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziplock bag or similar).
— No outside food or beverages will be allowed inside any of the four stadiums for the 2023 football season.
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