High school sports kick off their first weekend in South Lake Tahoe

Are you ready for some football? Friday Night Lights are underway once again as the South Tahoe High Vikings take on the El Dorado Cougars on August 29. The JV game starts at 4:30 p.m. and Varsity starts at 7 p.m.

Viking Coach Kevin Hennessee has five seniors on his team, 24 juniors and two sophomores.

Both the Boy's and Girl's Cross County teams head to Shadow Mountain Park in Sparks for their meets.

On Saturday, the South Tahoe Girls Soccer teams take to the field. The Vikings host Montgomery in an 11 a.m. JV game and 1 p.m. Varsity match up.

On the other side of the state line, Whittell High School's football team aims to make another trip to State. Coach Phil Bryant has a team of 23: five seniors, four juniors, five sophomores and nine freshman.

The Warriors host Loyalton Friday night. Game time is 6 p.m.