A full gallery and story can be found at STLhighschoolsports.com .
Luckily the rain held out in St. Charles County on Friday, leaving (at least) the first half dry. (Typically, to meet deadline, I leave at the end of the first half, though the game and situation may change that.)
Some other photos not included or I wanted to point out again can be found below:
Players and officials from Timberland and Francis Howell Central look at the coin prior to the coin toss at Timberland High School in Wentzville, Mo., on Sept. 9, 2016. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Timberland’s Anthony Henderson (11) carries the ball under pressure from Francis Howell Central at Timberland High School in Wentzville, Mo., on Sept. 9, 2016. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
The turf field at Timberland High School in Wentzville, Mo., was installed prior to the 2016-2017 season. It’s seen here on Sept. 9, 2016. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Timberland and Francis Howell Central at Timberland High School in Wentzville, Mo., on Sept. 9, 2016. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Timberland and Francis Howell Central at Timberland High School in Wentzville, Mo., on Sept. 9, 2016. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Timberland and Francis Howell Central at Timberland High School in Wentzville, Mo., on Sept. 9, 2016. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com
Timberland’s Jake Papez (88) reaches for a pass against Francis Howell Central at Timberland High School in Wentzville, Mo., on Sept. 9, 2016. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com