Pierz at Annandale
7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 2

The Pierz football program is coming off of a successful season, having posted a 13-0 record en route to the Class 3A state title. After outscoring their opponents by 31 points per game last season, the Pioneers are looking to follow a similar path and defend their championship with a roster that must make up for the graduation of 15 seniors.

Annandale was one of two teams that stuck with Pierz last year, as the Cardinals traded blows with the Pioneers before falling 18-12 in the Class 3A, Section 5 title game, and this early test between non-district opponents may set the tone for each program moving forward.