Coming up in Hays CISD football 

Lehman Lobos at Westwood Warriors 

When: Thursday, 7 p.m.

Where: Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex (Round Rock)

Intangibles:

All of the hype and expectations that have come with Lehman High’s new coaching staff culminate this week as the Lobos open up their 2017 campaign. They’ll do so against a Westwood program that aims to maintain momentum from a 5-5 campaign a year ago. QB Will Jennings leads a Westwood offense that’ll put up some big offensive numbers. Lehman’s young defense will be tested early. But it’s also a good test for a Lobo offense, led by QB Daniel O’Neal and RB Diego Romero, that could surprise some people. A win here would be a prime stepping off point for an eager Lobo squad.

Hays Rebels vs. Georgetown East View Patriots

When: Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Bob Shelton Stadium

Intangibles:

Hays’ two-game tour of Georgetown ISD schools to start the season begins with East View, which struggled in a competitive district last year. Friday’s game could be a battle of teams with dual-threat running power in the backfield. Patriot RB’s Zion Hester and Torrie Davis, a combo that rushed for a combined 2,000 yards a year ago, will be an early season test for Hays’ defense. The Rebel offense will look to RB’s Cade Powell and Thai Mayberry to shoulder the load. Under center, QB Xavier Martinez is slated to start for the Rebel offense Friday, but fans could expect to see QB Tyler Conley and QB Gentry Brawith take some snaps.