Game Time Approaches at High School Football Stadiums

Four teams, four kickoffs, all set for 7:30 p.m. tonight, Sept. 9.

Students, parents, teachers and alumni are heading out–or are already tailgating–at two high schools within the Alpharetta-Milton Patch, and two schools in away games.

The temperature will be in the mid to low 70s at game time, dipping to 68 degrees by 9 p.m. Sweater or light jacket weather for fans sitting in the stands on metal bleachers, but perfect for football players down on the field. The wind could come in gusts up to 10 mph at the opening kickoff, but should be less of a factor by halftime or even earlier. Sunset will arrive at 7:52 p.m., taking that factor out of play early in the game.

hosts Duluth High at Raiders Stadium. Fans arriving late will have a long hike, perhaps starting low in the terraced parking lot and hiking way up to gate level. Visitors have an even longer hike down to field level and around to the visiting stands.

hosts Harrison High at their stadium off Birmingham Highway. Parking costs here, so arrive as early as possible to get your money's worth! But there's plenty of that paid parking at Northwestern Middle School across Kenginston Farms Drive from the high school (also paid tonight).

's high school visits Strong Rock Christian in Locust Grove in Henry County, south of Atlanta. It's probably too late to drive down there now, but they'll be much closer next week, playing away at Fellowship Christian.

continues growing its football program with a game against Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School in Fayetteville.

Look for our prognosticator's predictions here on Patch.