As the high school football season kicks off across various states, local teams and players are gearing up with high expectations. In South Dakota, fans are voting for the Sioux Falls area's best offensive player ahead of the SDHSAA season start. Meanwhile, Clearwater High in Kansas aims to improve their record under Coach Justin Burke's second year. Oklahoma State's Ollie Gordon is poised for a standout season, building on his previous successes. In Illinois, teams like A-H and Ridgewood Co-op have key returning players and expect strong performances. In Tennessee, 13 Chattanooga-area teams are ranked in the season's first TSWA prep football polls, with Baylor and McCallie leading in Division II-AAA.