For local football teams, today is the official start of the 2024 season.
For some teams, like Manitowoc Lincoln, it’s also the start of a new era as Evan Smith begins his tenure as head coach of the Shipbuilders.
For others, like Two Rivers, it’s a step up in competition.
After rolling through the EWC for the past couple of years, the Raiders are now competing in the Northeast Conference, which features much stiffer competition.
For Kiel, it will be a season of trying to get over the hump.
They made it to the second round of playoff action last year before being taken down by the eventual state runner-up, Luxemburg-Casco.
For teams like Mishicot, Valders, and Roncalli, the 2024 season will be about growth, as they combined to win four games last season.
We will get our first look at all of these teams in just two weeks, as the first games are scheduled for the week of August 19th.
