Football players back on gridiron

AUBURN - The setting was familiar for several local teams: handfuls of high schoolers running, throwing, catching and pushing on the field where they'll be spending most of their Friday nights this fall.

High school football season has officially started.

In Auburn and Skaneateles, the day simply marked the culmination of a busy offseason. Despite graduating key players, the residual feeling of hope and excitement surrounded both teams.