Schools
Parkland Football Kicks Off Friday
The Parkland High School football team is considered one of the favorites in the tough Lehigh Valley Conference.
 will open its 2012 scholastic football campaign Friday night on the road against Delaware Valley in its quest for a Lehigh Valley Conference championship and a return trip to the District 11 playoffs.
For eighth-year head coach Jim Morgans, who returns key players such as quarterback Tim Baranek, Jared Elder and Zach Gurinowich, the success of switching to a spread offense from a Wing-T will be the benchmark.
Last year, the Trojans finished 9-3 overall, losing to Nazareth in the first round of the District 11 playoffs.
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The likely toughest test of the season comes in Week Two when the Trojans open their LVC season hosting Easton, one of the big contenders for the league title.
THE SCHEDULE:
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Aug. 31 Parkland at Delaware Valley
Sept. 7Â Easton at Parkland
Sept. 14 Parkland at Northampton
Sept. 21 Liberty at Parkland
Sept. 28 Parkland at Whitehall
Oct. 5Â Â Nazareth at Parkland
Oct. 12Â Freedom at Parkland
Oct. 20 Parkland at Bethlehem Catholic
Oct. 26 Central Catholic at Parkland
Nov. 2Â Parkland at Emmaus
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