Wesleyan Has 5-Hour Trip For Opener

Ah, the optimism of a new football season.

Teams that struggled last year just need some confidence to turn things around.

Teams that fell short of their goals are dedicated more than ever to get it done this time.

Teams that won it all have the swagger that comes with knowing how to reach the top.

You may not see your favorite team in a better light than you do right now … before the reality of game time can change everything.

Each week through the high school season, Patch will share our predictions on local football games — and ask for yours. Think you’ve got what it takes to pick a winner?

Let’s get it on.

Wesleyan at Seminole County: After Seminole County traveled four hours to get a 38-20 beating last year at Wesleyan, the Wolves make the trip this year hoping there won’t be a similar fate for the visiting team. This shouldn’t be a lopsided victory for the home team, but this isn’t the same experienced Wesleyan team that took the field in 2011. Despite several key graduation losses, however, Wesleyan has established itself as a premier Class A football program. That gives the Wolves the benefit of the doubt in this one. Wesleyan 28, Seminole County 27.

Note: Norcross, which defeated Dacula last Friday, is idle this week.