Previewing high school football 2011 from A to Z

Did someone say football? Yes-siree-Bob.

The 2011 Utah high school football season is scheduled to get underway tonight. This marks the 119th season and it looks to be a magical one.

What hold-your-breath players are returning this year? What records will be broken? And which team is the odds-on favorite to hoist the state championship trophy come seasons end?

Here is the ultimate high school fan's media guide in alphabetical order to help get ready for Friday Night Lights.

Ready. Set. Go.

A IS FOR ALTA

All eyes are on the Sandy school this year, but for different reasons than it's accustomed to. How will the Hawks bounce back from their first losing season since 2004 while trying to adapt to an entirely new coaching staff? This roster is regarded as one of, if not, the most talented in the state.

B IS FOR BINGHAM

The "Blue Crew" has become the epitome of Utah high school football after advancing to the state championship four out of the last five years. The Miners are currently riding the longest winning streak in the state (24) along with the longest in-state streak (26) en route to capturing two consecutive 5A titles.

C IS FOR COOPER BATEMAN

The junior quarterback already has offers on the table from Utah, BYU, Utah State and Ole Miss along with interest from Maryland, Stanford and Vanderbilt according to Scout.com. Last season he tossed for 1,822 yards and 23 touchdowns with only six interceptions while leading Cottonwood to a 10-1 record.

D IS FOR DARK SIDE

Several standout defensive players return for the 2011 season across the state including but not limited to: Troy Hinds (Davis), Rhett Sandlin (Alta), Peter Brown (Desert Hills), Hunter Dimick (Syracuse), Moses Foluahola (Hunter), Micah Hannemann (Lone Peak), Bud Pope (Desert Hills), Moana Ofahengaue (Westlake), Tanner Richardson (Mountain Crest), Taylor Parker (Hurricane), Jared Afalava (Bingham), Kane Neally (Duchesne), Austin Lee (Alta), Taylor Loomis (Jordan) and Jake Gallegos (Fremont).

E IS FOR ENERGY