High school football teams begin play Friday night across Kansas.

–The Junction City Blue Jays are at Hays.

–Manhattan plays at Olathe Northwest

–Chapman travels Marysville

–Wakefield hosts Bennington

–Hayden plays against Topeka West at Hummer Sports Park

–Highland Park is at Seaman

–Topeka High visits Shawnee Heights

–Emporia goes to Washburn Rural

–Rural Vista hosts Solomon

–Riley County hosts Rock Creek

–Herington goes to Chase County

–Council Grove hosts Burlington

–Abilene hosts Clay Center

–Concordia travels to Wamego