Both the and varsity football teams kick off their 2012 seasons this weekend with eyes on bringing home a Long Island title at the end of November.
Seaford opens Conference IV play in front of its home fans Friday night at 7 p.m. against neighborhood rival Island Trees. The Vikings are coming off a 5-4 season that ended with to Valley Stream North, which snapped a streak of four straight Conference IV titles.
Wantagh begins its 2012 campaign Saturday afternoon at nearby Conference II opponent Calhoun starting at 1:30 p.m. The Warriors finished 2011 9-2 with both losses coming to Garden City, including in the at Hofstra.
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