Delayed start to local prep season finally kicks off despite destruction caused by Hurricane Ida

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Posted: Sep 11, 2021 / 12:45 AM EDT

Updated: Sep 18, 2021 / 05:04 PM EDT

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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — With Southeast Louisiana still reeling in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, the local high school football season got underway on Friday after most schools missing the opening week.

Friday Night Football, presented by the Allstate Sugar Bowl, is also back after an unexpected week off as the 30th season continues with a jam-packed preview show hosted by Ed Daniels and Coach JT Curtis.