This 2021 season preview edition of the Big Game Coverage Newsletter breaks down the biggest storylines in local high school football with teams like Brennan, Southside and Poteet.

Out of an abundance of caution, SAISD announced on Wednesday that football scrimmages against teams outside their school district are officially canceled.

KSAT 12's Big Game Coverage heads to the campus of the Young Men's Leadership Academy (YMLA), where the Lions are preparing for the second high school football season in program history.

According to the district, team practices will officially begin only for varsity teams in football, volleyball, cross country and tennis on Oct. 12. These dates are subject to change if COVID-19 conditions head in a negative direction, district officials said. A district spokesperson said updated schedules for fall sports will be posted on the SAISD website early next week. All other teams below varsity will remain in the strength and conditioning phase until further notice. The Young Men’s Leadership Academy (YMLA) will only play two varsity football games since they are a 4A school.

SAN ANTONIO For the first time in program history, the YMLA Lions will field a varsity football team this season, and they will compete in District 14-4A Division II as the only squad without a senior class.