It's late October, and you know what that means. Football season is in full swing, and it's about that time when the playoff brackets come out. Although college football is always a favorite, there is definitely something special about high school football that everyone should get the chance to experience.

1. Home field is a place for the community to unite.

No matter who you are, come Friday night everyone is packed into the same stadium. Whether you are a republican or a democrat, catholic or leuthern, at the football game we are all on the same team. Everyone experiences the same feelings of excitement as we await kickoff.

2. You know the players on a personal level.

In high school, the players on the field are the same guys you walk the halls with and sit by at lunch. These are your classmates and your friends. To the community, these are the guys they will see in town while getting groceries that greeted you with a friendly smile. We root for their success because everyone knows and cares about the players.

3. The concessions are reasonably priced.

If you have ever been to a college game, you know that if you get hungry you better have a twenty-dollar bill to spend at the concession stands. In high school, you can pay just three dollars for a slice of pizza and a drink. Praise the Lord! Also, the lines are not near as long which makes life great.

4. Fans are close to the action.

At the high school stadium, we are close to our players. It is easy to see every single play that happens. This makes the game much more intense since the fans get so into the plays. Whether it is a defensive player that just sacked the quarterback or witnessing the biggest catch of the game, it's all the better because we are close.

5. Girlfriends get to rock the jerseys.

The best part of the game for the girls is getting to wear the girlfriend jerseys. When you are dating a high school football player, there is nothing better than wearing his name and number on your back at the game. Plus, this is the only time it is ever okay to wear the same piece of clothing week after week on a Friday night.

As the season changes from pretty fall leaves to cold winter snow, we miss those nights under the lights cheering for the boys we all love. We patiently wait for next year to roll around beacuse high school football will always have a place in our hearts.