Football is back! And so are a few other things.

Brad and Brendan are here to break down Week 1 of the high school football season. Among the notable matchups: Tupelo hosts Whitehaven (6:53); Biggersville visits Hamilton (8:35); and Amory opens its new stadium against Pontotoc (10:32).

Also back is Tupelo runner Andrew Brown, who is once again eligible to compete in MHSAA events and opened his season in dominating fashion (5:16).

In volleyball news, Tupelo beat Starkville to remain atop the region standings (1:52), and Ingomar just keeps rolling right along (3:38).

And guess what else is back? Athletes of the Week (12:53). Visit @djournalsports on Twitter to vote.