In preparation of opening weekend on Sept. 16, the local football teams begin scrimmage play this weekend.

Here's a look at the preseason slate of games.

Saturday, August 27

Housatonic/Wamogo at Pine Plains (NY), 11 a.m.

Lewis Mills at Wolcott, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, August 31

Lewis Mills at Watertown, 4 p.m.

Torrington at Bunnell, 4 p.m.

Saturday, September 3

Farmington at Torrington, 10 a.m.

Lewis Mills vs. St. Paul at Gilbert, 4 p.m.

Monday, September 5

Torrington at Seymour, 10 a.m.

Wednesday, September 7

Lewis Mills at Gilbert/Northwestern, 4 p.m.

Thursday, September 8

Hyde at Torrington, 6 p.m.

Saturday, September 10

Lewis Mills at Canton, 11 a.m.

Wolcott Tech at Grandy Memorial, 11 a.m.

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