Today, the Register begins its countdown to kickoff for the high school football season with daily features.

Today's preview is on Wilbur Cross, and its standout quarterback Dontay Long and running back James Ward. Click here to view the story.

Look for an expanded section Wednesday, highlighted by the preseason Top 10 Poll.

The Southern Connecticut Conference should, once again, be one of the top leagues in the state.
The league is filled with some of the best athletes the state has to offer. Among them should be:

Notre Dame
QB Sean Goldrich
WR Tirrell Young
WR Phil Bentley

Wilbur Cross
RB James Ward
QB Dontay Long

Hamden
RB Jordan Teague

Xavier
LB Graham Stewart

Shelton
WR Mike Georgalas

Lyman Hall
RB Joe DeSandre

Branford
QB Kyle Nolan
RB Harrison Goodkind

Hand
DL Joe Demichele

North Haven
QB Joe Schwab