Hillsborough area high school football season wrapping up
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. — Is it really fall without football? Even if you are not a football fan, consider going out to watch a game and supporting one of our two high schools here in Hillsborough.
For example, the Orange Varsity and Junior Varsity Teams have just a few more games on the calendar – three in October, with one playing against Cedar Ridge – and then we’re wrapping up the season.
Are you wondering what basics you need to know about football?
The game of football features two teams playing against each other. Each team is allowed to have eleven players on the field at any given time. More than 11 players on the field results in a penalty. Unlimited substitution is permitted, and players can only enter the field when the ball is dead (ie, on the ground) and play is stopped.
The offense, or the team with control of the ball, is working together to get the ball down the field by running or passing the ball, while the opposing team aims to stop their advance and tries to take control of the ball. The offense must advance at least 10 yards in four downs, or plays, or else they turn over the football to the opposing team; if they succeed, they are given a new set of four downs.
The object of the game is for one team to outscore the other. This is done by getting the football down the field and scoring as many points as possible. Scoring can occur in the form of a touchdown (6 points), an extra point conversion (1 point), a two-point conversion (2 points), a field goal (3 points) or a safety, which means tackling their opponent possessing the ball in the opponent’s end zone (2 points).
| Scoring Method | Point Value |
|---|---|
| Touchdown | 6 points |
| One-point conversion | 1 point |
| Two-point conversion | 2 points |
| Field Goal | 3 points |
| Safety | 2 points |
The time on the clock for a football game is 60 minutes. The game is divided into two halves of 30 minutes and four quarters of 15 minutes. The average duration of a football game can be more than 60 minutes, and the time will fly as you enjoy seeing neighbors and friends cheering for the home team.
The best part is seeing our athletes on the field giving it their all, playing their best, and working with one another. Give it a try – you’ll find local football will get into your blood, and you’ll find yourself checking the schedule for the next home game.
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