LAPLACE — Some coaches call it a dress rehearsal. Others consider it a glorified scrimmage. However you look at it, the high school football season officially gets underway this week with the annual jamborees. The first official games of the season will begin on Sept. 6.

Thursday, Aug. 29

Hahnville Jamboree
Bonnabel vs. Jesuit, 5:45 p.m.
Grace King vs. Hahnville, 7 p.m.

River Parish Jamboree at St. James
Assumption vs. Port
Allen, 6 p.m.
East St. John vs. West St. John, 8 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 30

Country Day Jamboree at Pan American Stadium
Hannan vs. Cohen, 6 p.m.
St. Charles Catholic vs. Country Day, 8 p.m.

Ed Reed Jamboree
Lutcher vs. Destrehan, 6 p.m.

River Parish Jamboree at St. James
Donaldsonville vs. McMain, 6 p.m.
St. James vs. Vandebilt, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 31

St. Augustine Nick Conner Jamboree at Tad Gormley Stadium
South Plaquemines vs. Riverside, 3 p.m.
St. Helena vs. Carver, 5 p.m.
Booker T. Washington vs. St. Augustine, 7 p.m.