Key games for Hartnell

 For the reigning three-time conference champions, the obvious ones are against rivals Cabrillo in their conference opener (Sept. 27) and MPC (Oct. 25) -- both on the road.
 Hartnell will also be on the road for Los Medanos (Oct. 18). The Bay Valley South champions last year, Los Medanos is coming off a 7-3 campaign -- including a 41-7 loss to the Panthers.