It’s Week 1 of the high school football season, with games Thursday and Friday.

Here’s a path to get you there and highlights of what you’ll find along the way:

Today: It’s the year of the offensive lineman in Minnesota, with three players committed to the Gophers and others who are highly regarded.

Tuesday: Hill-Murray running back Sawyer Seidl, who packs power and speed into his 170 pounds, heads into his fourth season as a starter.

Wednesday: Meet Jim Paulsen’s Dream Team, his picks for the best players in the metro area at each position.

Thursday: Paulsen, his 25 years of experience showing, reveals his Metro Top 10 teams.