Schedule, scouting reports and predictions for the first week of high school football

Here's a look at Week 1's scouting reports and predictions for each game.

Zeeland West near Muskegon

WHERE: Hackley Stadium, Muskegon

WHEN: Friday, 7pm

RECORDS: 0-0

LAST YEAR: Muskegon won 22-16

SERIES HISTORY: Muskegon leads 7-2

SCOUTING REPORT: This has become one of West Michigan's top games year after year. The Dux have not been particularly successful over the years, but have won a few big games against the Big Reds. But even the losses have been close games. This year, the game will be played outside of the conference following the OK Conference realignment. Zeeland West coach John Shillito said it is the toughest schedule he can remember as a coach, and he is starting with a bang. The Dux are fresh off a state championship semifinal appearance, but will have a lot of new personnel on the team this year, especially on the line. If the Dux can control the line, they can control the game.

PREDICTION: Zeeland West 22, Muskegon 20

West Ottawa at Grand Ledge

WHERE: At Grand Ledge

WHEN: Thursday, 7pm

RECORDS: 0-0

LAST YEAR: Grand Ledge won 37-30

SERIES HISTORY: West Ottawa leads 4-3

SCOUTING REPORT: The Panthers are coming off a playoff season where they continued to rise with the return of young talent. With an all-state running back and a returning starting quarterback, the Panthers should be able to move the ball. For West Ottawa, it will be about line control and defense. The Panthers lost to Grand Ledge by a touchdown last season, but that came with all the adjustments of a new quarterback and talented players. This year will be different.

PREDICTION: West Ottawa 31, Grand Ledge 20