NEW PHOTOS: Portola and Woodbridge football teams open season in front of a big crowd

Portola fans root on the Bulldogs Friday night at Portola. Facemasks for fans were optional and there were no limits on capacity. (Photos; Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone)

High school football returned in a big way over the weekend as fans came out in big numbers throughout the county for the start of the fall season.

Fans were in the stands having fun and players were competing hard trying to win in games on Thursday and Friday night.

A near capacity crowd turned out at Portola Friday for a non-league opener between Portola and Woodbridge. Portola won 35-9.

At halftime, the Portola band performed and during the game, the Woodbridge band was in the stands supporting the Warriors.

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Nova Kebeli had a record-setting night for Portola.

Ashton Salberg of Woodbridge comes off the field Friday night.

The Portola band performs at halftime.

Woodbridge High's band performs in the stands Friday at Portola.

First-year Woodbridge Coach Aaron Craver instructs his players Friday.

Portola fans root their team on Friday night vs. Woodbridge.

Woodbridge players make a stop against Portola Friday.

Portola quarterback Sonny Tierney drops back to pass.

Portola Coach Peter Abe calls plays Friday night.

Adam Aly of Portola applies pressure as Woodbridge's Daniel Goodrich punts Friday night.

Nova Kebeli carries the ball for Portola Friday.