Parkview, Berkmar Football in Action Friday Night

The real games don't start counting for another couple of weeks, but you can get your first looks at the 2012 editions of the Parkview and Berkmar football teams Friday night in varsity exhibition games.

plays at Mill Creek, while plays at Buford. Both games are scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m.

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Friday's games will serve as warm-ups for both teams, leading up to their season-openers on Aug. 31.

Parkview, 5-5 last year, opens its season at home against Peachtree Ridge. For Parkview's full 2012 schedule, click here.

Berkmar, 1-9 last year, also opens at home and will host Duluth. Berkmar's full 2012 schedule is located here.

For more info on both teams, check out the Gwinnett Daily Post's post-spring looks at Berkmar and Parkview.

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