The elite programs of high school football were finally able to be let loose this past weekend, and did they ever put on a show.

The adage Iron sharpens iron is popular in football circles for conveying how strengths and similarities bring out the best in athletes. It's a phrase St. John's College High School coach Pat Ward invoked when discussing the 2021 preparation of his team, and it applies to a high-profile, season-opening matchup with Don Bosco Prep.