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Football: Downers Grove South Takes on Lyons Township in Home Opener

The Mustangs look to bounce back Friday after losing to 48-35 to South Elgin in the 2012 season opener.

 will look to bounce back from last week's disappointing season opener as it takes on Lyons Township on Friday.

The Mustangs (0-1) will host the Lions (0-1) at 7:30 p.m. at South High School, 1436 Norfolk St.

Last week, Downers Grove lost 48-35 to South Elgin, while Lyons fell 35-28 to Stevenson.

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DGS 2012 Football Schedule

Aug. 31: Home vs Lyons Township, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 7: Away vs. Morton, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 14: Home vs. Leydon, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 21: Away vs. Downers Grove North, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 28: Home vs. Willowbrook, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 6: Away vs. Proviso East, 1:30 p.m.

Oct. 12: Away vs. Hinsdale South, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 19: Home vs. Addison Trail, 7:30 p.m.

For the state's complete football schedule, visit www.ihsa.org.

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